Paul J. Sweeney

Ronald W. Meister is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ronald W., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashima Dayal has more than 25 years of experience guiding clients through legal challenges in their media and marketing activities. She works closely with book and magazine publishers, authors, filmmakers, consumer goods companies, advertising agencies, designers and other individual creative professionals to protect their content and defend their use of third-party material when disputes arise. Ashima’s clients need practical answers. When considering the use of third-party content in ...

Andrew focuses on Public Finance Law and economic development in New York, New York, working for Harris Beach Murtha. His practice emphasizes revenue-backed finance transactions and economic development through tax incentives. He works with issuers, underwriters, purchasers, and borrowers of tax-exempt revenue debt across sectors such as health care, education, housing, transportation, and infrastructure. Andrew's transactional experience spans various financings and projects, collaborating w...

Dartmouth College AB 1982 cum laude with distinction in Gov't Boston University JD 1986 I began my career in the litigation dept at Palmer and Dodge in Boston, Massachusetts until I returned home to Syracuse in 1989 to work trying cases at Smith Sovik. I became a partner in 1992 and Managing Partner in 2005. I have tried over 100 cases to verdict in many different practice areas including medical and professional malpractice, legal malpractice, labor law/personal injury, product liability, co...

Alan N. Sutin is Chair of the firm's Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice and Co-Chair of the Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. An experienced business lawyer focused on commercial transactions with significant intellectual property and technology issues, Alan brings a practical, business-oriented approach to advising companies as they expand their use of new leading-edge technologies. He advises clients in connection with transactions involving the develo...

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

Kris Hansen is Co-Chair of the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Hansen is a dealmaker and a consummate tactician renowned for his strong judgment, financial IQ and expansive market knowledge. Throughout his career, Mr. Hansen has guided clients through proceedings in bankruptcy and appellate courts across the country, as well as through many out-of-court situations. Mr. Hansen helps sophisticated investors in distressed credi...

Stephen Cerniglia is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. His practice is primarily focused on commercial real estate finance, representing commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, funds, regional and local banks and other financial institutions in a variety of loan transactions—including permanent, bridge and construction loans, mezzanine financings, credit facilities and split loan structures—secured by office buildings, shopp...

Michael D. Stutman is partner at Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP. He boasts a prestigious career as a New York matrimonial litigator. Michael is well known for handling matters for affluent individuals with pragmatism and discretion. His strong and resilient courtroom presence and excellent reputation for problem solving and intelligence provides a winning edge for his clients. Michael D. Stutman’s career spans three decades. He leads his peers and is frequently sought out as an exp...

Gregg M. Galardi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Gregg M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregg M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.