Uniondale, NY – September 15, 2025 – Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. is proud to announce that Partners Douglas Wasser and Adam Russ have been selected as honorees at Long Island Business News’ Leaders in Law Awards. The ceremony will take place on November 13, 2025, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY.
The Leaders in Law Awards recognize dedicated individuals whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has had a positive impact on Long Island. Recipients are chosen for their outstanding professional achievements, dedication to their practice, and their commitment to serving and supporting the community.
“Doug and Adam have built remarkable careers through hard work, integrity, and service. They consistently demonstrate dedication to their clients and the Long Island community,” said Adam Silvers, Managing Partner, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. “Beyond their legal achievements, they give back in meaningful ways, making a lasting difference on Long Island. We couldn’t be prouder to see them recognized with this well – deserved honor.”
Mr. Wasser, a Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C., is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Department and Fine Art Practice Group and serves as Co-Chair of the Cannabis Law Practice Group. With more than four decades of experience in real estate and general business law, Mr. Wasser advises clients on leasing, subleasing, acquisitions, sales, refinancing, and operations of commercial properties across a broad spectrum of asset types. He has represented global conglomerates, hotel operators, healthcare facilities, law firms, and cannabis businesses, among others, in matters ranging from net leases and mortgage financing to the purchase and sale of businesses.
Mr. Wasser also provides legal counsel to condominium and cooperative boards on issues such as management relations, lease amendments, common area use, and governance. A recognized authority in the field, he has been quoted over 35 times in The New York Times Real Estate Section. As Co-Chair of Ruskin’s Cannabis Practice Group, Mr. Wasser brings deep insight into the intersection of commercial real estate and cannabis law, helping to shape a vibrant new industry in New York and beyond. In addition, Mr. Wasser maintains a robust Fine Art Law practice, representing auction houses, collectors, fiduciaries, artists, and galleries in matters involving title, provenance, fraud, cultural heritage, and private sales.
Mr. Russ, a Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C., is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, Insurance & Reinsurance Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Transactions, and Regulatory Problem Solving Practice Group, Alternative Dispute Resolution Department, and Fine Art Law Practice Group. Mr. Russ litigates complex and sensitive business and legal disputes, assisting clients in contract and commercial matters before state and federal courts, arbitration tribunals, and mediators nationwide. He has handled insurance and reinsurance disputes, insurance runoff and agency issues, fine art title and authenticity claims, business torts, declaratory actions, bad faith, and coverage claims. His clients span industries including insurance, fine art, technology, manufacturing, banking, healthcare, real estate, construction, and sanitation.
For many years, Mr. Russ represented the world’s largest international auction house and has worked with auction houses, investors, collectors, estate and trust fiduciaries, art advisors, artists, and galleries on all aspects of fine art disputes and transactions. In addition to litigation and ADR, Mr. Russ advises clients on commercial and business transactions, including corporate formation, acquisitions and governance, sales and purchases of artworks and commercial assets, and insurance agency and claims administration agreements. He is approved by the New York Supreme Court, Nassau County, as a mediator on the Nassau County Commercial Division ADR Program roster pursuant to Part 146.
Mr. Russ serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for Sunrise Association, providing free programs and camps for children with cancer and their siblings. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the ARIAS Forms and Procedures Committee and has been recognized in the New York Metro Super Lawyers list (2013–2015, 2021–2025) and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2010.
For over 50 years, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C., headquartered in Uniondale, has built a reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of innovative legal services. Its attorneys are practical, experienced advocates who measure their success by their clients’ success. Cornerstone groups in all major practice areas of the law are represented at the firm, including corporate and securities, corporate restructuring & bankruptcy, commercial lending, commercial litigation, intellectual property, health care, real estate, employment, not-for-profit, cybersecurity and data privacy, energy, and trusts and estates. Clients include large and mid-sized corporations, privately held businesses, institutions and individuals.
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