New York Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

666 Old Country Road, Suite 303, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

A.J. Temsamani has devoted his practice to matrimonial and family law for over 25 years. His reputation has contributed to his attainment of various prestigious honors including: Selection by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Family Law. Selection as a New York Super Lawyer, a distinction earned by only five percent of the lawyers in the New York metro area. The Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Peer Review rating. “AV” is the best possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. Martindale-Hubbell describes an AV Preeminent rating as “a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence”. Selection by the Ten Leaders Cooperative as one of the top divorce lawyers on Long Island. Clients of A.J. appreciate his approach and way of dealing with matters that brings peace and calm to an otherwise stressful situation.

Personal Injury Law

1156 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 600, New York, NY 10036

Abby M. Sonin has an outstanding record of achievement in representing plaintiffs in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, municipal liability, construction sites and workplace injury, premises liability, nursing home abuse, product liability, and employment law cases. Ms. Sonin has an excellent record of achievement. She has many multi million dollar and Million dollar recoveries earning her the multi million dollar advocates forum award. Ms. Sonin is a top negotiator and trial lawyer. Ms Sonin has a strong history of advocating for her clients in a variety of fields. Prior to her becoming a plaintiffs attorney she worked for the Legal Aid Society, The New York City Law Department where she received accolades, awards, and commendations from government officials, the Community, and her peers. As a prosecutor, Ms. Sonin prosecuted the most violent offenders and became an arson expert. She successfully prosecuted the Riverdale Synagogue bombing which earned her nationwide recognition. She became a nationally recognized expert in Arson, and hate crimes and has been consulted on arson cases around the country. While working as a deputy county attorney Ms. Sonin was considered a top negotiator while dealing with municipal entities including the police department, correctional facilities, and the Department of Social Services. Known as “The Closer”, Abby Sonin has a reputation of getting outstanding settlements for her clients. She is often relied upon for her ability to settle medical malpractice, School Safety, nursing home cases, wrongful death, brain damaged baby cases, construction accidents, police brutality, civil rights cases, toxic mold cases, elevator cases, slip and fall, and trucking accidents. Ms. Sonin lectures to organizations such as the New York City Fire Department, the New York City Fire Marshalls the New York City Police department, the New York City Office of School Safety, Bar associations, as well as various community groups throughout the tri state area.

Personal Injury Law

112 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

Abby M. Sonin is a partner at Segan, Nemerov, Singer, Sonin & Tancer PC. Abby M. Sonin has an outstanding record of achievement in representing plaintiffs in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, municipal liability, construction sites and workplace injury, premises liability, nursing home abuse, product liability, and employment law cases. Ms. Sonin has an excellent record of achievement. She has many multi million dollar and Million dollar recoveries earning her the multi million dollar advocates forum award. Ms. Sonin is a top negotiator and trial lawyer obtaining some of the highest settlements in New York in her field. Email: Ms. Sonin can be reached via email at: [email protected]

Real Estate Law

190 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501

Adam Dressler founded Dressler Law Firm in 2012, specializing in real estate and civil and commercial litigation. The driving force behind the firm is a client-centered approach, where the client’s needs come first and foremost. Adam has spearheaded hundreds of cases, conducting numerous trials, depositions and arbitrations to create amicable resolutions when possible, while remaining firm in advocating for his clients’ needs and rights. Adam’s previous experience at a real estate law firm, where he handled all aspects and varieties of high value real estate assets, positioned him with the insight to open Dressler Law Firm with a strong focus in real estate. His previous work at a high volume plaintiff personal injury firm that settled over 500 million in claims developed his focus on efficacy that is evident in each of his present day cases. Adam earned his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 2010 and his B.A. in Politics & Law and Philosophy from Binghamton University in 2007.

Real Estate Law

182A 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Educated at Brooklyn Law School and formerly employed as special counsel to the New York State Senate Finance Committee, attorney Adam Kalish has substantial experience representing clients facing all types of legal needs. In the course of his practice, he has learned that every legal problem is unique. It is critical to find solutions that are tailored to each client's specific needs. As a solo practitioner, he devotes the time and attention necessary to identify and implement an effective course of action. Above all, he is always working toward solutions that meet his clients' legal and business goals. Mr. Kalish's Bar admissions include: New York, 2010, U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2011, and U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of New York, 2011.

