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Christopher M. Tarnok is a partner at D’Agostino, Lederman, Landesman, Rivera & Miraglia LLP in New York, New York. His practice focuses on construction law, real estate law , and commercial matters throughout New York City. Mr. Tarnok represents developers, property owners, condominium and cooperative boards, architects, contractors, and design professionals in transactional and litigation -related construction matters. His work includes construction agreements , access agreements ...

Dale Cendali is a nationally recognized leader in the field of intellectual property litigation, having successfully litigated and tried numerous high-profile cases, and having argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Her practice encompasses copyright, trademark, false advertising, patent, Internet, and trade secrets law, as well as defamation, the right of publicity, privacy, complex contract disputes and similar areas, including electronic discovery. Dale heads Kirkland’s Copyright, Tra...

Michael Bongiorno co-chairs the firm’s securities litigation and enforcement practice. He has served as first-chair lead defense counsel and argued motions to dismiss in dozens of securities class action and derivative suits across the country. His clients have achieved dismissal in the vast majority of such matters. He is an experienced appellate advocate, having successfully argued for the affirmance of many dismissals of securities cases. His successful defense in such cases spans a ...

Few trademark and copyright litigators are as successful and well-known as Richard Lehv. For more than 40 years, he has handled cases involving trademark, copyright, trade dress infringement, and comparative and false advertising, including some of the most-cited cases in these fields. And because adversaries know of Richard’s experience and reputation, he often is able to resolve contentious matters quickly and favorably, without extensive litigation. Richard has deep experience using ...

Eric Gingold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Eric practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Gingold since 2026. 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 Eric Gingold is held by other lawyers.

Karen Grottalio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Karen practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Karen Grottalio since 2026. 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 Karen Grottalio is held by other lawyers.

Preet Bharara, a former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), is a renowned and highly regarded lawyer who focuses on investigations and criminal litigation matters. Dubbed “one of the most consequential prosecutors in American history” by The New Yorker , Mr. Bharara led some of the most significant criminal and civil litigations brought in the SDNY on behalf of the United States, leaving an indelible impact on the office. He is widely recognized as...

Susan L. Bender is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Susan L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Susan L. Bender since 2006. 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 Susan L. Bender is held by other lawyers.

Courtney E. McGuinn, Co-Chair of the Women’s Initiative, concentrates her practice on virtually all aspects of commercial real estate, including financing, acquisition and development. She has experience with restructuring and modifying distressed loans and drafting multi-party loan agreements and modifications. Courtney represents institutional lenders and investment banks in various aspects of loan origination for all types of commercial real estate financing, including hotel, multi-f...

Lauren Crane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lauren practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Crane since 2026. 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 Lauren Crane is held by other lawyers.