Vito Petretti

Andrew Ben-Ami is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Andrew, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Stephen Ferszt guides businesses and high-net-worth individuals through the complexities of employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation issues. He also advises on tax, estate and family and business succession planning. Steve chairs Olshan’s Employee Benefits Practice and is a member of the Employment and Tax & Personal Planning Practices . With a nuanced understanding of ERISA and employee benefits matters, Steve advises on the design, implementation and administration of q...

Josh Sussberg is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and is a partner in the Restructuring Practice Group. Bloomberg Law News reported on October 5, 2022, that “Josh Sussberg is possibly the most ubiquitous bankruptcy attorney in the US, appearing often in courts from New York to Texas.” Josh is consistently recognized as one of the country’s leading restructuring lawyers and was recently ranked Band 1 both in New York and Nationwide by Chambers USA, America&rsq...

Frank A. Saviano P.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Sports Law. Frank A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heather Shulman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Heather, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John "Jack" Conboy represents various financial institutions and real estate operators in connection with acquisitions, sales, financing and refinancing of commercial properties. He also counsels landlords and tenants in the leasing of commercial space. In addition, Mr. Conboy has experience in representing clients in the purchase and sale of residential real estate, including condominiums, cooperative apartments, and single and multi-family homes. While attending St. John's University School...

Adam Hurwitz brings over 38 years of litigation experience to The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., where he dedicates his career to seeking justice for those who have suffered significant injuries. A natural problem solver and skilled debater, Adam views personal injury law as the perfect avenue to combine his talents while making a profound impact on his clients’ lives. Adam has successfully handled numerous challenging cases, each leaving a lasting impression. He recalls representing the fami...

My practice is concentrated on trust and estate planning and administration and business succession planning for principles and shareholders of closely held businesses. My practice also includes addressing clients' philanthropic goals, including providing counsel to clients on all aspects of nonprofit corporate governance, and structuring charitable trusts and private foundations.

Jonathan Rikoon practices in the areas of trust and estate planning, administration and litigation. He engages in sophisticated estate and tax planning for wealthy individuals and families, preparation of wills and trusts and the administration of trusts and estates. He helps to establish various tax-efficient multi-tier family, business and investment vehicles, such as partnerships, limited liability companies and closely held corporations with trust ownership, and he structures third-party ...