Firm Profile > Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP > New York, United States

‘Highly client focused.’

‘Dan Fetterman is an all star. Fetterman understands strategic thinking in a client focused way. He sees the playing field in a way few others do. He is trustworthy and has the most effective manner. He knows when to fight and when to compromise.’

‘There is no over-staffing on cases and there is an excellent atmosphere within the team. The workload is always appropriately coordinated and there is transparency towards the client.‘

‘Sheron Korpus is very bright and gets right to the real issues with a clear view for the overall picture. He has an excellent understanding of client matters.‘

‘The team combines an understanding of the ins and out of New York litigation procedures with deep legal knowledge and a savvy, commercial and practical approach to litigation.‘

‘Sheron Korpus and Sarmad Khojasteh are core members of the team. Leading the litigation team, Sheron Korpus brings a wealth of local and legal experience, is quick to understand and outline the proper legal strategy and next steps. Sarmad Khojasteh provides fast execution and turn around time, as well as thoughtful legal analysis.‘

‘A leader in class action opt-out litigation, the firm always acts in the client’s best interests.‘

‘It is a firm that devises very creative litigation strategies.‘

‘Steve Tountas knows class action opt-out litigation better than anyone.‘

‘The firm stands out for its industry expertise and its commitment to clients.‘

‘Uri Itkin is an excellent, dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer.  He understands the business and has strong relationships.‘

‘The team’s attention to detail is unparalleled. It is exactly what I expect from a law firm, and what I use as a bar when evaluating other firms, within and outside the framework of law. It is especially refreshing to see people identify an issue, and think logistically in pre-planning, as well as during and post-resolution. I came away feeling very confident about the process and ultimately at ease, which is what I had hoped for, but not necessarily expected.’

‘Paul Burgo is the name that stands out most to me. He has advised me through a variety of issues in the realm of finance. In my opinion, he is the best combination of knowledge base, professionalism, and client interest I have come across in the world of hedge funds and private investments. On multiple occasions, Paul has not only delivered on the task at hand, but has gone out of his way to ensure I am thinking two steps ahead on possible issues. To me, this type of behavior is very uncommon in this field. It genuinely requires lawyers to care beyond their immediate bottom lines. Due to this, I see Paul as a lifetime partner when it comes to seeking advice and making tough financial decisions.‘

‘Kasowitz firm has consistently provided the best advocacy of any firm that I have had represent my company or me personally.‘

‘Marc Kasowitz is one of the leading advocates in the legal profession. He is concerned for his clients personally and professionally and has provided the best and most effective legal advice and counsel over the past 20 years. He is a fierce and passionate lawyer whose loyalty to his clients and superior business acumen have resulted for me personally and my company, the most successful outcomes, every time. Paul Burgo is a dedicated, younger partner, who is hands-on and covers thoroughly any and all legal issues, so we were always prepared and got the desired results. He is totally responsive, 24-7 and provides the most thoughtful, honest and intelligent representation.‘

‘They go above and beyond to be thorough, listen to your desires and fight hard for what you want.’

‘Paul Burgo is an incredible lawyer. He’s always available, efficient with his time, is extremely intelligent, has strong analytical and advocacy skills and one of the best abilities to communicate effectively I’ve ever seen in a lawyer. You know that he’s passionate about this because he really fights for the right outcomes for his clients.’

‘Professionalism, responsiveness and creative solutions.‘

‘Kevin Arquit is very impressive both personally and professionally. He more than holds his own with antitrust practitioners, judges and clients.’ 

‘I consider Sheron Korpus among the country’s most effective defense lawyers in antitrust class actions. He has superb judgment, thinks strategically, and operates with high integrity.’

‘The team is always ready to discuss things from many different points of view so you can see both sides of the argument. They are also very responsive and will help you prioritize multiple issues on the table or multiple deals that all have a hard deadline.’

‘They are personable, smart, eloquent, have a positive attitude, and have a sense of humor when things get tough.’

‘The V&E real estate practice understands my company’s goals, requirements, hot button issues and anticipates issues accordingly. Consequently, they are able to be proactive in anticipating and addressing potential issues early in the process of getting a transaction completed.’     

‘I work with Randy Jurgensmeyer (Partner) and Courtney Hammond (Associate).  Both are outstanding. Randy has more than 30 years of experience and uses his vast experience, knowledge and attention to detail to be creative when necessary to solve legal issues in a favorable manner taking into account my goals as a client. Courtney Hammond is an outstanding young lawyer. She is highly efficient, diligent, hardworking and does a great job getting work out.  It is always a pleasure to work with both Randy and Courtney.’

‘David Szeker and his team provided excellent service and had a complete understanding of the issues surrounding our pending lease.  He was patient with us and made the extra effort to meet with both us and our landlord to iron issues that arose during the negotiation. It truly was a pleasure working with him and his team at Kasowitz.  I can’t say enough about how nice they are!’

‘David Szeker is our main contact and has been very helpful in getting the transactions that he handles for us to completion. He is on top of the issues and always keeps us up to date on the current status of the issues/transactions. The firm is big enough to be taken very seriously but small enough that we do not get lost.’

‘The Kasowitz real estate attorneys are excellent practitioners with dedication to their craft.  Support is always timely and focused on achieving the desired result in the most efficient manner.’

‘We have worked most closely with David Szeker and he stands out for a number of reasons. To name a few, David is a smart, practical and solution-oriented attorney who understands how to thoughtfully and strategically navigate both legal and business issues. He has been a true partner to the business pursuits he has supported for our organization.’

‘I  have worked with Kasowitz Benson Torres on multiple investment and real estate development projects. One of the strengths of the practice is the diversity of their staff and knowledge of both US and international laws and regulations.’

‘I have worked directly with two exceptional attorneys at the practice Mr. Darwin Huang and Mr. David Szeker.  Both individuals exhibit exceptional qualities while providing service to our company.  One is making themselves available at all times.’

‘A lean team of attorneys who provide solid strategic advice on complex real estate matters.’

‘They are responsive and willing to work hard to find creative solutions. Work product is high quality, they are always accessible and put client servicing first.’