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Robert D. Gordon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John E. Tavss is Senior Counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management Group. John has practiced at the Firm since 1979, and became a partner since 1988. John advises clients on a wide variety of securities, tax and business law matters relating to the investment management business. John has significant expertise in the investment management area including the representation of “hedge funds,” other private investment vehicles (both onshore and offshore) and private ...

James Bilsborrow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. James, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Valentina Shaknes is a founding partner at KSTM. For nearly 20 years, she has practiced exclusively in matrimonial and family law. Valentina represents clients in a wide variety of complex matrimonial matters involving equitable distribution and custody disputes, child and spousal support, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as international child custody and international child abduction disputes, including proceedings arising under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of In...

Theodore F. Duver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Theodore F., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Theodore F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan Z. King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law. Jonathan Z., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan Z. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Evan M. Janush is the Managing Attorney of the New York office. In addition to his administrative role within the firm, Mr. Janush oversees commercial litigation for The Lanier Law Firm’s New York office and he is the practice group leader of the firm’s employment litigation practice. Mr. Janush has significant experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation, pharmaceutical mass tort litigation, antitrust and class-action litigation, and representing employees in ...

Ronald W. Meister is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ronald W., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael T. Reese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael T., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert E. Smith has more than 40 years of experience litigating complex commercial and business matters of all kinds. Robert represents clients in the areas of securities, accountants' liability, shareholder suits, real estate, environmental and product liability.