Meet Our Team

At Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP, our commitment lies in valuing not only the proficiency and capabilities of individuals but also the depth of their humanity. Together, we unite these qualities for shared success.

Laura G. Alcott

Laura G. Alcott

Partner

Co-Chair, Commercial Real Estate & Land Use Department

Olga Batsedis

Olga Batsedis

Counsel

Matrimonial & Family Law Department
Trusts & Estates Group

Bruce M. Brady

Bruce M. Brady

Partner

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

David H. Chidekel

David H. Chidekel

Partner

Corporate Department
Head of Media, Entertainment & Technology Practice Group

Clare S. Choi

Clare S. Choi

Associate

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Michael P. Diven

Michael P. Diven

Counsel

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Tyler M. Fiorillo

Tyler M. Fiorillo

Senior Associate

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Jake Firestein

Jake Firestein

Law Clerk

New York City Office

Evelyn P. Flores

Evelyn P. Flores

Senior Associate

Litigation Department
Real Estate Litigation Group

Tyler Flynn

Tyler Flynn

Associate

Litigation Department
Corporate Department

Kaitlyn A. Furrer

Kaitlyn A. Furrer

Associate

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

William H. Gagas

William H. Gagas

Partner

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Nicole T. Itkin

Nicole T. Itkin

Partner

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Daniel S. Jahnsen

Daniel S. Jahnsen

Partner

Litigation Department
Head of Professional Liability Defense Group

Jin Y. Kang

Jin Y. Kang

Associate

Litigation Department
Professional Liability Defense Group

Richard Klein

Richard Klein

Partner

Co-Chair, Commercial Real Estate & Land Use Department

Jason J. Lavery

Jason J. Lavery

Partner

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Eleanor B. Makris

Eleanor B. Makris

Partner

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

James S. Makris

James S. Makris

Partner

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Megan Mali

Megan Mali

Associate

Commercial & Real Property Finance Department

Alexa Maratos

Alexa Maratos

Associate

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Vincent A. Nagler

Vincent A. Nagler

Partner

Litigation Department
Co-Head of Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Paul J. Noto

Paul J. Noto

Partner

Litigation Department
Commercial Real Estate & Land Use Department

Kenneth S. Oliver

Kenneth S. Oliver

Partner

Litigation Department
Co-Head of Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Robert P. Pagano

Robert P. Pagano

Partner

Litigation Department
Head of Insurance Defense & Coverage Group

Nikolas Popovic

Nikolas Popovic

Associate

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Ruth L. Post

Ruth L. Post

Senior Associate

Litigation Department
Trusts & Estates Group

Vicki A. Shea

Vicki A. Shea

Partner

Litigation Department
Professional Liability Defense Group

Judy Taboada

Judy Taboada

Partner

Litigation Department
Professional Liability Defense Group

Christopher M. Malikschmitt

Christopher M. Malikschmitt

Chief Operating Officer

Ira B. Matetsky

Ira B. Matetsky

General Counsel

William S. Beaver

William Beaver

Executive Director

Cecelia Block

Cecelia Block

Human Resources Director

Joseph Demo

Joseph Demo

Chief Technology Officer

Fernando Giron

Fernando Giron

Assistant Controller

Robert Loranger

Robert Loranger

Billing Coordinator

Trevor Miles

Trevor Miles

Billing Assistant

Josh C. Nelson

Josh Nelson

Chief A.I. Strategist

Maria Paul

Maria Paul

Controller

Laila Abdulkader

Laila Abdulkader

Legal Assistant

Litigation Department

Jill Alcott

Jill Alcott

Executive Assistant of Managing Partner

Chirag Arora

Chirag Arora

Cybersecurity Consultant

William Beyer

William Beyer

Administrative Clerk

Annie Brown

Annie Brown

Paralegal

Commercial Real Estate & Land Use Department

Justine Cardenas

Justine Cardenas

Paralegal

Executive Assistant to Jonathan B. Nelson
Litigation Department

Joan Ciesmelewski

Joan Ciesmelewski

Legal Assistant

Litigation Department
Professional Liability Defense Group

Caroline Ferro

Caroline Ferro

Calendar Coordinator

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Sandra Genova

Sandra Genova

Paralegal

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Marilyn Gonzalez

Marilyn Gonzalez

Legal Assistant

Litigation Department

Jennifer Kelly

Jennifer Kelly

Senior Paralegal

Commercial & Real Property Finance Department

Tina LeBrun

Tina LeBrun

Senior Paralegal

Intellectual Property Department
Life Sciences Group

Ta-Quasia Miller

Ta-Quasia Miller

Legal Assistant

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Lucia Mora

Lucia Mora

Legal Assistant

Litigation Department

Lauro Nava

Lauro Nava

Manager

Matrimonial & Family Law Department

Montana Nelson

Montana Nelson

Office Manager

New York City Office

Loretta Novenstern

Loretta Novenstern

Office Supervisor

Andrea Pinelli

Andrea Pinelli

Legal Assistant

Commercial & Real Property Finance Department

Kathy Porzio

Kathy Porzio

Legal Assistant

Tax Department

Christiane Poulin

Christiane Poulin

Paralegal

Labor & Employment Department

Abbie Rodriguez

Abbie Rodriguez

Manager

Litigation Department

Allison Schoer

Allison Schoer

Paralegal

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Bernadette Silverstein

Bernadette Silverstein

Executive Assistant

To Mark C. Zauderer
Litigation Department

Aaron Sirkman

Aaron Sirkman

Administrative Clerk

Litigation Department

Alexander Sirkman

Alexander Sirkman

Paralegal

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Carl Surpris

Carl Surpris

Administrative Clerk

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

JoAnn Wadas

JoAnn Wadas

Legal Assistant

Litigation Department
Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group

Renee Winter

Renee Winter

Calendar Coordinator

Litigation Department

Chambers

Awards & Recognitions

Our firm is ranked by Chambers and Partners’ Spotlight New York 2026 guide as a leading law firm in the area of Commercial Litigation.

Exceptional Talent

With a track record spanning more than three decades, our law firm has consistently delivered results.

Trials & Appeals

Our team is comprised of skilled and experienced trial and appellate attorneys with a proven track record of winning.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our firm is privileged to have distinguished judges offering their expertise in arbitration and mediation cases.

Become A Member Of Our Firm

At Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, we select, nurture, and promote our team members based on their professional capabilities. We actively seek and advance attorneys who demonstrate proficiency in collaborative work environments. Our belief is that attorneys thrive when supported by friendly and committed colleagues. We prioritize creating a positive environment that fosters meaningful relationships, motivates individual ambitions, and ensures harmony between work and family life for our people.

  • Continuous Learning and Growth
  • Mentorship and Guidance
  • Diversity and Inclusion
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