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Roger E. Barton is the Managing Partner of Barton LLP. He applies his management expertise and over 30 years of experience to lead a firm that is dedicated to providing its clients with quality and results through a practical and business-minded approach. Roger is an accomplished litigator with an international reputation for achieving outstanding results for his clients. He has been rated by The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Magazine and the National Law Journal as one of the Top Commer...

Steven E. Fineman is the Managing Partner of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, resident in the firm’s New York office. Under his leadership, Lieff Cabraser has become a “go-to” firm for plaintiffs’ litigation across multiple bars, including Mass Torts, Antitrust, Securities/ Financial Fraud, Consumer Protection, Product Liability, Employment Discrimination, Data Privacy, and Whistleblower/False Claims Act. This commitment to excellence has led Lieff Cabraser...

Alexandra Alperovich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Alexandra practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra Alperovich 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 Alexandra Alperovich is held by other lawyers.

David Meister is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. David practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David Meister 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 David Meister is held by other lawyers.

John Margiotta’s practice is broadly focused on both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to intellectual property. He advises, litigates, mediates, and arbitrates in the areas of copyright, trademark and trade dress infringement, design patent, anti-counterfeiting, unfair competition, false advertising, trademark dilution, breach of contract, right of publicity, First Amendment, and internet-related matters. Though John practices across many industries, the majority of his ...

Robert A. Rossi represents all types of business entities and individuals, including financial institutions, real estate operators and developers, closely-held businesses and foreign individuals. Mr. Rossi's real estate practice focuses on the representation of financial institutions and real estate operators and developers in all aspects of real estate law with an emphasis on joint ventures. Mr. Rossi has represented both financial partners and sponsors in numerous joint venture transactions...

A highly respected and seasoned expert in his field, Senior Trial Partner Peter Crean is a formidable litigator and skilled legal strategist. He is known as a “tough as nails,” well organized practitioner with meticulous attention to detail. Peter has aggressively represented clients in large damage, complex medical cases, with an emphasis on hospital investigations, physician discipline, risk management, residency training and supervision issues. His 38+ years of experience inclu...

Eleanor B. Alter brings a wealth of experience to Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, having been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s top family law attorneys. Eleanor has represented high profile clients, as well as numerous business owners, attorneys and professionals, and their spouses. She has also acted as an expert witness as to New York law and as co-counsel with attorneys in other jurisdictions and has argued appeals in the various judicial departments of New York Stat...

Paula K. Colbath is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Paula K. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Paula K. Colbath 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 Paula K. Colbath is held by other lawyers.

Steven R. Pounian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Steven R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Steven R. Pounian since 2007. 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 regar...