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Alexis Gruttadauria is an associate in the Trusts and Estates Group. In addition to a traditional trusts and estates practice, Alexis has extensive experience in the areas of elder care, special needs and mental health law. Alexis often gives presentations to other attorneys, community groups and members of the community concerning the importance of proper planning, as well as options when the planning has not been done, in the areas of wealth transfer, elder law, special needs and mental hea...

Bryan Chegwidden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mutual Funds Law. Bryan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan Chegwidden 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 Bryan Chegwidden is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth Sold is a commercial real estate lawyer, with an emphasis on leasing, acquisitions and sales transactions. He has extensive experience representing owners of commercial properties in their leasing programs and has acted as national leasing counsel for financial services firms, investment companies and technology companies. Known for his extreme responsiveness, commonsense approach and calming influence in high-stakes negotiations, Kenneth has served as a trusted adviser to landlords, ...

Jerry Levine concentrates his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and income and estate taxation. He represents closely held businesses, real estate owners and developers, entertainment and media clients, private investors and entrepreneurs, and executives of publicly held companies. Jerry’s experience encompasses wills and trusts, estate and gift tax audits, valuation of closely held businesses, estate and trust accountings, domicile disputes, Tax Court procee...

Truman's practice is focused in the areas of cross-border asset financing, banking, structured finance and insolvency. He has represented lessees, lenders, developers, owners, underwriters and equity investors in infrastructure transactions. He also represents developers and investment banks in transactions involving alternate energy sources, such as solar and renewable natural gas facilities. In addition, Truman has represented major banks, domestic and foreign corporations, investment banks...

Laureve D. Blackstone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Union. Laureve D. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Laureve D. Blackstone 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 Laureve D. Blackstone is held by other lawyers.

Matthew J. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Matthew J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Williams 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 Matthew J. Williams is held by other lawyers.

Daniel Rubin is a trusts and estates lawyer whose practice focuses on domestic and international estate planning, asset protection planning, and estate administration for private clients, including but not limited to family business owners and corporate executives. In addition, Daniel represents many founders and entrepreneurs, often from the technology sector, who seek out Daniel for his practical income tax planning advice, especially in connection with the qualified small business stock (Q...

A founding partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP, Barry Berkman received his B.A. degree from Harvard College and his law degree from Stanford University. Specializing in matrimonial law and mediation, he has guided many of his clients to successful, highly satisfactory out-of-court resolutions through the collaborative law process or mediation. He has served on the American Bar Association Task Force on Standards of Practice for Divorce Mediation and has been a member of the Matr...

Darron E. Berquist is the managing attorney for the firm’s asbestos practice serving clients nationwide and a dedicated New York City mesothelioma lawyer. In addition to representing individuals with asbestos-caused diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and ovarian cancer, he assists the firm’s pharmaceutical and product liability groups, particularly on matters related to expert witnesses. Mr. Berquist manages the litigation side of the firm’s asbestos practice, overs...