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

Rivkin Radler is proud to be included once again in the esteemed Chambers USA Directory among New York’s rankings. The firm’s Insurance Coverage Group has moved up to Band 3, while the Health Services Practice Group remains ranked in Band 4. Alan Rutkin debuts on the practitioner list in Band 4, while Benjamin Malerba is

Barry Levy, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) installed firm partners Michael Antongiovanni and Matthew Spero to leadership positions during the organization’s annual installation ceremony on June 2, 2026. Michael was sworn in as secretary of the NCBA Executive Committee, while Matt was sworn in

Brian Shea, a partner at Rivkin Radler, has been appointed to several leadership positions within the Bergen County Bar Association (BCBA). Among the new appointments, Shea has been named co-chair of the newly formed Artificial Intelligence Committee. In addition, he was appointed chair of the CLE Committee and re-appointed as co-chair of the association’s Probate

On June 24, 2026, Katie Lachter will participate on a panel for the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI)’s half-day program: Ethics Game Show 2026: A Review of Ethical Issues.

Held at PLI’s NY Conference Center, at 1177 Sixth Avenue, the program, also available to view online, will cover a new set of real-world ethics hypotheticals designed

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

Ana Parikh, a partner at Rivkin Radler, has been selected for Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar.

Ana, a Paramus, NJ resident, is a partner in the firm’s Professional Liability, Labor & Employment, General Liability, and Medical

Michael A. Kotula, a partner in Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group, has been recognized as a Thought Leader in the 2026 Lexology Index for Insurance. The report brings together the insight, expertise, and wisdom of some of the USA’s foremost lawyers and specialists.

Michael has 35 years of experience litigating complex coverage disputes involving

On Thursday, May 28, in the next installment of Rivkin Radler’s Health Law Executive Briefings, Ashley Algazi and Tim Gonzalez will present “Examining AI in Health Care, a Review of Key Strategic, Legal, and Regulatory Considerations.”

As AI technologies become more integrated into clinical, operational, and administrative functions, health care providers and their advisors face

Lawrence Han, a partner at Rivkin Radler, has been recognized by City & State in its 2026 Asian Trailblazers list, which recognizes leaders from the Asian community across New York state.

Lawrence, a resident of Great Neck, NY, is a partner in the firm’s Class Actions; Complex Torts & Product Liability; Privacy, Data & Cyber

The Bergen County Bar Association (BCBA) has reappointed Brian Shea as a Trustee of the Association, where he will serve a three-year term.

In his role as Trustee, Brian is responsible for helping manage the affairs and property of the Association and voting on matters impacting its governance. He will also serve as a liaison

On March 25, the Capital District YMCA presented Colin Baker with a President’s Award. He was recognized as a Community Honoree of the Bethlehem Area Branch for his outstanding contributions and commitment to the local community.

Baker, an associate in Rivkin Radler’s Commercial Litigation and General Liability practices, focuses on complex civil litigation, where he

Barry Levy, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that K. Greer Kuras has joined the firm as counsel, and Lisa Bonanni, Vanessa Costantino, Mardeline Cruz, and Devin Miller have joined the firm as associates.

Greer Kuras has joined the Real Estate practice group in the firm’s New York City office. For over

Wendy Sheinberg was quoted in the Kiplinger article, “I’m 74 With a Beloved Dog, But I Don’t Trust My Adult Kids to Care for My ‘Third Child’ If I Die. What Should I Do?”

The article explores the options available to pet owners to ensure their animals are properly cared for after their death, particularly

Rivkin Radler’s Dental Practice Counseling Group will be exhibiting at the 60th Annual Session of the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting (GLIDM) from April 26 to April 27 at the Hilton Hotel in Melville, NY.

GLIDM is a premier dental conference catering to professionals in search of top-tier dental continuing education, along with access to