Joshua T. Reitzas

A founding partner of Berlandi Nussbaum & Reitzas LLP ("BNR"), Mr. Reitzas is a seasoned litigator and strategic advisor whose practice spans the courtroom and the boardroom. Clients turn to him to confront and resolve their most complex problems, whether that requires aggressive litigation of high stakes disputes under public scrutiny or discreet counsel delivered well outside of it. For more than two decades, Mr. Reitzas has earned the confidence of clients in New York and across the country, representing domestic and international corporations, foundations, and high profile individuals and influencers in media, entertainment, and business.

His practice encompasses civil litigation and corporate workouts, media and entertainment matters, and private equity, and he provides specialized advisory services to select clients in the media industry concerning corporate activities and new business ventures.

A longtime member of the New York Bar Association, Mr. Reitzas has been repeatedly recognized by his peers and by leading professional organizations for his contributions to the legal community. He has been listed in Marquis Who's Who in American Law since 2004, and in 2018 Marquis Who's Who honored him with its prestigious Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. Lawyers of Distinction has recognized Mr. Reitzas for his work in civil litigation each year since 2019. In 2020, he received the International Advisory Experts Award for Commercial Litigation in New York State and was named Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. The National Alliance of Attorneys named him a Distinguished Member, and in 2021 the American Institute of Legal Advocates recognized him as an Elite Advocate in Civil Litigation. Mr. Reitzas has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2021, an honor he most recently received in 2026, and received Lawyer of the Year honors from the American Institute of Legal Professionals in both 2021 and 2023. At the 2023 Inaugural ALM/Law.com New England Legal Awards, he was recognized as a Distinguished Leader.

Mr. Reitzas completed his undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College and earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; the courts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania; the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third and Ninth Circuits; and the United States Court of International Trade.

Beyond his practice, Mr. Reitzas has served as a committee member for the Richard A. Reitzas Athletic Endowment at The Wheeler School and for Bowdoin College Athletics. He previously served on the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Attorney Professionalism and as a member of the Hedge Fund and Private Equity Group at the Harvard Club of New York. He also served as President of the Board of Directors of 200 East 16th Street Housing Corporation and is the founder of Harkness Advisors, LLC.

Notable engagements include:

• Representation of the Last Experience Inc., and its owner Gerald Goldstein, as a litigation strategist (along with CA counsel) in their successful defense against all claims asserted by Experience Hendrix, Inc. (the Estate of Jimi Hendrix) in their dispute for the release of historic, unseen footage of Jimi Hendrix performing at the Royal Albert Hall;
• Prevailing on a motion to dismiss all claims against a private mortgage lender client in a trustee’s complaint in the matter of In re Stillwater Capital Partners, Inc. Litigation, No. 11-cv-2737;
• Representation of a major institutional lender in an attempt to vacate an order of foreclosure for real property, and for a successful recovery of debt some two years overdue. The Court determined that the borrowers incorrectly utilized RPAPL §1301 (3) in its motion to dismiss, and thereby waived its defense under RPAPL §1301 (1) – the correct section of the statute that would have been applicable.
• Prevailing on a summary judgment motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the firm’s client in an aggressive effort to recover damages from an alleged contract breach, as well as declare the underlying contract void.
• Prevailing in an arbitration proceeding against the co-managers of an LLC that illegally ousted it’s member, whereby restoring his position as manager, and awarding sanctions for defendants’ dilatory conduct.
• Representation of a world renowned drug treatment professional, as a litigation strategist (along with CA counsel) in his successful defense to an appeal against him in California’s Second District Appellate Court after the appellate court affirmed the Superior Court of Los Angeles County’s prior rulings and the jury verdict rendered against the plaintiff in the case.
• Represented award winning writer and producer against partners in an alleged improper distribution deal with major television network.
• Representing several famous music producer(s) for alleged non-payment of music royalties against major labels and distributors.
• Secured the dismissal of all claims against the firm’s client in Jason Draizen and Medical Cannabis Network v. Adam Linder and Stephen J. Czarnik, (NY Supreme, Index No. 650695/2015).
• Secured a vacatur of a large monetary judgment with full release of the firm’s client in 99 Jericho LLC v. Jim G. Dane, Paul Burton & XYZ Corp. (NY Supreme, Index No. 605574/2014).
• Secured a favorable settlement on behalf of award winning photographer in copyright infringement against architectural firm’s alleged misuse.
• Secured a favorable licensing fee on behalf of a celebrity photographer for alleged copyright infringement with a Grammy award winning artist.
• Representation of one of the world’s most dominant and revolutionary co-op media and advertising companies.
• In addition, Mr. Reitzas has lectured on numerous legal topics, and has appeared on the Pawling Public Radio Show, “This Side of the Law.”

Other

• Committee Member, Richard A. Reitzas Athletic Endowment, The Wheeler School
• President (2014-2021), Board of Directors, 200 East 16^th St. Corporation
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Princeton Club of New York