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59 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers®/Rising Stars
October 30, 2026 | Construction | Directors & Officers Liability | General Liability | Health Services | Professional Liability | Insurance Coverage | Real Estate | Insurance Fraud and Recovery | Trusts & Estates | Medical Malpractice Defense | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Tax | Appeals | Elder Law | Bankruptcy | Commercial Litigation

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that 43 attorneys were named to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, and 16 attorneys were named 2026 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following are the attorneys and practice areas for which they were recognized.

2026 Super Lawyers

Michael J. Antongiovanni – Business Lit.

Brian L. Bank

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NCBA Recognizes Rivkin Radler as Top Pro Bono Provider
April 20, 2026

On April 16, Rivkin Radler was recognized as a Top Pro Bono Provider for 2025 by the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) Access to Justice Committee at its Annual Pro Bono Recognition Event.

Several Rivkin attorneys were also individually recognized for their pro bono contributions this year, including Brian Bank, Lindsay Brocki, Bernadette Kasnicki, Jessica

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Rivkin Radler Celebrates 3 Honorees in LIBN’s 2025 Leaders in Law Awards
November 17, 2025

Rivkin Radler is proud to announce that three members of the firm received Leaders in Law awards from Long Island Business News (LIBN). They were formally presented with their awards at a November 13 ceremony at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY.

The Leaders in Law awards recognize dedicated individuals whose leadership, both

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54 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers®/Rising Stars
October 30, 2025 | Real Estate | Tax | Trusts & Estates | Elder Law | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Appeals | Bankruptcy | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Labor & Employment | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Professional Liability | Medical Malpractice Defense

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that 39 attorneys were named to the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers List, and 15 attorneys were named 2025 New York Metro Rising Stars. Following is a list of attorneys and the practice areas for which they were recognized.

2025 Super Lawyers

Michael J. Antongiovanni – Business Lit.

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NCBA Committee Recognizes Rivkin Radler as a Top Pro Bono Provider
April 7, 2025

On Wednesday, April 2, Rivkin Radler was recognized as a Top Pro Bono Provider for 2024 by the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) Access to Justice Committee at its Annual Pro Bono Recognition Event.

Among the Rivkin attorneys recognized this year included Jennifer Abreu, Brian Bank, Katherine Jenkins, Bernadette Kasnicki, Elan Kirshenbaum, Lauren Russo, Jeffrey

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56 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers®/Rising Stars
October 24, 2024 | Real Estate | Trusts & Estates | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Tax

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

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Bank Appointed to American Red Cross Long Island Board of Directors
January 4, 2024

Brian L. Bank, a partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, has been appointed as a new member of the American Red Cross Long Island’s Board of Directors. Joining Bank to the roster of incoming directors include Jim Quent, Partner of Statewide Public Affairs, and Jennifer Solomon, CEO of JSolo, Inc.

Individuals appointed to the American Red

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53 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers®/Rising Stars
September 22, 2023 | Construction | Labor & Employment | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Professional Liability | Tax | Real Estate | Trusts & Estates | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Appeals | Bankruptcy | Commercial Litigation

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

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers®/Rising Stars
September 22, 2022

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

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers
October 1, 2021

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

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Troisi, Bank, Welch, Mulholland and Vizzi Secure Dismissal of COVID-19 Business Interruption Suit
May 20, 2021 | Insurance Coverage

Michael Troisi, Brian Bank, Michael Welch, Laura Mulholland, and Michelle Vizzi secured dismissal of a COVID-19 business interruption putative class action on behalf of Badger Mutual Insurance Company. Three insured Las Vegas restaurants sued Badger in federal court (District of Nevada) on behalf of themselves and a putative class of other policyholders seeking coverage for over

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NCBA Names Rivkin Radler a Top Pro Bono Law Firm
March 8, 2021

The Nassau County Bar Association, The Safe Center LI and Nassau Suffolk Law Services have named Rivkin Radler a top law firm in pro bono service for 2020.

The annual awards rank law firms by total number of pro bono service hours within their category. Rivkin Radler logged the second-largest number of pro bono hours

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Bank, Bholan and Kaiser Secure Pre-answer Dismissal
September 17, 2020 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar

Brian Bank, Michelle Bholan and Geoffrey Kaiser secured pre-answer dismissal of various False Claims Act claims brought against three New York nephrologists by a relator, also a nephrologist.

