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John is a special counsel in the litigation and arbitration team at Withers Bergman LLP. He is a trial lawyer in the firm’s commercial litigation team. He practices in the areas of complex trust and probate litigation in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels. Outside of the courtroom, John advises directors, officers, shareholders, investors, trustees and beneficiaries on corporate governance and fiduciary issues and conduct in an effort to minimize litigation...

Jeffrey R. Metz is a partner at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C . and Chief of the firm’s Appellate Bureau in New York, New York. Since becoming a partner in 2009, Mr. Metz has represented clients in significant New York real estate and real property matters involving residential and commercial disputes. His practice focuses on Real Estate Law , including appellate litigation , complex motion practice, and real property disputes. Mr. Metz has prepared and argued more than 400 appeals, with app...

Walter M. Meginniss, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Union and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Walter M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Walter M. Meginniss, Jr. 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 Walter M. Meginniss, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Denise L. Iocco's practice focuses primarily on estate and gift tax planning, charitable giving, and trust and estate administration. Ms. Iocco advises high net-worth individuals and families in all aspects of estate planning. She has extensive experience in developing tax-advantageous transfers, as well as advising fiduciaries in connection with the management of estates and trusts. Ms. Iocco is often called upon in situations where sophisticated and sensitive planning is necessitated by mul...

Bruce G. Paulsen is co-chair of Seward & Kissel’s Litigation Group, chair of the Sanctions Practice Group and has been a partner since 2002. He was named as one of the global Top 10 Maritime Lawyers by Lloyd’s List, in December 2020, and Legal500 2020 reported that Bruce’s “knowledge of this complex industry is unparalleled.” Bruce specializes in handling complex commercial and maritime disputes. Bruce handles finance and securities-related disputes in the sh...

Bruce S. DePaola is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Bruce S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce S. DePaola 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 Bruce S. DePaola is held by other lawyers.

Beth E. Levine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Beth E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Beth E. Levine since 2023. 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 Beth E. Levine is held by other lawyers.

Michael is a precedent‑setting trial and appellate lawyer who defends technology and media companies in industry‑defining copyright and digital media disputes, helping clients manage existential risk, reshape liability standards, and protect innovative distribution models. Michael Elkin, three-time Am Law Litigation Daily “Litigator of the Week” winner, represents technology, media, publishers, and entertainment companies in complex intellectual property disputes arising from the ...

Dean R. Nicyper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Art Law. Dean R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Dean R. Nicyper since 2024. 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 Dean R. Nicyper is held by other lawyers.

David J. Weinberger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Weinberger since 2008. 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 J. Weinberger is held by other lawyers.