NEW YORK (November 2, 2023) — Kostelanetz LLP has been recognized for its “professional excellence” in all of our firm’s primary practice areas — Tax Law; Litigation and Controversy – Tax; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Commercial Litigation; and Trusts & Estates — by the 2024 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list.
The 2024 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” recognizes law firms for what Best Lawyers says is their “professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.”
U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” notes that its rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
The firm’s recognitions nationally include Tax Law; Litigation and Controversy – Tax; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; and Commercial Litigation. Our New York office has been recognized for Tax Law; Litigation – Tax; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Commercial Litigation; and Trusts & Estates, while our D.C. office has been recognized for Tax Law; Litigation and Controversy – Tax; and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.
In addition, 12 Kostelanetz attorneys, including all ten partners, were recognized earlier this year by “Best Lawyers in America” in the 2024 edition, and Caroline D. Ciraolo was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation and Controversy – Tax in Washington, D.C.
The recognitions for individual lawyers at Kostelanetz LLP also include all of the firm’s primary practice areas of Tax Law; Litigation and Controversy – Tax; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Commercial Litigation, and Trusts & Estates.
The Kostelanetz lawyers that have been selected by their peers for inclusion on the Best Lawyers in America list for 2024 are:
- Megan L. Brackney for Tax Law and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York.
- Caroline D. Ciraolo for Tax Law and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in Washington, D.C.
- Christopher M. Ferguson for Commercial Litigation in New York.
- Sharon L. McCarthy for Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York.
- Claude M. Millman for Commercial Litigation in New York.
- Jay R. Nanavati for Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in Washington, D.C.
- Caroline Rule for Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York.
- Michael Sardar for Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York.
- Bryan C. Skarlatos for Tax Law and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York.
- Ian Weinstock for Trusts & Estates in New York.
- Kevin M. Flynn for Tax Law and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York.
- Stephen Josey as “One to Watch” for Commercial Litigation and Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York.
For more than 75 years, Kostelanetz LLP has built a global reputation as a law firm of choice for clients facing high-stakes controversies and negotiations with government agencies. Our attorneys have extensive experience in tax controversies and white-collar criminal defense and are regularly called upon to handle the most challenging and sensitive cases and internal investigations. Important parts of the firm’s practice include tax and estate planning, commercial litigation, government procurement, and government contracting.
