Samuel J. Baldwin

Michael H. Goldstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Michael H., 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 Michael H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Maya grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He attended New York University. While at NYU, he worked as a paralegal for Brown, Wood, Ivey, Mitchell & Petty (now Sidley Austin Brown Wood). He also interned for the Legal Aid Society of New York and Legal Services of New York City. Upon graduating from NYU, Mr. Maya worked full time as a paralegal prior to attending law school at the University of Michigan. Upon graduating from Michigan Law School, Mr. Maya began his legal career at Rogers &...

Deborah E. Riegel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Deborah E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Routinely described as “powerful” and “influential” by publications such as the New York Times and Crain’s New York Business, Jeff S. Korek joined the firm in 1992 as partner and is a key litigator concentrating his practice on medical malpractice and construction accidents. Known for his aggressive style, Jeff has a history of successful litigation and settlements during his tenure at the firm. Jeff received his BA from the State University of New York in Bingha...

Monika Tashman is a Manatt Entertainment partner in the firm’s New York City office. With a broad-based practice spanning over 25 years in the music and entertainment industries, she advises and provides creative, pragmatic solutions for clients at the intersection of entertainment and innovation—from independent artists and record labels to new media entrepreneurs and emerging technology companies—aiming to strategically expand and transform their organizations, business mo...

Richard Eisert’s practice sits squarely at the crossroads of technology, advertising and marketing, e-commerce, intellectual property and privacy law. With clients ranging from start-ups to global leaders in the technology, online commerce, new media and advertising industries, Richard offers canny counsel on all aspects of marketing, promoting and selling goods and services. As a former intellectual property litigator and as counsel to hundreds of businesses, Richard knows that “...

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

Elise M. Bloom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Sports Law. Elise M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elise M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerald A. Stein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Gerald 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 Gerald A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard H. Block is a partner in Barton’s labor and employment practice. Dick routinely represents management clients in collective bargaining negotiations and complex employment litigation. He regularly conducts human resource investigations, discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, and contract litigations. Dick represents both companies and executives in the negotiation of employment, equity, and severance agreements. He advises and trains clients on employment and labor issue...