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Patricia C. Marcin is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where she focuses her practice on Trusts and Estates . She assists individuals, families, and business owners with personal, family, and business planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents. Her work also encompasses all phases of estate administration, such as the analysis and review of estate and fiduciary income tax matters, as well as the legal and administrative ...

Stuart I. Gordon is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP ’s Bankruptcy Practice Group and focuses his practice on bankruptcy, corporate reorganization, and related litigation matters. Based in Uniondale, New York, he represents a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate owners and developers, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, physicians and medical practices, non-profit organizations, unions, and health and welfare funds. ...

Scott A. Eisenmesser is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where he focuses his practice on Trusts and Estates , including complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, business valuations, and corporate and real estate tax matters . Scott represents individuals, families, and family-owned businesses, including large real estate companies throughout the metropolitan area. He advises clients on long-term estate and tax planning and regularly serves as genera...

A veteran of the Nassau and Suffolk trial courts, John Nash has built a lengthy and distinguished career as a highly respected litigator across several practice areas. Mr. Nash joined Sullivan Papain in 1980, after working with the New York City Law Department Office of the Corporation Counsel where he served as unit chief and lead trial attorney in the prestigious Manhattan Trials Unit. He became a member of the firm in 1985, and in 1991 moved to the firm’s Long Island office. There, h...

Katherine A. Heptig is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, and is a member of the firm’s Business Dissolution, Corporate , Health Services , Trusts & Estates , and Tax Practice Groups. Her practice focuses on transactional tax law and executive compensation, general business law for corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships, and ERISA and employee benefits matters, including multi-employer health and welfare plans and retirement plans for sponsor...

John J. Porta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. John J. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John J. Porta 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 John J. Porta is held by other lawyers.

Christopher J. Moro is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment practice group. He represents both large and small employers in connection with a wide range of employment-related matters. What do you focus on? My practice focuses on representing employers in litigation matters and providing preventative advice and counsel. Employment Litigation I represent employers in litigation matters in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. I have particular experience ...

David Curry is a real estate attorney representing owners and developers of commercial real estate assets including office, industrial, hotel, retail, and mixed-use properties. A versatile transactional lawyer, Dave advises clients in leasing, financing, purchase and sale, Industrial Development Agency (IDA), air rights, and construction contract negotiations. Dave represents lending institutions and borrowers in real estate acquisition and construction financing, both mortgage and mezzanine....

Michael Schnipper represents clients in all types of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and joint ventures. He has a depth of experience in the health care, life sciences and technology industries. What do you focus on? Mergers and Acquisition I represent both buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of businesses in a wide range of industries including health services, life sciences, food and beverage and technology. Most recently, I...

Michelle E. Espey advises individuals, partnerships, businesses and not-for-profit corporations with respect to the application and interpretation of tax policies and laws. Her cases often involve novel, complex problems for which she provides strategic planning and analysis. Clients and colleagues frequently seek Michelle’s counsel with respect to the tax consequences of various transactions and the related tax reporting and compliance obligations. Michelle is a versatile lawyer who is...