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

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 38 Rivkin Radler attorneys in its 2025 edition. Their names, office locations and practices for which they were recognized, are as follows:

Albany, NY

Richard A. Frankel – Trusts and Estates

Robert H. Iseman – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law, Health Care Law, Litigation-Antitrust, Litigation-Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom,

The prestigious Legal 500 has recommended Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings for the sixth consecutive year. The practice is recommended in the “industry focus: insurance – advice to insurers” category in Band 3. Last year’s publication ranked the practice in Band 4.

In addition, The Legal 500 recognizes the following

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler in its New York rankings. The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group, recognized for nine consecutive years, is ranked in Band 4 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category. William M. Savino is a Ranked Lawyer in Band 4. The firm’s Health Services Practice Group,

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

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

Two Rivkin attorneys, both of whom are based on Long Island, have been named Lawyer of the Year: William Cornachio for his work in Real Estate Law and William Savino for his work in both Insurance Law and Litigation-Insurance.

Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” in each practice area and

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Rivkin Radler LLP’s attorneys in its 2023 edition.

Two Rivkin attorneys, both of whom are based on Long Island, have been named Lawyer of the Year: William Cornachio for his work in Real Estate Law and William Savino for his work in both Insurance Law and Litigation-Insurance.

In

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings. The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category. Insurance Practice Group Partner William M. Savino is a Ranked Lawyer in Band 3. The firm’s Health Services Practice Group

On March 30, 2022, the Second Department affirmed the right of a public library to discipline an employee for dishonesty and malfeasance.

The story spans almost 6 years. In 2016, a public library in a Westchester County town terminated its library director on account of multiple charges of misconduct. The director brought an

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

In addition,

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

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2022. For the first time, the firm was recognized in the areas of tax and technology.

One Rivkin attorney, based in Albany, has been named Lawyer of the Year: Richard A. Frankel, for Trusts and Estates.

In addition,

The prestigious Legal 500 has recommended Rivkin Radler LLP’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings for the third consecutive year. The practice is recommended in the “industry focus: insurance – advice to insurers” category in Band 4. In addition, The Legal 500 recommends the following four Insurance Coverage attorneys: Alan S. Rutkin, Michael

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category. Insurance Practice Group Partner William M. Savino is a Ranked Lawyer in Band 3. The firm’s Health Services Practice Group

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.

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2021. For the first time, four Rivkin attorneys, all based in the firm’s Long Island office, have been named Lawyer of the Year:

Attorney                                Practice Area

Barry I. Levy                           Litigation-Health Care

Brian S. Conneely                  Employment Law-Management

Wendy H.

The prestigious Legal 500 has for the second time recommended Rivkin Radler LLP’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings.   The practice is recommended in the “industry focus: insurance – advice to insurers” category. In addition, The Legal 500 recommends the following four Rivkin attorneys: Alan S. Rutkin, Michael A. Kotula, William M. Savino

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category. Insurance Practice Group Partner William M. Savino is a “Ranked Lawyer” in Band 3, while Benjamin P. Malerba, partner in

Rivkin Radler Partner William M. Savino became a recipient of Long Island Business News’ Hall of Fame Award. The award recognizes the most distinguished leaders in the Long Island business community. Induction into the Hall of Fame is a high honor for those who demonstrate a commitment to excellence: past, present and future.

Savino, who

Uniondale, New York – August 15, 2019 – The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2020.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany,

The prestigious Legal 500 has for the first time recommended Rivkin Radler LLP’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings.  The practice is recommended in the “industry focus – insurance – advice to insurers” category. In addition, The Legal 500 recommends the following four Rivkin attorneys: Alan S. Rutkin, Michael A. Kotula, William M.

Uniondale, New York – April 25, 2019 – The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in Band 4 in the

The prestigious Best Lawyers® in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2019. Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The recognized lawyers and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Brian Bank – Insurance Law

Brian S. Conneely – Employment Law

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2018.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany, N.Y.

Michael J. Cunningham – Litigation-Construction

Richard A.

