Durham Business Lawyers

Thirty years of experience throughout the United States representing families and professionals when they most need a strong advocate in their corner. A member of the Supreme Court of the United States, Florida and New York, Julia represents men and women in high net worth divorce, child custody, international custody disputes, parental alienation cases, divorcing the narcissist, complex high conflict divorce, family business dissolution, child support, domestic violence. Business matters include human resource advice to small businesses, assisting the small business in start-up, representing small business before the local planning and zoning boards, drafting articles of incorporation and governing...

Stephen Bennett represents clients in a wide variety of matters. Steve represents business owners throughout the lifecycle of their business from start up, to hiring their first employee, to acquisitions of equipment and other businesses, all the way to sale or transition to inside or outside ownership. Steve’s experience in representing many local lenders in secured transactions also allows him to provide a different perspective to his business clients. In addition, Steve counsels clients in both basic estate planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies) and in more complex estate and estate tax planning. Long-term care is a...

Jared Hirt is a Business Law, Divorce & Family Law, DWI & Criminal Defense, Litigation and Real Estate attorney in Rochester, NY.

John has practiced law in Rochester for over 15 years and is admitted to practice in the following courts: New York State Court, U.S District Court for the Western District of New York, and United States Bankruptcy Court. He also currently serves as a justice for the Town of Pittsford, where he presides over civil matters including contract, real property, and municipal law, small claims, and criminal matters including felony preliminary hearings and misdemeanors. He is actively involved in his local community and participates in the following community activities: * Pittsford Town Board, Past Councilperson *...

Recently recognized for 50 years of service by the Nassau County Bar Association, Mark has been practicing law since 1966 after earning Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws degrees at Brooklyn Law School in the City of New York, subsequent to his graduation from City College of the City of New York in 1963 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Mark Nathanson is the true community General Practice attorney. The same clients will seek his advice and guidance in the purchase or sale of a home, formation of a small business, drafting of wills, trusts, living wills, health care...

I am a New York State licensed attorney, but at heart, I am an entrepreneur. I work with entrepreneurs and small business owners to help ensure their success. My goal is to provide legal advice that focuses on the business, not just the law. In addition to my law degree from Rutgers University, I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management from Baruch College in New York City. I know how small businesses work and what their owners need. I do not simply tell you what the law says, I explain how the law will affect...

The Gursoy Law Firm is a dedicated general practice law firm with a particular emphasis in Immigration and Bankruptcy. We have been practicing law for over 11 years. During our many years or practice we have an incredible track record of success.

Zivotov Law is a successful litigation practice representing accident victims for the past 25 years in the City and State of New York.

Zivotov law has prosecuted many record-setting personal injury cases, and several of its appeals have resulted in decisions that are still cited as precedent. We take on the "impossible" cases — achieving awesome results.

$22,000,000 BOXING INJURY
Magomed Abdusalmov receives $22M injury settlement from New York State

$14,000,000 AUTO ACCIDENT VERDICT
Car Service Driver blamed for causing accident found blameless after trial

$9,000,000 VERDICT FOR INJURED HVAC REPAIR MAN
HVAC mechanic blamed for causing his own injuries in 20 foot fall through attic...

I am glad to be part of the community that I serve - small business owners. As a business attorney, I focus on the heart and soul of the community, and the employer of 50% of the American workforce, the small business. I help entrepreneurs and small business owners create, build, protect and monetize their businesses. I keep business owners from feeling they need to practice law without a license. Instead, LOVE LAW FIRM provides services with the motto of "Build. Not Billed."® We a value-add and not just an additional expense. We do: * Business contracts, commercial transactions * Corporate formation, corporate governance * Corporate fundraising,...

A holistic approach to your legal matters. I am a trained divorce mediator and experienced attorney who works primarily with clients who choose to seek resolution of their divorce, family law, and other legal matters outside of the court room through mediation and collaborative law. In addition to his mediation practice, Tom has fifteen years of experience practicing matrimonial and family law, real estate law and elder law in the Finger Lakes and is the owner of Law Office of Thomas W. Seeley, PC and Finger Lakes Holistic Divorce Mediation, Inc.
Tom encourages clients to integrate...

Craig Sanders is the founding partner of the Sanders Law Group and a senior trial attorney. During the course of his more than thirty-year professional career, Mr. Sanders has handled complex civil litigation matters throughout the nations Federal Courts. Focusing his career on intellectual property (copyright and trademark infringement litigation), consumer protection, litigation and employment matters, Mr. Sanders oversees the Firm’s Intellectual Property Department and Trial Department. In addition to his IP experience, Mr. Sanders is also well-versed in commercial litigation having represented businesses in contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud...

