Articles Twelve ZEK Attorneys Recognized as “Super Lawyers” in 2014 December 21, 2014 ZEK is proud to announce that 12 of the attorneys in its New York Office have been recognized as Super Lawyers/Rising Stars in 2014 in their respective fields of practice. They are: David B. Chenkin — Super Lawyer, Business Litigation Michael S. Davis — Super Lawyer, Bankruptcy: Business Stephen F. Ellman — Super Lawyer, Real Estate Yoav M. Griver — Super Lawyer, Business Litigation Rosh H. Jaffe — Rising Star, Real Estate Stuart A. Krause — Super Lawyer, Business Litigation Bryan D. Leinbach — Rising Star, Business Litigation Steven S. Rand — Super Lawyer, Business Litigation Nathan Schwed — Super Lawyer, Bankruptcy: Creditor/Debtor Rights Michael E. Sims — Rising Star, Business Litigation Fred M. Umane — Super Lawyer, Banking Mark Zeichner — Super Lawyer, Banking Candidates for Super Lawyers are nominated by their peers and then undergo a rigorous evaluation process based on 12 indicators of professional achievement: verdicts and settlements; transactions; representative clients; experience; honors and awards; special licenses and certifications; position within law firm; bar and or other professional activity; pro bono and community service as a lawyer; scholarly lectures and writings; education and employment background; and other outstanding achievements. The selection process for Rising Stars is the same as for Super Lawyers selection, with one exception: to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. The final published list of chosen attorneys represents no more than 5 percent of the attorneys practicing in any given state.
Twelve ZEK Attorneys Recognized as “Super Lawyers” in 2014 December 21, 2014 ZEK is proud to announce that 12 of the attorneys in its New York Office have been recognized as Super Lawyers/Rising Stars in 2014 in their respective fields of practice. They are: David B. Chenkin — Super Lawyer, Business Litigation Michael S. Davis — Super Lawyer, Bankruptcy: Business Stephen F. Ellman — Super Lawyer, Real Estate Yoav M. Griver — Super Lawyer, Business Litigation Rosh H. Jaffe — Rising Star, Real Estate Stuart A. Krause — Super Lawyer, Business Litigation Bryan D. Leinbach — Rising Star, Business Litigation Steven S. Rand — Super Lawyer, Business Litigation Nathan Schwed — Super Lawyer, Bankruptcy: Creditor/Debtor Rights Michael E. Sims — Rising Star, Business Litigation Fred M. Umane — Super Lawyer, Banking Mark Zeichner — Super Lawyer, Banking Candidates for Super Lawyers are nominated by their peers and then undergo a rigorous evaluation process based on 12 indicators of professional achievement: verdicts and settlements; transactions; representative clients; experience; honors and awards; special licenses and certifications; position within law firm; bar and or other professional activity; pro bono and community service as a lawyer; scholarly lectures and writings; education and employment background; and other outstanding achievements. The selection process for Rising Stars is the same as for Super Lawyers selection, with one exception: to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. The final published list of chosen attorneys represents no more than 5 percent of the attorneys practicing in any given state.