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Master deal-maker, Tom Kearns navigates the complexities of real estate transactions, structuring, negotiating and closing complicated, high-value deals and co-ownership arrangements. Tom represents owners, operators and developers in the acquisition, financing, development, ground leasing, and sale of significant properties. His experience includes office towers, commercial condominiums, industrial, healthcare, retail and mixed-use facilities, film studios, land assemblages, air rights acqui...

Scott D. Musoff represents financial institutions, corporations and individuals in federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Mr. Musoff has extensive experience in securities and other complex commercial litigation. He has represented, among others, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. and Société Générale in litigation relating to subprime and other matters. He was named Am Law Litigation Daily ’s “Litigator of the W...

Keisha-Ann G. Gray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Keisha-Ann G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Keisha-Ann G. Gray 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 Keisha-Ann G. Gray is held by other lawyers.

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.

Donald A. Goldsmith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Donald A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Donald A. Goldsmith since 2018. 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 Donald A. Goldsmith is held by other lawyers.

Firm chair Kevin Lauri guides the overall growth and strategic direction of Jackson Lewis while ensuring the firm’s path never veers from the firm’s collaborative culture and dedication to exceptional client service. Throughout his various leadership roles at the firm over the last 25 years, Kevin’s mission has been to serve people — the employers he advises and defends and the extended Jackson Lewis family he supports. He has made it his mission to ensure every Jackso...

David Rievman, Global Head of Skadden’s Regulatory Practices, advises U.S. and non-U.S. clients with respect to the tax aspects of complex transactions, including U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, financings, divestitures (including spin-offs), financial restructurings and recapitalizations, joint ventures, and other business transactions. He represents public corporations, privately held businesses, investment banks, and private equity and other sponsor entities. Signific...

Vito A. Cannavo brings his corporate and municipal litigation experience to perfectly complement the trial skills he has developed in all areas of the Firm’s practice. A seasoned trial attorney, he has earned his outstanding reputation through hard work and dedication. Vito’s work ethic is confirmed by his numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice, premises liability, motor vehicle and firefighter- related litigation. Vito recovered $5.6 million...

Edward M. Stone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Edward M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Edward M. Stone 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 Edward M. Stone is held by other lawyers.

Lorese Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Lorese practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lorese Phillips since 2022. 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 Lorese Phillips is held by other lawyers.