In House Counsel

1185 Avenue of the Americas, 41st Floor, New York, NY 10036

Family and Divorce Law

3 Columbus Circle, 15th floor, New York, NY 10019

Adria S. Hillman is a 1967 graduate from Bennington College which she attended on a Jesse Smith Noyes Fellowship and graduated from New York University School of Law in 1970. She joined Richard Green immediately after law school and became a partner in Green & Hillman in 1976 where she concentrated on commercial, copyright, defamation and divorce litigation. She co-authored with Harriet N. Cohen an analysis of Equitable Distribution in Divorce in New York as well as several op ed pieces for the New York Times on divorce related issues and she edited a Chapter in a Family Law Manual on Separation Agreements and was Editor of Women and the Law for several years. In 1991, Adria went into practice on her own concentrating on complex divorce and custody litigation and appeals. Adria has conducted trials concerning both custody and financial issues and has also done extensive appellate work in these areas. Since starting her own firm, she also has been a founding member of the New York Women?s Foundation, serving on its Advocacy committee, a member of its Executive committee and a Vice-President, and was appointed to the New York State Legislative Advisory Committee concerning the Estates, Powers and Trusts law, a New York City Task Force on Family Violence and a Governor?s Task Force on Sexual Harassment. Adria has been a member of the Bar Association of the City of New York since 1973 and has served on its Judiciary Committee and its Matrimonial Committee and has been a member of the New York Women?s Bar Association since 1982 and is a sustaining member of the New York State Bar Association. Adria is currently a special master for the New York County Supreme Court. Adria has had a Martindale Hubbell AV rating for successive years and has been named as a Super Lawyer every year since 2007.

Criminal Defense Law

155-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432, USA

Ms. Edward is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in New York and New Jersey. She is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of New Jersey, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York State. No matter your specific circumstances or needs, Ms. Edward is committed to developing the best legal strategy en route to securing the best possible outcome for your case. The Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward P.C. offers comprehensive legal services in the areas of Criminal Defense (State and Federal), Family, Matrimonial, Immigration and Personal Injury. Our firm has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. For reliable and effective representation, reach out to the Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward P.C. today to make an appointment.

Personal Injury Law

398 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Aida Kuperman represents accident victims as a senior attorney with Ofshtein Law Firm, P.C., a firm based in Brooklyn, New York. Motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents and slip-and-fall cases are among the matters listed in her individual profile. That profile also names wrongful death and complex litigation as parts of her personal injury practice. Insurance companies feature in her account of that work: in a statement on the firm’s website, Kuperman describes more than 29 years spent fighting insurers. Her biography puts her experience representing accident victims at nearly 30 years. The profile lists admission to the New York State bar and two languages, English and Russian. Ofshtein’s main office is at 398 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The firm’s practice descriptions provide additional context for the setting in which Kuperman works, rather than a list of her own specialties. Its motor vehicle matters encompass cars, trucks, rideshare vehicles, motorcycles and pedestrians. For construction accidents, the firm lists scaffold, fall and crane claims under Labor Law sections 240 and 241. The firm also handles workers’ compensation claims involving lost wages, medical care and disability benefits. Other firm services include medical malpractice matters involving doctors, hospitals and birth injuries, as well as immigration work covering visas, green cards, deportation defense and naturalization.

Personal Injury Law

982 Montauk Hwy suite 4, Bayport, NY 11705, USA

Ms. Kavanagh brings over 30 years of experience in the field of personal injury since 1989 working as a Litigation Law Clerk while completing her undergraduate and law degrees. Aileen has extensive litigation experience representing clients in motor vehicle accident cases, construction and work-related injuries/labor law, slip and falls, bicycle accidents, school injuries, products liability, wrongful death/conscious pain and suffering, and more, in both State and Federal Courts.

Personal Injury Law

398 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Akiva Ofshtein is a Brooklyn personal injury attorney and the founder of Ofshtein Law Firm, P.C. His firm has its main office at 398 Kings Highway, serving all five boroughs of New York City. In his statement on the firm’s website, Ofshtein identifies personal injury and immigration as the focus of his litigation work. Immigration representation at the firm extends to individuals, families and businesses. Its family-based work includes petitions for parents, children and siblings, marriage-based green cards and fiancé visas. The firm also assists with adjustment of status and consular processing. For employers and workers, its listed services include H-1B and L-1 visas, employment-based green cards and PERM labor certification. Other matters taken by the immigration practice include removal defense, asylum and motions to reopen or appeal. Applicants for citizenship can receive help from the firm with eligibility assessment, interview preparation and naturalization applications. On the injury side, Ofshtein’s firm handles motor vehicle cases involving pedestrians, motorcyclists, cars, trucks and rideshare vehicles. Unsafe-property claims fall within its premises liability practice. Its construction accident work includes scaffold, crane and fall claims under Labor Law sections 240 and 241. Medical malpractice is another listed practice area, including birth injury cases and claims involving doctors and hospitals. The firm’s workers’ compensation services address lost wages, medical care and disability benefits.

