Greenberg Glusker is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm's lawyers and five of its practice areas are recognized in the prestigious Chambers USA 2025 Guide.

We applaud our partners, Noah Perch-Ahern (Environment) and Kevin Sher (Real Estate), on making their debut into a banded ranking this year.

We also congratulate Brian Davidoff, Jeff Krieger, Jonathan Shenson, Keith Banner, Alexa Steinberg, Bonnie Eskenazi, Sky Moore, Dave Cranston, Brian Moskal, and Pete Nyquist, Ken Fields, Kevin Sher, and Steve Lurie, along with our Bankruptcy, Corporate, Entertainment Litigation, Environmental, and Real Estate groups for their hard work in maintaining their positions on these esteemed lists.

Rankings of the top lawyers and law firms across the United States are compiled by Chambers and Partners’ team of 200+ researchers through the assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.

Firms and lawyers must demonstrate sustained excellence to be ranked in the guide, and we are excited that Chambers has recognized the stellar work of the firm's lawyers and practice areas.

Excerpted reviews are listed below. Our full 2025 Chambers USA profile and rankings can be viewed here.

Recognized Lawyers

Brian Davidoff (Band 3) – Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Brian Davidoff is noted for his expertise in bankruptcy matters in the retail sector, with additional experience in technology-related matters.

"Brian has a unique ability to identify, evaluate and address issues in preparation for depositions and trials. He is extremely involved with detailed issues."
"He is one of the strongest insolvency attorneys I've ever worked with."
"Brian was a remarkable professional to work with. He consistently demonstrated exceptional client service skills and maintained a high level of professionalism. His strategic planning was instrumental in helping me achieve my objectives."

Jeffrey Krieger (Band 4) – Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Jeffrey Krieger is recognized for his bankruptcy experience, and particularly for his notable expertise in representing trustees.

"He is the very best! We are thankful for his services in every way!"
"Jeffrey is knowledgeable, strategic, aggressive and responsive."
"Jeffrey Krieger is a great legal strategist. He has a good sense of what needs to be done and is efficient."

Jonathan Shenson (Band 4) – Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Jonathan Shenson advises clients in Chapter 11 proceedings, Section 363 sales and out-of-court workouts. He is also experienced in bankruptcy-related litigation covering fraudulent conveyance and breach of duty.

"Jonathan is outstanding and gets to the heart of issues."
"Jonathan Shenson has been a superstar in the eyes of our management team."
"He is an excellent attorney. He has great negotiating skills."

Keith Patrick Banner (Up and Coming) – Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Keith Banner is praised for his developing practice and expertise in both Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings.

"Keith Banner excels in client service, consistently delivering a high level of personalized support and attention. His sophisticated expertise in law enables him to navigate complex legal matters with ease."
"Keith Banner is incredibly responsive. He is at the top of the heap."

Alexa Steinberg (Up and Coming) - Cannabis Law

Alexa Steinberg is skilled at assisting clients in the CBD and hemp space. She has considerable experience of providing counsel on high-value acquisitions and complex licensing issues.

"I highly recommend Alexa Steinberg. She was incredible throughout the process, displaying an exceptional level of diligence, attention to detail and a proactive approach to every aspect of the project."
"Alexa is a professional who is very responsive to her clients and up-to-date on compliance issues. Her conversations with opposing counsel were polished, polite and directive."

David Cranston (Band 3) – Environment

David Cranston offers substantive expertise in matters relating to Superfunds and broader environmental litigation.

"He is well regarded."
"I think he manages his relationships with clients quite well."

Brian Moskal (Band 4) - Environment

Brian Moskal is increasingly noted for his capabilities in environmental litigation, including cost recovery claims. He provides counsel on an array of issues, including wastewater and contaminated sites cases.

"Brian has been great. He is extremely intelligent. He is able to respond quickly and concisely. His level of expertise on a scale of one to ten is ten. I would highly recommend him."
"Brian Moskal is great to work with. He has the culture of guiding the client and giving them realistic and sound advice."

Peter Nyquist (Band 2) – Environment

Chair of the firm's environmental practice group Peter Nyquist handles environmental litigation and regulatory compliance that covers Superfund, contaminated site and CERCLA cost recovery issues. He also has expertise in water and air quality issues at both the state and federal level.

"Pete is an incredible attorney and an excellent communicator. Pete is very knowledgeable and experienced and has been invaluable in providing clear and cogent environmental counsel."
"Pete is very business-minded and gives practical advice, taking into account business considerations, not just theoretical legal considerations. Pete has been incredibly responsive, including at very time-sensitive moments."

Noah Perch-Ahern (Band 4) – Environment

Noah Perch-Ahern has a broad environmental practice working with clients engaged in a range of projects in California. He is knowledgeable of all major environmental statutes, regularly advising clients on permitting matters. He is particularly expert in Superfund-related work and regularly represents clients in administrative proceedings.

"Noah is a solid lawyer and a good advocate."

Bonnie Eskenazi (Band 2) – Media & Entertainment: Litigation

Bonnie Eskenazi has a strong track record of handling sophisticated disputes for clients in the film industry, including copyright and profit participation matters.

"Bonnie is fantastic, with vast experience. Bonnie has the ability to work to find the best and most practical resolution."
"I would not go to anyone else. Bonnie is as good as it gets. Bonnie assembles a team to fit every situation."
"Bonnie Eskenazi is sharp and has a deep understanding of this area. She is assertive and makes you feel well represented in a litigation matter."
"I couldn't recommend Bonnie any more strongly to anyone looking for strategic, smart, and business-minded legal advice. She is aggressive when needed. She is forward-thinking and not afraid to pivot when necessary. Bonnie and her team are business-minded litigators. Some litigators focus on prolonging litigation, but Bonnie's team works towards a successful business resolution when appropriate. Bonnie and her team are available 24/7 and are immediately responsive and prepared."

