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Edward Marcowitz
Nyack, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Edward Marcowitz has been assisting Catastrophic Injury victims for the past 26 years. He offers Free Consultations and there is never a legal fee unless there is a recovery. Eddie is also a leading 9-11 Victims Lawyer and has assisted many families receive substantial compensation from the WTC Victims Compensation Fund. He currently serves as the personal attorney to the family of NYPD Detective James Zadroga for whom the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund is named. World Trade Center Cancer cases are on the rise. Yet, many victims still do not know their rights, or that they can still file...
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Alexander Z. Lonstein
Ellenville, NY Attorney with 6 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Municipal and Traffic Tickets
New York Law School
I was born and raised in Ellenville, New York, and in 2015, I moved to New York City to begin my legal career. After living and working in the city for five years, I decided it was time to return home and establish my roots in a community that is growing and evolving. Ellenville has transformed into a vibrant and diverse village, and I love being part of its dynamic change while providing legal services to the community.
My passion lies in helping entrepreneurs set up their new businesses for success. Starting a business for the first time can be intimidating,...
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Peter A. Hurwitz
New City, NY Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Foreclosure Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Pace University
Peter A. Hurwitz began his legal career working with his father, Martin Hurwitz, and became a partner in the Law Firm of Hurwitz and Hurwitz P.C. His father, Martin Hurwitz, established the law firm in 1955. The firm brought decades of experience with a strong commitment of expertise, competence, and the finest legal representation to its clients. Martin Hurwitz practiced law in Rockland County with both a respected and exceptional reputation by his colleagues, clients and courts. Upon retirement, the legacy of his law practice continues today with the Law Office of Peter A. Hurwitz. Peter A. Hurwitz has...
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Jonas Urba
Tarrytown, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationEmployment
Valparaiso University School of Law
I limit my practice to employment law. Since 2011 I have been Westchester County based helping both employees and small businesses. Tarrytown is a great place to serve both Manhattan and Upstate New York. We look for creative ways to resolve employment disputes outside the courthouse although sometimes filing is the only choice. Time will tell which venue is best. Keeping up with the whirlwind of changes at both the federal and state levels in New York demands ongoing education beyond AI. Twenty plus years of exclusive labor and employment law matter resolutions is priceless.
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Karen M. Hertz
Croton-On-Hudson, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Construction, Employment and Workers' Comp
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Kim Rayner
Pearl River, NY Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(845) 356-4600
One Blue Hill Plaza 5th Fl
P.O. Box 1665
Pearl River, NY 10977
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Experienced and dedicated matrimonial Attorney. I will fight aggressively for your family. Call me today!
Kim M. Rayner has over 30 years of experience as a matrimonial lawyer. As such, she has extensive litigation skills, developed through trials regarding custody, maintenance, child support, and equitable distribution. Ms. Rayner’s experience is shown through her ability to form a trusting and enduring relationship with her clients. She zealously advocates for her client in and out of the courtroom, and is an effective negotiator. Ms. Rayner always implements the best possible strategy in order to best suit her client’s needs and...
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Kevin Abessi
White Plains, NY Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Kevin Abessi is a heavily credentialed attorney with a background that is tailored to handle the challenges of family and business. As a client-facing professional with deep academic and professional exposures to finance and investment, Kevin and Abessi Law are well-equipped to handle the sort of financial and business matters that are often at play with matters pertaining to divorce, spousal/child support, contract negotiation, estate planning, and so much more. Abessi Law understands that facilitating legal services is about more than just lawyering, which is why it endeavors to be just as well...
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Elisa Claro
White Plains, NY Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
I migrated to New York after high school where I graduated from business school and law school with high Latin honors. While attending law school, I gained hands on training and experience as a student attorney; during which I was exposed to civil and criminal procedure law and regulatory and administrative law. This now gives me an edge when dealing with my client’s legal issues. Since attending law school, I have had the privilege to train under, work with, and learn from the best attorneys in the field. I have worked on a multitude of difficult and challenging matters...
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Theodore "Ted" Araujo
White Plains, NY Attorney with 39 years of experience
(914) 206-9614
Bodow Law Firm PLLC
50 Main Street, 10th Floor
White Plains, NY 10606
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
SUNY Buffalo
Ted is the Chair for the State of New York (Northern and Western Districts) for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
I am the Managing Attorney for the Bankruptcy Law Center. We have offices in Syracuse and White Plains, New York.
After I graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Economics I went to the State University of New York at Buffalo, where I got not only my law degree by also my Master of Arts Degree in Economics. Rather than jump right into private practice I decided to voluntarily give back to my country by joining the U.S....