Medical Malpractice Law

3 Park Ave 37th floor, New York, NY 10016, USA

For over 30 years, Alan Fuchsberg has been a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer. Alan works on individual lawsuits as well as class actions. His experience includes civil rights lawsuits such as foster care abuse, and the full spectrum of personal injury actions, including medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death cases. He also handles employment, insurance, antitrust, and estate proceedings, as well as cases involving police misconduct and the infringement of civil liberties. Alan comes from a family of lawyers and judges, who were the founding members of the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm. In his view, all clients should be considered members of the family and shown dignity, respect, and compassion. In addition to being a frequent lecturer on matters of interest to the personal injury arena, Alan has written numerous articles for major legal publications. Recent topics include “Challenging 9/11 Victims Fund Rules” and “The Act of God Defense and Hurricane Sandy: Fact Intensive Analysis Required.” He also serves on the Board of Trustees at New York University School of Law.

Family and Divorce Law

199 Main Street, Suite 500, White Plains, NY 10601

Alan M. Dubow is an attorney in White Plains and a partner at Robinowitz Cohlan Dubow & Doherty LLP. His practice includes matrimonial and family matters, complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes and business transactions. Dubow joined the firm in 1986, having begun practicing law in 1981. His education preceded that start: he graduated from Binghamton in 1977 and Brooklyn Law School in 1980. The firm he joined had been founded in 1982 by Judge Seymour Robinowitz and Richard M. Cohlan. Trials and appeals both figure in his work. He has conducted trials in New York City’s Supreme Courts and in the Supreme Courts of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland counties. At the appellate level, he has argued cases in the First and Second Departments. His admissions also extend beyond New York state courts to the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. For matrimonial matters, Dubow’s background includes training as a mediator and collaborative attorney. His firm describes those approaches as alternatives to taking marital disputes to court, with the parties working together on their resolution. The professional memberships listed in his biography include the International Association of Collaborative Professionals and the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. He is also listed as a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association.

Bankruptcy Law

1 Penn Plaza, 3335, New York, NY 10119

A highly respected "dean" of the bankruptcy bar and one of the most accomplished restructuring attorneys of our time, Albert Togut has for the past 45 years specialized in bankruptcy law to the exclusion of all other areas of practice. His deal list speaks for itself; Mr. Togut has had a central role in the most famous reorganization cases in history.

Workers Compensation Law

Brooklyn, NY 11242, USA

Alex Shulman is the founding partner of the law firm and focuses his practice on helping injured New Yorkers. Alex is active in community groups as well as in legal industry associations. Alex received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 2003 and Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School in 2007. Mr. Shulman is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.

General Practice Law

6 North St, Middletown, NY 10940, USA

Alex Smith graduated from Middletown High School in 1969. He received a BA in political science from Ohio University in 1973. He received a JD from Albany Law School in 1977, after spending two years of writing for the Albany Law Review; two of his articles were published. Alex was licensed to practice law in New York in 1978. He has since become a member of the bars of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of New York. For the past 30 years, Alex has engaged in trial and appellate practice in the Federal and State courts, concentrating in the fields of civil rights, criminal, municipal and land use law. Alex is currently the part-time Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Middletown; he has been the Assistant or Corporation Counsel for Middletown since 1993. From 1996 to 2000, he was the part-time Attorney for the Town of Greenville.

Personal Injury Law

One Cross Island Plaza, 203, Rosedale, NY 11422

Mr. Yadgrov earned his LL.M. from Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law in 2005. For over a decade he has been building and growing his personal injury law firm, Alex Yadgarov & Associates and has recovered millions on behalf of his clients. Alex Yadgarov is admitted to practice law in New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern Districts of New York.

Family and Divorce Law

375 North Broadway, 208, Jericho, NY 11753

Alexander E. Sklavos, Esq., is the founder of The Sklavos Law Group, PC, bringing decades of legal experience and a steadfast commitment to serving clients throughout New York. Admitted to the New York State Bar and the United States Federal Courts, Mr. Sklavos has built a reputation for excellence in matrimonial law, family law, civil litigation, and landlord-tenant law, both commercial and residential. He’s been published in dozens of cases and has tried cases in the emerging fields of IVF and embryo litigation, complex custody litigation, business division, equitable distribution, possessory rights, copyright infringement, just to name a few.

Family and Divorce Law

450 7th Ave #704, New York, NY 10123, USA

Alexander Gutierrez is the founding attorney of A. Gutierrez Law Firm, P.C., in New York City. The firm maintains a Manhattan office at 450 Fashion Avenue, Suite 704, and a Queens office in Jackson Heights. Its stated service area includes Manhattan, Queens, and the greater New York metropolitan area. Gutierrez’s firm focuses on divorce, family law, and criminal defense. Its divorce work includes both contested and uncontested proceedings. The firm lists property division, retirement assets, maintenance, child support, custody, and exclusive occupancy of the home among the issues it addresses in those cases. In its separate family-law practice description, the firm identifies custody, visitation, and support agreements, as well as representation at trial. Criminal defense is another component of the firm’s practice, with matters handled in both state and federal courts. The firm also identifies felony trials among its work. A separate practice area concerns Article 10 neglect and abuse matters. In that context, the firm describes representing families facing CPS and ACS investigations and allegations, including efforts toward family reunification. The firm’s attorney section identifies Gutierrez as licensed in New York State. His firm offers confidential consultations, and its contact form provides separate categories for divorce, family law and custody, criminal defense, and Article 10 matters.

