The 2026 edition of Best Lawyers recognized Rivkin Radler partners Evan H. Krinick and Melissa A. Dearing as “Lawyer of the Year.” Only a single lawyer in each practice and designated metropolitan area can receive this designation, making this a significant and coveted accolade. Lawyers are selected based on their overall voting averages received during

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,

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Madison Torsiello and Jason Gil have joined the firm as counsel, and Nabeel Gadit has joined the firm as an associate.

Madison Torsiello has joined the Commercial Litigation, Construction, and Real Estate Practice Groups in the firm’s New York City office, where

Christina M. Bezas, a partner at Rivkin Radler, has been named an Associate Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar.

Christina is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation; Compliance, Investigations & White Collar; and Insurance Fraud practice

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Michael J. Antongiovanni has joined the Commercial Litigation, Construction, Real Estate, and Trusts & Estates groups in the firm’s Uniondale office.

Michael J. Antongiovanni counsels a broad array of clients, ranging from individuals and professionals to startups, small businesses and international corporations.

Rivkin Radler is pleased to announce that Jenna Gabay and Timothy Gonzalez were named 2025 New Jersey Rising Stars in the area of Business Litigation, Ana Parikh was named a 2025 New Jersey Rising Star in the area of General Litigation and Catherine Salerno was named a 2025 New Jersey Rising Star in the area

In Black v. Ganieva, et al., Rivkin Radler Partner Max Gershenoff, arguing on behalf of the employment law firm, Wigdor, secured a landmark decision in the Appellate Division, First Department. The decision dismissed a malicious prosecution suit filed by multi-billionaire Leon Black against Wigdor, which had previously represented Black’s accuser in an action alleging sexual

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that AbiDemi Donovan, Jamie Johnson, and Catherine Salerno have joined the firm as associates.

AbiDemi Donovan has joined the Commercial Litigation and Health Services Groups in the firm’s Albany office. She focuses her practice on a variety of matters, including representing clients in

Long Island business leaders shared their projections and industry insight for 2025 with Long Island Business News.

When interviewed, Rivkin Radler Managing Partner Evan Krinick said, “The trends that impacted law firms in 2024 will be accelerated in 2025. Leading the charge will be increased utilization of technology–primarily artificial intelligence–into the day-to-day provision of legal

Evan H. Krinick, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, has announced that Dion Bass, Catalina De La Hoz, Laura Gindele, Michael Impellizeri, Deborah Isaacson, Catherine Savio, Garin Scollan, and Sean Simensky have been elected Partners.

Dion Bass is a member of the Complex Torts & Product Liability, Labor & Employment, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Medical Malpractice