Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Ryan P. Montefusco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ryan P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Claire A. Bjerke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Claire A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claire A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sarah Anne Baugh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Sarah Anne, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pekham Pal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Pekham, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pekham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sam Auld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Sam, 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 Sam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mark L. Garibyan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Mark L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Neiman represents developers, property owners, architects, engineers, and contractors in a broad range of complex litigation and transactional matters. On the litigation side, he represents clients in disputes related to property sales and leases, construction defect claims, fraud, business torts, and access agreements. He also has experience representing employers in employment disputes related to non-solicitation agreements, trade secrets, employment agreements, wage act claims, disc...
LaMarte Williams, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. LaMarte, 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 LaMarte is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James R. Maguire represents businesses, contractors, and individuals in all aspects of commercial litigation matters. His experience involves a wide range of complex litigation matters, including contract claims, fraud claims, breach of fiduciary duty claims, real property disputes, and mechanic’s lien foreclosures. James’ trial experience includes direct and cross-examination of witnesses and drafting pre-trial briefs. He is also experienced in motion practice including researchi...
Olivia Greene represents clients in a variety of complex litigation matters, in both trial and appellate courts. She also has experience representing global corporations and individuals in investment treaty and commercial arbitration proceedings and investigations proceedings before the Department of Justice. Ms. Greene joined WilmerHale after working for several years in the New York office of an international law firm.
Josh Boehm is a partner in the Global Fintech & Payments practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. His practice focuses on advising innovative companies on regulatory and commercial issues involving financial technology, with a focus on blockchain-based products and services. Mr. Boehm maintains one of the nation’s leading practices in obtaining special-purpose bank and trust charters for digital asset companies. In 2015, he helped charter the first...
Margaret B. Beasley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Margaret B., 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 Margaret B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sara Margolis is a partner who litigates complex matters – mostly business and some intellectual property disputes – from the filing of a complaint through appeal. She is a skilled advocate and a master at running cases. Many of the firm’s matters involve dozens of witnesses, hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of documents, and a multitude of sophisticated legal issues. Sara sees the big pictures, contributes to developing the strategy, then organizes and manages the re...
Zach Blair focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and securities litigation. He has experience litigating class actions and representing clients in regulatory investigations conducted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice. Mr. Blair has represented clients in a broad range of industries, including financial services, technology and non-profits, in federal court and state court. Mr. Blair also maintains an active pro bono practice, including ...
Michael Goitein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael, 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 Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thania Charmani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust and Litigation - Securities. Thania, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thania is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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