Barry Levy, managing partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Alicia Bartkowski has joined the firm as counsel, and John Accursio, Mariah Almonte, Patricia Patlewicz, and Katherine Pedlow have joined the firm as associates.

Alicia Bartkowski has joined the Trusts & Estates practice group in the firm’s Uniondale office. She focuses her practice

Brian Shea will be part of the June 2 panel discussion, “2026 Chancery Law Update: Key Issues & Emerging Trends,” sponsored by the General Equity Committee of the Bergen County Bar Association.

Brian will speak on topics related to probate practice and guardianship in the Chancery Division. Panelists will include the two sitting Bergen County

Barry Levy, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Brian Shea has joined the Elder Law and Trusts & Estates groups in the firm’s Hackensack office. The creator of New Jersey’s first Guardianship Mentor Program has 20 years of litigation experience.

Brian Shea advises clients in the areas of guardianship litigation, chancery

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that it has been named to the  2026 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers, earning three national rankings—a designation for firms that have achieved a high level of respect and quality on a nationwide scale—along with multiple regional rankings including recognition in 7 new practice groups/regions. The

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.

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized Rivkin Radler attorneys in its 2026 edition. Forty-four attorneys received Best Lawyers recognition, and 20 received 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition. Their names, office locations, and practices for which they were recognized are as follows:

Best Lawyers

Albany, NY

Robert H. Iseman – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law,

Felicia Pasculli was quoted in the Super Lawyers Magazine article, “Legal Help for Veterans Accessing Veterans Benefits.”

The array of benefits and programs available to former U.S. service members and their families can be overwhelming. The article highlights the ways in which a veterans law or elder law attorney can help them obtain the benefits

Expanded Group Offers Unparalleled Depth in NY and NJ

Felicia Pasculli and Lauren Mechaly have joined Rivkin Radler, strengthening the firm’s elder law services in New York and New Jersey and making it one of region’s most prominent elder law firms.

These additions bring the number of Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELAs) at the firm