Cole Schotz Attorneys Recognized in 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Cole Schotz P.C. is pleased to announce 13 attorneys from the firm’s New York office have been recognized by Super Lawyers for demonstrating excellence in their field. Seven attorneys were named to the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list and six attorneys were named to the “Rising Stars” list.

The Cole Schotz attorneys recognized on the 2025 lists represent practice groups across a range of areas, including Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring, Corporate Transactions, Construction, Litigation, and Real Estate.

The firm extends a special congratulations to Mr. Leyva who celebrates his 20^th year being selected as a New York Metro Super Lawyer.

Cole Schotz’ 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers include:

• Brian Gardner
• Daniel Geoghan
• Leo Leyva
• Jordan Metzger
• Rab Nalavala
• Michael Sirota
• Seth Van Aalten

Cole Schotz’ 2025 “Rising Stars” in the New York Metro include:

• Drew Barone
• Bryant Churbuck
• Samantha Epstein
• Denise Krall
• Cristina Riggio
• Arielle Wasserman

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less are eligible to be named Rising Stars. More information on the selection process can be found here.   

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