Civil Litigation

360 Hamilton Ave, White Plains, NY 10601, USA

Mr. Donnellan is a founding partner, member of the firm’s Executive Committee and the Managing Partner of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr. In addition to managing the firm, Mr. Donnellan focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and real estate development with an emphasis on large scale urban renewal redevelopment projects. He represents clients in connection with the acquisition, development, financing and disposition of all types of real estate including office, residential, hotel, condominium and retail, as well as public and private partnerships. He has acted as lead counsel in connection with some of the largest and most complex real estate projects in Westchester. Mr. Donnellan is Chairman of the Board of Visitors of Pace University School of Law. He also served as President of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, a not for profit organization that provides free civil legal services for low income individuals, from 2006 to 2021.

Immigration Law

626 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 630, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Law Offices of Alice Antonovsky is a full service law firm that offers a wide range of legal services. We provide first-class legal counsel to individuals, families, entrepreneurs and private businesses. The firm prides itself on providing personal attention to each and every client, advising them of the status of their case every step of the way. This focused approach allows the firm to provide intelligent, efficient and cost-effective counsel that is integral to the practice of law. Law Offices of Alice Antonovsky strives to provide you with outstanding legal representation. We understand that legal matters can be intimidating and that is why we make it our goal to keep you informed and comfortable during the entire process.

Family and Divorce Law

118-35 Queens Boulevard, STE 400, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Alla Roytberg Esq. is a lawyer, mediator and frequent lecturer with over 25 years of professional experience. After graduating from Fordham University School of Law in 1991 and practicing law at two law firms for five years, Ms. Roytberg started The Law Firm and Mediation Practice of Alla Roytberg in 1996. Currently, the firm has two offices located in Manhattan and in Forest Hills, Queens. Ms. Roytberg’s practice focuses on all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including litigation, mediation, collaborative divorce and work on prenuptial and marital agreements. Her areas of concentration also include general mediation, residential real estate representation and ancillary general practice. Ms. Roytberg is fluent in the Russian language and frequently addresses the legal needs of the Russian Community in New York. Her clients range from individuals and entrepreneurs to privately-held small companies.

Personal Injury Law

39 Broadway, Suite 950, New York, NY 10006

Mr. LaRock is the managing partner of the firm and chief appellate attorney. He has over fourteen years experience in the field of construction/job site accidents, personal injury, labor law, and negligence. Mr. LaRock is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude with a dual major in English and Political Science. He continued his academic accomplishments at Pace University School of Law graduating Cum Laude and was nominated by the faculty on the Moot Court Board. Mr. LaRock is admitted to the practice of Law in the State of New York. He is also admitted to the United States District Courts for both the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He is a member of the New York State Trials, where he actively lobbies for the rights of injured parties. Mr. LaRock feels "there is no greater good and reward than giving the injured citizens of this state a voice in Albany. As attorneys we must be passionate about our chosen field and give back to those in need." Early in his career he worked for the Insurance Industry and witnessed first hand their workings and thought process. He has used this knowledge to fight for his clients. Mr. LaRock believes that a case is won and lost in the preparation and details. He spares no expense in the litigation and ultimate trial of a case. He notes that "We have the financial means, intellect and endurance to succeed, that is what sets us apart." He believes that every client deserves the best legal representation, support and understanding throughout their case and welcomes every opportunity to meet and speak with the firms clients.

Real Estate Law

115 York St #2j, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge is the founder and owner of New York city-based law firm Outerbridge Law P.C. Her practice is focused on landlord-tenant litigation and transactional matters, as well as immigration cases. With over a decade of experience litigating in Supreme, Housing court, Ms. Pierre-Outerbridge has finely developed her legal skills to deliver superior results to her clients. Prior to launching Outerbridge Law P.C., Ms. Pierre-Outerbridge represented clients from intake through trial, sharpening her skills as a litigator. In 2019, she launched Outerbridge Law P.C. Armed with several years of hard-earned legal victories and intimate knowledge of the law,

Family and Divorce Law

118-35 Queens Blvd ste 910, Forest Hills, NY 11375, USA

Alyssa Eisner focuses on matrimonial and family law with client-centered advocacy. She holds certification in divorce mediation and collaborative law from the Center for Mediation, allowing her to offer clients alternative dispute resolution methods alongside traditional litigation. Her approach combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance through complex family law matters.

