Robert S. Pickens

My practice is concentrated on trust and estate planning and administration and business succession planning for principles and shareholders of closely held businesses. My practice also includes addressing clients' philanthropic goals, including providing counsel to clients on all aspects of nonprofit corporate governance, and structuring charitable trusts and private foundations.

Olivia S. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Olivia S., 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 Olivia S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephanie E. Heilborn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Stephanie E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan C. Chapoteau is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and is a co-leader of Jackson Lewis' African American resource group. His practice focuses on representing employers ranging from early stage startups to Fortune 50 companies throughout a broad spectrum of industries in workplace law matters. Ryan has experience litigating in federal court, state court and before administrative agencies, while also appearing regularly at arbitrations and mediations. ...

Founded by Robert D. Piliero, a seasoned litigator with more than 40 years of front-line experience, Piliero & Associates PLLC helps companies and high net-worth individuals resolve business disputes. The Firm is justly proud of its track record in assisting plaintiffs to vindicate their rights and defendants to overcome spurious claims against them. Bob's long and diverse experience has given him a deep appreciation that the goal shared by all his litigation clients is to achieve a comme...

Oksana P. Lashko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Oksana P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Oksana P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan Winters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Alan, 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 Alan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lyle Zuckerman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Lyle, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meredith B. Cross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Meredith B., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

After more than three decades litigating, arbitrating and mediating complex business disputes, Neal launched Eiseman ADR LLC to serve as a full-time neutral arbitrator and mediator. As an advocate, he specialized in the construction and real estate industries, representing real estate developers, lenders, owners, construction managers, contractors, sureties, manufacturers and design professionals. Neal is a past-President and current Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators, an invitat...