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Fighting for the Underdog

Sean Stonefield

How Block O'Toole & Murphy have successfully represented their clients.

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Benedict Morelli: New York's Trial Attorney

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How Benedict Morelli successfully represented comedian Tracy Morgan and others.

In the News: New York

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News and events involving members of the Best Lawyers community.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Should No Longer Be Considered as Only a Mental Disorder

Steven Weston

Patients suffering from PTSD may have undergone significant neurochemical and neurobiological shifts, leading one lawyer to argue we need to rethink our percept

In the News: New York

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Relevant legal news from 2018 in the New York area.

Courtroom Mastery

Justin Smulison

After being injured at the mall, Marion Hedges received a multimillion-dollar verdict thanks to attorney Thomas Moore.

Teamwork and Strategy

Justin Smulison

The firm secured multimillion-dollar verdicts for victims and wokers in 2018.

Ellen G. Makofsky, 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Elder Law

Nicole Ortiz

Ellen G. Makofsky of Makofsky and Associates was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in Long Island for Elder Law.

Anthony J. Enea, 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Elder Law

Nicole Ortiz

Anthony J. Enea of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in White Plains for Elder Law.

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David Mandelbaum Elected as American College of Environmental Lawyers Fellow

Intellectual Property Boutique, Haley Guiliano, Continues to Grow With the Addition of Seasoned Patent Attorney Laurence Rogers

Barclay Damon Announces Yvonne Hennessey and Mike Oropallo Named to Leadership Roles in NYSBA Sections

Yankwitt LLP Welcomes Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Ross E. Morrison

Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. Announces New Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi

Willkie Expands Asset Management Practice With Addition of Leading Fund Formation Lawyer Laura Friedrich

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. Welcomes Levi Barrett, Denis Ducran, and Christopher Kinzel as Partners

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Greenberg Traurig’s White Collar Practice Attracts Former Federal Prosecutor David I. Miller

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Norton Rose Fulbright Corporate Partner Relocates to New York

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(2020) - Syracuse, New York

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Cohen Compagni Beckman Appler & Knoll, PLLC
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(2020) - Buffalo, New York

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
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Haug Partners LLP
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(2020) - Rochester, New York

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    Rochester, New York
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  • Recognized Since: 2006

  • Location:

    New York City, New York
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    New York City, New York
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    New York City, New York
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(2020) - Rochester, New York

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Nixon Peabody LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2015

  • Location:

    Rochester, New York
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  • Location:

    Rochester, New York
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    Long Island, New York
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