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Barry Washor
New York, NY Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
New York Law School
Whenever a discussion is held about the top trial attorneys practicing in New York today, the name Barry Washor is consistently mentioned near the top of the list. Since he began practicing law in 1981, Barry has established a reputation as one of the top medical malpractice and personal injury lawyers in New York. His reputation stems from exceptional results and his integrity. His track record of success places him among the elite attorneys in New York history. Over the course of his career, Barry has recorded over 200 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million.
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Marijo C. Adimey
New York, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Western New England University School of Law
Marijo has devoted her entire legal career to litigating on behalf of those who have suffered immeasurable loss from a catastrophic injury or death of a loved one. Her empathetic approach to her clients, remarkable trial skills, and relentless pursuit of justice have made her one of the top women trial attorneys in the area of personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.
Recently named one of the “Top Women’s Litigators” in New York by Super Lawyers in 2017, Ms. Adimey has quickly become a formidable force of the Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Team. Since...
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Howard Scott Hershenhorn
New York, NY Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
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James Rubinowitz
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
James Rubinowitz is a personal injury attorney who is devoted to helping clients obtain justice after suffering catastrophic injury. Mr. Rubinowitz handles all types of cases, including those involving motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, labor law, construction injuries, medical mal practice, product liability, and wrongful death. He is involved in all stages of our clients’ litigation and is passionate about making sure our clients receive full and fair compensation for their injuries. James has assisted in numerous cases that have resulted in large verdicts and settlements, including one that resulted in a $71 million verdict for a woman that was...
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Richard M. Steigman
New York, NY Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Hofstra University
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Alexia Bedat
New York, NY Attorney
Business and Entertainment & Sports
University of Cambridge and Columbia Law School
Alexia serves a diverse clientele spanning podcast and audiobook production companies, documentary filmmakers, TV producers, and studios. In her role at Klaris, she heads the Podcasts & Audio team, collaborating closely with founders, audio heads, and producers in both business and legal capacities. From the initial deal-making stages to development and distribution, she acts as clearance counsel, negotiating and drafting various agreements such as host deals, slate/first-look agreements, distribution and sales arrangements, and IP development and adaptations. Alexia is deeply passionate about the audio industry, aiming to guide content creators responsibly through evolving technologies and emerging distribution models within the...
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Michele Sue Mirman
New York, NY Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Municipal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Antioch School of Law
With nearly 40 years of legal experience, Michele S. Mirman is a dedicated and compassionate personal injury lawyer serving all of New York. She focuses her practice on assisting injury victims in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and New York City. Attorney Mirman is licensed to practice law in numerous states, including New York, California, Connecticut, Florida, California, and Washington D.C. She holds the highest rating possible of 10.0 Superb from Avvo and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her clients over the years. Attorney Mirman is passionate about representing victims of medical malpractice, assault, and defective machinery. Her...
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Michael Zigismund
New York, NY Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Immigration
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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At the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, Michael Zigismund is an integral member of both the criminal defense and immigration teams.
For the firm’s criminal defense department, Mr. Zigismund handles a wide variety of matters at both the state and federal levels. He has represented clients facing charges including Murder, Assault, Weapons crimes, Drug crimes, Sex crimes, and Theft crimes, among others.
Mr. Zigismund’s unique expertise in immigration consequences for criminal defendants is indispensable for clients who are simultaneously struggling with both immigration and criminal issues. He also advises the family department on these...
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Steven Ben Gordon
New York, NY Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant
California Western School of Law
Steven Ben Gordon is dedicated to defending tenants in Queens Housing Court.
Clients benefit from working with Gordon by having someone in their corner who is willing to go to bat for them. Gordon explains the housing court process to clients in a straightforward easy to understand manner and answers client questions compassionately to put their fears to rest.
Gordon takes on the tough summary proceeding eviction cases and does not shy away from engaging in housing court ligation battles.
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Asher Hawkins
New York, NY Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
New York Law School
Asher Hawkins was admitted to practice in New York in January 2015. Prior to joining Frank LLP, he served a postgraduate judicial clerkship with the State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department.
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Kerry Bretz
New York, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Immigration
City University of New York - Lehman College
Kerry Bretz is a former INS trial attorney and partner at Bretz & Coven. His private practice is defined by his dedication to progressive, fair immigration laws that reflect the true value immigrants bring to the United States and the original promises of the United States as a place where people can pursue life, liberty, and happiness.
Kerry Bretz has played a major role in challenging the retroactive application of new immigration laws and mandatory detention. He was instrumental in winning major deportation cases such as Henderson v INS and Calcano-Martinez v INS, which cases have changed the national...
