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Master deal-maker, Tom Kearns navigates the complexities of real estate transactions, structuring, negotiating and closing complicated, high-value deals and co-ownership arrangements. Tom represents owners, operators and developers in the acquisition, financing, development, ground leasing, and sale of significant properties. His experience includes office towers, commercial condominiums, industrial, healthcare, retail and mixed-use facilities, film studios, land assemblages, air rights acqui...

Emily R. Pidot is Chair of the New York Office, the firm’s largest. Her practice is focused on defending employers in a broad array of employment matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as pay equity, wage and hour, whistleblower, and executive compensation disputes. An experienced litigator, Ms. Pidot has successfully defended clients in numerous trials and arbitration hearings, and has expertise in defending class and collective actions. She a...

Robert A. Appleby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Robert A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Appleby since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert A. Appleby is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Desiderio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Christopher practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Desiderio since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Desiderio is held by other la...

David Hryck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. David practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David Hryck since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Hryck is held by other lawyers.

Jared C. Glugeth is a partner at Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C., practicing in both New York and New Jersey. As one of the firm's trial attorneys, he manages a broad range of personal injury cases. His practice areas include construction accidents , motor vehicle accidents , general negligence, and motorcycle accident cases. Mr. Glugeth began his legal career over a decade ago at a well-known personal injury firm in New York City. Throughout his time there, he managed numerous cases, leading t...

Sheldon Chanales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Sheldon practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Sheldon Chanales since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sheldon Chanales is held by other lawyers.

Jayme Goldstein is Co-Chair of the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's New York office. Mr. Goldstein has significant experience in advising ad hoc groups of hedge funds, private equity funds, banks, large investment managers, and other financial institutions in complex in-court and out-of-court restructurings and distressed M&A transactions across a variety of industry sectors. Focusing on matters that require deep knowledge of corporate finance, cap...

David Portal focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate. Much of his work involves assisting his clients with strategies and approaches to purchase, sale, leasing, financing, and ownership structures. My focus Real Estate I help my clients (which include landlords,tenants, developers, nursing homeowners and operators, banks, hotel owners, hospitals, universities, and nonprofit organizations) with the acquisition and sale of commercial office and mixed-use buildings and hote...

Daniel Gildin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Daniel practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Gildin since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Daniel Gildin is held by other lawyers.