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The primary reason Michael Sonkin has pursued a career defending medical professionals is best explained in his own words: “I truly believe that practicing medicine is one of the noblest professions. I can think of no greater service I can render than to defend health care providers with passion, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the very best possible results for them.” With always meticulous preparation and expansive medical knowledge, Michael prides himself on vigorously...

Mr. Freeman has over 35 years of experience representing buyers, sellers, and developers of contaminated properties, as well as both plaintiffs and defendants in Superfund and other litigation regarding the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. He is a frequent author and speaker on environmental law topics and is the recipient of a 2012 Burton Award as “an outstanding law firm author.” His extensive bar association and pro bono activities include service as President of the New York ...

Kim Rosetti is a partner in our New York City office, where she specializes in medical malpractice matters. She devotes her practice to the defense of hospitals, physicians, and nurses, seeing the matter through to trial and appellate procedures if necessary. Prior to joining HBS, Kim worked with a full-service Mississippi-based firm for 24 years. There, she defended medical malpractice, employment, Title VII, general premises, municipal liability, general insurance, school district, and tax ...

Firm chair Kevin Lauri guides the overall growth and strategic direction of Jackson Lewis while ensuring the firm’s path never veers from the firm’s collaborative culture and dedication to exceptional client service. Throughout his various leadership roles at the firm over the last 25 years, Kevin’s mission has been to serve people — the employers he advises and defends and the extended Jackson Lewis family he supports. He has made it his mission to ensure every Jackso...

Gregory Hach is a partner at Hach & Rose, LLP . His practice area focus is in representing members of organized labor unions in mass tort actions including prescription drug liability , personal injury actions , and asbestos litigation . Mr. Hach is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, DC, and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 1999...

Philip H. Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Philip H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Philip H. Cohen 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 Philip H. Cohen is held by other lawyers.

Richard Eisert’s practice sits squarely at the crossroads of technology, advertising and marketing, e-commerce, intellectual property and privacy law. With clients ranging from start-ups to global leaders in the technology, online commerce, new media and advertising industries, Richard offers canny counsel on all aspects of marketing, promoting and selling goods and services. As a former intellectual property litigator and as counsel to hundreds of businesses, Richard knows that “...

Christopher T. Greco P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Christopher T. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher T. Greco P.C. 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 Christopher T. Greco P.C. is h...

Howard Wolfson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Howard practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Howard Wolfson since 2026. 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 Howard Wolfson is held by other lawyers.

Bruce L. Lieb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Bruce L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce L. Lieb 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 regard in which Bruce L. Lieb is held by other lawyers.