The action, which the relator brought on behalf of the United States of America under the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions, alleged two theories against the

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Bank and Boyd Secure Dismissal
June 10, 2019 | Commercial Litigation

Brian Bank and J’Naia Boyd secured pre-answer dismissal of a breach of contract claim asserted against our client, an insurance carrier.  In the case, the plaintiffs’ home sustained a damage from a fire and submitted a claim to our client under a homeowners policy.  Our client paid the claim in full and the plaintiffs then

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Grill, Bank, and Bholan Secure Summary Judgment Based on Successor Liability
March 6, 2019

David M. Grill, Brian L. Bank, and Michelle A. Bholan secured summary judgment on behalf of their client, a landlord, against a former commercial tenant that breached a lease and against another entity owned by the tenant’s principals, based on a successor liability theory.

The commercial tenant, a Dunkin Donuts franchise, breached the lease when

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Levy, Bank and De La Hoz Secure Pre-Answer Dismissal
April 26, 2018 | Labor & Employment

Barry Levy, Brian Bank, and Catalina De La Hoz secured pre-answer dismissal, with prejudice, of all claims against their client, a labor union, brought by a former union member.  The case arose after the union declined to file an Article 75 proceeding to vacate an arbitration award sustaining the termination of the former member’s employment

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NCBA Names Rivkin Radler a Top Pro Bono Law Firm
April 24, 2018

The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA), The Safe Center LI (TSCLI) and Nassau Suffolk Law Services (NSLS) have named Rivkin Radler a top law firm in pro bono service for 2017. This is the fourth consecutive year the firm has been recognized.

The annual award, which ranks law firms by categories based on size, also

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CLE: Defending an FCA Allegation
April 12, 2018 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Health Services

On Wednesday, April 25, Rivkin Radler, in conjunction with the Gitenstein Institute for Health Law and Policy, will present “Defending an FCA Allegation: Forewarned Is Forearmed.” The panel will deconstruct real, unsealed False Claims Act cases to reveal how healthcare companies can protect themselves against allegations of fraudulent medical billing practices.

Rivkin Radler attorneys Brian

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Bank, Kaiser & Queenan Present FCA Defense Seminar
April 5, 2018 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Health Services

Geoffrey Kaiser and John Queenan will be joined by Paul Kaufman, VP of Northwell Health’s Office of Legal Affairs, and Patrick Pilch, the head of BDO’s healthcare advisory practice, to present “Defending an FCA Allegation: Forewarned is Forearmed.” The panel discussion will be moderated by Rivkin Radler partner Brian Bank.

The presentation, co-sponsored by the Gitenstein

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named As 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers
September 19, 2017

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.

*Brian Bank – Business Litigation

Todd M. Belous – Professional Liability: Defense

*Michelle Bholan – Business Litigation

Jonathan B. Bruno – Professional Liability:  Defense

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Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named As 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers
October 11, 2016 | Compliance Investigations & White Collar | Appeals | Bankruptcy | Commercial Litigation | Construction | Health Services | Insurance Coverage | Professional Liability | Real Estate

UNIONDALE, NY – Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that twenty attorneys were named to the 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and five attorneys were named as New York Metro Rising Stars.

Being named a Super Lawyer is a tremendous honor reserved for only the top 5% of all lawyers in a

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Ken Novikoff, Barry Levy and Brian Bank Obtain Victory
April 17, 2013 | Labor & Employment | Appeals

Ken Novikoff, Barry Levy and Brian Bank, members in the firm’s Employment & Labor and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, obtained victory on behalf of Geno Auriemma, Head Coach of the 2012 United States Women’s Olympic Basketball Team in a nationally publicized employment discrimination lawsuit commenced by an employee of the NBA.  The New York

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Rivkin Radler Welcomes New Attorney
March 7, 2011 | Appeals

William M. Savino, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of new associate, Brian Bank of Plainview, to the firm. “My partners and I are delighted to welcome Brian to Rivkin Radler,” said William Savino. “His experience and commitment to professional excellence will make him an asset to the firm

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