Beacon Lawyers

ADAM S. HANDLER is partner and head of the personal injury department at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. Mr. Handler graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2000 and from Suffolk University Law School in 2003. Over the course of his career, Mr. Handler (also known as The Case Handler®) has successfully obtained over $55 million dollars in compensation for his injured clients. Mr. Handler also attained the highest reported verdict granted in the state of New York for a “no-fault” motor vehicle accident case in the amount of $2.55 million dollars in 2011...

Jonathan M. Victor, Esq. set up the Law Office of Jonathan Victor PLLC in 2012 and expanded to Connecticut in 2014. He is your Mahopac lawyer and New Fairfield lawyer happy to help with divorce law, real estate law, estates, wills trusts and elder law, and more.

Mr. MacKay graduated from Albany Law School and was admitted to the New York State and Connecticut Bars in 1993. He began his career as Prosecutor for the Dutchess County District Attorney. Kevin is an experienced litigation attorney having handled hundreds of Jury and Bench Trials and concentrates in the areas of Matrimonial, Family Law, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation.

As the only Certified Elder Law Attorney in the Mid-Hudson region, I am committed to providing the best estate planning and elder law services to our clients.

Effective estate, business and asset protection planning can only occur when the client truly understands their goals and objectives. Only then can we engage in a discovery process that can turn the client's hopes and dreams a reality. Our counseling-based approach is designed to make sure that the plan design is client driven, rather than attorney driven. Our maintenance plan helps ensure that the client's plan stays up-to-date though the many legal and life...

Professor Curtis Doebbler is Research Professor of Law at the University of Makeni (Sierra Leone) and a visiting professor of law at Webster University (Geneva Switzerland). His expertise is in public International law, especially international human rights law. He has practiced before the federal courts in the United States in several different circuits and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He has expertise in appellate advocacy, constitutional law, and civil rights. Dr. Doebbler is very selective with the clients he takes on, but ability to pay is never a reason to refuse a client.

Raised in Dutchess County, Sharon Faulkner returned to New York in 2001 after practicing law in Hawaii for nine years. Ms. Faulkner’s background includes family law, estate planning, consumer rights, and all facets of poverty law; she now concentrates her focus on Matrimonial and Family Law and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Faulkner has been appointed as Attorney for the Child to represent the interest of minor children involved in custody and visitation disputes by Dutchess County Supreme Court and Family Court Justices. She was the receipient of the Dutchess County Family...

Marco Caviglia most recently was a Felony Bureau Chief with the Ulster County District Attorney. Mr. Caviglia has been a successful and effective trial attorney for over 40 years both in private and public practice in multiple criminal and civil fields of law. A complete resume is available at the website: caviglialaw.com. He limits the number of cases he handles, as he always deals "one-on-one" with clients, so doesn't accept all cases, but in which case will refer you to a reliable attorney if possible.

The Catalina Law Firm is a small, full-service firm dedicated to providing attentive service and tailored legal solutions to advance your interests. We strive to create lasting client relationships by comprehensively meeting all of your legal needs. Our experienced Westchester County divorce lawyers can guide you through family law proceedings, and we can also help you fight charges like DUI and drug crimes. The Catalina Law Firm can help buyers and sellers navigate real estate transactions, and we know how to assist businesses in protecting their interests during commercial litigation. From our office in Poughkeepsie, we serve clients throughout Westchester,...

New York Criminal Defense Lawyer, with offices in Poughkeepsie and NYC, fighting for the rights of the accused. I have over 35 years expertise in criminal law. I am a former prosecutor of Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes. I handle federal and state cases, DWI - DUI, Larceny, Gun and Drug Crimes. I am available to my clients and for emergencies 24/7. I've handled thousands criminal defenses from drug cases, DWI drunk driving arrests, DUI, domestic violence, child pornography, abuse, sex crimes, theft, burglary, fraud, homicides, sealings, Desk Appearance Tickets “DAT.” No case is too big or small. Tenemos abogados...

