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Craig M. Scully is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Craig M., 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 Craig M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Neil A. Quartaro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Neil A., 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 Neil A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerard Joyce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Gerard, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gerard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With over 25 years of experience, Paulina do Amaral is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s New York office and a senior member of the firm’s Mass Tort and Injury Practice Team. Paulina represents individuals, groups and classes in complex, multi-party litigation in state and federal courts and in multidistrict litigation throughout the U.S. Paulina’s current work includes representation of government entities in one of the largest pieces of civil litigation in history, In re: Nati...

Gregg Brochin counsels companies and private individuals in all areas of employment law. His clients include businesses of all sizes in the advertising and communications, financial services, and hospitality industries, as well as other sectors. Gregg guides clients in minimizing their risk exposure in employment scenarios that involve anything from allegations of discrimination and harassment to wage and hour claims, leave requests, hiring and termination situations, and audits. He crafts ta...

Michael Jakowsky is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He partners with clients on all aspects of their workplace strategy, from proactive advice, counsel and training to litigation defense and transactional support. Michael wants his clients to know they can rely on him for support—no matter the concern. Aspiring to become an extension of his client’s team, Michael prioritizes gaining a thorough understanding of their business to find solutio...

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

Cosmin Maier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Cosmin, 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 Cosmin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roger S. Kobert is a Partner in Barton’s Litigation Group in New York. As a trial attorney with more than 35 years’ experience, Roger represents foreign and domestic businesses, individuals, and governments in litigation, arbitration, and appeals, leading cross-border, multinational, and domestic dispute resolution teams focused on resolving disputes. Roger handles a wide range of matters, including commercial, financial, and real estate disputes; banking; directors and officers l...

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...