Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Kristen G. Niven is an associate in the Litigation Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2024-2025 “Ones to Watch” edition for Commercial Litigation. Ms. Niven advises emerging and established companies and law firms as well as individual clients in a wide variety of matters, including commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, and legal ethics and professional responsibility issues. She has successfully handled matters in a wid...
Damini Kunwar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Damini practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Damini Kunwar since 2026. 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 Damini Kunwar is held by other lawyers.
Thomas Oates focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes and litigation. Mr. Oates has represented a wide variety of clients in disputes ranging from breach of contact and common law tort claims to litigation in complex Chapter 11 cases under the US Bankruptcy Code. Mr. Oates also maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented veterans applying for benefits and in appeals to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Helen Andrews represents individuals, companies, and institutions in a diverse array of complex regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, complex commercial litigation, civil litigation, employment, and public interest matters. Helen was the senior associate on the legal team that successfully represented writer E. Jean Carroll in her sexual battery and defamation suits, securing two substantial jury verdicts of $5 million and $83.3 million. Helen’s regulatory practice includes...
John Michael Doherty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. John Michael practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John Michael Doherty since 2021. 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 John Michael Doherty is held by other lawyers.
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...
Keun Young Bae focuses her practice on internal corporate and government investigations before the US Department of Justice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and law enforcement agencies. Ms. Bae has represented clients in a variety of industries in investigations involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-corruption law, securities enforcement, financial fraud, and other regulatory compliance issues. As part of her investigations practice...
Vincent Nguyen is a department attorney in our Complex Commercial Disputes practice group. He represents entities and individuals in disputes across multiple industries. My focus My practice focuses on representing clients in all phases of litigation, from pre-trial motions, the discovery process, trial preparation, and the eventual trial. Prior to joining NP, I served as a law clerk in the New York County Supreme Court. Looking ahead I’m following the increased awareness of #BigTech co...
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