Greg Bagen is the most experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in Putnam County. He has been proudly representing members of his local community for 40 years. Attorney Bagen is one of less than 50 Board Certified trial lawyers in New York State and is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated. He has tried more injury cases than all other local attorneys combined, resulting in the eight highest verdicts. He has recovered over $40 million for clients, including the only verdicts of over $1 million. Attorney Bagen is the only local attorney to have won verdicts in motor vehicle, construction site...

Hudson Valley attorney with a focus on Criminal Defense and Matrimonial/Family Law.

The Law Office of Terry D. Horner specializes in civil and criminal appeals in all New York State appellate courts. A practicing attorney for 38 years, he is admitted to the New York Bar, the federal District Courts in New York State, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Horner has represented civil and criminal clients in 150 appeals in the New York courts, with successes in the Court of Appeals, all four Appellate Divisions, and the Appellate Term. Mr. Horner has been approved to handle assigned criminal appeals by the Appellate Division, Second...

Primary practice fields are municipal, land use, real estate law. estate planning, and probate.

42 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer. Former police Officer in the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Former Senior Assistant Public Defender in Dutchess County.
Extensive trial and pre-trial hearing experience.
DWI legal instructor to State and local Judges. Member of the Dutchess County Ignition Interlock Panel.
My current practice has a special emphasis on DWI and Opioid Addiction cases. I practice law with the highest degree of ethics, honor and professionalism.
I am certified in the administration of naloxone for the prevention of death in the event of opioid overdose.

Michele L. Babcock is the Managing Partner of the firm. Michele joined Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in 2003, and became a Partner in 2011. Michele has represented local governments, municipal officials and private applicants in zoning, land use and environmental permitting and in litigation.

Ms. Babcock was admitted to the New York State Bar in March 2004, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Women’s Bar of Orange and Sullivan Counties. Ms. Babcock received a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and a concentration in Law and Justice from the State University of New York...

Mr. Cappello is a partner with the firm and his primary areas of practice have been land use and municipal law since 1988. Mr. Cappello has represented private developers in multi-phase and large-scale commercial, residential, educational and mixed-use land use applications. He has also served as attorney for planning boards and zoning boards of appeals throughout Orange and Ulster counties. John is the lead partner in Jacobowitz and Gubits’ “Green Team,” which focuses on advising a wide array of clients (municipalities, developers, manufacturers and businesses both small and large) on the opportunities available in this emerging field of law. Mr....

Diligent and trustworthy attorney specializing in the areas of bankruptcy and immigration law. Bankruptcy practice includes individual (personal) and business chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions serving the counties of Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess and Sullivan. Immigration practice includes green cards for spouses, siblings, parents, children; citizenship / naturalization applications; cancellation of removal and handling of removal proceedings; temporary protected status applications; deferred action; fiancé visas; and waivers for inadmissibility.

Brian L. Miller is an attorney admitted in the states of New York and Connecticut and assists clients with various aspects of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Mr. Miller represents his clients and their families with respect to Elder Law, Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts and Advance Directives), Medicaid Planning & Benefits, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Guardianships, Veterans Benefits and Real Estate Transactions.

Mr. Miller is a member of Elder Counsel and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is also a member of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section and Trusts and Estates Law Section...

Gary is a partner at Jacobowitz and Gubits concentrating in arts and entertainment law, business law, trademarks and copyrights, non-profits, business formations, commercial and residential real estate transactions and leasing and franchising, and estate planning. He has extensive experience in arts and entertainment and teaches music business at Orange County Community College.

Mr. Jacobowitz is the founder and a senior partner of Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP. He practices Environmental/Land Use, Real Estate, Municipal and Business Law. He has been village and town attorney for municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley. On behalf of private clients, he has helped bring to fruition numerous successful projects, including Rural Ridge subdivision, Harriman Business Park, Wind Ridge Village, Harriman Hills, Thruway Shopping Center, Walden View Apartments, and Millpond Condominium.

