Practice Areas

Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky is recommended as a leading law firm for New York General Commercial Litigation by Chambers USA. The firm is also recognized by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms in New York City Litigation - Securities, Tier 3. The firm was twice named by The National Law Journal to its Litigation Boutiques Hot List, a distinction recognizing ten “small but powerful” law firms in the country that achieved significant litigation victories for their clients.

Appellate

We have an impressive track record of winning appeals in both state and federal courts, as well as in the Supreme Court of the United States. We are frequently hired to take over a case after a trial loss or to advise on appellate strategy as co-counsel.

Bankruptcy

We litigate many different issues in bankruptcy courts, including matters such as lift stay applications, motions seeking access to insurance proceeds and adversary proceedings.

Employment

We represent clients in employment-related lawsuits and arbitrations. We also pride ourselves on our negotiation and pre-termination counseling skills, which can help clients avoid employment disputes before they even arise.

Financial Services

Our firm has a deep familiarity with the regulatory and business environment that financial companies must navigate.

Insurance

Our team has extensive experience in insurance law and litigation, on behalf of both insurers as well as insureds and corporate clients.

IP & Technology

We represent both copyright holders and alleged infringers in copyright litigation and counsel clients on trademark and trade secret matters.

Investigations & Regulatory

We conduct internal and special committee investigations. When the need arises for an internal investigation by outside lawyers, we are among the best at efficiently and quickly doing the job.

Pro Bono

We believe that pro bono work is both a professional obligation and an essential part of our practice.

Real Estate

We handle disputes concerning real estate partnerships and sales of commercial property, as well as litigation and arbitration in commercial lease and license disputes. We also have significant experience with securities class action cases, including multiple disputes related to real estate IPOs.

Securities

We litigate individual and class actions involving alleged violations of Sections 10(b), 14(a) and other provisions of the securities laws, handled AAA, JAMS and FINRA arbitrations, and disputes regarding broker-dealer matters, compliance issues and credit derivatives.