134 PRIOR RESULTS DO NOT GUARAN TEE A SIMILAR OU TCOME ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO SUPER LAW YERS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE 41.
EMPLOYMENT & LABOR THROUGH FDA
DAVID A. RAFF
RAFF & BECKER, LLP
470 Park Avenue South
3rd Floor North
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-732-5400
Fax: 212-732-0270
raffd@raffbecker.com
www.raffbecker.com
David Raff concentrates on labor and employment law. He is a
federal court-appointed Special Master in three complex cases
and is a labor arbitrator, mediator, and fact finder. Mr. Raff was
an Associate Clinical Professor at New York University Law School
and a consultant to New York City’s Bureau of Labor Services and
New York State’s Comptroller. He is a member of ABA and N YSBA
and is listed in Who’s Who in American Law. Mr. Raff was honored
by his peers by being elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor
and Employment Lawyers. He was also honored by being elected
as a Fellow of the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters. In 2010,
Mr. Raff was honored by the New York City Council for professional
achievement and services to the New York community.
EMPLOYMEN T & LABOR
MILO SILBERSTEIN
DEALY SILBERSTEIN &
BRAVERMAN, LLP
225 Broadway
Suite 1405
New York, NY 10007
Tel: 212-385-0066
Fax: 212-385-2117
msilberstein@dsblawny.com
www.dsblawny.com
Milo Silberstein is the Senior and Managing Partner at Dealy
Silberstein & Braverman, LLP. He has extensive experience in labor
relations, employment law, and commercial litigation, representing
individuals, corporations and employee benefit funds in a wide range
of industries. Milo regularly handles all aspects of labor relations
matters, including collective bargaining and grievances and Title
VII and Title IX discrimination cases; complex business disputes;
construction litigation; partnership matters; wage-and-hour cases;
First Amendment/defamation cases; pension disputes including
MPPAA withdrawal liability; and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
He also represents clients in corporate transactions, including
negotiating and preparing asset purchase agreements; restrictive
covenants and executive compensation issues.
BUSINESS/CORPORATE
CONSTRUC TION LI TIGATION
EMPLOYMENT & LABOR
AVI Z. KESTENBAUM
MELTZER, LIPPE, GOLDSTEIN &
BREITSTONE, LLP
190 Willis Avenue
Mineola, NY 11501
Tel: 516-747-0300
Fax: 516-747-2953
akestenbaum@meltzerlippe.com
www.meltzerlippe.com
Avi is Co-Chair of the Estate and Tax Planning Group, for which
the firm has been ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News & World Report. He
provides domestic and international tax, estate planning, and
asset preservation counsel to CEOs, high-net-worth individuals,
multinational businesses, and charitable organizations. He is
quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily,
and USA Today, and is a prominent lecturer and author in leading
tax journals. He is Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University School
of Law teaching Federal Income Taxes; Gift and Estate Taxes;
and Wills, Trusts, and Estates. His practice places emphasis on
international tax and trust planning, “big picture” philosophy,
business succession planning, estate disputes, and a highly
technical, but practical approach to wealth preservation.
TAX
NON-PROFIT
ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE
HOWARD B. FELCHER
LAW OFFICES OF
HOWARD B. FELCHER, PLLC
655 Third Avenue
Suite 2600
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-686-4600
felcher@howardfelcher.com
www.howardfelcher.com
The Law Offices of Howard B. Felcher, PLLC has a proven track
record of more than 30 years of successful matrimonial and
custody practice in the New York and New Jersey areas. With our
extensive litigation experience, we excel in the ability to address
the significant concerns of our clients. Our history demonstrates
that we are well qualified to meet the high-asset needs and
custody demands presented in each matter. As a creative and
adaptable law firm, we put the quality of our experience and ability
to work for a broad range of individuals. Aggressive in the pursuit of
your goals, the attorneys of the Law Offices of Howard B. Felcher,
PLLC stand ready to zealously advocate on your behalf. New Jersey
office: 185 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 3B, West Caldwell, NJ 07006.
Tel: 973-226-2400.
