Richard A. Wolfe

Michelle V. Kelban is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Michelle V., 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 Michelle V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bindu Donovan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Bindu, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bindu is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bruce G. Paulsen is co-chair of Seward & Kissel’s Litigation Group, chair of the Sanctions Practice Group and has been a partner since 2002. He was named as one of the global Top 10 Maritime Lawyers by Lloyd’s List, in December 2020, and Legal500 2020 reported that Bruce’s “knowledge of this complex industry is unparalleled.” Bruce specializes in handling complex commercial and maritime disputes. Bruce handles finance and securities-related disputes in the sh...

Avi Weitzman is Co-Chair of the Complex Litigation and Arbitration practice and a partner in the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice at Paul Hastings, based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Weitzman has successfully served as lead trial counsel in high-profile white collar and civil trials, both while an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York and in private practice since then. Mr. Weitzman is an experienced and sought-after trial lawyer, kn...

Jeffrey A. Sturgeon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey A., 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 Jeffrey A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel Seltz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael P. Frankfurt, a Partner Emeritus, is retired from the firm. He was one of the founding partners of Frankfurt Kurnit, one of the pre-eminent media and entertainment law firms in the United States. During his long career, he represented advertising agencies, commercial film, television, publishing, graphic and fine arts and new media companies, and represented and counseled executives and talent in those and other businesses. He also lectured often at various conferences and schools, in...

Lee Goldberg is Counsel to the Entertainment Group. Ms. Goldberg has substantial experience handling a broad range of entertainment transactions, with a special focus on scripted television. She also handles copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property law matters. Best Lawyers in America included Ms. Goldberg in the 2024-2025 editions for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television. Ms. Goldberg’s practice includes representing financiers and creatives from develo...

Steve Crimmins defends clients in investigations, litigation, ADR and settlement negotiations involving the Securities and Exchange Commission and other financial services regulators. He also litigates private securities and other commercial cases, leads internal investigations, and counsels on financial regulatory matters. In addition to client representation, he chairs securities bar groups and has testified twice before Congress on SEC-related issues. He writes, speaks on professional pane...

Michael R. Rosella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mutual Funds Law. Michael R., 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 Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.