Twenty-Three FRB Attorneys Selected to 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List

We are proud to announce that 23 FRB attorneys have been recognized on the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! 

Super Lawyers identifies the top 5 percent of attorneys across New York through an extensive process of independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. This prestigious honor reflects not only the exceptional legal skills of our attorneys but also the deep respect and recognition they've earned from their peers. 

Additionally, the acknowledgment of our emerging talent on the Rising Stars list, which highlights the top 2.5 percent of lawyers under 40 or those in practice for 10 years or less, showcases the next generation of legal leaders who are making waves early in their careers.  

FRB’s growing number of recognized attorneys is further bolstered by our recent merger with Laidlaw & Simon P.C., which took effect in April 2024. By adding nine highly experienced attorneys, the merger not only expands our team but also enhances our firm’s ability to provide top-tier legal services across new practice areas and regions. 

Attorneys recognized in 2024: 

Super Lawyers 

• Jeffrey W. Berkman, Esq., LL.M. (Business/Corporate, Closely Held Business, Mergers & Acquisitions)

• Moish E. Peltz, Esq. (Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation, Entertainment & Sports, Media and Advertising, Technology Transactions)

• Matthew E. Foreman, Esq., LL.M. (Tax)

• Ruth B. Kraft, Esq. (Employment & Labor)

• Moira S. Laidlaw, Esq. (Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation)

• Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq. (Creditor Debtor Rights, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation)

• David Simon, Esq. (Business Litigation, General Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Litigation, Estate & Trust Litigation, Land Use/Zoning)

• Richard E. Weltman, Esq. (Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Creditor Debtor Rights)

• Andrew P. Cooper, Esq., LL.M. (Cannabis Law, Health Care, Intellectual Property 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)

• Kimberly S. Bliss, Esq. (Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation)

• Rachael A. Harding, Esq. (Government Finance, Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation)

• Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq. (Elder Law, Civil Litigation, Cannabis Law)

• Michael S. Williams, Esq. (Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities & Corporate Finance, Business/Corporate, Cannabis Law)

• Samantha A. Lyons, Esq. (Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate)

• Allen Abraham, Esq. (Business/Corporate, General Litigation, Real Estate, Estate Planning & Probate)

• Patricia A. Craig, Esq. (Schools & Education, Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law)

• Steve C. Berlowitz, Esq. (Business Litigation)

• Gianna O. Corona, Esq. (Estate Planning & Probate)

• Daniel J. Gershman, Esq. (Business/Corporate, Securities & Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment & Labor, International, Nonprofit Organizations)

• Susan Lee, Esq. (Real Estate)

Congratulations to our exceptional attorneys for this well-deserved recognition! We look forward to your continued success.