Articles Thirteen ZEK Attorneys Recognized as "Super Lawyers" in 2015 December 31, 2015 ZEK is proud to announce that 13 of the attorneys in its New York Office have been recognized as Super Lawyers/Rising Stars in 2015 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 Zachary B. Grendi — Rising Star, Business Litigation Yoav M. Griver – Super Lawyer, Business Litigation David SS Hamilton — Rising Star, Banking 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 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.
Thirteen ZEK Attorneys Recognized as "Super Lawyers" in 2015 December 31, 2015 ZEK is proud to announce that 13 of the attorneys in its New York Office have been recognized as Super Lawyers/Rising Stars in 2015 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 Zachary B. Grendi — Rising Star, Business Litigation Yoav M. Griver – Super Lawyer, Business Litigation David SS Hamilton — Rising Star, Banking 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 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.