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Robert Ellis is an Associate Attorney with Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Ellis focuses his practice on asbestos and cosmetic talc litigation, representing individuals who suffer from mesothelioma and other cancers. He is motivated and determined to give a voice to those who have been wronged and to help them obtain justice. Bobby is experienced in litigating all stages of complex cases from investigations through depositions, critical motion practice, trial and appeals. He navigates diff...

Jonathan Shapiro has extensive experience in employment, labor and employee benefits law and litigation. He represents employers before state and federal courts across the country in complex wage-and hour class and collective actions and cases that involve discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and other employment matters. Jonathan has defended executives in white-collar criminal investigations and litigation. In addition, he counsels employers on various issues concerning employm...

Oscar N. Pinkas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Bankruptcy. Oscar N. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Oscar N. Pinkas 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 Oscar N. Pinkas is held by other lawyers.

Michael Sullivan is a Senior Trial Partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP with more than 25 years of experience litigating and trying cases to verdict throughout New York State. Mr. Sullivan joined HPMB in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2004 and has been a member of the firm's Executive Committee since 2014. Mr. Sullivan represents several of the premier medical centers and health systems in the United States, and he specializes in defending those institutions and individu...

Stephen Cerniglia is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. His practice is primarily focused on commercial real estate finance, representing commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, funds, regional and local banks and other financial institutions in a variety of loan transactions—including permanent, bridge and construction loans, mezzanine financings, credit facilities and split loan structures—secured by office buildings, shopp...

Edward Sassower serves on the Firm’s Executive Committee and is a partner in the Restructuring Group. He focuses on representing debtors, creditors and distressed or special situation investors in bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings and acquisitions.

Albert Aquila is a top medical malpractice lawyer who has won millions of dollars on behalf of his clients since he joined Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo as an associate in 1994. He became a member of the firm 2002, and because of his hard work and successful results, was asked by his fellow members to lead one of the firm’s medical malpractice departments. Mr. Aquila is a proven litigation expert with a keen ability to prepare and try medical malpractice cases in all areas...

Peter Egan represents health care industry clients in mergers and acquisitions and other complex business transactions as well as regulatory and tax analysis. He has considerable experience in capital raising and in advising clients with respect to fraud and abuse laws. What do you focus on? Today my practice is evenly divided between for-profit and nonprofit clients. My work on behalf of for-profit health care companies focuses on structuring transactions to comply with federal and state fra...

Caroline A. Harcourt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Caroline A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline A. Harcourt 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 Caroline A. Harcourt is held by other lawyers.

Since the firm’s inception in the late 1980’s, Arthur M. Luxenberg has directed this vast part of Weitz & Luxenberg’s operations, guiding the painstakingly exhaustive behind-the-scenes work that takes place long before any of the firm’s cases makes their way to the courtroom or a settlement negotiation. He oversees the health of the entire W&L ecosystem: adroitly administering the domains of public and governmental affairs, supervising and managing the large-sc...