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Michael J. Borrelli
White Plains, NY Attorney with 29 years of experience
(914) 825-8620
1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-221
White Plains, NY 10604
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
St. John's University School of Law
Michael spent over 24 years in the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. During his time there he tried over 45 felony trials to verdict. Michael also supervised 3 separate geographical areas of Westchester County for the DA's Office, gaining valuable knowledge and relationships with judges, court clerks and law enforcement personnel which he can now use to his client's benefit. Michael was also the DWI Coordinator for the District Attorney's Office for 12 years making him responsible for training and keeping all Assistant District Attorneys and law enforcement personnel current on the latest DWI laws and procedures...
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David A. Koenigsberg
White Plains, NY Attorney with 42 years of experience
Business and Health Care
Fordham University School of Law
I specialize in representing whistleblowers in False Claims Act qui tam law suits. I have over 25 years experience in litigating False Claims Act cases, first as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and then representing private whistleblowers. Overall, these cases have recovered over $800 million for the federal and state governments. I have handled cases in the areas of health care, defense contracts, higher education, medical research grants and contracts, and government contracts.
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Karen M. Jansen,
White Plains, NY Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
"When representing clients, I am consciously aware of the stress associated with any type of litigation. I try to reduce that stress by being available on a nearly 24/7 basis to answer questions and head off potential problems. I pride myself on prompt return of telephone calls, and I am also sensitive to the importance of the cost considerations of effective representation."
My work focuses on all aspects & types of Family Law including High Net-Worth/High Income Divorce, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Child Relocation, Alimony/Spousal Support/Spousal Maintenance, Property...
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Thomas L. Gallivan
White Plains, NY Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Thomas L. Gallivan represents individuals and families in matters of nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice and personal injury. Prior to founding the firm, Gallivan & Gallivan, Attorneys at Law, Mr. Gallivan defended nursing homes, physicians, and hospitals, as well as their insurers. As a result of this experience, Mr. Gallivan is very familiar with the strategies employed by nursing homes, physicians, hospitals and their insurers. He uses his experience defending these matters to the benefit of his current clients, victims of nursing home neglect/abuse, medical malpractice or personal injury.
Mr. Gallivan also serves as counsel to individuals accused of...
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Todd Steven Cushner
White Plains, NY Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
St. John's University School of Law
Since 2001, I have had extensive experience in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy , Chapters 7 and 13. Over the years I have help many individuals and families regain economic stability by losing their debt and keep their homes without losing their dignity. Bankruptcy is a "power move" available to all Americans who qualify.
Chapter 11 is available to business as well as individuals who cannot meet the chapter 13 requirements. We have helped many small businesses and individuals reorganize debt and get back to business and life with much improved economics.
Additionally, we have helped...
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Alexander Kran III
Bronx, NY Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
New England Law | Boston
Alexander Kran III joined Leav & Steinberg in 2006 as the Managing Attorney. Mr. Kran graduated from New England School of Law in 1987 and SUNY Buffalo in 1984. He was admitted to Massachusetts bar in 1987, NY State bar in 1988, and was admitted to NY Southern District and Eastern District Federal Court as well as Massachusetts District Federal Court.
Mr. Kran is a member of NYS Trial Lawyers Association. He has practiced Plaintiffs Personal Injury since admission to the bar and has handled well over 1,000 cases.
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Frances A. DeThomas
Rye, NY Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Richard Scott Zirt
Monticello, NY Attorney with 31 years of experience
(845) 794-5928
7 St. John Street - Suite 101
P.O. Box 1315
Monticello, NY 12701
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Family and Traffic Tickets
Michigan State University
I have been a life long resident of the mid-hudson valley and have been a practicing attorney engaged in the private practice of law in New York since 1994. I attended Law School at Detroit College of Law in Detroit, MI, now known as Michigan State University School of Law and at Albany Law School in Albany, NY. I received a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. I was immediately admitted to practice law in the State of New York in January of 1994 and began a concentrated practice in the areas of Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law, White Collar...
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Daniel H. Erskine
New Rochelle, NY Attorney with 21 years of experience
Business, Communications, IP and International
The George Washington University Law School and Suffolk University Law School
Daniel H. Erskine, a New York and Connecticut admitted attorney and solicitor of England and Wales, represents U.S. individuals, companies, joint ventures, foreign businesses, and foreign nationals on complex legal matters under U.S. and U.K. law. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Erskine served as a shareholder and counsel to a business involved in relocating large scale production facilities from either US or foreign locations. Mr. Erskine also completed a judicial clerkship at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC. He now operates a solo practice focused on international business transactions, advising on US and English...
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Michael Scott Lamonsoff
Bronx, NY Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Michael S. Lamonsoff is the founding partner of MSL (Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff PLLC) in New York, New York. He has earned the nickname of “The Bull” because of his relentless and forceful approach in fighting for his clients’ rights. His passionate “no holds barred” representation has yielded some of the highest settlements and verdicts.
