"Gideon, Congratulations on receiving the recognition as one of New York’s Super Lawyers! The recognition that you continue to receive from your peers must be very rewarding to you.
I certainly agree with the designation that you are truly a 'Super Lawyer'. I am very pleased that you have continued to work with me to help our family, even though the total estate is not large.
As a former attorney, I have a special appreciation for your outstanding guidance and work on our behalf."
Email from the Client to Gideon Rothschild
"Julian Millstein is lauded as 'a smart practitioner with a deep understanding of the industry due to his many years of experience.'"
Chambers USA 2011 Edition
"Gideon Rothschild of Moses & Singer LLP operates out of New York and, in addition to his extensive experience in domestic and international estate planning, is regarded by his peers as 'a leading authority on asset protection.'" This year (2011) marks Gideon's sixth year in Chambers USA's listing of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" for his work with clients in the wealth management field.
Chambers USA 2011 Edition
"I wanted to thank your firm for the excellent service it provides. Everyone I have dealt with at the firm (Arnie Bressler, you, Wai Chan) has been incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. What I and my law partners appreciate so much about Moses & Singer is the breadth and quality of your practice. We can call and get intelligent and practical guidance immediately on a host of issues -- personal estate planning, business guidance for our law firm, contract negotiations, whatever legal guidance we need personally or professionally. The advice can be more than legal, and is always practical, well-informed and very responsive, no matter who we deal with at the firm. Further, everyone at the firm handles not only the issues we directly raise, but also points out issues we may not have been aware of and offers guidance to deal with those. Being a lawyer, and having used a number of firms in the past for these issues, I truly appreciate the quality of representation your firm offers; it is pretty remarkable. It certainly far exceeds my experience at any other firm I have used."
Partner at a New York Employment Law Firm
Email from the Client to Gideon Rothschild
"Arlene [Dubin] is very accessible and patient. I have referred her to many of my clients who all agree that she has a collaborative and inclusive approach - but make no mistake - she is very thorough and very tough when and where needed."
Debra Kavaler
Senior Vice President
The Corcoran Group
"The esteemed Julian Millstein has 30 years of experience litigating and counseling on complex outsourcings and technology transactions."
Chambers USA 2010 Edition
"Julian Millstein is one of the original pioneering lawyers from the early days of outsourcing and his experience and intellect is lauded by clients."
Chambers USA 2009 Edition
"I recommend this program strongly. New York attorneys must watch this. The speaker has many informative points."
Program Attendee
2009 Lawline CLE
New York Ethics - The Amendments of 2009
"Excellent, well organized, easily understood, clear coverage and presentation."
Program Attendee
2009 Lawline CLE
Noteworthy Features of New York's New Power-of-Attorney Statute
For many years, I have wanted to contact you and tell you how fabulous your Prenups for Lovers book was. As a former CFP and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, I would highly recommend it to anyone who would listen and give them copies of it. Wedding photographers should give it out before engagement shots are taken.
Monica Soltes
"Julian Millstein is one of the most revered members of the Bar. Clients comment on his 'unparalleled strategic ability,' as well as his broad knowledge of the whole technology space. 'He covers a lot of ground but the one thing that is consistent is that he is always a straight-shooter.'"
Chambers USA 2008 Edition
"Clients agree that 'you can't go wrong with' Julian Millstein … 'one of the founders of the whole technology law area in New York.'"
Chambers Global 2008 Edition
"I prefer Mr. Rothchild's Asset Protection courses to those chaired by other faculty as they are better organized and generally have better quality faculty. I would sign up for another Asset Protection Planning update if Mr. Rothchild ran it."
Program attendee response to a December 2008 ALI-ABA Asset Protection Trust Planning Webcast.
"Lori gave an excellent presentation to our members. All the comments I heard and that people reported were extremely positive. I not only enjoyed it, but learned a lot. People don't realize the importance of estate planning. She did a great job." Marion Gindes describing Lori Douglass' presentation to NYWA's membership.
Marion Gindes, Chair, Membership Committee
New York Women's Agenda (NYWA)
For a consecutive year, Moses & Singer LLP and Gideon Rothschild, co-chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates and Wealth Preservation Practice, are recognized by Chambers USA, "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," with a listing in the 2008 The Client's Guide. An excerpt from the publication reads:
The Firm: The trust, estates and wealth preservation group at this firm enjoys an excellent reputation among peers. It represents individuals and businesses in tax planning and estate administration.
