Briarcliff Manor Lawyers

Alexander E. Sklavos is a senior partner with an extensive legal background. He holds admission to the New York State Bar, the Washington DC Bar, and the United States Federal Courts. Mr. Sklavos earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Union College and his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, where he received academic honors and was honored with the Clinician of the Year award for his dedicated work with disadvantaged senior citizens. Prior to his current role, Mr. Sklavos served as a clerk to Justice Thomas Demakos of the New York State Supreme Court....

Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law is known for their diligence in family law. They represent clients throughout Westchester County with a wide range of divorce and family law cases. The team of Westchester County divorce lawyers have over 90 years of combined experience assisting clients with family law issues. No matter which side of the divorce case you are on, the team can utilize its skills and experience to fight for you. Schedule your free case evaluation today to begin pursuing a resolution with our experienced firm.

I wear many hats in the legal industry. As a lawyer, I provide freelance legal research and writing services to other lawyers through Lisa Solomon, Esq. Legal Research and Writing. As a business owner, I am a partner in The Billable Hour Company, which sells humorous gifts and greeting cards for lawyers and legal professionals. And as a consultant, through Legal Research & Writing Pro, I help lawyers improve their legal writing skills, and I also teach other lawyers how to start and run successful practices as freelance (a/k/a contract) attorneys. Lisa Solomon, Esq. Legal Research and Writing Comprehensive Legal Research and...

Mr. Phillips practice has been devoted exclusively to the field of matrimonial and family law since he was first admitted in New York in 1974. He is a member of the Rockland County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and, the American Bar Association and is a member of the Family Law Sections of all of those bar associations. Mr. Phillips served on the Board of Managers, and then served as a vice president of the New York Chapter from 2002 to 2004, and then again served on the Board of Managers. He has lectured on various...

Mr. Garcia is a former NYC Prosecutor, battle tested trial attorney and meticulous litigator with over 19 years of a wide range of litigation experience representing the Government, Unions, Corporations, and Individuals. Call today for a free consultation (914) 719-7090

John R. Menz has represented corporate and individual clients in sophisticated legal matters concerning contract disputes, securities regulation, real property, product liability and employment law. He has litigated and arbitrated cases in a variety of forums, including federal courts, state courts, the American Arbitration Association, and the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Menz offers corporate and individual clients a fluent understanding of the terms, conditions and strategies involved in complex financial transactions gained from his long legal experience and skills obtained as a former tax accountant at Price Waterhouse.

Mr. Menz has successfully defended claims against financial institutions in courts and...

Melanie Finkel has over 25 years of commercial and real estate litigation experience in New York. She represents clients in connection with commercial and business litigation matters and real estate litigation including mortgage foreclosure and alternatives to foreclosure. Melanie also represents clients on real estate transactions including residential closings.

As a former prosecutor for the New York County District Attorney’s Office, Marcia Payton understands how the other side of the courtroom thinks. She is the Mount Kisco criminal defense attorney you want on your side, whether you are up against theft charges or facing sex crime accusations. Working with some of the best prosecutors and police officers in the country, Marcia has all the necessary skills, insight, and resources to defend your case. She has successfully resolved hundreds of felony level cases and is focused on offer aggressive advocacy her clients can depend on. When you need caring representation...

Ira M. Emanuel is an attorney with more than thirty years of experience in real property and land use law, estates and trusts, and mediation. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester and Albany Law School, and holds a certificate in mediation from Harvard Law School. Mr. Emanuel has a private law practice in New City, New York, where he has been involved with some of the most important land use projects in Rockland County, including the redevelopment of the Nanuet Mall in the Town of Clarkstown, a 500 unit active adult community proposed for the former Letchworth...

In 2001, James J. Sexton, Esq. founded the Law Offices of James J. Sexton, P.C. in a small New City office with one computer and a part-time secretary. Since that time, Mr. Sexton's skills as an advocate and trial lawyer have grown the firm to its current status as a dominating force in the New York State divorce and family law bar. The firm continues to grow and thrive and is now proud to offer clients the support of multiple attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff as well as two offices located in Rockland County and Manhattan. ...

I am Nancy Nissen, Esq., a Partner at Tully Rinckey, PLLC's office in White Plains, NY. My primary focus is on family and matrimonial law, with an additional concentration on labor and employment law. I bring a wealth of experience to the firm as an accomplished attorney in family and matrimonial law. My career began with the City of New York, handling family law matters, including cases of neglect and abuse. Subsequently, I represented parties including spouses, parents and others in a wide range of family and matrimonial matters, including divorce proceedings, separation agreements, child custody and visitation modification,...

