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Elena M. Coyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Elena M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Elena M. Coyle 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 Elena M. Coyle is held by other lawyers.

Richard Dannay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Richard practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Dannay since 1991. 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 Richard Dannay is held by other lawyers.

Diana Brummer, a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department, co-chairs the firm’s Real Estate Industry group. Ms. Brummer’s experience spans the spectrum of commercial real estate transactions with a particular emphasis on complex joint ventures, senior, construction and mezzanine financings (for both lenders and borrowers), acquisitions and dispositions, loan workouts, real estate recapitalizations and development. Ms. Brummer represents a wide variety of client types, i...

Christopher P. Conniff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Christopher P. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher P. Conniff since 2022. 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 P. ...

Caroline Harris's practice is focused on land use law, emphasizing New York City zoning and historic preservation. She is an expert on development rights deals (“air rights”) and discretionary approvals. She also has substantial transactional experience and serves as a Neutral Arbitrator on the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association.Ms. Harris began her zoning career in the public sector as Associate Counsel for the New York City Department of City Planning. As A...

Alan Fuchsberg is a personal injury lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing plaintiffs in New York, New York. He is a member of the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm, where his practice focuses on personal injury litigation and complex civil matters on behalf of injured individuals and families. Alan handles individual lawsuits as well as class actions, with experience that includes civil rights litigation such as foster care abuse , along with a broad range of personal injury cas...

Effie Blassberger is a trial attorney whose practice spans white-collar criminal defense, employment disputes, and commercial litigation. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense: White-Collar in each edition from 2024 through 2027. A significant part of her practice involves #MeToo litigation, where she has represented high-profile clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides. That dual perspective informs her strategy in these cases, and she has secured...

David M. Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. David M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Cohen 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 David M. Cohen is held by other lawyers.

Howard Goldman began his career as a land use attorney in Alaska in 1976, where he drafted regulations for the Alaska Coastal Management Program, handled environmental review under NEPA and represented towns and municipalities in adopting zoning and land use controls.In 1980, Mr. Goldman was appointed Deputy Counsel to the New York City Planning Commission. As Deputy Counsel, Mr. Goldman was involved in the review of applications and other matters before the City Planning Commission, the deve...

John L. Gardiner is co-head of Skadden’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group. He concentrates his practice in the resolution of complex, high exposure, multijurisdictional disputes before federal and state courts, as well as leading arbitral institutions. Mr. Gardiner was selected for inclusion in Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2013 and 2014. He repeatedly has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America , the International Who’s Who of Co...