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group has moved from Band 4 to Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in Band 4 in the Healthcare category. Firm partner William

William Savino presented “’CryptoMania’ an Update: The New Digital Currency Frontier – Bubble or Boom? You Decide” at the Brokers and Reinsurance Markets Association (BRMA) on April 9.

The presentation, which served as an update to a presentation Bill gave to BRMA in 2017, covered bitcoin as it finds its place in our system of

Rivkin Radler is proud to announce that William M. Savino, Evan H. Krinick and Henry M. Mascia have each received a Leadership in Law award from Long Island Business News in the categories of Lifetime Achievement, Partner and Associate, respectfully. The awards recognize individuals who demonstrate dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity and excellence, along with

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America® has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings for 2018.  Attorneys from the firm’s Albany, Hackensack and Uniondale offices were included. The lawyers listed, their offices and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Albany, N.Y.

Brian Culnan – Commercial Litigation

Michael J.

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

William Savino was the recipient of Long Island Business News’ ICON Award.  The award recognized business leaders, performers, entertainers and artists in New York State for their years of good work.

The Nassau County Bar Association announced its list of committee chairs and vice-chairs today. The firm’s lawyers occupy a leadership position in five separate committees.

Matthew Spero is chairing the Bankruptcy Law Committee which reviews recent decisions on bankruptcy law and their implications for attorneys who represent debtors or creditors.

George DeHaven is chair of the Defendant’s

The National Law Journal’s Legal Times has named William Savino a 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Champion, one of only six National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM) neutrals to receive this honor.

Only 37 ADR Champions were selected from nominations received throughout the United States. Those recognized distinguished themselves by exhibiting an abiding passion for, and

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in the Healthcare category.

“It is an honor to be recognized by Chambers USA,” said Managing

William M. Savino has been appointed chair of the Tenth Judicial District Judicial Qualifications Commission and will also assume the chair of the Nassau County Judiciary Committee effective July 1.

William M. Savino presented “The ‘Value Internet’ and Virtual Currency: A New Digital Frontier” at the Brokers and Reinsurance Markets Association’s (BRMA) conference in Bonita Springs, Florida.  Bill discussed the insurance implications of Bitcoin, a form of cryptocurrency built on blockchain technology.

The presentation served as an introduction to the Bitcoin Network, particularly as it

William M. Savino participated in a “State of the Law” Roundtable Discussion, as part of the monthly Thought Leadership Series organized by the Long Island Business News. The discussion focused on retaining top legal talent and modernizing the New York Commercial Division rules in terms of cost, speed and dignity of justice in an effort

William Savino was quoted in a Long Island Business News article entitled, “Appealing For Justice.”

In the March 17-23 article, written by Adina Genn, Bill discusses the overwhelming caseload of the New York Appellate Court and the need for a fifth department to alleviate the challenge.

“When you have to wait two years to have your

Jay Kenigsberg’s, Shari Claire Lewis’ and William Savino’s article entitled, “Blockchain for the Insurance Practitioner,” was published in Mealey’s Emerging Insurance Disputes and Mealey’s Litigation Report – Cyber Tech & E-Commerce.

The article discusses the impact of a blockchain application, known as smart contracts, on the insurance industry.

To read the full article, click here.

William M. Savino has been elected to serve on NAM’s (National Arbitration and Mediation) panel of neutrals.  Bill is available to arbitrate and mediate cases in the New York Metro area and throughout the United States.

After a year and meeting a year-end deadline, resulting in considerable tax savings for the client, Stephen Weissman, William Savino and David Leno closed on the acquisition of Nassau County land by Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases for a purchase price of $6.5 million.

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

The prestigious Best Lawyers in America® has included Rivkin Radler LLP in its U.S. rankings.

The lawyers listed, and the categories of law in which they are listed, are as follows:

Brian R. Ade, partner – Insurance Law
John L. Rivkin, partner – Insurance Law
Christopher J. Kutner, partner – Health Care LawRead More

Stephen Weissman, William Savino and David Leno represented Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in its acquisition from Nassau County of the land for its new facility located on  the southwest portion of the Coliseum property.  Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has also obtained site plan approval to build a $140 million outpatient treatment and research

On September 28, Amistad, in conjunction with several other bar associations and the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission will be holding a seminar on “How to Become a Judge,” at the Suffolk County Bar Association. William M. Savino will be on the panel as a representative of the Independent Judicial Screening Committee.