Mr. Jacobowitz has been a leader in the organized bar as a member of the New York State Bar Association, Municipal Law Section (member of the Executive Committee...

Robert P. Firriolo holds a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a Dean's Merit Scholar and a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. Rob also hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the Cooper Union School of Engineering in New York City. Before practicing law, he performed project management and construction oversight for the New York City Departments of Environmental Protection and Transportation. Rob has been recognized by his peers as "AV Preeminent™" Peer Review Rated, issued by Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent® is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number...

Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated civil rights lawyer situated in Orange County, New York. Practice concentrated in employment discrimination (including sexual and racial harassment, disability discrimination and wrongful discharge) as well as constitutional issues (including First Amendment, due process and whistleblower protection). Extensive experience litigating claims from administrative level to appellate practice. Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney, 2015. Named Hudson Valley "Super Lawyer" in 2013-2015. Has litigated and argued numerous civil rights precedents in Second Circuit Court of Appeals and Southern and Northern Districts of New York, including Back v. Hastings School District, 2d Cir. 2004, which held for the first time that caregiver...

Shawn graduated from SUNY University at Buffalo Law School with honors. After practicing at a specialized Syracuse law firm he joined the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office in Syracuse, New York. There, Shawn honed his trial advocacy skills in the Special Victims Bureau and the Violent Crimes Bureau. Shawn moved back to his childhood home in the Hudson Valley and was an Assistant District Attorney for the County of Ulster. Thereafter, Shawn began practicing criminal defense law.

I am currently a Vice President of strategic IT sourcing for Credit Suisse. I have previously served as Licensing Counsel to Standard & Poor's, Commercial Counsel to SS8 Networks, and as an Associate at the IP law boutique of Grimes & Battersby in Stamford Connecticut.

Valorie Joy Promisel is an attorney with an office in Yorktown Heights where for the past 30+ years she has focused her practice on the field of Elder Law. Her area of practice includes planning for long term health care costs, Medicaid, Estate Planning such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Supplemental Needs Trust, asset protection for the disabled, Assistance in Estate Administration and Probates, Real Estate, as well as strategies for reducing estate taxes.

Daniel R. Tota is a partner at the Yorktown Heights legal office, Durante, Bock & Tota, PLLC. He primarily devotes his practice to real estate and business transactions, but he also handles criminal defense cases, estate planning and civil litigation matters. Mr. Tota is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Connecticut State Bar, and is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, the Yorktown Bar Association, and the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. To find out more about the representation offered by Attorney Tota, do not hesitate to give the firm a call today.

As a former police officer and NYS Investigator, I bring a wealth of practical experience in the areas of my practice. I have tremendous legal experience as a trial attorney, having tried numerous civil, family law and criminal cases.

My dedication to immigration practice began many years ago when my mother and I adopted a Chinese refugee family from Vietnam. Then newly admitted to the New York Bar, I learned immigration law in order to assist all of "my family" to become U.S. citizens and then to sponsor other family members through the maze of the legal immigration process. They have flourished and I have developed a passion for assisting others to achieve legal status in the U.S.
For over twenty-five years I have practiced primarily immigration law...

Corporate, Securities and Business Law Board Advisory Services Compliance/Governance/Best Practices Regulatory Representation Internal Investigations Over 20 years experience in business, legal and management positions, most recently as Executive Vice President and US Corporate and Securities Counsel of a Fortune 50 company, with significant management, supervisory and oversight responsibilities in the areas of risk assessment, strategic planning, corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, privacy issues, and all aspects of corporate, securities, intellectual property and employment law, as well as primary liaison with Management Board and key members of senior management.

- Former Judge for 10 years - Former Park Avenue Attorney - Focusing on: -- DWI/DUI defense & Criminal law issues -- Family Law/Custody/Visitation issues -- Landlord/Tenant Law -- Trademarks & Copyrights