New York, NY Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

160 Broadway 10th floor, New York, NY 10038, USA

John began his career in the insurance claims industry in 1990, working for Eagle Insurance and General Accident Insurance. Through his experience in the insurance industry John was able to learn firsthand the types of strategies and tactics they employ to reduce payouts to the injured and the distressed. The methodologies of the insurance industry drove John to pursue a career wherein he could help those in difficult situations with his expertise. John was employed with a prominent personal injury law firm in New York for 17 years prior to starting his own firm in 2013. He advocates fiercely on behalf of clients who have been injured in vehicle and construction accidents with their third-party claims and in addition he is able to help them navigate the complex areas of vehicle and workers’ compensation and social security disability. His diverse background enables him to evaluate complex liability-related claims and to maximize the recovery of his clients in an expedited time frame. His empathetic approach allows him to anticipate the needs of his clients and to make a difficult time easier. John prides himself on his communication with his clients to answer any questions that they may have and keeping them apprised of developments with their cases. John has personally handled thousands of claims for clients who were victims of another’s negligence and fights relentlessly for their rights. John enjoys bringing closure to a client’s matter so that the injured party can move forward with their life. He takes great pride in being actively involved in helping people through hard times. John believes that, through their tireless work, attorneys provide for the safety and security of citizens by holding industries accountable and he will always fight for the little guy. John does not prioritize one case over another, he values and respects each client and works to foster a transparent and communicative relationship with them. Clients are not numbers to him, but individuals who need his experience and knowledge to traverse hardship and come out on the other side informed and liberated. In his spare time, John enjoys an active life through sports, religion, and community events. He has coached local youth teams in many sports for decades and is proud to have mentored so many children in his community. John utilizes the skills that he has developed in his professional career in his coaching style where commitment, communication, and reliability are vital. He also has a passion for supporting the American Cancer Society and the ASPCA.

Real Estate Law

57 West 38th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Mr. Gerstein specializes exclusively in real estate law. His practice includes the representation of landlords and tenants in connection with office and retail leasing.

Family and Divorce Law

99 Park Avenue., PH/26th Fl., NEW YORK, NY 10016

Jonathan K. Pollack has been a partner at Beldock Levine & Hoffman LLP since 2002. His practice areas are domestic relations, estate planning, entertainment law and taxation. He has represented clients in these areas of practice in negotiated, contested and uncontested matters in Supreme, Family, Appellate, and Surrogate’s Courts, and before the Internal Revenue Service. He has done so for a period of 30-plus years in many of these practice areas, with a particular focus on business, estate and tax planning matters since obtaining his L.L.M. in Taxation Law in 2014. In his representation of clients in these diverse practice areas, Jonathan provides attentive and caring representation, as well as strong advocacy and negotiation skills, which combine to achieve favorable outcomes. He has extensive experience in all aspects of conflict resolution, including not just litigation services, but also alternative dispute resolution utilizing such methodologies as mediation, arbitration and collaborative law. His practice includes drafting marital agreements, such as separation, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts and advance directives, conducting probate and administration of estates, implementing business and estate plans, reviewing and drafting business contracts and formation documents, and representing clients in entertainment law matters. In these areas of specialization, Jonathan regularly confronts and resolves such legal and financial issues as equitable distribution of marital property, custody and visitation of children, complex valuations and forensic analysis in divorce and estate matters, interpretation of business contracts, support of families, and various aspects of taxation law, including review and support in filing of estate tax, individual, and corporate and partnership income tax returns, and preparation of related tax filings.

Corporate and Transactional Law

1221 Avenue of the Americas, 45.S126, New York, NY 10020

Jonathan Michels is a partner at White & Case, and a member of the Firm's Capital Markets practice group. Based in New York, Jonathan's practice primarily focuses on public and private capital markets transactions, including high-yield and investment grade debt offerings, exchange offers, tender offers, consents solicitations and other liability management transactions, bridge and other acquisition ?nancing commitments and other capital markets transactions representing issuers, sponsors and investment banks in a wide variety of industries in the United States, Latin America and elsewhere abroad. Jonathan has a proven ability to manage complex, multijurisdictional transactions and works seamlessly alongside teams of the Firm's lawyers from around the world. Jonathan's experience and extensive knowledge of debt capital markets also allow him to quickly adapt to evolving and challenging market dynamics, and clients often look to Jonathan to find innovative and creative solutions to client and investor concerns. Jonathan has continued to be at the forefront of the high yield, special situations and liability management market, particularly in the face of the global economic challenges that sponsors, issuers, investment banks and hedge funds navigate in a volatile market landscape, including as a result of various economic and industry-specific factors. Clients also seek Jonathan's advice to tap into his deep knowledge of acquisition financing structures, navigating multiple stages of a complex acquisition transaction and required expertise across the entire life cycle of a high-yield committed acquisition financing structure, from financing commitment, to funding of a bridge loan, to successful execution of a take-out bond financing. Jonathan is ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 where clients say "Jonathan is exceptional, he produces outstanding work and is very client- oriented." "He is very constructive, knowledgeable, and demonstrates a commanding knowledge of the law." "Jonathan has a superb understanding of the legal issues, while remaining acutely aware of the commercial implications." "Jonathan Michels is the best in the business. He is an expert who lives the transaction with you. He is a problem solver and is very practical. He is a pleasure to work with every step of the way." "It is amazing the way partners like Jonathan Michels help to think like our team from a business sense, but guide us through the law to achieve our clients' goals." "Jonathan Michels has been exceptionally great in being available at all times to handle matters or answer questions with a smile". "I wouldn't hesitate to take any matter to Jonathan. He is all about getting the best deal, works tirelessly and can crank things out." "An exceptional attorney." "He's a great partner, a great team member to work with and very knowledgeable." "Jonathan Michels is an excellent partner. He has amazing connectivity and insight not only in legal but industry matters. He's consistently available but most importantly, brings a business sense that allows him to be a true partner." "He is the full package: he is a one-stop shop for capital markets and he is good at solving problems."

Constitutional Law

99 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

Jonathan C. Moore became a partner of the firm in 2006. His area of practice is civil rights with a focus on police and governmental misconduct, employment discrimination, First Amendment advocacy and international human rights. He has successfully litigated significant cases both on behalf of individuals and as class counsel in cases involving systemic misconduct in police departments in New York and throughout the country. He practices in both federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate levels. Educational background: DePaul University College of Law (J.D. 1977), Magna Cum Laude. Admitted: New York, California, Illinois. Practice areas: Civil Rights, International Human Rights, and Employment Law.