American Lawyer Media (ALM), publisher of The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Inside Counsel, and the National Law Journal, among other legal and professional publications, has named Jonathan Bruno, Michael A. Kotula, Evan Krinick, Peter P. McNamara, John L. Rivkin, Leonard L. Rivkin, John J. Robertelli, Alan Rutkin, William M. Savino and Norman L. Tolle –

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has included Rivkin Radler LLP.  The firm is listed in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group is recognized among “Notable Firms” for Healthcare in New York.

“The Chambers USA Directory is one of the premier resources for sophisticated users of legal services,” said Managing

William Savino has been reappointed as Chair of the State of New York Tenth Judicial District’s Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commissions.

The work of the Commissions promotes greater confidence in the judicial election process and the judiciary as a whole by assuring voters that candidates have been thoroughly screened to ensure that they possess the

Brian S. Conneely and William M. Savino published an article for The Suffolk Lawyer entitled, “Suffolk Courts Validate School Districts’ Use of RFPs for School Bus Contracts.”

Click here to read article.

William Savino has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Insurance Federation of New York, Inc. for 2016.

The Insurance Federation of New York is a highly diverse group of professionals, brought together by the following common denominators:

• A mutual interest in the viability of New York as a sound economic environment for

Rivkin Radler is proud to announce that we are this year’s recipient of the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association’s President’s Award for Diversity. This Award is presented to a person or organization that has been and continues to be committed to diversity and inclusion both in the legal profession and in the community.

Amistad

William Savino, Paul Gorfinkel, and Frank Misiti obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurer in an action by a party claiming to be an additional insured. The ruling is an important victory for insurers because it rejects an alleged additional insured’s attempt to expansively apply the estoppel doctrine.

In Temple Beth Shalom Foundation, Inc.

William Savino has been re-elected to serve as a Director of Insurance Federation of New York, Inc. for 2016. IFNY serves the men and women of the insurance industry by providing them with a forum for discussion of the legislative and regulatory matters that most affect the success of their enterprises in the City and

Rivkin Radler LLP is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been named to the 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers List and four attorneys were named as New York Metro Rising Stars.  Rivkin attorneys were named SuperLawyers in the categories of Appellate Law, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Health Care Law, Insurance Coverage and

William Savino, Paul Gorfinkel and Frank Misiti secured a declaratory judgment in Time Cap Development Corp. v. Colony Insurance Company, et al., v. Cincinnati Insurance Company, (New York State Supreme Court, Onondaga County) that an insurer was “wholly excess” to the insurance issued to the insurers’ mutual insured for an underlying personal injury action.

The underlying

William M. Savino was quoted in a recent New York Law Journal article. The article entitled, “Supreme Stimulus” discusses changes in how the state Supreme Court will handle commercial litigation cases.

William Savino, a partner in the Firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, has been elected a Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation.

The Fellows of the New York Bar Foundation are members of the bench and bar who are recognized for outstanding professional achievement, for dedication to the legal

William Savino, Paul Gorfinkel and Frank Misiti secured a declaratory judgment in Central Mutual Insurance Company v. Willig, et al., (N.D.N.Y.) that the insurer had no obligation to defend or indemnify the insured for an underlying lawsuit which sought damages arising out of the right to use an easement to access the shores of Lake George. 

William Savino has received Long Island Business News’  Leadership in Law – Partner Award.

This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity and excellence, as well as leadership qualities in both the legal profession and in the community.  Deeply committed to the community, Mr. Savino founded the Long Island Insurance Community, a philanthropic organization

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK ? The partners of Rivkin Radler are pleased to announce that they have elected Evan H. Krinick, of Plainview, NY as managing partner.  Mr. Krinick will succeed William M. Savino, who has served as the firm’s managing partner since 2000. 