Criminal Defense Law

154 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924

Amir Hassan Sadaghiani has been the Managing Partner of Ostrer & Sadaghiani, P.C. since April 2022. Prior to forming the firm with his law partner, Benjamin Ostrer, Amir had been an attorney with Ostrer & Associates, P.C. since October 2014. He was promoted to Senior Associate in January 2021. Prior to entering private practice, he served the people of Orange County as an Assistant District Attorney since December 2006.While serving in the Orange County District Attorney's Office, he investigated, prosecuted, and tried numerous cases to verdict involving the crimes of murder, vehicular assault, arson, assault, intimidating a witness, robbery, burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, possession and sale of narcotics and marihuana, driving while intoxicated and larceny. Mr. Sadaghiani was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit where he oversaw the District Attorney's Office's wiretaps. He also was assigned to the Major Crimes On-Call Panel where he responded to the scene of homicides and assisted in the beginning stages of investigation. Mr. Sadaghiani is a member of the New York State Bar and is also admitted to practice law in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He has served as a mock trial coach and was the attorney coach for the 2008 Port Jervis High School Orange County championship team. Amir was raised in the Town of Deerpark and graduated from Port Jervis High School in 1999. He graduated in 2003 from Bucknell University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a minor in American Politics. At Bucknell, Mr. Sadaghiani served as both Student Body President and Student Body Vice-President of Finance. He served as chair of the Bucknell Community Judicial Board and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. In 2006, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School. At Notre Dame, Mr. Sadaghiani served as Student Body President and was co-captain of the Moot Court Trial Team. At Commencement, he was awarded the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for distinguished achievement in the art of advocacy, the Judge Joseph E. Mahoney Award for outstanding leadership and the Captain William O. McLean Law School Community Citizenship Award.

Family and Divorce Law

1013 Brown St, Peekskill, NY 10566, USA

Andrea N. Catalina, Esq., has dedicated her career to the practice of matrimonial and family law matters, including custody and child support matters, as well as criminal defense, real estate transactions and representing landlords in landlord/tenant disputes. Andrea has represented litigants throughout several counties, including Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Bronx and Manhattan in both Family and Supreme Court. She provides thoughtful and thorough representation to every client while striving for amicable and fair resolutions of all matters. While she is compassionate and patient, should negotiations fail to produce a fair result, she is ready and able to litigate a variety of issues in an effort to protect the interests of her clients. This Firm is a family-based team specializing in helping other families through all different types of issues. Andrea strives to be the attorney your family calls when they have a child who just got arrested for the first time or when you're ready to buy or sell your first home. From custody issues to trying to evict that pesky tenant, she is here and happy to help with it all! Attorney Catalina - Attorney in Peekskill, NY Prior to starting her own Firm, Andrea began her legal career working as an Associate at a mid-sized firm in White Plains where she represented clients on a variety of issues involving matrimonial, family, custody, support, personal injury and criminal matters. In 2012, Andrea joined her father, Frank A. Catalina, Esq., in Peekskill, New York. Shortly thereafter, she started her own practice, while remaining “of counsel” to Frank, who has over thirty years of experience in the same practice areas. Andrea is a proud graduate of Pace University School of Law, graduating cum laude. Prior to law school, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. While in college, Andrea spent a semester traveling abroad to Spain and is conversant in Spanish. Andrea is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. The main law office is in Peekskill, New York, but she also maintains satellite offices in Monroe and White Plains, New York (by appointment only). She is also a member of the New York City and Westchester County Bar Associations.

Family and Divorce Law

1 North Broadway, Suite 801, White Plains, NY 10601

In her ten years at the firm, Ms. Friedman has distinguished herself as a leader in the area of matrimonial and family law. She has developed a well-respected reputation for her aggressive attitude humbled by her compassionate disposition. Ms. Friedman focuses her practice on preparation, insight into the law and advocacy for her clients. Practicing side-by-side with Sari M. Friedman, she handles all areas of matrimonial and family law from inception through trial. Andrea B. Friedman is a named partner at Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law. Friedman joined Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law, as an associate in September 2008, after receiving her J.D. from Hofstra University Law School, and a B.A. from George Washington University. Her outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in representing individuals in matrimonial law led the firm to name Ms. Friedman a partner in 2014.

General Practice Law

1 Rockefeller Plaza,, Ste 1100, New York, NY 10020

Andrew G. Maloney is the principal attorney named on the website of Maloney Law Group PLLC, a New York City firm. Real estate, trusts and estates, and commercial litigation are the practice areas listed beneath his profile. The firm describes Maloney and his staff as assisting with the formation of businesses, deal-making and the resolution of disputes. Property matters described by Maloney Law Group range from purchases and sales to construction contracts and litigation. Its clients in transactions include buyers and sellers of condominium and cooperative interests, single-family homes, multifamily dwellings and commercial real estate. The firm also reports past work for mortgage lenders on residential and commercial closings. In its trusts and estates practice, the services listed include succession planning for families and businesses, tax planning for gifts and estates, and administration after death. Contested trust and estate proceedings appear on that list as well. Maloney is named with the firm in the counsel listing for the respondent in Thomas v In Restaurants, LLC, decided in 2017. That case arose from an unpaid balance for accounting services. After the defendant failed to answer, the plaintiff obtained a default judgment; the Queens County Civil Court later vacated it. The Appellate Term, Second Department, left that ruling in place in its August 18 decision. The counsel listing specifies that Maloney’s firm filed no brief.

