New York, NY Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

3 W 35th St floor 6, New York, NY 10001, USA

James Bacher is an accomplished litigation and trial attorney with a rich educational background and a commitment to legal education and community service. He began his academic journey at Kent State University (Kent, Ohio), earning his undergraduate degree in 2000. Mr. Bacher's passion for law and public service led him to Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY), where he completed a dual-degree program in 2003, obtaining a Juris Doctor from the College of Law and a Master of Public Administration from the prestigious Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Not one to rest on his laurels, Mr. Bacher furthered his expertise in Law and Government by securing a Master of Laws degree with a specialization in Small Business and Nonprofit Management from The American University (Washington, DC) in 2005. Professionally, Attorney Bacher is dually licensed, admitted to the bar in the States of New York (2005) and Ohio (2008). His credentials also extend to practicing law before the Southern and Eastern District Courts of New York and in 2013 he was admitted as an Attorney and Counselor of the Supreme Court of the United States of America in Washington, DC. Outside the courtroom, Mr. Bacher's dedication to academia shines through. Since 2008, he has been an esteemed Adjunct Associate Professor with the Political Science faculty at Hunter College. His pedagogical contributions encompass a wide range of courses such as New York City Politics, American Government, Public Administration and Policy, and Constitutional Law. A fervent believer in community and professional involvement, Mr. Bacher maintains active memberships in several legal associations. This includes the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, New York State Bar Association, and the Bronx County Bar Association. His leadership capabilities were highlighted when he served on the Board of Trustees for the Lake Erie International Model United Nations (LEIMUN) and was honored with the Presidential Call to Service Award in 2008. Additionally, his legal acumen has been acknowledged nationally through his induction as a member of The Order of Barristers. If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else's negligence, you are encouraged to reach out and schedule a consultation. Attorney Bacher is here to help you every step of the way, and will work tirelessly to ensure that your rights are protected. You can contact Attorney Bacher at (212) 634-7852 or at [email protected] . We look forward to speaking with you and learning more about your case.

Constitutional Law

40 Rector Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10006

Area of Practice: Human Rights & Civil Rights Law Janet Herold is the Legal Director of Justice Catalyst Law. Prior to joining Justice Catalyst Law, she served as the Department of Labor’s Regional Solicitor for the Western Region, leading creative and groundbreaking litigation addressing a wide array of worker exploitation, including employment discrimination, wage theft, retaliation, and misuse and waste of employee pensions and health funds. Notably, she brought the largest pay discrimination case ever filed by the federal government, anchored and led the DOL’s efforts to redress employee misclassification as independent contractors, and pioneered the use of the early injunction to protect vulnerable and immigrant workers from retaliation and threats of immediate physical harm. Prior to becoming Regional Solicitor, Ms. Herold was Associate General Counsel for the Service Employees International Union, leading the National Wage and Hour Project and serving as litigation counsel to classes of immigrant or vulnerable workers, including developing and bringing groundbreaking litigation securing immediate injunctive relief for misclassified warehouses workers moving goods for Walmart. Both before and while at SEIU, Ms. Herold also maintained a private practice, leading creative class action litigation representing workers seeking redress for severe workplace exploitation, trafficking, and myriad forms of wage theft, including successfully securing utilizing California’s taxpayer redress statute to secure redress for a statewide class of incarcerated workers. Ms. Herold is a graduate of Harvard Law School and the University of Notre Dame with degrees in Mathematics and English.

Family and Divorce Law

3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA

Janice Roven has been practicing law for over 35 years. Matrimonial and divorce clients take comfort knowing that she was involved in her own custody battle, which provided her with insight into the client’s perspective in a separation and custody struggle. Her post-custody reflection on the turmoil, the hostilities, the negotiations and the resolutions that arise in the divorce process make her uniquely qualified to meet her clients’ needs, both in and out of the courtroom. In her insurance defense practice, Janice has represented physicians and hospitals in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. She has represented and sued pharmaceutical companies in pharmaceutical products liability cases. Janice has represented insurance companies, national accounts and third-Party administrators in general liability matters. Janice has written wills and prepared trusts for clients who seek to determine precisely how their assets will be distributed and their legacy continued when they no longer can speak for themselves. Janice has appeared on NBC News and has published many articles in legal trade journals and various other publications. Janice is one of the few women lawyers in New York State with a Master’s Degree in Litigation, which she obtained at Emory University School of Law. She previously earned her law degree from Emory and completed the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Program. Janice is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Georgia, as well as before the Supreme Court of the United States. She graduated with Honors in Political Science from Barnard College, Columbia University.

Family and Divorce Law

805 Third Avenue, 2030, New York, NY 10022

Jason A. Advocate is the founder with more than 25 years of experience in complex matrimonial and commercial law. A native New Yorker who won’t back down, Jason is known for protecting his client’s privacy at all costs. His diverse background of complex commercial litigation provides a level of knowledge into corporate and financial matters that levels the playing field from the start in high net worth cases. Mr. Advocate works to make sure that every client’s immediate and long term needs are met, even when up against a side that refuses to budge. A strong strategic litigator whose career has seen him go up against some of the nation’s leading corporations, he can’t be deterred. He aggressively fights for his client’s rights and their future. Jason received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University where he graduated magna cum laude and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the prestigious New York University of Law. Mr. Advocate has extensive trial experience, but he tempers that with negotiation skills that attempt to keep his clients out of the court room. He is a certified mediator and knows how to settle cases, but when all else fails, he knows how to win a trial. Mr. Advocate is a member of the bar in New York and New Jersey. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He works to further legislation and issues among his peers through the Association of the Bar for the City of New York and the New York State Bar Association. Jason also shares his vast legal experience on cutting edge legal matters as a lecturer at numerous institutions.

Personal Injury Law

111 Broadway suite 1204, New York, NY 10006, USA

Jeff S. Korek joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. in 1992 as the Senior Trial partner. Known for his meticulous preparation and dedication to his clients, Jeff has obtained some of the state’s highest verdicts and settlements. In 2020, Jeff was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law – New York City. In 2016, he was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation – New York City. In 2018, the Litigation Counsel of America inducted him into the Trial Lawyers Honorary Society. Jeff routinely participates in panel discussions on the subject of medical malpractice at the New York State Judicial Institute, which provides education and training for more than 1,500 judges and justices of the New York State Unified Court System.