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Joshua J. Rinesmith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Joshua J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua J. Rinesmith since 2027. 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 Joshua J. Rinesmith is held by other lawyers.

Ashford Tucker works with brand owners, businesses, and entertainers to achieve strategic goals relating to their intellectual property. Ashford advises clients on global trademark portfolios and licensing issues, including trademark clearance, registration, policing, enforcement, and opposition matters. He also counsels clients on copyright registration and enforcement, and drafts copyright and trademark agreements such as licenses, assignments, and coexistence agreements. Ashford has signif...

Melissa Georges is a partner in our Entertainment Group and Chair of our Content Review & Clearance Group. For more than 30 years, she has helped award winning documentary, feature film and television producers, directors, actors, writers, animators, and comedians resolve complex legal issues to get their projects cleared and distributed. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2025 edition for Entertainment Law. Ms. Georges assesses all forms of entertainment content for lega...

Glenn Siegel has decades of experience handling high-level bankruptcies and counseling major stakeholders and clients on all sides of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Glenn represents shareholders, bondholders, indenture trustees, creditor committees, secured creditors, debtors, and other participants in bankruptcy and workout matters. He frequently lectures on issues pertaining to public debt holders, including claims trading, second lien loans, and subordination. He also frequently aut...

Timothy Macht is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Timothy practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy Macht since 2021. 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 Timothy Macht is held by other lawyers.

Amanda N. Persaud is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Amanda N. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda N. Persaud 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 Amanda N. Persaud is held by other lawyers.

Alan Cohen serves as co-office managing partner of Akerman’s New York office and previously served as the chair of Akerman’s national Real Estate Finance Practice. With more than 30 years of experience, Alan has handled virtually every type of commercial real estate transaction over the course of his career. He is a real estate strategist, providing clients with a comprehensive view of the entire real estate landscape, from structured finance to ground-up developments, complex joi...

Mary A. Donovan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. Mary A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mary A. Donovan since 2021. 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 Mary A. Donovan is held by other lawyers.

Jordan Messeri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jordan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan Messeri since 2027. 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 Jordan Messeri is held by other lawyers.

Richard M. Maltz is counsel to the Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. He has more than 25 years of experience in the professional responsibility field, representing lawyers in disciplinary matters and lawyers and law firms in partnership disputes. He also handles litigation involving professional responsibility issues, fee disputes, law firm disputes, disqualification, sanctions, and problems in the admission process for law graduates. Mr. Maltz served 1...