Underberg & Kessler LLP has been named a 2014 Rochester Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®.
The firm’s real estate, municipal law and environmental litigation practices were included in the top tier rankings of Rochester law firms. The “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
Thomas F. Knab has been named to the 2013 Buffalo Business First/Buffalo Law Journal’s "Legal Elite of Western New York". The Legal Elite is a peer-nominated and reviewed listing of Buffalo-area attorneys.
Tom is the partner-in-charge of the firm's Buffalo office, and is a member of our Litigation, Labor & Employment and Municipal Practice Groups.
David M. Tang has been named a 2013 recipient of the Rochester Business Journal's Forty Under 40 award. The Forty Under 40 honorees are professionals younger than 40 who demonstrate leadership in the workplace and in the community.
David is an associate in the firm's Litigation and Creditors' RIghts Practice Groups.
Eleven attorneys from Underberg & Kessler LLP have been named 2013 Upstate New York “Super Lawyers” , and one has been named a 2013 Upstate New York “Rising Star”.
Jim Coniglio, Steve Gersz, Ron Hull, Kate Karl, Paul Keneally, Tom Knab, Robert Koegel, Gordon Lipson, Anna Lynch, Paul Nunes and Margaret Somerset were included in the 2013 group of Upstate New York “Super Lawyers”. This group represents the top five percent of attorneys in Upstate New York and is awarded to those attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Underberg & Kessler LLP is proud to announce that nine of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014.
Jim Coniglio, Pat Cusato, Steve Gersz, Ron Hull, Kate Karl, Paul Keneally, Anna Lynch, Paul Nunes and Margaret Somerset are included in the 2014 edition under the following specialties:
Roy Rotenberg has joined the Rochester office of Underberg & Kessler LLP.
Mr. Rotenberg is senior counsel in the firm’s Litigation and Technology & New Media Practice Groups, and will focus his practice in the areas of insurance defense, commercial and real estate litigation, personal injury and intellectual property law.
Mr. Rotenberg earned his B.S. from Syracuse University, and his J.D. from the University of Buffalo School of Law. He is a member of the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations.
Jack Heisman has joined the Rochester office of Underberg & Kessler LLP.
Mr. Heisman is an associate in the firm’s Creditors’ Rights, Banking and Corporate & Business Practice Groups, and will focus his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, workouts and commercial lending. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Heisman was an associate with White & Case LLP in New York City.
Mr. Heisman earned his B.A. from Villanova University, and his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School. He is a member of both the American Bar Association and the Monroe County Bar Association.
Anna E. Lynch has been named one of the 2013 “Top Women in Law” by The Daily Record.
The Top Women in Law award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of women attorneys who are making notable contributions to the legal profession, while inspiring a positive change in the community.
Christine Lachnicht has joined the Newark office of Underberg & Kessler LLP.
Ms. Lachnicht will focus her practice in the areas of trusts and estates, residential and commercial real estate, and business matters.
Ms. Lachnicht earned her B.A. degree from the University of Rochester and her J.D. from Boston College Law School.
Jillian K. Farrar and Leah E. Tarantino have joined Underberg & Kessler LLP in Rochester, New York.
Ms. Farrar is an associate in the firm’s Litigation and Creditors’ Rights Practice Groups, and will focus her practice in the areas of bankruptcy, collection and foreclosures. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Farrar was an associate with Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak LLC. Ms. Farrar earned her B.A. from Vassar College, and her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law.