Litigation: General Commercial - New York: Upstate
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Yankwitt LLP is a White Plains-based firm with notable capabilities to take on significant litigation on behalf of businesses and individuals. The team offers expertise in breach of contract cases and shareholder disputes, in addition to personal injury cases. The law firm also regularly advises on a broad spectrum of criminal matters.
Strengths
While always maintaining efficiency, Yankwitt approaches each matter with creativity and dives in to understand every detail and nuance.
The team is incredibly smart, responsive and practical. The lawyers are both zealous advocates and counselors.
Yankwitt comprises tremendous advocates with excellent judgment. It provides professional and clear guidance.
The lawyers are available morning, noon and night, are always focused on the needs of the matter and are at least one step ahead of the opposition! They are always appreciative and understanding of the particular needs of a matter.
Yankwitt has elite competence and the ability to predict how the litigation will unfold. It is extremely responsive.
Work Highlights
Yankwitt represented Million Air as a plaintiff in suing Westchester County for breaching its lease agreement and violating its covenant to perform in good faith. This lawsuit worth $30 million was recently settled and all counterclaims were dismissed.
Notable practitioners
Russell Yankwitt heads the commercial disputes practice at Yankwitt LLP, representing clients in disputes with other businesses as well as the authorities. He regularly handles disputes arising from breach of contract and partnership issues. He has further expertise with complex criminal cases.
Russell Yankwitt is an incredibly effective litigator and strategic partner. We adore Russell.
I can't recommend Russell enough. He really listens to your concerns and provides top-notch counsel. He is tremendous.
Russell Yankwitt has a terrific level of experience and sophistication, and knows how to provide service to commercial clients.
It is a privilege to have Russell in my corner!
Russell Yankwitt has great skill in general commercial litigations. He is formidable in the courtroom.
