Michael J. Dischley

John R. Morken is a trusts and estates litigator representing individuals, families, and institutions. With extensive trial and appellate experience in the Surrogate’s Courts and other courts throughout New York, John handles probate contests, trust litigation, discovery proceedings, accountings, and commercial litigation related to estates. John is very active as a certified mediator, settling disputed estate matters. He also advises clients on steps that can be taken to avoid future e...

Rosemary Harnisher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Rosemary, who practices law in Uniondale, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rosemary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roy Breitenbach serves as a dedicated trial lawyer concentrating on health care and commercial litigation at Harris Beach Murtha in Uniondale, New York. With a focus on health care law, litigation related to health care, and trusts and estates, he assists health care providers and related entities in navigating complex business disputes, medical staff concerns, investigations, hearings, regulatory matters, as well as employment-related litigation and patient access issues. Roy’s practic...

Denise Pursley leads Nixon Peabody’s national Real Estate practice, which encompasses Nixon Peabody’s real estate, affordable housing, environmental and land use practices. As practice group leader, Denise is responsible for managing and setting strategy for the group and its industry teams. Denise advises on all aspects of commercial real estate, real estate finance, development, land-use and environmental law. She works with national company owners and operators, institutional i...

David Curry is a real estate attorney representing owners and developers of commercial real estate assets including office, industrial, hotel, retail, and mixed-use properties. A versatile transactional lawyer, Dave advises clients in leasing, financing, purchase and sale, Industrial Development Agency (IDA), air rights, and construction contract negotiations. Dave represents lending institutions and borrowers in real estate acquisition and construction financing, both mortgage and mezzanine....

Jeffrey M. Schlossberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey M., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michelle E. Espey advises individuals, partnerships, businesses and not-for-profit corporations with respect to the application and interpretation of tax policies and laws. Her cases often involve novel, complex problems for which she provides strategic planning and analysis. Clients and colleagues frequently seek Michelle’s counsel with respect to the tax consequences of various transactions and the related tax reporting and compliance obligations. Michelle is a versatile lawyer who is...

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

Tara Eyer Daub is a litigation attorney in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment group. She represents employers in trial and appellate court litigation; governmental investigations; labor relations negotiations, disputes and union representation proceedings; and providing strategic and compliance counseling relating to employment decisions and policies, for union and non-union employers. What do you focus on? I have extensive experience representing hospitals and other health care ind...

Scott A. Eisenmesser represents clients in complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, business valuations, and complex corporate and real estate tax matters. Scott’s clients include some of the largest family-owned real estate companies in the metropolitan area, whom he assists as general counsel as well as in connection with their estate and tax planning needs. As part of his estate administration practice, Scott often represents parties in contested estate matters, such...