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Karina Duvall
Brooklyn, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
1400 Avenue Z #507
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Family and International
George Mason University School of Law, St. Petersburg State University, the Russian Federation and Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Experienced International Attorney. I serve American and foreign clients with a variety of legal needs in the U.S., Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, including International Notary Services, Apostille, etc. We provide certified English/Russian/Ukrainian translations. The international part of our practice is to provide services as a Russian/Ukrainian divorce attorney. We also assist in the matters of Russia and Ukrainian citizenships.
I provide legal expertise regarding Russian law for law firms and U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. My primary focus is on working with courts and immigration authorities to interpret Russian law with respect to family law, enforcement of Russian court...
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Clinton Mikel
New York, NY Lawyer
5 Franklin Pl #9C
New York, NY 10013
Health Care
University of Michigan Law School
CLINTON MIKEL has been a Partner at The Health Law Partners since 2012. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and Cornell University.
Mr. Mikel works with nearly every type of provider/supplier in the health industry, along with innovative entrepreneurs, tech companies, and thought leaders in the healthcare field. Mr. Mikel understands healthcare - whether it is industrywide or client specific, Mr. Mikel understands the pains, pressures, and workflows unique to the health industry. His breadth of knowledge and strategic thinking have made him a nationally sought after thought leader.
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Jonna Spilbor
New York, NY Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Jonna Spilbor is the founding attorney at Jonna Spilbor Law. An experienced trial lawyer, she has served as a contributing attorney and legal analyst for the Fox News Channel and has lent her voice to various publications, such as Variety Magazine, The New York Times, CNN, and others. Jonna also hosts and co-hosts several radio shows in the Poughkeepsie area. She is one of only a few members of the elite National College for DUI Defense and has handled hundreds of DUI and criminal cases. Her firm assists clients with criminal defense, family law, estate planning, personal injury, and more.
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Rachel Einbund
New York, NY Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Immigration
New York Law School
Rachel Einbund is in the business of changing people’s lives for the better. When New York passed the Marriage Equality Act in 2011, Rachel was inspired to open her own law practice, recognizing an opportunity to help the LGBT community in ways that had not yet been possible. Law Office of Rachel Einbund (LORE) specializes in green card applications based on marriage and family petitions. Rachel is a strong female business owner who does great humanitarian work. She mentors law students and holds free workshops and information sessions. A graduate of NYU and New York Law School, Rachel celebrates...
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Janet Fashakin
Richmond Hill, Queens, NY Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Immigration and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Janet Fashakin is a seasoned attorney of over two decades, a journey that started in West Africa in 1990. She received her bachelors in law from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, She proceeded to receive her Masters in Law from Yeshiva University, Cardozo School of Law in New York. She obtained a doctorate degree in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University in Baltimore, USA, where her dissertation focuses on the "Challenges faced by the African American Women upon their release from Prison."
Bar Admissions: The Supreme Court of Nigeria;
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Michael M Marques
New York City, NY Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Albany Law School
Michael M. Marques is the founder and principal attorney of The Marques Law Firm, PLLC. The firm focuses on estate planning, wealth preservation, tax audit, business formation as well as internet, eCommerce and personal injury.
Michael was previously with the Law Offices of Kiepura & Associates, a sophisticated boutique law firm focused on personal and corporate tax and finance law. Michael has represented numerous clients on a wide range of issues from comprehensive estate plans to large Internal Revenue Service and state audits.
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Scott Frederic Odierno
Melville, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
New York Law School
Scott is a partner in The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. and his practice includes all manner of personal injury representation, from intake to trial. He has successfully resolved or tried cases in every major area of personal injury practice, including motor vehicle and truck accidents, labor law and scaffolding injuries, premises falls, and lack of security cases. Scott oversees all motion and appellate practice in the personal injury department.
He was born and raised in New York.
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Ross B. Rothenberg
Brooklyn, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
Ross B. Rothenberg, Esq., joined The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 2001. Ross represents catastrophic injury victims and focuses his practice areas on Wrongful Death, Truck, Car, Bus & Motorcycle Accidents, Construction Accidents, Premises Liability, Traumatic Brain Injury cases and Products Liability. Mr. Rothenberg, an AV-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and awards for his catastrophically injured clients. Ross is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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Paul Francis Oliveri
Garden City, NY Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(800) 427-9546
By Appointment Only
1140 Franklin Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Client Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 Stars Avvo Rating: 10.0 out of 10.0 Practice limited to Accidents, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
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Laura Sutnick
Bronx, NY Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
Cardozo School of Law
Ms. Sutnick, the founding partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York. She is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully defended criminal defendants in both states.
