Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Corporate Law
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Karen Martino Valle is Of Counsel to our firm and focuses her practice on the organization and operation of business and not-for-profit corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, as well as estate planning and administration, contested estate and trust matters and business succession planning. She advises clients on a wide range of business matters, including transactional matters, mergers and acquisitions, tax planning and commercial leasing and financing, with a specific fo...
Diane M. Perri Roberts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Diane M., who practices law in Buffalo, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Diane M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
“I enjoy identifying novel and practical solutions to clients’ real world issues and helping them to achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.” Chris focuses on sophisticated commercial transactions, banking and commercial financing and general corporate law. He represents business clients and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development, negotiating and documenting matters, complex organizational documents (e.g., sophisticated shareholder, operating ...
Truman's practice is focused in the areas of cross-border asset financing, banking, structured finance and insolvency. He has represented lessees, lenders, developers, owners, underwriters and equity investors in infrastructure transactions. He also represents developers and investment banks in transactions involving alternate energy sources, such as solar and renewable natural gas facilities. In addition, Truman has represented major banks, domestic and foreign corporations, investment banks...
Michael Schiavone has provided legal guidance to businesses for 30 years. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business law, commercial real estate, and estate planning. Mr. Schiavone is experienced in regularly counseling clients in a wide array of legal matters, including: Commercial lending and financial transactions Mergers and acquisitions Corporate, partnership, and limited liability matters Business formation Business succession planning Contract negotiation and dispute resolut...
Bruce L. Lieb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Bruce L., 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 Bruce L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Arnold S. Jacobs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Arnold S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arnold S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David W. Bernstein is counsel in the firm's New York office. As a Mergers and Acquisitions transactional and securities lawyer, Mr. Bernstein has advised publicly held and privately owned U.S. and foreign clients in a variety of industries, including homebuilding, real estate finance, automotive, financial institutions, private equity, transportation, hotels, and gaming, with regard to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities transactions, corporate governance, and general day to ...
"You have to be an attentive listener, and appreciate that every situation presents its own unique challenges as well as opportunities. To that end, it is important for me to design and implement solutions that best fit the client’s needs and business.” Dave focuses on corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, business planning, licensing and distribution, private financing transactions, software contracts and general corporate matters. He represents indivi...
Sean C. Doyle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Sean C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Harris E. Markhoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Harris E., who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Harris E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Philip S. Bousquet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Philip S., who practices law in Syracuse, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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