Administrative

666 Third Avenue, 20th floor, New York, NY 10017

Area of Practice: Administrative Law Andrew Roffe is chair of the firm's Administrative Law Group, a cross-disciplinary practice interfacing with all areas of the firm, including health care, energy and the environment, insurance, general commercial, and real estate. Andy, who has more than four decades of experience, guides clients through their interactions with all levels of state and local government.

Intellectual Property Law

111 Brook St suite 101, Scarsdale, NY 10583, USA

Area of Practice: Patent Law Mr. Young provides actionable and strategic advice that reinforces his clients’ competitive edge and optimizes their commercial agenda, goals, and bottom line while managing risks and adhering to critical deadlines. Mr. Young has primary responsibility for acquisition, exploitation, management and enforcement of world-wide utility patent and design rights on behalf of firm clients. His experience includes intellectual property acquisition, licensing all forms of intellectual property risk-management assessments, confidentiality management, patent opinions and searching, as well as portfolio optimization and utilization, preservation of technology for a wide variety of clients. Mr. Young has counseled clients from initial incubation through staged venture funding and growth, to offering, and to full-scale production. Mr. Young’s many international contacts and corporate experience allow him to work collaboratively with clients to identify and position them effectively while also taking into consideration the challenges and opportunities they face. After his initial training in ceramic engineering and material science at Alfred University, and Andrew pursued advanced studies at Sheffield University in England, where he studied glass science and high temperature chemistry, metallurgy, and mechanics. Prior to legal practice, Andrew pursued an engineering career with a sophisticated manufacturer, at the Material Science Division of AlliedSignal, Inc. (now Honeywell) where he worked for over four years. Mr. Young successfully helped manage and troubleshoot the world-famous amorphous alloy-ribbon Metglass® product to full-scale production. Mr. Young has an extensive background in high technology fields including material science, ceramic and chemical engineering, cosmetics and cosmetic applications, nano-materials and nano-technologies, complex mechanical systems, optics and optical fiber systems, analytical equipment of many kinds, imaging and radiation emission systems, data transfer and computer technology, medical manufacturing, semiconductor systems, electronics and electronic control networks, data security systems, and high alloy metallurgical and glass systems. Clients seeking Mr. Young’s advice include material science manufacturers, cosmetic manufacturers, imagery system manufacturers, automotive industry members, fashion industry members, single crystal manufacturers and integrated chip manufacturers and assemblers, product designers, as well as commercial and consumer product providers. Mr. Young has represented private and public entities in connection with a wide range of technologies. Mr. Young provides innovative product clearance reviews, international and domestic patent assessment evaluation and acquisition, as well as pre-mid-and-post business acquisition risk management and due-diligence reviews to ensure perfection and ownership of intellectual property rights under domestic and foreign laws. Practice Areas: As an intellectual property attorney, Mr. Young handles acquisition of patents, designs, trade secrets, intellectual property licensing of all kinds, clearance and professional opinions, risk-management and resolution, and corporate counseling. He also has experience in high technology material science, ceramic and glass engineering, various cosmetic and nanotechnologies, analytical equipment, mechanical systems, optics and optical systems, data transfer and computer technologies, electronic control networks, data security systems, and high alloy metallurgical and thermal systems.

Civil Litigation

39 Broadway, Suite 1701, New York, NY 1006, NY

Area of Practice: Complex Civil and Commercial Litigation Anna Avrasin Higgins is a co-founder of Linton Robinson & Higgins. She is admitted to practice law in both New York and Florida and works out of our New York and Miami offices. Attorney Higgins is an experienced and tenacious litigator who is committed to providing high quality legal representation to all her clients. She specializes in prosecuting and defending complex civil and commercial litigation cases and concentrates her practice on cases involving: Construction Litigation, Construction Accidents, Construction Defect, Business Litigation, Labor Law, Employment Discrimination, Premises, Property and Security Liability, Professional Liability, Environmental and Toxic Tort, General Liability, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability. Attorney Higgins has tried over 100 cases in her career and amassed innumerable favorable verdicts for her clients. She graduated with a law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law and received an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Russian from Florida State University. Attorney Higgins has tried cases in the State of New York and Florida at both the State and Federal levels. Attorney Higgins immigrated to the United States from the Ukraine and speaks Russian fluently.

