
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. plays a leading role on business and commercial litigation in sectors including cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange, banking and finance, insurance and consumer lending, and hospitality. In addition to its trial work the firm has advised on regulatory and criminal investigation concerning fraud and sanctions controls at an international scale, and other areas of strength include legal malpractice and civil antitrust suits. From New York, Robert Anello‘s wide experience as defense counsel spans False Claims Act litigation, employment and termination disputes, and major federal investigations, Christopher Harwood focuses on financial service disputes, particularly concerning allegations of fraud, and Karen King has acted on securities and cryptocurrency disputes. Lisa Zornberg joined the practice from a governmental role in March 2025 and has led on a range of litigation and arbitration proceedings in hospitality and professional sports.
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Robert Anello; Christopher Harwood; Karen King; Edward Spiro; Lisa Zornberg