Sky Moore (Senior Statesperson) – Media & Entertainment: Transactional

Schuyler Moore is a seasoned attorney with vast experience handling media and entertainment transactions. His experience includes film financing and related tax issues.

"Sky Moore is brilliant and insightful. He crafts creative solutions to demanding situations."

Ken Fields (Band 5) - Real Estate

Kenneth Fields comes recommended for his real estate transactional practice, with particular experience in the acquisition of both individual property as well as portfolios.

"Kenneth Fields is a leader in this industry. He's really great at bringing opposing sides to a compromise without sacrificing any important agenda."
"He's immediately responsive when I have an issue. His responsiveness and knowledge of both the law and the markets are impressive. He is an attorney who also has a commonsense business approach in the day-to-day work."

Steve Lurie (Band 3) - Real Estate

Steven Lurie maintains a varied real estate practice that regularly sees him advise on a range of complex transactional matters. He has particular expertise in golf course-related real estate issues.

"Steve keeps it really balanced. Steve's the driver. Steve's great, fantastic. He's smart and understands legal implications. I worked with a lot of lawyers, but what Steve does is bring abusiness acumen to the equation that is better than most."
"Steve is great. He's efficient. He is very kind in his delivery, especially when working in lenders' counsel. He gets points across to win arguments. He is very knowledgeable in real estate law and how things work."

Kevin Sher (Band 5) - Real Estate

Kevin Sher is best known for his expertise in representing his clients in real estate matters, including but not limited to purchase and sale transactions, leasing and real estate financing.

"Kevin is always prepared and knowledgeable. We really value having Kevin represent us and feel confident in our position when he is our counsel."
"Kevin is amazing. He's very responsive, collaborative and has a wonderful demeanor."
"Kevin Sher is very practical, organized and responsive. I never feel like he's charging for the sake of charging. He has deep market knowledge. He doesn't pass me on to an associate and helicopter in."

Recognized Practice Areas

Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 4)

Strong California firm with a broad bankruptcy practice. Experienced in acting for clients in matters ranging from involuntary bankruptcy cases to asset purchases. Expertise also includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings, in addition to bankruptcy-related litigation.

"We appreciate their prompt and business-sensitive counsel at fair rates."
"My primary focus was on finding a law firm with exceptional expertise in bankruptcy law and a proven ability to handle complex cases effectively. They have provided legal service for our company with a restructuring process. I believe the strengths that distinguish this department from others in the industry are their exceptional attention to detail, personalized approach and comprehensive expertise in bankruptcy law."
"They have goal-focused advocates with strong procedural skills and good client communication. There is a depth of analysis of the issues and strategy that is impressive. They have the expertise needed to handle any bankruptcy or restructuring case.They are on top of communicating issues and choices. They are proactive. They generally take a “big picture” approach. They are aware some fights are not worth having."

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (Band 1)

Strong corporate group active across a swath of transactions, including M&A, spinoffs and joint ventures. Public and private companies look to the firm for counsel in complex matters.

"Greenberg Glusker distinguished themselves by understanding and acting on the needs of the business and the founders to maximize the transaction, in addition to deal parameters."
"The team at Greenberg Glusker was very helpful and demonstrated several strengths that facilitated a smooth project. They were very organized, reliable and competent, instilling confidence that we had the right team working in the best interest of all parties. The team was patient with the process and empathetic to the project's complexity, fostering trust in the process and the guidance we received."

Environment (Band 3)

Noted for its considerable environmental law expertise covering brownfield developments, CERCLA cost recovery and CEQA matters. Further able to advise on general environmental issues including air quality, water quality and energy-related law.

"They are honest and look out for their clients' best interests. They are always available to answer questions and to listen to what I had to say regarding the case. They kept me up to date on what was going on with the case. Everyone I dealt with was very professional and knowledgeable in every aspect of the case. I was very comfortable and confident in everyone I worked with. Everyone went above and beyond to help with any questions or concerns I had."
"They have multiple people that are extremely knowledgeable in multiple aspects of environmental law. They understand the importance of relationships and work hard to build and maintain a rapport with relevant parties. They did a fantastic job developing the appropriate solutions, always considering cost and the ability to be successful."

Media & Entertainment: Litigation (Band 3)

Highly respected litigation team capable of representing talent as well as corporate clients in a wide array of disputes, including intellectual property, contractual, accounting and defamation litigation. It represents video game and digital media companies, in addition to its long-standing expertise in film and television. The firm acts on behalf of the estates of musicians, writers and producers in disputes about the ownership and exploitation of content.

"They are top notch litigators. They are really experts in their field."
"Our experience with Greenberg Glusker was exceptional.They are extremely knowledgeable about the intricacies of the law and excel in explaining the complexities to laypersons. They are also extremely compassionate, understanding the human elements, and making us feel comfortable and confident with them on our team."

Real Estate (Band 4)

Greenberg Glusker LLP possesses a well-regarded practice, capable of servicing clients in an array of real estate matters. These include acquisitions, financing and leasing transactions.

"The attorneys at Greenberg Glusker possess a deep understanding of our underlying transactions and business needs. This allows them to provide meaningful advice. They do not limit themselves to providing options. They help drive solutions to business problems."
"This department is very practical and solution-oriented, while at the same time looking out for the client's best interest. I am impressed with how responsive they are. Even if it's a note telling me that they are tied up, they are quick to respond with a time that works."

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