Overview

Through six offices and 235 lawyers, Rivkin Radler consistently delivers focused and effective legal services. We’re committed to our best practices, requirements that go beyond professional and ethical standards. Our work product is clear and delivered on time. As a result, our clients proceed with confidence.

We provide strong representation and build even stronger client relationships. Many clients have been placing their trust in us for more than 25 years. Our unwavering commitment to total client satisfaction is the driving force behind our firm.

We are the advisor-of-choice to successful individuals, middle-market companies and large corporations. And for clients who prefer to speak their native language, we can communicate in French, French and Haitian Creole, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Urdu.

Our firm provides representation in the following 22 practice areas: Appeals; Banking; Bankruptcy; Class Actions; Commercial Litigation; Complex Torts & Product Liability; Construction; Corporate; Directors & Officers Liability; Employment & Labor; General Liability; Health Services; Immigration; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Fraud; Intellectual Property; Medical Malpractice Defense; Privacy, Data & Cyber Law; Professional Liability; Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use; Trusts & Estates; and Tax.

The Firm's experience and capabilities have been recognized by leading industry organizations:

  • Chambers USA ranked our Insurance Coverage Practice Group in the Insurance: Dispute resolution: Insurer category
  • Chambers USA ranked our Health Services Practice Group in the Healthcare category
  • The Legal 500 listed our Insurance Coverage Practice Group in the “industry focus – insurance – advice to insurers” category

Rivkin Radler is committed to fostering diversity within an inclusive environment that respects the individual, promotes different perspectives, encourages distinctive ideas and drives dynamic results.

We employ individuals with varied backgrounds and life experiences who together create a firm with a rich and vibrant culture: one that enables us to attract and retain the best talent and allows us to bring a diversity of thinking to bear for the benefit of our clients. Our attorneys lead professional organizations, strengthen nonprofits that support the public good and pursue scholarly legal endeavors that advance our field.

Rivkin Radler recognizes that ensuring a strong culture of diversity and inclusion demands more than policy statements and written goals. It requires continuous effort, focus and action. The firm is actively expanding its initiatives internally through our policies, procedure and best practices, and externally, through the clients and community organizations with whom we partner.

Our Women’s Initiative Committee supports the professional success of women in the legal profession by enhancing professional opportunities inside and outside of the firm, encouraging active leadership and collaboration within the community and sustaining a positive and supportive environment. The Committee dedicates its work to recognizing the accomplishments of women; forging a professional path for women; providing experiential learning opportunities; and creating networking and other professional opportunities.

With client service and convenience in mind, the Firm offers six locations: Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, FL; New York City, N.Y.; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y.

Founded:
1950
Size:
240
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Practice Areas:
40
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
36

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Construction Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Health Care Law

Regional

Albany

Tier
1
Albany
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Albany
Health Care Law
Tier
3
Albany
Trusts and Estates

Jacksonville

Tier
1
Jacksonville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Employment Law - Management

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Trusts and Estates
Excellent resource and extremely helpful. The best in trusts and estates that I have worked with.
Marc Goldberger
Health Care Law
Rivkin Radler cannot be beat for efficient, cost-effective service. I never have to worry that Rivkin Radler is going to waste my company's time and resources when I go to them for help.
 
Health Care Law
For over 25 years, Rivkin Radler has provided us with the highest quality legal advice while understanding the business needs involved in the health care industry. They have represented us in a wide variety of legal matters and have consistently been a valuable resource, where their expertise has stayed ahead of the ever-changing legal landscape. I would highly recommend the attorneys at Rivkin Radler.
Gina Schroeter
ProHEALTH Dental Management LLC
Health Care Law
Rivkin Radler's attorneys are experts in regulatory issues impacting health care transactions. They provide timely, professional advice.
 