Elder Law

1493 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305, USA

Area of Practice: Elder Law & Estate Planning Annamarie Gulino Gentile is a founder and Supervising Partner at the law firm of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP. In addition to overseeing all areas of the firm's practice, Ms. Gentile is the firm's lead attorney in the Estate Planning and Elder Law division. She counsels families on how to plan their estates to achieve their personal goals with an eye toward preserving assets for the benefit of future generations. Her estate planning work includes drafting documents such as Wills, Trusts (revocable and irrevocable), Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Family Agreements to protect her clients while they are alive and their loved ones' inheritance once they die. In connection with planning their estates, Ms. Gentile advises clients on business succession issues, charitable gifting, probate and administration matters, trust administration and related litigation. Additionally, she is well versed in assisting non-traditional couples and families including single parent households, same sex couples and those living with domestic partners with regard to their unique planning needs. As a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Ms. Gentile has access to resources to assist clients with even the most complicated issues that occur in the ever-changing area of elder law. And as a United States Department of Veteran's Affairs Accredited Attorney, she is authorized to counsel veterans regarding their eligibility for non-service-connected (NSC) pension, often referred to as "Aid and Attendance", which could provide monetary assistance for those veterans of limited financial means whose unreimbursed medical expenses are outpacing their income. Dedicated to being an active member of the community, Ms. Gentile is a Past Chair of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce. She served as Chair of the Community Agency for Senior Citizens (CASC) where she remains a Board member, and she presently serves on the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels of Staten Island, Inc. In addition, she is an avid volunteer for many causes involving the elderly and special needs population and offers frequent informational seminars to the public in the area of elder law. Ms. Gentile is a magna cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Albany and received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Brooklyn Law School in 1982. She was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1983 and in New Jersey in 1986, as well as to the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York and the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, in 1986. She was admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1988.

Real Estate Law

2163 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566, USA

Anthony A. Nozzolillo, Esq. is a seasoned attorney representing individual and corporate buyers, sellers, and lenders in both routine and complex residential and commercial real estate transactions. His practice includes residential and commercial real estate closings, commercial and residential leasing for both lessors and lessees, and mortgage refinancing. He represents national and local lenders in closings involving both first and second residential and commercial loans. Mr. Nozzolillo serves as Chief Legal Counsel to On Point Land Services Corporation, a real estate title insurance company, and as General Counsel to Keen Settlement Services, Inc., a loan settlement company. Both companies are located in Merrick, Long Island, New York, where he acts as a trusted legal advisor and representative to ownership and management teams. He also serves as Of Counsel to the Litigation and Real Estate Departments of Turturro Law, P.C., a full-service law firm located in Staten Island, New York. He is well versed in all aspects of landlord and tenant matters, as well as title and title insurance, and possesses extensive knowledge of real estate litigation and dispute resolution. His experience includes evictions, foreclosures, breach of contract disputes, escrow deposit disputes, title disputes including quiet title actions and notices of pendency, boundary line disputes, adverse possession claims, and breach of warranty of habitability matters. Mr. Nozzolillo is a frequent guest speaker and instructor at realtor, mortgage broker, and real estate professional conventions. His speaking engagements focus on first-time homebuyers, leasing, landlord-tenant matters, and all facets of title insurance. Although the primary focus of his practice is real estate law, and after operating his own private law practice for nearly a decade, Mr. Nozzolillo also provides additional legal services. These services include drafting wills and trusts for estate planning purposes, business law matters such as corporate entity formation, contract drafting, and asset purchases, civil litigation representation involving personal injury, slip and fall cases, torts, arbitration, and mediation, as well as small claims court matters and contract law involving partnership agreements, independent contractor agreements, and prenuptial agreements. Mr. Nozzolillo is the recipient of awards and recognitions from The Herald Newspaper, Long Island Business News, the Long Island People’s Choice Awards, the New York Association of Mortgage Brokers, Martindale-Hubbell, and The American Registry. His legal articles have been published in newspapers, magazines, and online forums. His clientele includes celebrity clients, business owners, and high-net-worth investors. He also serves as counsel to multiple condominium and cooperative buildings, as well as property management companies located throughout Nassau County, New York. Mr. Nozzolillo earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany, School of Business, and received his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. He is an active member of the New York State Bar Association as a sustaining member, the Nassau County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association of Notaries, and is an affiliate member of the Long Island Board of Realtors and the New York Association of Mortgage Brokers. In addition, he is a licensed New York State Real Estate Broker. Mr. Nozzolillo is admitted to practice law in New York State in the Second Judicial Department, as well as in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Civil Litigation

