Michael V. "Mike" Morelli

Marc Simonetti advises and represents business clients on matters across the United States in all areas of state and local taxation, including income, franchise, sales & use tax, and gross receipts tax. He represents clients in tax controversy matters, advises clients on uncertain tax positions, counsels clients on tax planning engagements, and works with clients on tax policy matters. Marc zealously represents his clients in controversy matters from audit through litigation-defending the...

Ashford Tucker works with brand owners, businesses, and entertainers to achieve strategic goals relating to their intellectual property. Ashford advises clients on global trademark portfolios and licensing issues, including trademark clearance, registration, policing, enforcement, and opposition matters. He also counsels clients on copyright registration and enforcement, and drafts copyright and trademark agreements such as licenses, assignments, and coexistence agreements. Ashford has signif...

Robert A. Appleby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Robert A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Appleby 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 Robert A. Appleby is held by other lawyers.

Peter Baumgaertner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Public Finance Law. Peter practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Baumgaertner since 2023. 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 Peter Baumgaertner is held by other lawyers.

John Ashmead heads Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group. John is a recognized expert in insolvency and distressed situations. His experience spans workouts, chapter 11, liquidations and foreign insolvency proceedings, where he represents trustees, agents, lenders, bondholders and other creditors, borrowers, equity holders, acquirers, members of and formal and informal creditor committees, and directors. In addition to restructurings, his engagements include...

Martin Auerbach is a partner in the New York office of Withers and leads the firm's White Collar and Investigations practice. His practice focuses on white collar defense, securities enforcement, regulatory investigations, commercial litigation, internal investigations and crisis management matters. Based in New York, New York, Martin represents individuals, financial institutions, public companies and closely held businesses in complex, high-stakes disputes and government investigations acro...

Daniel Gildin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Daniel practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Gildin 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 Daniel Gildin is held by other lawyers.

Mitchel C. Pahl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Mitchel C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mitchel C. Pahl since 2010. 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 Mitchel C. Pahl is held by other lawyers.

Mark R. Bibro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mark R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mark R. Bibro 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 Mark R. Bibro is held by other lawyers.

Michael K. Hoffman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mutual Funds Law. Michael K. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael K. Hoffman since 2016. 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 Michael K. Hoffman is held by other lawyers.