The Lawyers: Gideon Rothschild specializes in offshore trusts and asset protection. Clients praised his high level of expertise: "Clever and careful, he is an expert in this arcane area of wealth management."
Reprinted with the permission of Chambers USA, "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," 2008 The Client's Guide. The Chambers Guides list the top lawyers in 175 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary.
www.chambersandpartners.com
"Paul [Fakler] and his team at Moses & Singer did an excellent job in representing Music Choice through each step of the trial process and achieving this settlement. These rate proceedings are not typical litigation - this proceeding was particularly challenging given the complex legal issues at play, business implications and parties involved. Moses and Singer's copyright expertise, trial skill and counsel were invaluable."
Paula Calhoun, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Music Choice (describing Moses & Singer’s representation of Music Choice in litigation to adjust the rate paid for a compulsory license to use sound recordings in Music Choice's digital music service before the newly-created Copyright Royalty Board, which is tasked with setting rates for various compulsory licenses provided by the Copyright Act).
Music Choice® is simply the best music you can enjoy in your home or business.
"Clients described Julian Millstein as the 'shining star' of the practice and a highly skilled deal negotiator… Clients believe that Julian Millstein 'commands respect, is practical and makes the deal more businesslike than adversarial.'"
Chambers USA 2006 Edition
For the third straight year, Moses & Singer is listed as a “Hidden Gem” in the BTI Power Rankings: The BTI Client Relationship Scorecard. A “Hidden Gem” is “an excellent law firm that few others know about—or don’t know enough about.” “The capabilities and unique strengths of these law firms are underrated or underestimated in the marketplace.” “These law firms earn a special place in the hearts of large clients…clients see them as special.”
The 2005 and 2006 BTI Power Rankings identified Moses & Singer as one of 10 to 12 firms contending for a position among the roughly 40 firms ranked as Power Players or the 20 Power Elite firms.
BTI Consulting Group, based in Wellesley, MA compiles its rankings from interviews with the general counsel of hundreds of Fortune 1000 and large privately-held companies and major financial services firms. BTI is the leading US provider of strategic market research to law firms and professional service firms.
www.bticonsulting.com
"'Big-name player' Julian Millstein is renowned as a 'first-rate technology and outsourcing lawyer … One of the giants of the outsourcing arena.'"
Chambers USA 2005 Edition
"We decided to retain the services of Moses & Singer based upon their reputation, their interdisciplinary approach and commitment to the interests of their clients, at a time when we were looking to refinance our financing facilities. A six month process yielded favorable results to our Company resulting from M & S's well reasoned and calm guidance to our principals and senior management. The dedication of the team that was put in place for our transaction was exemplary and committed to the timing that was required to close. Lives were literally put on hold by the dedicated team of individuals from partners down to paralegals."
Corey M. Aronin, CFO, Wolfson Casing Corporation
Wolfson Casing Corporation - for over 100 years, Wolfson’s has been synonymous with commitment, quality and capacity. It is the reason why they are an industry leader, providing the best products, service and support in all your natural casing needs.
"A million thanks to you and your team. Your vigilance, concern and sweating of the details were a tremendous comfort to me in a transaction with many issues. You've earned our trust."
Tony Lariño, SVP International Investments, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Starwood is one of the world's largest hotel and leisure companies. They conduct their hotel and leisure business both directly and through their subsidiaries. Their brand names include St. Regis® , The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, W® and Four Points® by Sheraton.
"The attorneys at Moses & Singer with whom I have worked are distinguished not only by their superior legal skills, but also by their highest level of personal integrity and complete dedication to client service. I have been very pleased to recommend them without hesitation to my professional colleagues and, indeed, my closest family and friends."
Erica Gruen, Principal, Quantum Media
Consultants to Media, Entertainment, and Information Companies
Quantum Media -- launched in November 1998 -- specializes in providing integrated business advice to media companies and media advice to non-media companies. Quantum's cross-media and cross-disciplinary expertise helps build businesses and shareholder value by providing real-world advice, and sensible implementation strategies
"The lawyers at Moses & Singer have represented my family and our company, Croscill, Inc. for many years. They are very responsive and attentive to our needs and have been extremely effective in skillfully and creatively solving our problems and helping us achieve our goals.