In an announcement to the firm, Mr. Savino said, “Serving as the

William Savino will participate as a panelist at the Nassau Academy of Law CLE Program on May 9, 2013. Mr. Savino’s topic will be “The Client’s Perspective of Business Litigation.”

An extraordinary panel of distinguished judges, well-known commercial litigators and prominent in-house counsel for major corporations will present an interactive program featuring practical advice and

Managing Partner, William M. Savino, has been named to the permanent Commercial Division Advisory Council by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman. The Council will be charged with implementing the Commercial Litigation Task Force recommendations, keeping Judge Lippman apprised of developments in the business world that may affect the court system, and working to help the Commercial

On behalf of Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, William M. Savino has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Tenth Judicial District. for a term of service effective January 2013 through December 31, 2015.

The Administrative Board of the Courts established Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commissions in each

Managing Partner, William Savino, will be a speaker at the Suffolk Academy of Law CLE Program entitled, “Advice From the Experts:  Successful Strategies For Winning Commercial Cases in New York State Courts.”  Mr. Savino’s topic is entitled, “The Client’s Perspective of Business Litigation.”

Why Attend?

In this special, fast-paced program, an all star cast of

The legal team of William Savino, Celeste Butera and Jason Gurdus scored a legal victory in a large advertising injury coverage litigation. Last week, the Pennsylvania Superior Court in One Beacon Ins. Co. v. William A. Graham Co. affirmed the Trial Court’s decision and found that our three insurer clients had no duty to defend

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William M. Savino, Managing Partner of the firm and a member of the Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, presented, “Hydraulic Fracturing and Emerging Liabilities:  Deja Vu All Over Again?”

Rivkin Radler Managing Partner, William M. Savino, has presented the Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy to Sharon Klein, Patricia Lynch and Alexi T. Poulianis, all recent graduates of Hofstra University’s School of Law.

The Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy was created in honor of Edward Hart, a

UNIONDALE, NY -Rivkin Radler received the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Donald E. Axinn Community Service Award at the museum’s 8th Annual Air & Space Gala, held on November 11, 2010. Created by the late philanthropist, pilot, developer and writer, Donald E. Axinn, the award is a great honor as

UNIONDALE, NY – Rivkin Radler is please to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been named among the Top Rated Attorneys in Nassau and Suffolk Counties by PULSE Magazine for 2010.  The list was compiled from Lexis Nexis Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, identifying lawyers who are “AV Preeminent” – the highest Peer

On July 14, 2010, William Savino, presented a seminar entitled, “‘No Injury’ Class Actions & Emerging Medical Monitoring Claims.”

UNIONDALE, NY – Rivkin Radler Managing Partner, William M. Savino, has presented the Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy to Constantine Coritsidis, Catherine Fiorentino and Michael Park, all recent graduates of Hofstra University’s School of Law.

The Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy was created in honor of Edward

UNIONDALE, NY – May 2010 – William M. Savino, managing partner of Rivkin Radler, has been named to the Long Island Press’ 8th Annual Power List, comprising Long Island’s 50 Most Influential leaders. 

According to the Press, “The most important ingredient in determining so-called ‘power’ is a person’s influence.”  “A person’s wealth, the office he

UNIONDALE, NY – May 2010 – William M. Savino, managing partner of Rivkin Radler and a member of the Insurance & Coverage Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, has been appointed by Governor Patterson to sit on the Nassau County Judicial Panel which is part of the New York State 2nd Judicial Screening

William M. Savino was a featured presenter at the Broker & Reinsurance Markets Association (BRMA) Committee Rendezvous 2010, a two day conference held in Princeton, New Jersey.  Mr Savino spoke on the topic: “No Injury Class Actions and Emerging Medical Monitoring Claims.” 

Savino’s remarks centered on a number of intriguing questions, “Is it advances in medical and other

UNIONDALE, NY – May 2010 – William M. Savino, managing partner of Rivkin Radler and a member of the Insurance & Coverage Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, has become a member of the Tenth Judicial District’s Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission.  The Commission is a nonpartisan screening process throughout the State of