Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in White Plains, NY
Tesser Ryan & Rochman is a New York-based law firm with over 40 years of experience providing client-driven legal services. Our attorneys specialize in Business Law, Complex Litigation, Professional Practices, Trusts & Estates, and White Collar Criminal Defense. We prioritize understanding client needs through close collaboration and deliver tailored solutions backed by decades of courtroom advocacy and transactional expertise. Our team includes nationally recognized professionals selected to Super Lawyers and Top 100 Trial Lawyers, with a track record of successful outcomes in state and federal courts.We emphasize strategic contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution through litigation, mediation, and arbitration. Our commitment to accessibility and ethical representation ensures clients receive the expertise of a large firm with the personalized attention of a smaller practice. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, we serve individuals, professionals, and businesses at every stage of their legal journey.
Services
Business Disputes
Mediation Services
Arbitration Representation
Estate Planning
Probate Litigation
Corporate Law
Professional Discipline Defense
White Collar Defense
Criminal Defense
Trust Administration
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Our attorneys are nationally recognized in Super Lawyers and Top 100 Trial Lawyers lists.
- We provide personalized service combining big-firm expertise with small-firm accessibility.
- Our team includes former judicial clerks and prosecutors with deep courtroom experience.
- We maintain an AV Peer Review rating for professional excellence and ethical standards.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- AV Peer Review
What people say
Stellar attorney
Game-changer for our nonprofit
Depth of experience
Prompt responses
Highest caliber representation
Services
Business Disputes
We represent businesses in complex commercial disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration. Our attorneys handle contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and corporate governance issues. With decades of courtroom experience, we develop strategic solutions to protect business interests while minimizing operational disruption.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include creating wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to individual needs. We help clients protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure smooth wealth transfer. Our approach combines tax efficiency with personalized guidance for long-term security.
White Collar Defense
We defend professionals and businesses in federal and state criminal investigations. Our representation includes white-collar crimes, regulatory violations, and high-profile cases. With former prosecutors on our team, we develop proactive defense strategies to achieve dismissals or reduced charges.
Corporate Services
We provide comprehensive corporate legal services including entity formation, contract drafting, and compliance guidance. Our attorneys advise on mergers, acquisitions, and day-to-day business operations. We help companies navigate regulatory requirements while protecting their commercial interests.
Professional Discipline Defense
We represent licensed professionals facing disciplinary actions before regulatory boards. Our services include defending doctors, attorneys, and other professionals against complaints and license revocation proceedings. We work to protect professional reputations and livelihoods.
People
Gregory J. Ryan
Managing Partner
Managing Partner with 40+ years of experience in business law and litigation. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and federal judicial clerk. Specializes in complex commercial disputes and corporate governance.
Lewis Tesser
Founding Partner
Founding partner focusing on criminal defense and professional discipline. Former Assistant District Attorney with extensive trial experience in state and federal courts.
Irwin Rochman
Senior Partner
Senior partner with expertise in trial law and appellate practice. Represents prominent individuals and businesses in high-stakes litigation matters.
Randall Tesser
Associate Attorney
Experienced advocate handling business disputes and ethics matters. Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Jackson Kerr
Associate Attorney
Corporate law associate advising businesses on transactions and compliance. Focuses on contract drafting and regulatory matters for emerging companies.
Questions
What areas of law does Tesser, Ryan & Rochman specialize in?
We specialize in Business Law, Complex Litigation, Estate Planning, White Collar Defense, and Professional Discipline matters.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Our attorneys have practiced together for over 40 years, with individual experience dating back to 1978.
Can I get help with business contract disputes?
Yes, we represent businesses in contract disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration in state and federal courts.
Do you handle estate planning for high-net-worth individuals?
Yes, we create customized estate plans including trusts, wills, and tax strategies for complex estates.
What makes your criminal defense practice unique?
Our team includes former prosecutors and judicial clerks with experience handling white-collar crimes and professional licensing issues.
How do you approach client communication?
We prioritize direct communication with prompt responses, ensuring clients understand all legal options and case developments.
