Updated June 14, 2026. Originally published February 2019.
For the canonical Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) Firm Profile — leadership, offices, 2025 recognition, and the distinction from the separate Howard Rubenstein-founded Rubenstein firm — see the dedicated profile page.
Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR), the independent New York City communications firm led by President Richard Rubenstein, filed three lawsuits in February 2019 against former clients for unpaid invoices on services rendered between 2014 and 2017. The cases are a documented example of an agency-side collection action — a category of communications-industry litigation that surfaces rarely in public filings but reflects the standard non-payment dispute pattern across the agency landscape.
The Three Cases
Astro Gallery of Gems — RPR sought an unpaid account balance of $44,000 plus 18% per annum interest accruing from November 16, 2017. Services were provided under a media and public relations agreement with a 15-day overdue trigger for the 18% late fee. The summons was dated February 7, 2019.
Lifestory Health LLC — Owned by Anna Nicole Schuch, the client contracted with RPR in June 2017 and accrued $25,000 in monthly invoices through September 2017. RPR terminated the agreement in September 2017 and sought the $25,000 outstanding plus $8,333.33 in attorney fees.
Cohen Braffits Estates Development LLC — A New York-based real estate development client contracted with RPR for $27,571.11 in services from June 2014 through January 2015. The agreement carried 18% per annum interest accruing from June 16, 2015. RPR sought damages, attorney and court fees, and applicable interest.
Editor's Note (2026 Update)
Rubenstein Public Relations remains an active, independent New York City communications agency. Richard Rubenstein continues as President. The firm has been named to Newsweek's inaugural America's Best PR Agencies list (2024, in partnership with Statista), Forbes' America's Best PR Agencies list (2021), and Corporate America Today's Best PR & Communications Business of 2025 — United States. Recent account additions include Chapter (technology-driven home renovation, February 2025) and The Giant Company (March 2025).
For the full firm reference and the distinction between RPR and the legacy Howard Rubenstein-founded Rubenstein firm (now led by Steven Rubenstein), see the Rubenstein Public Relations Firm Profile.
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