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James B. Baydar, Esq. is a Partner at the law firm of Pegalis Law Group, LLC. He has 30 years of medical malpractice litigation experience including obstetrical, birth trauma, surgical, neurological, cancer and orthopedic cases. He has represented clients in all phases of litigation, from pre-trial through post-trial proceedings. Mr. Baydar’s work and representation of clients has resulted in millions of dollars of recovery in settlements and verdicts. He advocates for clients through c...

I am licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, Colorado, and the District of Columbia, and am also admitted before the Supreme Court of the United States. My credentials include an "AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and recognition by my peers as one of the Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation. My professional affiliations encompass membership in the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, National Trial Lawyers Association, New Yor...

John P. McEntee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. John P. practices law in Uniondale, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John P. McEntee 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 John P. McEntee is held by other lawyers.

Scott A. Eisenmesser is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where he focuses his practice on Trusts and Estates , including complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, business valuations, and corporate and real estate tax matters . Scott represents individuals, families, and family-owned businesses, including large real estate companies throughout the metropolitan area. He advises clients on long-term estate and tax planning and regularly serves as genera...

Rosemary Harnisher is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where she focuses her practice on Trusts and Estates . She advises individuals and families on a wide range of trust and estate planning and administration matters, with an emphasis on practical, tax-conscious strategies tailored to each client’s objectives. Rosemary works with clients to develop and implement comprehensive estate plans intended to address personal, family, and financial goals while facilit...

Walter J. Gumersell advises businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders on a broad range of corporate, legal, and financial matters. Based in Uniondale, New York, he is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP and works with clients at various stages of growth, from formation through complex transactions and ongoing operations. As a partner in Rivkin Radler’s Banking , Corporate , Tax , and Trusts & Estates Practice Groups, Walter represents clients in merger and acquisition transac...

Michael Taubin is a senior member of the Health Care practice group and Team Leader of the Hospital-Physician Realignment Affinity group. He represents the continuum of health care providers from hospitals to federally qualified health centers to medical groups and management companies servicing those providers. Michael is also at the forefront of private equity investment in the health care sector. What do you focus on? The primary focus of my practice is representing hospitals, federally qu...

Christopher J. Moro is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment practice group. He represents both large and small employers in connection with a wide range of employment-related matters. What do you focus on? My practice focuses on representing employers in litigation matters and providing preventative advice and counsel. Employment Litigation I represent employers in litigation matters in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. I have particular experience ...

Kathryn J. Russo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kathryn J. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn J. Russo since 2018. 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 Kathryn J. Russo is held by other lawyers.

K. Joy Chin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. K. Joy practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized K. Joy Chin since 2020. 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 K. Joy Chin is held by other lawyers.