Harold N. Iselin

Harold N. Iselin is the Managing Shareholder of the firm's Albany office and Co-Chairs the firm’s Government Law and Policy Practice. He focuses his practice on governmental affairs and health care matters, representing diverse clients before the New York State executive branch and state legislature. Additionally, he handles complex civil litigation matters, litigating a broad range of civil cases.

According to Chambers USA 2019 Guide, sources describe Harold as phenomenal, extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic. He was described by sources in the 2018 Guide as “the best healthcare regulatory lawyer going, period,” and being “superbly connected with government agencies.”

Prior to joining the firm, Harold was a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice from 1984 to 1986, following which he became Assistant Counsel to the Governor of New York with responsibility for transportation, education, veteran's affairs and freedom of information matters.

Concentrations

•Governmental affairs
•Health care
•Health care antitrust
•Civil litigation

Clerkships

•Hon. Robert H. Bork, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, City & State, Health Power 100, 2020
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2020
•Recipient, Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center ‘Pillars of the Community’ Award, 2019
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law; Government Relations Practice 2009-2020
•Named, Lawyer of the Year, Health Care Law, Albany, 2015 and 2019
•Listed, City & State, Albany POWER 100, 2013-2019
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Health Care - Health Insurers, 2014-2019
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Upstate New York Super Lawyers, 2007-2019
•Team Member, Best Lawyers in America, Top Listed - Government Relations, 2018
•Team Member, BTI Power Rankings, “The 16 Strongest Firms for ‘Go-To Outside Counsel’ Insurance Work,” 2016
•Listed, New York Observer, Albany’s Top 40 Power Players, 2015
•Listed, New York Observer, The City State: Albany’s Top 40, 2014
•Recipient, Distinguished Service Award, March of Dimes, 2014
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers Government Relations Law Firm of the Year, 2014
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0