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Felice B. Ekelman is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a former member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Felice approaches the attorney-client relationship as a business partnership, and clients rely on her to develop both legal and business strategies and when necessary to litigate “bet the company” cases. Felice is the co-author of Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace: Step by Step Guidance from the Experts , published by Rowman and Lit...

Aliza F. Herzberg is an employment law attorney at Herzberg Law Group in New York, New York, where she represents employers in managing all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Her practice focuses on Employment Law – Management , with an emphasis on practical, business-minded counseling. She advises U.S. companies, as well as U.K.- and E.U.-based companies with U.S. operations, on a wide range of employment law matters. Her work includes compliance with federal, state, and lo...

Caroline Krauss is a fierce advocate for individuals in all matrimonial and family law matters, from pre-nuptial agreements to custody trials. She often protects the interests of clients whose legal issues are complicated by their significant assets and heightened public profiles. For more than 25 years, Caroline has focused exclusively on matrimonial and family law, earning widespread praise in the area, including designation as a Trailblazer by The National Law Journal. Appreciating the int...

Zhanna A. Ziering, a tax controversy and litigation attorney, is a founding member of Ziering & Esman PLLC. Ms. Ziering’s practice focuses on representing individual and entity clients in civil and criminal tax disputes with federal and state governments as well as in regulatory proceedings. She defends both individual and entity taxpayers before the U.S. Tax Court, federal and state courts, and administrative agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justi...

With a focus on land use, environmental law and litigation, Rick Leland represents real estate developers, universities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and industrial companies on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions, development, and land use. Rick’s work has been central in gaining approvals for – or defending lawsuits against – multiple billion dollar developments. He works with clients nationwide on a range of matters, including environmental impac...

Steven Holinstat is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Steven practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Holinstat since 2022. 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 Steven Holinstat is held by other lawyers.

John A. Snyder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. John A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John A. Snyder since 2021. 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 John A. Snyder is held by other lawyers.

Paul C. Evans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Paul C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Paul C. Evans 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 Paul C. Evans is held by other lawyers.

Eleni Coffinas is a member of the firm and in charge of one the firm’s medical malpractice units. An experienced and highly effective trial advocate, Ms. Coffinas has won many seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice cases. She is one of the leading authorities on medical malpractice in New York and is sought after as a lecturer on medical malpractice issues and serves on numerous bar committees in this area. The judiciary in New York has recognized her ex...

Richard H. Block is a partner in Barton’s labor and employment practice. Dick routinely represents management clients in collective bargaining negotiations and complex employment litigation. He regularly conducts human resource investigations, discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, and contract litigations. Dick represents both companies and executives in the negotiation of employment, equity, and severance agreements. He advises and trains clients on employment and labor issue...