FRB Attorneys Recognized by 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 

We are thrilled to announce that twenty-six FRB attorneys have been selected for the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! 

Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5 percent of attorneys in the New York Metro area. Selection follows a multi-step review that combines independent research with peer nominations and peer evaluations, making the honor a meaningful sign of both legal skill and the esteem of one’s colleagues. 

Rising Stars spotlights the top 2.5 percent of attorneys who are under 40 or have practiced for 10 years or fewer. The list celebrates up-and-coming lawyers who are already making their mark. 

This year’s honorees work across a broad range of practice areas, including tax, estate planning and elder law, real estate, business and corporate, litigation, employment, intellectual property, creditor rights, and cannabis law. That breadth reflects the depth of experience throughout the firm. 

Attorneys recognized in 2026: 

Super Lawyers 

• Moish E. Peltz, Esq. (Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation, Media and Advertising) 
• Jeffrey W. Berkman, Esq., LL.M. (Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Closely Held Business) 
• Andrew P. Cooper, Esq., LL.M. (Cannabis Law, Health Care) 
• Bart J. Eagle, Esq. (Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business/Corporate) 
• Matthew E. Foreman, Esq., LL.M. (Tax) 
• Moira S. Laidlaw, Esq. (Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation) 
• Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq. (Creditor Debtor Rights, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation) 
• Elizabeth E. Schlissel, Esq. (Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation) 
• David Simon, Esq. (Business Litigation, General Litigation, Employment Litigation, Land Use/Zoning, Estate & Trust Litigation, Civil Litigation) 

Rising Stars 

• Kenneth J. Falcon, Esq. (Real Estate) 
• Matthew E. Rappaport, Esq., LL.M. (Tax, Estate Planning & Probate) 
• Michele Schlereth, Esq., CPA, MST (Tax, Estate Planning & Probate) 
• Allen Abraham, Esq. (Business/Corporate, Real Estate, General Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate) 
• Rachael A. Harding, Esq. (Government Finance, Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation) 
• Steven C. Berlowitz, Esq. (Business Litigation) 
• Samantha M. Compono, Esq. (Business Litigation) 
• Elizabeth G. Conklin, Esq. (Estate Planning & Probate) 
• Daniel J. Gershman, Esq. (Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Nonprofit Organizations, International, Government Contracts, Technology Transactions) 
• Michelle S. Kabel, Esq. (Tax) 
• Susan Lee, Esq. (Real Estate) 
• Alexander Migliorini, Esq. (Business/Corporate) 
• Taylor M. Reidy, Esq. (Estate Planning & Probate) 
• Marlena Z. Smith, Esq. (Business Litigation) 
• Kyle R. Stefurak, Esq. (Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Health Care) 
• Sasha F. Unger, Esq. (Estate Planning & Probate) 
• Michael S. Williams, Esq. (Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities & Corporate Finance, Business/Corporate, Cannabis Law) 

Congratulations to all of our honorees on this well-earned recognition.