FAMILY LAW
GEORGIA D. KRAMER
KRAMER KOZEK LLP
445 Hamilton Avenue
Suite 604
White Plains, NY 10601
Tel: 914-683-3515
Fax: 914-428-1660
gkramer@kramerkozek.com
www.kramerkozek.com
Georgia Kramer is an AV-rated litigator with extraordinary
expertise in finances and taxes. She has been practicing law for
over 40 years. She is a graduate of Barnard College and NYU
School of Law, where she was an editor of the Law Review. She
also received a Master of Laws in taxation from NYU School of Law.
Mrs. Kramer has unique insight in the relationship between estate
planning and divorce planning. She is trained as a collaborative
attorney and brings not only her financial acumen, but also the
understanding and communication style of collaborative divorce
to the resolution of her cases.
COLLABORATIVE LAW
FAMILY LAW
DEBRA L. RUBIN
RUBIN & ROSENBLUM, PLLC
445 Broad Hollow Road
Suite 210
Melville, NY 11747
Tel: 631-462-5888
Fax: 613-462-5889
drubin@rrmatlaw.com
www.rubinandrosenblum.com
Debra L. Rubin, the senior partner at Rubin & Rosenblum, PLLC,
has litigated matrimonial and family matters for more than
20 years and further handles mediation, collaborative divorce
matters, and appeals in the area of family law. In addition to being
a member of the New York State, Nassau County, and Suffolk
County Bar Associations and their matrimonial committees, she
is also a member of the New York Family Law American Inn of
Court, an organization that emphasizes professionalism and
civility amongst matrimonial lawyers. Ms. Rubin has published
various articles and lectured in her field. She is a firm believer in
focusing on the individual needs of each client and guiding clients
to the process best suited for them – negotiation, mediation,
collaborative law, and, when necessary, aggressive litigation.
FAMILY LAW
ROBERT G. SMITH
ROBERT G. SMITH, PLLC
110 East 59th Street
25th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212-499-0940
Fax: 212-499-9091
rgsmith@rgsmith.com
www.rgsmith.com
Robert G. Smith is nationally recognized as a skilled litigator
and negotiator for celebrities, entrepreneurs and professionals,
in high-net-worth divorces and contested child custody cases.
He has a 30-year track record of diligence for his clients and the
highest (AV) professional rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Based
in Manhattan, his client base ranges from Long Island to the
Hudson Valley. While it is an honor to appear on national television
and lecture to lawyers, all of which he has done, as a committed
lawyer, he consistently perfects the skills required to achieve
respect in the courtroom and to achieve each individual client’s
objectives in the settlement.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
CIVIL LITIGATION DEFENSE
FAMILY LAW
JOHN M. ZENIR
AT TORNEY AT LAW
114 Old Country Road
Suite 216
Mineola, NY 11501
Tel: 516-746-0180
Fax: 516-741-7853
john@jmzesq.com
www.jmzesq.com
John M. Zenir provides litigation and mediation experience in
divorce, child custody and visitation, and child and spousal support
issues. The firm also provides legal advice and representation in
neglect cases brought by Child Protective Services (CPS), juvenile
delinquency matters, orders of protection, and estate planning.
Mr. Zenir assists clients with removing indicated Child Protective
Services reports, which can negatively impact an individual’s future
employment, and also assists foster parents in navigating the
challenges of being a foster parent who is hoping to adopt. While
Mr. Zenir’s goal is to settle each case in order to minimize cost to
his clients, he is an experienced trial attorney in all phases of family
law. Whether a matter requires mediation, negotiation, or litigation
on the trial or appellate level, his focus is always on his clients.
FAMILY LAW
CHARLES J. RAUBICHECK
FROMMER LAWRENCE & HAUG
LLP
745 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10151
Tel: 212-588-0800
Fax: 212-588-0500
craubicheck@flhlaw.com
www.flhlaw.com
Renowned food and drug attorney Charles J. Raubicheck
heads Frommer Lawrence & Haug’s FDA/regulatory practice.
Mr. Raubicheck began his career as an attorney at the FDA. He
is an authority on pharmaceutical regulatory issues, representing
drug companies before the FDA and federal courts. He also
has significant experience in regulatory matters involving foods,
dietary supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices. Further,
he maintains an active trademark and advertising law practice
for FDA-regulated industries. Mr. Raubicheck taught FDA law for
30 years at N YU School of Law. He served as Chair of the New York
State Bar Association’s Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law Section;
speaks on FDA-related topics; and is published in the field. He
received his bachelor’s and J.D. from Georgetown.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
FDA