Bellmore Lawyers

For more than 35 years, Steven Schwartzapfel, the founding member of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., has been one of New York’s most prominent personal injury attorneys. Steve represents clients in all types of personal injury cases. His experience, skill and dedication have enabled Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. to recover hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients. A Passion for Justice Schwartzapfel Lawyers treats clients like family. Steve’s passion for helping those in need stems from his childhood. His father suffers from multiple sclerosis and Steve experienced firsthand the devastating impact it has on the individual as well as the entire family. ...

Robert is a founding partner at the Firm with over twenty-seven (27) years of experience. He graduated from St. John’s University in 1987 and St. John’s University School of Law in 1990. Following his graduation from law school in 1990, he served as an Assistant District Attorney (“ADA”) with the Office of the Queens County District Attorney. During his tenure as an ADA, he served in the Intake Bureau, Criminal Court Bureau, Appeals Bureau, Homicide Investigations Bureau and the Supreme Court Trial Bureau. While an ADA, he conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings, investigated numerous homicides, prosecuted hundreds...

Principal attorney Michael W. Alpert is an Ivy-League graduate of Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Graduate of Hofstra University School of Law. Admitted to practice in all New York State Courts and Eastern and Southern District of New York.

As a residential real estate attorney, Diane D. Cohen offers essential legal services for parties involved in property transactions, including lenders, purchasers, and sellers. Diane’s expertise ensures smooth transactions by reviewing contracts, titles, and mortgage documents to safeguard clients' interests. For lenders, she reviews documents and handles all closings in a timely and professional manner. Purchasers benefit from her thorough contract examination, ensuring fair terms and addressing any legal concerns. Sellers rely on her guidance to finalize transactions efficiently and in a meticulous manner. She provides invaluable assistance, minimizing risks and ensuring a seamless process for all parties involved.

Passionate, Relentless, Thorough Zach Perecman is a skilled personal injury and construction accident attorney at The Perecman Firm, where he has worked since high school. His journey from file clerk to attorney has shaped his dedication to advocating for injured clients in cases involving construction accidents, car crashes, premises liability, and civil rights violations. Known for his thorough and meticulous approach, Zach is committed to securing the best outcomes for his clients, which has earned him recognition as one of New York's top attorneys. His notable settlements include $5.6 million for a union concrete laborer, $4.3 million for a carpenter, and $3.2...

Andrew Lamkin is principal in the law firm of Andrew M. Lamkin, P.C., where he focuses his practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning and special needs planning, including Wills and Trusts, Medicaid planning and estate administration. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Andrew is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association and New Jersey State Bar Association. Andrew is also a member of the Elder Law and Trusts and Estates sections of the Nassau County Bar Association, the Elder Law and Probate...

Nicholas Balboni has worked extensively in the fields of criminal law and personal injury. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Balboni brings a unique insight and skill set to his criminal defense work. During his years with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office he handled over 300 cases ranging from traffic infractions to violent felony charges, and everything in between. He was also among the first generation of prosecutors to interpret and practice in the context of New York’s amended bail and discovery laws. As such he gained an intimate understanding of this legislation and how it can be deployed to...

Cassandra H. P. Donovan is an accomplished Attorney with a comprehensive background in complex civil litigation. She utilizes her diverse professional background and legal experience to represent clients in various phases of the litigation process. Ms. Donovan’s practice currently focuses on business litigation, trusts and estate, family law, civil litigation and insurance defense. Ms. Donovan has an extensive complex litigation background. For more than a decade, Ms. Donovan defended and managed an extensive caseload, on behalf of major corporate clients, in the Upstate New York Asbestos Litigation. Furthermore, Ms. Donovan has successfully defended officers and directors of housing...

David B. Krangle, (Partner), Attorney Email David Krangle David B. Krangle is a founding partner of Alonso Krangle LLP. David and his partner Andy Alonso continue to work diligently on behalf of injured victims as they have been doing together for the past fourteen years at their prior firm. Mr. Krangle was born in Flushing, New York. He is a 1991 graduate of The State University of New York at Binghamton, and received his J.D. from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro College in 1994. Mr. Krangle was admitted to the Bar of the State of New Jersey in 1994 and...

Kenneth A. Reynolds primarily practices in the areas of bankruptcy and creditor's rights. Mr. Reynolds has gained a broad range of experience in all aspects of bankruptcy and creditor's rights by providing services to both financially distressed business entities and creditors of insolvent businesses. Mr. Reynolds regularly represents corporate and individual debtors in reorganization (Chapter 13 and 11) and liquidation proceedings (Chapter 7), and has extensive experience in representing both secured and unsecured creditors, including airline service companies, landlords, leasing companies, lenders, creditor committees, and bankruptcy trustees.

