Harold N. Iselin

Albany D +1 518.689.1415 T +1 518.689.1400

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, health care, and insurance matters, representing diverse clients before the New York State executive branch and state legislature. Additionally, he has represented numerous clients in managed care and insurance transactions, often involving complex regulatory issues.

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, 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
Insurance
Civil litigation

Capabilities

Government Law & Policy Insurance Health Care & FDA Practice Gaming Litigation Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2024
- Named, "Lawyer of the Year," Administrative / Regulatory Law, Albany, 2024
- Named, "Lawyer of the Year," Government Relations Practice, 2021
- Named, "Lawyer of the Year," Health Care Law, Albany, 2015, 2019
- Administrative / Regulatory Law, 2024
- Health Care Law, 2009-2024
- Government Relations Practice, 2009-2024
- Insurance Law, 2021-2024
Listed, City & State
- Health Power 100, 2020-2024
- Albany Power 100, 2013-2023
- Upstate Power 100, 2022-2023
Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2023
Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Health Care - Health Insurers, 2014-2023
Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Upstate New York Super Lawyers, 2007-2023
Recipient, Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center ‘Pillars of the Community’ Award, 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
- 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

°AV^®, AV Preeminent^®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished^SM and Martindale-Hubbell Notable^SM are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell^® certification procedures, standards and policies.

Professional & Community Involvement

Member, American Bar Association
Member, American Health Lawyers Association
Member, Capital Repertory Theatre
Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
Member, New York State Archives Partnership Trust
Member, New York State Bar Association
Albany County Airport Authority, 1994-1997

Credentials

Education

J.D., Columbia Law School
- Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- Editor, Columbia Law Review
B.A., magna cum laude, Wesleyan University
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa

Clerkships

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Admissions

New York
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

News, Insights & Events

Harold is a contributor to the GT L&E Blog and the Financial Services Observer Blog