The Best Lawyers in America© Recognizes Fifteen Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP (BBG) Attorneys in 2026 Rankings
New York, NY, August 21, 2025—BBG is pleased to announce that fifteen attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in their 2026 New York City Metro rankings across the following practice areas: Real Estate Litigation, Administration, Transactional and Leasing, Land Use and Zoning, and Construction Law.
Co-Managing Partner Jeffrey L. Goldman said, “Recognition of our commitment to our clients by Best Lawyers is something we appreciate and celebrate,” and Co-Managing Partner Daniel T. Altman added, “It excites me not only that our group leaders were recognized across several of our core practice areas, but that many of our ascending lawyers were listed as well. We thank Best Lawyers for this recognition.”
Congratulations to the following attorneys:
Best Lawyers in America:
Daniel T. Altman
Construction Law
Sherwin Belkin
Litigation – Real Estate
Magda Cruz
Litigation – Real Estate
Jeffrey L. Goldman
Litigation – Real Estate
Kara Rakowski
Real Estate Law
Aaron Shmulewitz
Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch”:
Paul Alessandri
Litigation – Real Estate
Brian Bendy
Litigation – Real Estate
Adam M. Bernstein
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Real Estate
Nitisha Bishnoi
Litigation – Real Estate
Israel A. Katz
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Real Estate
Real Estate Law
Benjamin J. Margolin
Litigation – Real Estate
Michael Nesheiwat
Litigation – Real Estate
Frank Noriega
Land Use and Zoning Law
Alex B. Pia
Litigation – Real Estate
About Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP
Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP is a full-service real estate firm offering sophisticated legal counsel to developers, investors, landlords, property owners, property managers, and cooperative and condominium boards. Our team of nearly 60 attorneys provides the highest level of advocacy and strategic guidance across all facets of real estate law, including appellate litigation, construction law, due diligence, land use and zoning, landlord-tenant disputes, lease structuring, loft law compliance, foreclosures, tax exemptions and zoning incentives, transactions, and rent regulation.
