Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf
| Headquarters | CitySpire Center, New York |
|---|---|
| No. of offices | 4 |
| No. of attorneys | 140+ |
| Major practice areas | General practice |
| Key people | Robert J. Luddy Managing Partner |
| Date founded | c. 1830 |
| Company type | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Website | www |
Windels Marx is a full-service law firm headquartered in New York City. The firm offers a broad range of legal services, focusing on corporate, bankruptcy, litigation, real estate, banking, and other major business practice areas.
History
The firm was established through a merger between Windels, Marx, Davies & Ives—a law firm dating back to the 1830s, and Lane & Mittendorf.[1] In its early years, the firm provided several significant legal representations, such as defending Thomas Edison's ownership of the lightbulb patent[2] and handling the original incorporation of IBM in the 1920s.
As of 2016, the firm employs approximately 140 legal professionals in four offices, headquartered in the CitySpire Center in New York City, with additional locations in Connecticut and New Jersey.
Recognition
The firm is consistently ranked among the top law firms in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings, particularly recognized for its Banking and Finance practice groups, as well as its Bankruptcy practice.[3]
Windels Marx is regularly featured in the Forbes Legal Blackbook, a directory of prestigious law firms known for providing essential legal services to prominent U.S. and global corporations.[4]
Notable professionals
Reena Raggi, United States Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, was previously a partner at Windels Marx.
Anthony R. Coscia, a partner at the firm, has served as Chairman of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
References
- ^ "Windels Marx - Our Firm - At-A-Glance". Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "Members". 3 December 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP - Rankings". Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "Forbes Legal Black Book". Archived from the original on 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2016-12-21.