- ACC In-House Counsel Certified multi-state (NY/NJ/CA-barred) labor and employment law specialist, SPHR and SHRM-SCP with over a decade of experience providing Fortune Global 500 entities with high-stakes management-side litigation defense, strategic risk mitigation, daily HR-related advice and cost-effective compliance counseling. - Excellent written and verbal communicator with diverse audiences in both public and private settings, highly adept at translating complex legal requirements into succinct, actionable advice even in the face of frequently changing legal/regulatory landscapes, shifting leadership priorities, and varying risk tolerances. - Motivated self-starter and creative problem-solver with demonstrated track record providing proactive and pragmatic workplace solutions, able to...

Having earned his Bachelor of Civil Law degree at Ireland's prestigious University College Dublin, Chris earned an LL.M (cum laude) in International Business & Trade from Fordham University Law School in Manhattan, New York City. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, The New York City Bar Association, and the Irish American Bar Association of New York. Prior to joining GG Arts Law as an Associate Attorney specializing in O-1 visas, investor visas, business and family immigration, Chris worked as an Associate Attorney for the Law Offices of M. Arda Beskardes Esq. in New...

I worked in corporate for many years at the New York City Opera, Condé Nast, and Artsy. Good experiences all, but as my experience grew so did my frustration at not being able to be the lawyer that I wanted to be. Thinking about each “job” and my “work” independently of the other clarified for me that I wanted to find a closer relationship between the two so that I could say that I loved doing both. * My work at Artsy solidified my thinking about the lawyer that I am and want to continue to be –working closely with creatives...

Cohn Legal, PLLC is a boutique law firm that focuses on startups and entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on providing excellence in Intellectual property protection. On the most fundamental level, our goal is to provide our clients with exceptional legal guidance and support at cost-effective rates. Extensive experience in handling complex IP law has equipped our attorneys with the requisite knowledge and expertise to deliver work of truly extraordinary quality. While excellence in legal representation is a given, we take greater pride in our ability to forge lasting bonds with our clients.

Cohn Legal, PLLC specializes in intellectual property protection and corporate...

I help clients navigate probate and draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies. I mediate estate distribution, prenuptial agreements, and elder issues including long term care. I also guide families with individuals with disabilities on special needs planning and guardianships. Business services include litigation, contracts, and family business succession planning.

Prior to earning my law degree from St. John's Law School in 1993, I was employed as a Mechanical Engineer. After graduating I took a position with a public works contractor as an executive project manager and in-house counsel where I remained until 1999. Since that time I have represented contractors, owners and construction professionals on their projects both in and out of court as well as complex commercial litigation matters. I believe that my engineering background and prior experience as a project manager is invaluable and an added benefit not shared by many other attorneys in the practice...

Francine Prewitt, ESQ., is an internationally certified lawyer with dual law degrees from the University of Paris and Fordham University's School of Law. She has extensive legal experience representing multinational businesses on-the-ground in the US, the European Union and West Africa.

In September 2016, Ms. Prewitt founded Prewitt Law, a bilingual law firm that supports foreign startups, entrepreneurs and investors seeking entry into the US marketplace. Whether it's procuring an immigration or entrepreneurial visa, Prewitt Law will guide you through the legalities of the US immigration system and customize the best solutions for your business immigration needs.

Prewitt Law also...

E. David Smith, Esq., is principal of Smith & Associates, and serves as outside general counsel for US and foreign companies, family enterprises and family offices. Guiding his clients in the creation and growth of their wealth, he positions business entities for growth opportunities and for mitigating risk, including asset preservation. Combining his experience in corporate transactions, capital raising and financing, corporate governance, corporate litigation and intellectual property, he provides strategic guidance, identifies and addresses core issues, and quarterbacks companies’ and family offices’ legal needs. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the Tulane University School...

Michael J. Duffy is an associate in Montgomery McCracken’s Business Department. He focuses his practice on general corporate matters, with a concentration on government contracting, intellectual property, finance, consulting, employment, real estate, and corporate governance. Michael has extensive experience with a wide variety of business transactions, from initial contact with transaction targets and indications of interest, through to closing and post-transactional events. Michael has represented businesses in a broad range of industries including pharmaceutical distribution and research, technology, construction, and real estate, in matters of negotiating and drafting organizational documents, distribution agreements, independent contractor agreements, construction agreements and purchase agreements, as...