1251 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10020

Anthony Coles is a DLA Piper partner in New York whose practice focuses on commercial and business litigation. His work includes shareholder disputes, international claims, real estate litigation and the defense of class actions. He also represents businesses and senior executives in regulatory investigations involving state attorneys general, state ethics commissions and other government agencies. His litigation matters have included serving as co-lead counsel for an international banking group pursuing an auditing firm over alleged malpractice in its audit of a bank customer. In another matter, he defended an energy company against class action claims concerning the sale and distribution of fuel oil in the New York metropolitan region. His trial experience includes representing a pharmaceutical manufacturer in product liability and market-share litigation. He has also advised both government agencies and private parties on privacy, defamation and First Amendment issues. Coles previously held two positions in New York City government. From 1994 to 1998, he served as senior adviser and legal counsel to the mayor; from 1998 through 2001, he was deputy mayor for planning, education and cultural affairs. His responsibilities included helping merge the Transit Police and Housing Police into the New York Police Department. He oversaw aspects of the development of Brooklyn Bridge Park and the planned expansion of Lincoln Center, and advised the mayor in responding to the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center. He also previously taught as an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Corporate and Transactional Law

730 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, USA

Anthony D. Parone is an attorney associated with Niagara Falls, New York, whose career has included corporate and real estate law. His private practice dates to 1968; before that, he worked both inside corporations and at law firms. Two Niagara Falls positions appear at the start of that history in 1961: general counsel to Conbow Corporation and lawyer with Gellman and Gellman. Parone identifies Jack E. Gellman, his first employer, as an influence on his professional skills. A move to Los Angeles brought an assistant general counsel position at National General Corporation in 1965–1966. Back in western New York, he joined Saperston, Wiltse, Duke, Day & Wilson in Buffalo as an associate, serving from 1966 to 1968 before opening his own practice. His academic training included taxation. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in 1957 and a Bachelor of Law in 1960 from the University of Buffalo, he earned a Master of Law in Taxation at New York University in 1961. His professional biography also lists a Buffalo Doctor of Jurisprudence dated 1968. Outside his legal employment, Parone became a trustee of Stella Niagara Education Park in 1978. The State Bar of California records his admission on January 5, 1966, and lists his address as 730 Main St in Niagara Falls. His California license is listed as inactive.

Personal Injury Law

1686 Route 25A, Syosset, NY 11791

Anthony Emanuel is a partner of the law firm of Bornstein & Emanuel, P.C. He attended Hofstra University for both his undergraduate and law degrees. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University’s prestigious School of Law. Mr. Emanuel was admitted to the Bar in 1988.

Elder Law

900 South Avenue, Suite 401, Staten Island, NY 10314

Anthony J. Lamberti, Esq. joined Armstrong & Lamberti, PLLC as partner in 2011. He focuses on elder law, trusts and estates and guardianship cases. Mr. Lamberti is a lifelong Brooklyn resident who received his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 1990. Mr. Lamberti received his undergraduate degree from John Jay College, where he played baseball for the legendary coach Lou DeMartino and he was elected to the John Jay College Athletics Hall of Fame in 1996. He previously served as a Principal Law Clerk of the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, to the Honorable Leonard Scholnick and oversaw approximately 1,500 guardianship cases. Mr. Lamberti serves on a number of boards related to guardianship and elder law and he is a frequent lecturer on these issues before bar associations and civic organizations.

Labor Law

14 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10122, USA

Anthony G. Mango is a partner in the firm of Mango & Iacoviello, LLP. He represents corporations in business related matters, including deal negotiations, drafting contracts, advisement on legal issues related to operations, and corporate litigation. Mr. Mango also represents employers and employees in employment law matters, including all types of employment discrimination, severance package negotiations, and related matters. Additionally, Mr. Mango represents both brokers and investors in securities arbitration matters before the New York Stock Exchange and the NASD. Mr. Mango also works on real estate matters, both residential and commercial, including long-term lease negotiations for commercial space in New York City. Mr. Mango is a frequent lecturer as part of St. John’s University School of Law’s continuing legal education program. This program is presented bi-annually at St. John’s, where Mr. Mango lectures on the subject of employment litigation. Mr. Mango has taken part in topical discussions on employment issues. Mr. Mango was a panelist in an on-line discussion sponsored by Counsel Connect, entitled Texaco and the Science of Shredding, the transcript of which was published in the Legal Times (December 9, 1996). The discussion focused on the issues arising out of an employer’s destruction of documents prepared in the course of business, which could prove relevant in subsequent employment litigation. Mr. Mango is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA); New York State Bar Association (Labor and Employment); American Bar Association (Labor and Employment); New York County Lawyer's Association; and Columbian Lawyers Association (New York City).

Medical Malpractice Law

233 Broadway, 880, New York City, NY 10522

Anthony T. DiPietro is known to battle big corporations and hospitals, medical clinics & schools to claim justice for the victims and survivors of patient safety and medical malpractice rule violations.