Michael Lamonsoff is renowned for representing clients in some of the highest-profile personal injury, construction accidents and civil rights cases. While the vast majority of cases settle, Mr. Lamonsoff believes in preparing every case for trial.
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Edward A. Steinberg
Bronx, NY Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York and New York Law School
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Philip R. Papa
Bronx, NY Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
New York Law School and St. John's University School of Law
Philip R. Papa has twenty-five years of legal experience in Plaintiff's personal injury litigation with a primary focus on medical malpractice litigation.
He is a graduate of New York Law School and has been admitted to practice in the State of New York since 1976. He is admitted to practice in the Federal Courts in the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts and is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
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James Michael Maloney
Port Washington, NY Attorney with 29 years of experience
Appeals, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Maritime
New York University School of Law and Fordham University School of Law
I have been a solo practitioner since 1999, after having worked for two historic maritime law firms in New York City. My practice now consists almost exclusively of federal litigation, including maritime and constitutional law. I am perhaps best known for my own pro se constitutional challenge to New York's ban on the in-home possession of the martial-arts weapon known as the nunchaku ("nunchucks"), a case that has been in litigation since 2003 (and continues as of November 2015, when this passage was last edited). Over the years, I have represented numerous individuals in state and federal...
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Craig Rosenbaum
Bronx, NY Lawyer with 28 years of experience
1578 Williamsbridge Rd. Suite 3B
Bronx, NY 10461
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Touro College
Craig Rosenbaum of Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers represents clients throughout the New York City (NYC) area, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, who have been injured in an accident or whose loved ones suffered an injury or death as a result of negligence or medical malpractice.
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Ivan Mark Diamond
Bronx, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
Born and raised in New York, Ivan Diamond is dedicated to helping those injured and neglected receive compensation for their injuries.
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Joseph John Bambara
Port Washington, NY Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Brooklyn Law School
Joseph J. Bambara is Attorney/Technologist. He has conducted a private practice as counsel for both law firms (of Counsel Withersworldwide.com) and affiliate marketing, media and technology firms. He is a hands-on leader in developing blockchain ICOs and IoT agreements as well as advising on cybersecurity for media, advertising, retailing and big data clients and software licensing/contracting for all platforms (enterprise, mobile and client). Mr. Bambara has deep experience in dealing with ECPA, HIPAA, COPPA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA and DMCA regimes as well as business organization, privacy policy, trademark/copyright and eDiscovery. He is the co-chair of the Law...
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Steven G. Yudin
New York, NY Attorney with 39 years of experience
Appeals, Business and Collections
St. John's University School of Law
Steven is a seasoned litigator with more than 30 years of experience litigating commercial matters in federal and state courts. He has litigated a wide array of matters, including high value collection, breach of contract, fraud, and common carrier cases.
Representing clients in industries as diverse as logistics, insurance, finance, construction, and consumer products, Steven has conducted jury and non-jury trials, argued many appeals, and engaged in all aspects of managing and handling complex commercial litigation matters. Recently, Steven was co-lead counsel in a three-week, state court jury trial where he and his team won a multi-million dollar verdict for clients...
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Tyson-Lord Gray
New York, NY Lawyer with 6 years of experience
238 W. 137th St. #1F
New York, NY 10030
Environmental
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University and Vanderbilt University
Tyson-Lord Gray is an Attorney in New York City. His practice area is Environmental Law. Tyson-Lord strives to protect individuals and communities through his work enforcing environmental laws and policies.
Tyson-Lord has held previous positions at Richman Law Group and was a Pro-Bono Scholar at The Legal Aid Society. There, he worked in the Civil Practice Division focusing on Housing Law Practice and the Homeless Rights Project.
Tyson-Lord received his J.D. from Pace Law School and his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. He also holds a S.T.M. from Boston University and a M.Div. from Morehouse School of Religion.
Tyson-Lord is currently admitted to practice...
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Gus Michael Farinella
New York, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
St. John's University School of Law
Mr. Farinella is the founder and senior associate of the firm. He graduated from St. John's University School of Law in the spring of 1994. He successfully passed the New York State Bar Exam at the first sitting, he was sworn in to the New York Bar on January 18, 1995. The Law Offices of Gus Michael Farinella was founded on February 1, 1995. Mr. Farinella has represented over 6500 New York Consumers and Businesses. As the fourth son of six, Mr. Farinella is very understanding of the family unit and enjoys advising his clients and their families on a...
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Lois Margaret Brenner
New York, NY Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
For over three decades, Lois M. Brenner, Esq. has provided her clients with aggressive representation in cases dealing with divorce, child custody, child support, estate planning, family business, separation agreements, or other family law matters. No matter what the case may be, Attorney Brenner can take the time to understand the various intricacies of your case and devise a strategy specific for your needs and desires. She is passionate about forming a client-based relationship and treating her clients with the utmost respect and compassion as they deal with difficult family hardships. To see what she can do for you, call...