Having graduated with both an M.B.A. and a J.D. from New York University, Kenneth Goldberg understand the ways businesses work in relation to their employees. Goldberg has been practicing law since 1991, and is a member of a number of professional associations, including the New York State Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers' Association, and the American Bar Association. This extensive familiarity with labor laws and the cultures surrounding business makes Goldberg uniquely qualified to handle employment law cases.

Mark Zafrin has over thirty years of transactional experience and handles a broad range of matters for clients in the Healthcare & Pharmaceutical and Financial Services industries. He possesses in-depth knowledge of FHA and conventional mortgage financing, mezzanine and private equity financing and healthcare Certificate of Need applications. He has vast experience representing clients in extremely complex and difficult mergers and acquisitions of healthcare facilities, hospitals, federally financed clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and large physician practice groups. As General Counsel, Mr. Zafrin advises and assists his clients, ranging from nursing homes to assisted living centers and clinics (including primary care...

Jerome (Jerry) Block is a partner at Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP (also known as LPK) and specializes in representing people diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Jerry is proud of LPK's commitment to families affected by mesothelioma which extends beyond the courtroom. LPK is a top "Diamond Level" supporter of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF), a non-profit seeking a cure for mesothelioma and better treatments to improve the lives of those living with this disease. LPK is also a Silver Sponsor for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). In addition to securing favorable settlements for clients...

Mr. Showman has handled numerous complex commercial matters and securities class actions (for both plaintiffs and defendants).  He has represented both claimants and respondents in FINRA securities arbitrations.  He has also represented clients in FINRA investigations and has conducted internal corporate investigations.  He has lectured on securities litigation at NYU and Fordham University.  Mr. Showman is also an arbitrator for FINRA customer and employee arbitrations.

Melody Westfall is an esteemed attorney and the driving force behind Westfall Law, where she serves as the CEO and Managing Partner. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a wealth of experience in real estate, environmental law, and business development, Melody has solidified her reputation as a pre-eminent authority in the legal field, in both New York and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a U.S. Navy Veteran, Melody embodies the tenacity and discipline that sets her apart in the legal field; her dedication to her clients, combined with her unparalleled knowledge and resolute advocacy, has propelled Westfall Law to new...

Caitlin M. Hayes, Esq. a licensed New York attorney has extensive international legal know how, as well as social, cultural and marketing expertise from her varied travel and global work experiences which enhances her professional offerings to go beyond traditional lawyering into consulting, coaching and instructing. She also authors poems, a blog and articles in various publications and is the purveyor of www.SpiritualizeYourself.com a 'E-commerce Boutique for your Soul', where she sources product locally and globally that includes fair trade, sustainable, artisan products. Caitlin helps her clients navigate, and overcome, cultural differences and apprehensions that can...

Mr. Sergey Mekhtiyev is a preeminent New York City attorney specializing in real estate, working on complex commercial, multi-use, and residential projects. He is extremely valued by his clients for his vast knowledge and for always being accessible. Mr. Mekhtiyev is a recipient of AVVO Client's Choice Award for the years 2014 and 2015.

Representation of individuals and closely held businesses in the following practice areas: Family Law/ Divorce Child Support Business Formation Civil Litigation Wills and Trusts Vehicle and Traffic

DARNLEY D. STEWART is Of Counsel to Outten & Golden LLP in its New York office. She represents employees in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law, including executive and professional contracts and compensation, whistleblowing, discrimination based on disability, race, gender and pregnancy, and discrimination class actions.

Dennis H. Sabourin is a complete business attorney with in-depth experience in and knowledge of United States and international tax aspects of structuring transactions for most forms of business entities and many types of business transactions, business succession and estate tax planning, senior executive contracts and compensation packages, equity and separation packages and commercial litigation. Mr. Sabourin brings to his clients more than 25 years of experience. He has significant large-firm training and experience working for many years in two major firms, Carney, Smith, Badley & Spellman, P.C. of Seattle, Washington and Hannoch Weisman, P.C. of New Jersey, where he...

Sandra P. Lahens is a partner at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. Sandra’s practice involves representing businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and arbitration regarding securities and investment disputes, employment matters and regulatory investigations. She has successfully arbitrated and mediated cases before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), JAMS, and litigated cases in federal and state courts, including in appeals before the New York Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the New York State Appellate Division. Sandra represents investors nationwide in customer sales practice disputes against their registered representatives, broker dealers and registered investment...