Ted W. Friedman

Christopher G. Boies is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Christopher G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher G. Boies 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 Christopher G. Boies is held by other la...

Robert J. Lemons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Lemons since 2013. 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 Robert J. Lemons is held...

David Patton is a highly accomplished trial attorney who has represented hundreds of clients in federal and state courts during his 25-year career. David joined the firm after serving as Executive Director and Attorney-in-Chief of the Federal Defenders of New York for twelve years, in which time he oversaw the work of federal public defenders in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, with offices located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, White Plains, and Islip. David has served as lead or co-...

An established thought leader in the digital media space, Allison Fitzpatrick brings to her clients a thorough understanding of the power of social media, influencer marketing, native advertising and other forms of emerging media. Allison has witnessed firsthand the explosive growth of influencer marketing on social media. As popular bloggers transformed themselves into social media influencers — with marketers signing them to lucrative contracts — she was instrumental in shaping ...

With a focus on land use, environmental law and litigation, Rick Leland represents real estate developers, universities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and industrial companies on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions, development, and land use. Rick’s work has been central in gaining approvals for – or defending lawsuits against – multiple billion dollar developments. He works with clients nationwide on a range of matters, including environmental impac...

Heather Shulman focuses her practice on out-of-court dispute resolution for individuals and families throughout New York, New York. At Mason Law & Mediation LLC , she represents clients in Collaborative Law: Family Law matters, Family Law Mediation, and negotiated matrimonial and family law disputes. Her practice includes resolving complex divorce and custody matters through mediation, Collaborative Law, and traditional settlement negotiations, as well as preparing and negotiating prenupt...

Melissa Hutson is a finance partner in Kirkland’s New York office and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Melissa’s practice focuses on syndicated debt facilities, debt commitments and bridge loan financings for leveraged acquisitions by private equity firms, their portfolio companies and public and private companies. She also advises clients on a broad range of other secured lending and financing transactions, including debt restructurings. Melissa advises private e...

“One of sports law’s rising litigators” and “brightest stars,” according to Forbes , Jonathan has served as counsel in some of the most significant sports legal matters in recent history and has successfully represented numerous athletes, players unions, sports agents, and agencies. Learn more about their practice.

Intellectual property attorney Mary Grieco helps her clients build and protect their brands and enforce their IP rights worldwide. In addition to maintaining an active practice, she chairs Olshan's Intellectual Property Law Group and co-chairs the firm’s Brand Management & Protection Group. Mary advises her clients in all facets of brand development, management and protection. Representing clients spanning the fashion, cosmetics, entertainment, financial services, technology, food, ...

Charles M. Ferguson, Esq., joined Weitz & Luxenberg in 1989 as an associate attorney in our Asbestos Litigation group. He has been admitted to practice law in the state of New York since 1988; not long after that, he gained the privilege to represent clients in U.S. District Court (Southern and Eastern Districts of New York). Mr. Ferguson received a juris doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1987. He completed undergraduate studies at Wilkes College, which, in 1983, conferred upon hi...