Rachel A. Abbott

Stephen J. Silverberg is nationally recognized as a leader in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning and Elder Law. He is a past president of the prestigious National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a founding member and past president of the New York State chapter of NAELA. Silverberg was awarded the credential of NAELA Fellow, the highest honor bestowed by NAELA to "attorneys... whose careers concentrate on elder law, and who have distin...

Andrew B. Eckstein has over 30 years of experience in handling complex debtor and creditor matters in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. He represents debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, lenders, landlords, contract counterparties, equity-security holders and asset purchasers in matters involving: real estate developers, industrial companies, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, professional service firms, investment funds, media and telecommunications enterpris...

In his widely respected practice, Joshua Rubenstein, national chair of the firm's Private Wealth practice, brings a variety of important services under one roof for high-net-worth individuals. He offers integrated planning, administration and litigation counseling for individuals, their estates and their businesses, all of it designed to preserve wealth over generations. His advice stretches as far as his clients' financial interests – locally, nationally and globally. Josh is the rare ...

Laurent Drogin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laurent practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Laurent Drogin 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 Laurent Drogin is held by other lawyers.

Todd H. Girshon, an employment law litigator, has been practicing workplace law for more than 30 years. Todd is actively involved in litigation and has represented employers across the nation in various legal forums including jury trials, bench trials, appeals, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings. His legal experience covers a broad range of employment-related claims such as discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower allegations, compensation and employee benefits disp...

Robert P. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Robert P. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert P. Smith 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 Robert P. Smith is held by other lawyers.

J.P. is a globally recognized international arbitration practitioner who handles all aspects of the international arbitration life cycle, from strategic clause drafting, to lead merits counsel, through award enforcement. He has represented clients across a range of industries in international arbitrations conducted around the globe under all major institutional rules, and routinely sits as an arbitrator in commercial disputes.

Kate Saracene is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Kate, who practices ERISA and employee benefits law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kate is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anthony B. Gioffre III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Anthony B. practices law in White Plains, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony B. Gioffre III 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 Anthony B. Gioffre III is held by other lawyers.

Brian J. Alexander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brian J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. Alexander 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 Brian J. Alexander is held by...