Richard B. "Ricky" Spitzer

Caren Decter is a partner in the Litigation Group, with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in the advertising, art, consumer goods, and media and entertainment industries on intellectual property and complex contractual disputes, as well as consumer class actions and white collar criminal matters. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025), The Legal 500 (2024) and Super Lawyers (2021-2023) as a leading lawyer in her field. Clients benefit from her skill in manag...

David Portal focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate. Much of his work involves assisting his clients with strategies and approaches to purchase, sale, leasing, financing, and ownership structures. My focus Real Estate I help my clients (which include landlords,tenants, developers, nursing homeowners and operators, banks, hotel owners, hospitals, universities, and nonprofit organizations) with the acquisition and sale of commercial office and mixed-use buildings and hote...

Scott E. Mollen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Scott E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Scott E. Mollen since 2016. 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 Scott E. Mollen is held by other lawyers.

Amanda Rottermund is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Art Law. Amanda practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Rottermund 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 Amanda Rottermund is held by other lawyers.

William T. Reid, IV (“Bill”) is a founding member of Reid Collins & Tsai LLP (“RCT”). A true trial lawyer, Bill has tried a wide range of civil and criminal cases to verdict before judges and juries for over 25 years. For example, in 2014-15, Bill tried tandem jury and bench trials over two, three-week trials against Credit Suisse winning both and proving that Credit Suisse fraudulently syndicated a $540 million real estate development loan. In September 2015, the ...

Michael M. Buchman is a partner in the New York, New York office of Saveri Law Firm LLP. His practice focuses on complex antitrust litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. He represents plaintiffs in matters involving competition law, market conduct, and consumer protection, and has handled antitrust disputes in courts across the United States as well as in matters involving international competition issues. Before joining Saveri Law Firm LLP, Michael earned an LL.M. ...

Tara B. Mulrooney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Tara B. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Tara B. Mulrooney 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 Tara B. Mulrooney is held by other lawyers.

Shanti Sadtler Conway is a partner in Kirkland’s New York office. Shanti focuses her practice on intellectual property, including copyright, trademark, false advertising, right of publicity, social media, licensing and contract issues. Her practice includes both counseling clients and litigating on their behalf, from trial through appeals and in a variety of fora. Shanti has been recognized by Law360 as a “Rising Star” and “Legal Lion,” by The National Law Journa...

Theresa A. Foudy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Theresa A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Theresa A. Foudy 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 Theresa A. Foudy is held by other lawyers.

Rob Balin represents clients in all aspects of media law, including defamation, privacy, news gathering torts, First Amendment issues, copyright and trademark litigation and contracts. Rob handles complex litigation for multinational and national corporations, including publishers, broadcasters and new media. Rob's clients include: 02138 magazine, adidas, Business Week, CNN, Farrar Straus & Giroux, Thomas Friedman, Henry Holt and Company, Random House, Reader's Digest, St. Martin's Press,...