Moritt Hock & Hamroff, a New York headquartered commercial law firm, added attorneys Walter Siegel, Kristina M. Sgambati and Joseph A. Famulari II. Siegel joins the firm’s corporate, dispute resolution and litigation practices as counsel in its New York City office while Sgambati and Famulari join the firm’s litigation practice as associates in its Garden City office.
“Now with more than 100 practicing attorneys, we are building an exceptional bench of talent to help businesses navigate the complex challenges they face during this time of economic uncertainty,” Michael Cardello III, managing partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff, said. “Looking ahead, we are excited to continue expanding our reach across diverse geographies and practice areas.”
Siegel joins the firm with a robust background in the representation of early stage, mature and public companies in all types of business and commercial matters including contracts, M&A, joint ventures, licensing and SEC reporting and litigation matters, having previously served as the senior vice president and chief legal officer at Henry Schein. In this role, Siegel led Henry Schein’s worldwide legal, compliance and regulatory organizations.
Sgambati concentrates her practice in all areas of complex commercial litigation, handling matters in both federal and state court, as well as arbitration proceedings. Sgambati represents clients in a wide range of disputes, including claims involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and business torts. Prior to joining the firm, Sgambati was an associate at a prominent Am Law 100 firm and served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Famulari II concentrates his practice in commercial and real estate litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Famulari was an associate at a New York law firm, where he represented financial institutions in complex foreclosure and creditors’ rights matters.
“We’re pleased to welcome Walter, Kristina, and Joseph to Moritt Hock & Hamroff as we strive to provide our clients with the highest quality of trusted counsel,” Marc Hamroff, chairman at Moritt Hock & Hamroff, said. “The depth of experience they bring is a testament to the firm’s ability to attract highly skilled attorneys that share our commitment to excellence.”
