Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 39 attorneys were named to the 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 17 attorneys were named 2024 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

2024 Super Lawyers

Brian L. Bank – Business

Lawrence H. Han, a partner of Rivkin Radler, has been recognized by City & State in its 5th Annual Power of Diversity: Asian Power 100 List. The list highlights New York’s Asian American leaders from a wide range of backgrounds who are gaining political power and standing up for their communities.

Lawrence is a member

Lawrence H. Han, a partner of Rivkin Radler, has been recognized by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro in their inaugural AAPI Power Players list, published in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The list highlights the elected officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders and social and cultural advocates shaping the future of New

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has announced that Ashley Algazi, Yonatan Bernstein, Brian Feld, Sean Gorton, Lawrence Han, Drew Krieger, and Chloe Orta have been elected Partners.

Ashley Algazi, of Greenlawn, NY, is a member of the Health Services Practice Group. She represents various healthcare providers, including hospitals, long term care

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 36 attorneys were named to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 17 attorneys were named 2023 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor

Michael Heller’s, Matthew Spero’s and Lawrence Han’s Summer issue of the Title Insurance Reporter was published in the Real Estate Finance Journal.

This article discusses the following court rulings, among others:

• An appellate court in Arkansas, affirming a trial court’s decision, has ruled that a title insurer had properly denied coverage to an insured

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that Lawrence Han has been elected president of the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY). His two-year term begins July 1. KALAGNY is a professional membership organization of attorneys and law students engaged with the issues affecting New York’s Korean American community.

“It is an honor

Michael Heller’s, Matthew Spero’s and Lawrence Han’s Winter issue of the Title Insurance Reporter was published in the Real Estate Finance Journal.

This article discusses the following court rulings, among others:

• A federal district court in New York has granted summary judgment in favor of a title insurance company and its affiliate in a case alleging

On March 21, Rivkin Radler attorney, Lawrence Han, received a Diversity in Business award from Long Island Business News. The award highlights the outstanding achievements of business leaders of diverse ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities, who are dedicated to growing the diversity of Long Island’s business community awards program.

“I’m honored to be part

Michael Heller’s, Matthew Spero’s and Lawrence Han’s Autumn issue of the Title Insurance Reporter was published in the Real Estate Finance Journal.

This article discusses the following court rulings:

• A federal district court in New York has rejected a lawsuit filed by insureds under a title insurance policy demanding indemnification for the ostensible diminution in their

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys were named to the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 14 attorneys were named 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is an honor

The Appellate Division, First Department unanimously affirmed a summary judgment order obtained by Evan Schieber and Lawrence Han. Henry Mascia argued the appeal.

Immediately before New York State’s shutdown of non-essential businesses in March 2020, the Firm’s client entered into a contract of sale to purchase a commercial property in Brooklyn for approximately $20 million

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 30 attorneys were named to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 13 attorneys were named 2021 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

Being named a Super Lawyer is a tremendous

Evan Schieber and Lawrence Han recently delivered a significant victory for the Firm’s client which was seeking the return of its $1 million down payment in a real estate transaction that failed to close.

Prior to New York State’s shutdown of non-essential businesses in March 2020, the client had entered into a contract to purchase

Michael Heller, Tamika Hardy, and Lawrence Han successfully overturned the denial of a summary judgment motion in a motion for reargument and renewal. The Court had previously denied the client’s motion for summary judgment to strike the borrower’s answer, which was filed by our client via its foreclosure counsel, holding that there was a triable

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys were named to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 13 attorneys were named 2020 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys, the practice areas for which they were recognized, and the years they were included in Super Lawyers.

Michael Heller, Michael Twersky and Lawrence Han represented a borrower in connection with a $17.7 million construction loan made by an affiliate of G4 Capital Partners LLC.

The proceeds of the loan will be used to develop a residential condominium in Manhattan.

On July 17, 2019, Casey Murphy and Lawrence Han secured a dissolution of De’An’s Pork Products, Inc. on behalf of their client, a 50% owner in the sausage manufacturing company.

Over the objection and resistance of the other 50% owner, the Hon. Leon Ruchelsman of the New York Supreme Court in Kings County issued an

Pia Riverso, Jeremy Honig and Lawrence Han were victorious in a proceeding commenced on behalf of their real estate developer client pursuant to Article 4 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, and Section 881 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law.  The client’s development project was delayed for over 9 months due to

TN visas are for highly skilled Mexican and Canadian professionals.  TN visas, which are issued pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), are only available for certain professions, but they offer employers tremendous flexibility due to the expedited application process at the border and the potential for indefinite renewals.

In this case, foreign

David Wilck and Lawrence Han obtained a complete dismissal of a complaint against their clients, who included a principal and officers of a company providing 1031 exchange services.  Plaintiff, who was seeking to benefit from a 1031 exchange, fell victim to a cyber-criminal and had his funds, which were held by the entity acting as

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys were named to the 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and 10 attorneys were named New York Metro Rising Stars.

Todd M. Belous – Professional Liability: Defense

*Michelle Bholan – Business Litigation

Jonathan B. Bruno – Professional Liability:  Defense

Furthering Rivkin Radler’s support of the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York, associate Lawrence Han is serving on KALAGNY’s Gala Committee.  Since 1986, KALAGNY has provided legal support for the Korean American community, by providing its members with training and resources useful for professional advancement and expanding access

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has announced that Lawrence S. Han has joined the firm as a Associate in the firm’s Litigation & Appeals and Product Liability & Toxic Tort Practice Groups.

“My partners and I are delighted to welcome Lawrence to Rivkin Radler.  He adds to the stature of our