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David M. Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. David M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Betty Santangelo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Betty, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Betty is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Real Estate Jeanine focuses her practice on representing for-profit and not-for-profit owners and developers in connection with the acquisition, financing, development and disposition of commercial, mixed-use and residential properties, including affordable and supportive housing projects and skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living facilities. Such representation includes all aspects of acquisition, development, construction and financing through the use of tax-exempt bond iss...

Rosaleen McCrory is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Rosaleen, 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 Rosaleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristine Manoukian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Kristine, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John M. Desmarais is the founding partner of Desmarais LLP. In 1988, after graduating from NYU Law School, Mr. Desmarais started his career at Fish & Neave. Then, after practicing in the area of intellectual property litigation and counseling for several years, he left private practice to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where for three years (1992-1995) he tried criminal jury trials for the federal government. After leaving the government...

Kelli L. Moll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Kelli L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelli L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William X. Lang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. William X., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William X. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph M. Leccese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Sports Law. Joseph M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John serves as Managing Partner of Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, where he also sits on the firm's Management Committee. For more than three decades, he has advised public and private sector clients on sophisticated finance transactions, governance matters, and strategic legal issues involving tax-exempt and taxable financings. His practice encompasses municipal finance, governance, nonprofit organizations, tax, and disclosure, with experience representing organizations in the health care,...