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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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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

Willkie White-Collar Litigators Win Over Jury in Closely Watched Mozambique Fraud Trial

Investment Funds Partner Edward Nelson Joins Latham & Watkins in New York

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

Gibson Dunn Strengthens Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice With Addition of Three Highly Regarded Partners in New York

Capital Markets Partner Boris Dolgonos Joins Gibson Dunn in New York

Norton Rose Fulbright Corporate Partner Relocates to New York

Gibson Dunn Adds Leading Bank Regulatory and Enforcement Litigator Matthew Biben

Kleinberg Kaplan Becomes Champion Sponsor of Women in Funds

Former Special Counsel Prosecutor Zainab Ahmad to Join Gibson Dunn as Partner in New York

Adam B. Cantor Joins Jackson Lewis' Expanding Employee Benefits Practice

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(2020) - Albany, New York

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  • Location:

    Albany, New York
  • Practice Area
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(2020) - Buffalo, New York

Michael Schiavone

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Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2007

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    Buffalo, New York
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    Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) | Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law | Corporate Law | Tax Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2020) - Rochester, New York

Thomas E. Reidy

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Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2003

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Lawyer of the Year
(2020) - Long Island, New York

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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Nixon Peabody LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2009

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  • Practice Area
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Cozen O'Connor
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    New York City, New York
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Resolve Mediation Services, Inc.
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(2020) - New York City, New York

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  • Recognized Since: 2007

  • Location:

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

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

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Haug Partners LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2017

  • Location:

    New York City, New York
  • Practice Area
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(2020) - New York City, New York

Jay N. Fastow

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Ballard Spahr LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2006

  • Location:

    New York City, New York
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Lawyer of the Year
(2020) - Syracuse, New York

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Harris Beach PLLC
  • Recognized Since: 2007

  • Location:

    Syracuse, New York
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  • Location:

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