Michael Benenati is a seasoned and passionate personal injury attorney committed to helping accident victims in New York secure the compensation they deserve. With decades of experience as a defense attorney, he brings a unique perspective to plaintiffs’ cases, giving him invaluable insight into how to prove negligence, evaluate the true value of injuries, and maximize recoverable damages. Michael is dedicated to empowering his clients by educating them about their legal rights, maintaining clear and consistent communication, and prioritizing their best interests at every step. When you choose his firm, you can feel confident that your case is in capable...

Practice Areas Divorce Child custody, visitation,child support Separation Agreements Prenuptial Agreements Postnuptial Agreements Domestic abuse/child neglect Matrimonial law Education law Admitted to Practice United States Supreme Court New York New Jersey Education Pace University, J.D. Dean’s List Ranking Scholar Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, M.A. State University of New York, B.A. Harvard Law School – Summer Institute for Lawyers, 1991 Awards Citation for Meritorious Service, U.S. Army Certificate of Appreciation, White Plains City Court Memberships New York State Bar Association – Family Law Section Westchester County Bar...

Melissa Driscoll practices in a wide array of general and commercial litigation matters with an emphasis on insurance coverage matters. Ms. Driscoll frequently appears in both state and federal courts on behalf of clients.

Ms. Driscoll earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1998 with a degree in Communications. She received her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in May 2004. While in law school, Ms. Driscoll was a summer associate at the Firm and was a legal intern at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Civil Clinic where she...

Michael S. Komar has almost twenty-five years of experience handling complex insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters. Mr. Komar's insurance coverage litigation experience has included handling dozens actions involving pollution, asbestos, silica, lead paint, toxic tort, construction defect, general liability and California Prop. 64 and 65 claims, in addition to representing insurance clients in prepackaged bankruptcy, reinsurance, broker liability and first-party property disputes. Many of the coverage actions defended by Mr. Komar involved claims not only for declaratory judgment and breach of contract, but also bad faith and unfair claim handling practices.

Mr. Komar has developed an intimate working knowledge of...

Alicia Gaudio, Esq. is a graduate of the Quinnipiac University School of Law (J.D. 1997) and was admitted to practice in the states of Connecticut in 1997 and New York in 2000. While receiving her degree, she served as an intern with the university’s Tax Law Clinic, representing taxpayers, pro bono, in matters against the Internal Revenue Service. Ms. Gaudio received an award for oral advocacy after litigating before the U.S. Tax Court, as well as awards for Outstanding Legal Scholarship in Writing and Excellence in Clinical Work. She also interned with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.

In 2003, Ms....

Employment discrimination attorney protecting the rights of employees in the workplace. Expertly handles racial discrimination, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, FMLA discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, age discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, transgender discrimination, hostile work environment. Call me now for a Free Consultation! 914-LAW-9111

Ms. Marotta is an Associate Attorney at Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. She graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law, where she was a Senior Associate of Pace Law Review and a University Merit Scholarship Recipient. While in law school, Ms. Marotta founded Pace’s Family Law Society and served as its President. She also worked as a Legal Extern for the Pace Women's Justice Center, where she operated under a student practice order in representing victims of domestic violence and assisting with uncontested divorce and child support cases. Prior to joining Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari...

Mr. Willstatter is a criminal defense lawyer. He represents people in the New York state and federal courts. He has been a criminal defense attorney for nearly thirty years and has been in private practice since 1989. He serves as Vice President of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. As a partner at the Law Office of Green & Willstatter in White Plains, New York, he handles criminal cases in the Westchester County courts and those of the surrounding counties, including New York City. He also represents people who are accused of offenses in the United States...

I have been practicing law since 1982 and focus my White Plains-based practice on real property transactions, land-use, zoning and real estate law, general and personal injury litigation, not-for-profit and religious corporations law, commercial and business-related transactions, mediation, and arbitration. I represent a variety of clients including individuals, developers, property and business owners, prospective purchasers and sellers, and not-for-profits throughout the Hudson Valley and Metropolitan Area. The first 18 years of my career were spent as a trial lawyer and managing attorney for a boutique personal injury firm in New York City representing clients with severe personal injuries, including...

Michelle N. Daly, Esq. has an independent law practice focused on estate and elder law, special needs, and personal injury. She takes on cases of those injured as result of improper injections and medications, misdiagnosis, and unnecessary surgeries, often caused by the negligence or by the coercion of those who we are supposed to trust. Cases also include estate and trust planning and probate, advanced directives, guardianships, and Medicaid planning and applications. Michelle Daly graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and is a member of the NY State Bar, the Southern District of New York,...

Karl Dowden represents buyers and sellers of homes and investment property, property owners in commercial refinances as well as landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters. He was named a 2020, 2021 and 2022 New York Metro Rising Star by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for 2.5% of attorneys in the region. Karl Dowden is a real estate attorney with the experience to make real estate law simplified for his clients. He has offices in Westchester County (located in downtown White Plains) as well as in New York City (located in midtown Manhattan across the street from Grand Central).

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...