June 5, 2025
Press Release

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is proud to announce that the Firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the Chambers USA Guide 2025 with advancements and milestone achievements this year.
David J. Pfeffer, Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, has been elevated to Band 1 in Construction (New York), marking his twentieth year of recognition by Chambers and reflecting the trust he has built with clients over two decades. For the thirteenth consecutive year, Roxanne Levine, Partner and Chair of the Business & Corporate Immigration Practice, has maintained Band 3 ranking in Immigration (New York), underscoring her deep commitment to client success. Sean T. Scuderi, Vice Chair of the Construction Practice, has advanced from “Up and Coming” to Band 3 in Construction (New York), a testament to his growing influence and outstanding service to clients across the industry.
For the twelfth consecutive year, the Firm’s Construction Practice has been ranked among New York’s top firms, maintaining its Band 4 status.
“We are honored to see our attorneys and practice groups recognized year after year by Chambers USA,” said Alan M. Tarter, Managing Partner of the Firm. “This year’s milestones are a testament to our collaborative culture, client-first approach, and the exceptional talent across our firm.”
According to Chambers and Partners, attorneys and practice areas are selected based on thousands of interviews with clients and peers, making these recognitions a true reflection of our team’s impact and dedication. This year’s full rankings can be viewed here.
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Construction Practice represents owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals in all phases of the construction process, negotiating complex transactions and guiding clients through construction-related disputes. The team’s depth of experience, strategic growth, and unwavering commitment to client success continue to set the standard in New York’s legal community.
Partnering with his clients, David J. Pfeffer advises real estate owners and developers, educational institutions, high-net-worth individuals, healthcare organizations, and cultural centers, advising on all aspects of their construction, development, real estate, and business needs. Leading his award-winning team, Mr. Pfeffer strategizes project delivery and negotiates design, construction, and related contracts for private and public real estate development projects.
Roxanne Levine counsels corporations and individual clients in nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issues, permanent residence processing for extraordinary foreign nationals, priority worker petitions for executives and managerial staff, PERM processing citizenship, and consular practice. With clients’ business goals in mind, Ms. Levine guides corporations in the creation of policies and programs applicable to the hiring of foreign national personnel, I-9 compliance, recordkeeping, and compliance programs developed in accordance with U.S. immigration and nationality law requirements.
Serving as Vice Chair of the Construction Practice, Sean Scuderi represents owners, developers, non-profit entities, schools, architects, engineers, general contractors, and construction managers through every phase of the design and construction process, from negotiating construction agreements to handling complex disputes. He has created a niche role in the New York construction industry in relation to neighboring construction and adjacent access.
About Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP
Celebrating more than two decades of legal service, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is a bicoastal midsize law firm with an established international reputation. Keeping our clients’ business objectives and concerns top of mind, we focus on what matters – partnering with them to achieve their goals, offering holistic and practical legal advice, and devising creative strategies for complex disputes. Purposefully designed to integrate seamlessly with any client’s business team, we are a vibrant, multidisciplinary law firm dedicated to smart thinking and strong client relationships. We advise clients of all sizes providing services spanning over 30 practice areas. Our attorneys, many of whom are multilingual, are as diverse as the clients they serve. Learn more at http://www.tarterkrinsky.com.