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Meet Brian P. Wright: New York's premier personal injury lawyer with a unique journey from teacher to legal powerhouse. With a background in education and military service, Brian's dedication and ability to connect with people shine through at the Law Offices of Brian P. Wright & Associates, P.C. His disciplined approach and clear communication skills set him apart in the courtroom, making him a trusted advocate for his clients. Born on a military base and following in his family's footsteps, Brian embodies duty and unparalleled work ethic in everything he does.

Richard leads Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP's maritime and transportation law group. Prior to coming to the firm, Richard served in the U.S. Coast Guard for over 20 years where he handled multiple marine casualty investigations, including, licensing actions involving merchant mariners and retired from active duty with the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR). He was in-house counsel for Global Liberty Insurance Co. of New York where he handled motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, property damage and premises liability cases. And, as an associate at Rubin Fiorella & Friedman, Richard handled multiple admiralty and maritime disputes, including but...

Gerald is counsel at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP and is part of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group where he represents employers in a diverse field of labor and employment matters. He has represented employers and municipalities before federal, state and local tribunals including the EEOC, NYSDHR and New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. Gerald also has successfully represented employers during federal, state and administrative trials as well as at mediation. He has been named by Super Lawyers, to its list of “Rising Stars” as one of the top up-and-coming litigators in the New...

IRWIN G. KLEIN holds a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a J.D. degree from Vermont Law School, having graduated as a member of the Law Review. Irwin Klein is rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale-Hubbell, the premiere worldwide directory of attorneys. He is a former prosecutor, having served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, he is licensed to practice in all of the courts of the State of New York, the United States Supreme Court and the United States District Courts for...

Born in Russia, Ms. Sharifov came to the U.S. to study; in 1995 she was accepted to NYU which she graduated with a B.A. degree in political science. In 1999, she began her legal studies at the New York Law School. She was admitted in New York State and Federal Courts in 2003 and has been practicing Immigration and Naturalization Law since then. She is a long-standing member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Ms. Sharifov practices exclusively matters relating to U.S. Immigration, Naturalization, Consular processing, and all types of Visas, serving individual and corporate clients. Careful and thorough...

My priority for my clients is to guide them through an arduous court case to provide them with the opportunity to write the next chapter in their life. I tailor my approach to each client’s priorities and positions. To the extent that matters can be predicted, I will always provide a realistic perspective of how the law could be applied to the particular facts and circumstances of a case. Managing expectations and guiding clients to a fair and reasonable compromise or resolution is my paramount concern. Since I thrive on helping people and solving problems, I bring an optimistic and...

For more two decades, Steven's practice has included commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation, complex litigation, long term disability insurance litigation, representing medical providers in no-fault arbitrations and litigations, real estate transactions and commercial transactions. With a professional degree in architecture, Steven also provides legal services for all aspects of architectural practice.

Steven received his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and a Bachelor of Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology. While in school, Steven received American Jurisprudence awards in contracts and trusts and was selected for Who's Who Amongst American Law Students. Prior to founding Super Associates, Steven...

At Blumberg, Cherkoss, Fitz Gibbons and Blumberg we concentrate on family and divorce law but also are experienced in civil, estate, estate planning, criminal and civil litigation law. We are experienced in all phases of litigation including trial. Each case is treated individually and we take pride in our customer service. We know this is a difficult time for you and try to transition you through the process as easily as we can.

Mr. Ahuja is a U.S. citizen born in India. He is admitted in the states of New York, Connecticut, Virginia, U.S. Tax Court, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Court; Southern District of NY, U.S. District Court; Eastern District of NY, and India. Mr. Ahuja received his education and experience both in India and the United States. Mr. Ahuja holds an LL.M. (International Business Law); an LL.M. in Labor Laws; LL.B. (JD); M.B.A. (Personnel Management & Labor Welfare); M.B.A. (Business Management); a Diploma in German language; a Postgraduate Diploma in Gandhian Philosophy, besides his M.A. (Major: International...

I am Brian C. Pascale, the principal of Pascale Law, a prominent law firm dedicated to advocating for injury victims across New York. I approach each case as a vital partnership with my clients, ensuring they are well-informed and actively involved throughout the legal process. I recognize the uniqueness of each situation, providing personalized attention to secure the most favorable results for every client. My firm is adept at navigating modern legal challenges, particularly 21st-century torts. We represent both individuals and businesses suffering from false online reviews, misleading statements, and the effects of slander and libel. My commitment to maintaining the highest...

Saundra Gumerove has enjoyed a distinguished legal career that spans nearly 30 years, initially practicing in the areas of corporate law, banking, commercial finance, real estate, workouts, and creditors rights and more recently in the special needs arena. Her experience encompasses a wide spectrum of legal matters, both advisory and transactional, on behalf of domestic and foreign financial institutions, corporations and individuals. She has been published and quoted in trade journals and consumer publications, including American Banker, Newsday and Long Island Business News. The birth of Saundra's first child changed everything. She defines herself as a lawyer, an...