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David Patton is a highly accomplished trial attorney who has represented hundreds of clients in federal and state courts during his 25-year career. David joined the firm after serving as Executive Director and Attorney-in-Chief of the Federal Defenders of New York for twelve years, in which time he oversaw the work of federal public defenders in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, with offices located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, White Plains, and Islip. David has served as lead or co-...

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

Eugene Ferrer is the chair of the Structured Credit practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the New York office. His practice focuses on securitization and structured finance, with a particular emphasis on structured credit products and collateralized loan obligation transactions. In the past, he has represented investment banks, financial institutions, collateral managers, issuers, investors, and end-users in a wide array of securitized financial products, including: cash and synthetic CDO...

Erica Berthou P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Erica practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Erica Berthou P.C. 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 Erica Berthou P.C. is held by other lawyers.

David I. Kronenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. David I. practices law in Brooklyn, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David I. Kronenberg 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 David I. Kronenberg is held by other lawyers.

As co-head of Katten's highly ranked structured finance and securitization practice, Howard Schickler offers clients insights formed from more than 30 years of experience representing private equity funds, special situation funds, specialty finance companies and the full range of players in structured finance transactions. Howie takes care to understand his clients' businesses, having worked with some all the way from the launch of their businesses through their growth cycle, including merger...

Vincent J. Foley is a partner in the Holland & Knight Maritime Practice Group. He practices primarily in the area of international shipping litigation and arbitration. He has advised clients in connection with vessel casualties, including property damage, charter party disputes and limitation of liability actions. Mr. Foley has represented marine terminal operators in connection with licensing issues, drafting of terminal service contracts and related agreements. He has also advised clien...

Thomas Mobilia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Thomas practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Mobilia 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 Thomas Mobilia is held by other lawyers.

Mark J. Abate is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Mark J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mark J. Abate 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 Mark J. Abate is held by other lawyers.

Daniel Wolf’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions where he represents public and private companies, as well as private equity firms, in a variety of domestic and international transactions. His transactional experience spans the range of M&A activity including many significant cross-border and contested transactions. He also counsels public company clients on governance, activism defense, finance, securities and other general corporate matters. In 2021, Daniel was recognize...