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Tony Ki Yun Kim
Manhasset, NY Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Business
Brooklyn Law School
Tony K. Kim is an Associate with Tadler Law LLP. Prior to joining Tadler Law, Tony served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Kings County District Attorney’s Office since 2019. Tony quickly rose up the ranks in a Trial Bureau, starting his career as a misdemeanor prosecutor and ultimately serving as a felony prosecutor. As a Brooklyn prosecutor, he investigated and prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, including cases involving attempted murder, possession of firearms, robberies, and burglaries. In preparation for grand jury presentations, Tony enhanced investigations by reviewing and obtaining additional evidence, and interviewing civilians and...
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Daniel Adam Schlanger
Harrison, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer and Products Liability
Harvard Law School
Daniel Schlanger is the managing partner at Schlanger Law Group, LLP, a consumer protection law firm focused on assisting victims of identity theft, inaccurate credit reporting and hidden lending charges.
The firm’s practice includes both individual cases brought on behalf of victims, as well as class actions. We pride ourselves on sophisticated and zealous advocacy on behalf of victims of unlawful practices, and regularly go up against some of the larger businesses and law firms in the country.
Mr. Schlanger is licensed in both New York and New Jersey and the firm litigates cases in New York, New Jersey...
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Tara Fappiano
Tuckahoe, NY Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Education
St. John's University School of Law
I spent over 20 years in the trenches as a trial attorney, but my passion is in the areas of special education and disability law. Wanting to help clients in a more sustainable way, I have transitioned into a new type of practice.
My goal is to empathize, collaborate, and advocate for clients to find them resolutions, in special education, discriminatory conflicts, and other areas. I am a trained mediator, and have extensive experience in negotiations. I offer services to anyone looking to mediate a dispute, or who may benefit from training in conflict resolution. I offer consulting services to school...
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Peter Ronai
Port Chester, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The John Marshall Law School
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Gary S. Miller
Scarsdale, NY Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Before establishing the Law Office of Gary S. Miller, P.C., I started my legal journey as an attorney at a criminal law firm located in a court building on Long Island. My role involved daily appearances at the First District Court in Central Islip, where I defended individuals charged with criminal and traffic offenses.
Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of representing motorists across Suffolk County, Nassau County, New York City, and Upstate New York. During this period, my efforts have led to the reduction or complete dismissal of thousands of criminal, traffic, and DWI charges.
As an...
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Bryan Earl Rounds
Kingston, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Albany Law School
PERSONAL INJURY. CRIMINAL DEFENSE. DWI. Over 20 years of HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Former Prosecutor.
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Thomas Owen O'Connor
White Plains, NY Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Notre Dame
Tom O'Connor has litigated hundreds of personal injury cases in the courts of New York City, Westchester and Long Island. He has long-experience litigating cases that seek compensation for construction and workplace accidents under New York's Labor Law and Industrial Codes. Tom's practice is nationwide and he has litigated catastrophic motor vehicle accident cases and industrial mishaps in over ten state jurisdictions, including Arkansas (fatality involving a trucking accident on Interstate 90), Arizona (trucking accident causing the death of a six-year old boy), Florida (traumatic brain injury from industrial accident), Georgia (catastrophic burn injury from industrial mishap in pulp and...
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Norman Robert Gershon
NORTH SALEM, NY Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Brooklyn Law School and Brooklyn Law School
I am a personal injury trial lawyer specializing in personal injury and accidents, with 35+ years of success securing financial compensation for clients throughout the New York City metropolitan area and surrounding counties. My expertise in the courtroom has enabled me to recover tens of millions of dollars in personal injury verdicts for my clients. Put 35+ years of Trial Experience to Work for You!
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Jay Golland
New City, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationThe George Washington University Law School
I am a solo practitioner with a general practice in Rockland County. My areas of practice include Criminal Defense, Traffic Tickets, Debt Collection, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Landlord Tenant matters and more. I started my legal career as a prosecutor at the Rockland County District Attorney's Office. As a Senior Assistant District Attorney, I gained experience handling a wide array of criminal matters, from petty offenses to serious felonies. I also supervised drug cases and was the ADA assigned to the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force. I left the RCDA to become a...
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Christine J. Klein
Pleasantville, NY Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
An experienced litigator, Christine Klein handles family law issues with sensitivity and understanding. Our practice focuses on your family's legal needs. Whether starting a new one by adopting a child or trying to protect the family you have in a custody or divorce proceeding, we'll work with you to help safeguard your family. We work with traditional families as well as with the LGBT community, and single individuals, taking care of your special family's legal needs.
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Benjamin Adams
Nyack, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
145 Main Street
Floor 2
Nyack, NY 10960
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
Benjamin M. Adams, the founder and principal of Adams Law Group, LLC, has a record of excellence that shows in his legal education and in his legal career.