Trusts and Estates
I was involved with a complicated and long process and Jeffrey Greener and his staff at Rivkin Radler were remarkable. They followed up with every detail and kept me abreast of every step. They also offered me suggestions on how to handle this estate that I never would have known about. I would highly recommend them.
Nancy Bader
Insurance Law
The team at Rivkin Radler that has worked with my company for upwards of almost 50 years, since our inception. They are a group of talented individuals who understand our needs, the law, and better how we like to do business, so as to provide us with the best all-around service.
 
Health Care Law
My company retained Rivkin Radler to assist in the acquisition of a large medical practice. We received expert legal counsel. The attorneys we worked with were always readily available and exceeded our expectations with regard to turnaround times and deliverables.
 
Health Care Law
I have only worked with Jeff Rust from Rivkin Radler. He has an excellent understanding of the intricacies of Health Care Law, and his knowledge of this field is unsurpassed. As a legal advisor, he has been extremely available, reliable, and approachable. His integrity is his greatest asset.
Thomas Pappas
St. Francis Hospital
Insurance Law
I have been working with Rivkin Radler for years and have consistently received superior service. The attorneys provide excellent work product, are extremely responsive and are a pleasure to work with. They are all experts in insurance law and are the perfect resource to my company.
Helen A. Lynch
Senior Litigation Counsel – Aegis Insurance Services, Inc.
Health Care Law
I have worked extensively with Ben Malerba at Rivkin Radler. He has been a key component of our success, and I find his advice and insights to be invaluable.
Samuel Beran
Surgical Specialty Center of Westchester
Insurance Law
I have had great success with Rivkin Radler attorneys and have worked very closely with Michael Kotula and Anne Murray. They are exceptional attorneys and very strategic in their approach. They have the ability to take complex environmental claims and successfully target coverage issues for both the court and opposing counsel. This ability has allowed us to reach settlement early on in the litigation and has proven to be quite cost effective. I highly recommend Rivkin Radler, specifically Michael Kotula and Anne Murray.
Colleen Shields
Ark Syndicate Management Ltd.
Trusts and Estates
We have been dealing with Rivkin Radler for years. Jeff Greener, a partner specializing in Estate Planning, is an expert that makes one feel at home. He does not overwhelm you and in this field it's all about the bedside manner.
Michael Kessler
Levine Builders
Health Care Law
Each lawyer at Rivkin Radler treats you like family and goes above and beyond in your best interests.
Gary Mirkin
CEO – Allied Physicians Group
Insurance Law
I found Rivkin Radler to be very knowledgeable in the insurance law field. They’ve received good results for my company and are very cost-effective. I especially have enjoyed working with Mike Jones in the New Jersey office.
 

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Construction Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Health Care Law

Regional

Albany

Tier
1
Albany
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Albany
Health Care Law
Tier
3
Albany
Trusts and Estates

Jacksonville

Tier
1
Jacksonville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Health Care Law
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
3
Jacksonville
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
3
Jacksonville
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
3
Jacksonville
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Long Island

Tier
1
Long Island
Elder Law
Tier
1
Long Island
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Long Island
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Long Island
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Long Island
Litigation - Health Care
Tier
1
Long Island
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Long Island
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Long Island
Labor Law - Management
Tier
2
Long Island
Tax Law
Tier
3
Long Island
Litigation - Labor and Employment

New Jersey

Tier
1
New Jersey
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
New Jersey
Insurance Law
Tier
2
New Jersey
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
2
New Jersey
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

New York City

Tier
1
New York City
Construction Law
Tier
2
New York City
Health Care Law

Practice Areas

Rivkin Radler LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 17 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Cannabis Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Elder Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • FDA Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Patent Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Liability
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Rivkin Radler LLP proudly has 36 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Offices & Contacts

Uniondale, NY
Jacksonville, FL
Riverplace Tower, 10th Floor
1301 Riverplace Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207
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Hackensack, NJ
Court Plaza North, Suite 501
25 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Albany, NY
New York, NY
477 Madison Avenue, Suite 410
New York, NY 10022-5843
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