Our family and Croscill has greatly benefited from Sol Friedman's knowledge of family trusts and wills.
And he's a good friend."
Mike Kahn - Chairman , Croscill , Inc
Croscill, Inc. is the largest privately owned manufacturer of home-furnishings in the United States.
"You get what you pay for, it is said. In our case, that's not true. We got much more: not only outstanding and aggressive representation, but reimbursement from the title company for the bulk of my legal expenses. Excellent professional representation is perhaps no more than a client could expect from an experienced major-league lawyer. But we could never have expected such energetic commitment, instant responsiveness at all times, and personal involvement...."
Salvatore Schiavo - Campo, LL.D., Ph.D
Moses and Singer represented Dr. Schiavo-Campo in obtaining permission to renovate a residential building in an historic district, over governmental objection.
"I have been working with lawyers from Moses and Singer since I formed my company in 1973. They have been instrumental in helping and guiding our growth and success for over 30 years. Their service, advice and execution never disappoint."
George Fertitta
Founding Partner
Margeotes Fertitta + Partners
MFP is a full service $250 million advertising agency located in downtown Manhattan
"I get personal attention from legal experts on a wide range of issues affecting my business. With Moses & Singer in my corner, I worry less about protecting my company when we sign a contract, hire or discharge an employee, or sell our intellectual property. I am able to stay focused on managing and growing my business."
Andrew Gluck, CEO
Advisor Products Inc.
Advisor Products Inc. is a marketing and client communications company serving more than 1,600 independent financial advisors.
"Moses and Singer lawyers are top quality, very insightful, thorough and responsive. Moses and Singer lawyers are also very efficient and, therefore, cost effective. Moses and Singer is an in house counsel's best friend."
William G. Butterly, III, Esq.
General Counsel & Senior Managing Director
Robeco Investment Management
Robeco Investment Management operates the U.S. institutional asset management business of Robeco Group, which has over EUR 113 billion under management. Robeco Group is an independent subsidiary of Rabobank Group, of the Netherlands.
"We left a large multi-office law firm to retain Moses & Singer as our corporate counsel when we embarked on our expansion plan and complex corporate restructuring. The quality of legal advice, partner-level attention to our needs and the high value of the service we receive confirm the wisdom of our decision."
Michael T. Cohen, CEO
Williams Real Estate Co, Inc.
GVA Williams is a full service realty company headquartered in New York City and with offices in Chicago, New Jersey, Rochester and Stamford, CT., representing over 20 million square feet of office space in the New York area GVA Williams is a founding member of GVA Worldwide, an international partnership of real estate industry leaders in key markets in 35 countries. The organization comprises over 3,200 real estate professionals with 120 offices worldwide.
"We have been very pleased with the quality of representation we received from Moses & Singer. They have handled complicated corporate litigation in an aggressive, intelligent, intensive, thorough and energetic manner. We were pleased with the personal attention given to our matters and with their advice and we know that they kept the client's best interests foremost in their approach to our matters"
Lynn Hanig
Vice President and General Counsel
Indotronix International Corporation
Indotronix International Corporation, and its subsidiaries offer solutions that include software development and consulting services, high volume staffing solutions, and business process outsourcing to Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, small and mid-sized local businesses, and non-profit organizations.
"I served on a Creditors Committee that Moses & Singer represented, and our firm follows cases in which they are involved. They consistently achieve impressive results using a combination of creativity and toughness."
Stephen G. Moyer CFA
Director of Research
Imperial Capital, LLC
Imperial Capital is a boutique investment bank with significant expertise in the analysis of securities of firms in financial distress.
Mr. Moyer is the author of Distressed Debt Analysis (J. Ross 2004).
"We have worked with Moses & Singer for about ten years, and they have always been responsive with good service and creative ideas."
Kevin E. Crowe, Chairman
Essex Corporation
Essex Corporation is a marketer of financial and insurance products
"As an author of books on similar subject matters and as an attorney certified by the State Bar of California in estate planning, trust and probate law, I applaud the Asset Protection Outline that Gideon Rothschild authored. In my opinion, it is the best and most comprehensive listing of the concepts and tactics of which I am aware. "
F. Bentley Mooney, Jr. JD LLM (tax)
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