Rivkin Radler earned three national rankings and multiple regional rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers. National rankings recognize firms for their high level of respect and quality nationwide.

The firm was ranked in the following regions and practice areas:

National Tier 1

Construction Law

National Tier 1

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

Chris Kutner was interviewed for the Part B News article, “Medicare exclusions not just for OIG anymore: RFJ Jr.” 

The story relates how, as part of HHS’ aggressive stance on enforcement, the agency is now giving CMS the authority to exclude providers for cause from Medicare.

Chris said that if a legitimate Medicare enrollee gets federal

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized Rivkin Radler attorneys in its 2027 edition. Forty-six attorneys received Best Lawyers recognition, and 14 received 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

On September 17, 2026, Jeff Kaiser will participate on a panel at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) Life Sciences 2026: Navigating Legal Challenges in Drug and Device Industries program in New York City. The panel is entitled Enforcement Trends Impacting the Drug and Device Industries.

Offered virtually and at PLI’s NY Conference Center, at 1177

Benjamin Malerba, a partner at Rivkin Radler, has been named to the Long Island Business News 2026 Long Island Business Influencers: Healthcare & Healthcare Law list. The recognition highlights leaders shaping Long Island’s evolving healthcare landscape, including those helping organizations navigate the complex legal and regulatory issues facing the industry.

A co-chair of Rivkin Radler’s

On Thursday, July 23rd, Rivkin Radler will hold its next Health Law Executive Briefing. Chris Kutner and Emily Manning will present Resolving Payment Disputes Under the No Surprises Act: An Analysis of the Federal IDR Process.

The federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process, administered by HHS, is a neutral framework for transparently resolving payment disputes

Chris Kutner spoke with Part B News about the No Surprises Act’s final rule, which impacts how health care providers file independent dispute resolution (IDR) requests. Providers file the requests when health insurers exempt patients from paying fees that shouldn’t have been charged to them.

Chris noted that, before the final rule took effect, the IDR

Barry Levy, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Marc A. Antonucci has rejoined the firm’s Albany office as a partner in the firm’s Health Services; Compliance, Investigations & White Collar; and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. He was previously general counsel at Center for Disability Services.

Marc A. Antonucci, of Loudonville, NY,

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