Ms. Sutnick has been named as a New Jersey Super Lawyer since 2015 and in 2018 was selected to its Top 50 Women list. She is certified by the State of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.
Ms. Sutnick is a trustee of the Bergen County Bar Association and the co-chair of the Municipal Court Law and Criminal Law committees. She was a guest commentator...
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Paul H. Roitshtein
Astoria, NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Paul Roitshtein, Esq. represents clients in divorce, family, and criminal matters. He is an experienced litigator and regularly appears before the Supreme, Family, and Criminal Courts of New York City.
Mr. Roitshtein handles all aspects of divorce and family matters. He has experience in property and debt division, alimony ("spousal support"), the support and custody of children, and family offenses (also known as "orders of protection"). He also has experience in matters involving hidden income and high net worth. Mr. Roitshtein encourages low conflict solutions where possible.
Mr. Roitshtein also handles all forms of criminal defense matters, including misdemeanor, felony, and domestic...
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Harry N Konst
Astoria Queens, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Real Estate
Konst Law provides real estate, divorce, personal injury, corporate and business legal services.
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Daniel T. Leav
Bronx, NY Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
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Frank Vozza
Bronx, NY Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
New York Law School
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Ray Beckerman
Huntington, NY Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Communications
St. John's University School of Law
I'm a business lawyer in Huntington, New York, at Law Office of Ray Beckerman, P.C., with offices conveniently located in downtown Huntington. We represent small and medium sized businesses, are are well known for commercial litigation and copyright litigation. I'm the author of the copyright law blog, "Recording Industry vs The People", which Justia.com has rated as the #1 most popular all time copyright law blog in the U.S. I'm "NewYorkCountryLawyer" on Slashdot.org, and @RayBeckerman on Twitter.
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Jayson Lutzky
Bronx, NY Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Medical Malpractice
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
I am a Bronx, New York attorney with over 37 years of experience practicing law. I handle family law, contested and uncontested divorces, bankruptcy, accidents, medical malpractice and personal injury cases. I offer free in-person initial consultations. I enjoy explaining the law and helping each client understand his or her rights in each personal situation before starting the case. While I emphasize cooperation, I am a tough negotiator in court. Over the years, I have represented many satisfied clients and have helped recover millions for victims of accidents. One of my staff members has been with me for over...
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Mercedes Cano
Elmhurst, NY Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
The City University of New York School of Law
Mercedes S. Cano is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Mercedes S. Cano. She has extensive experience in the area of immigration law, and more specifically in matters that involve deportation, political asylum and family petitions. She has represented and obtained green cards for immigrants who have been allegedly abused by United States citizens or permanent legal residents. Ms. Cano has successfully represented immigrants in immigration courts in and out of New York State, and has filed appeals for the Board of Immigration Appeals for those in deportation proceedings. Ms. Cano is also an experienced criminal defense...
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David Beck
Glendale, NY Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, St. John's University and City University of New York - Queens College
At Beck Law, P.C., our attorneys and staff are dedicated to serving the injured throughout the tristate area. Our New York and New Jersey accident Lawyers strive in obtaining the best possible results for our clients while providing them peace of mind through unparalleled personal service and attention to detail. Our main focus is representing the rights of the injured due to the negligence, intentional acts or recklessness of others. Devoted to preserving and protecting the rights of the injured, our lawyers work diligently to obtain the maximum monetary damages possible for our clients.
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Mary Ellen O'Connor
Bronx, NY Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Workers' Comp
City University of New York School of Law
Mary Ellen O'Connor is deeply committed to justice and passionate about advocating for what’s right. As the founder of O’Connor Law PLLC, she focuses on helping Bronx residents secure the benefits they need to support their families.
Mary Ellen's journey began with a BS from SUNY Albany and an MS from the College of Mount St. Vincent. She started her career teaching K-2, where she saw many students with learning disabilities struggle to get the services they needed. This inspired her to earn a law degree from CUNY School of Law, intending to advocate for children with special needs. However, her...
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Maria Mateo
Kew Gardens,, NY Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
I founded Maria Mateo PC in 2010 and have been practicing law ever since. I earned my Legal Master’s Degree from St. John’s University, graduating with distinction.
Throughout my legal career, I have focused on complex litigation cases. I am licensed to practice law in the State of New York and admitted to Federal Courts in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States.
My practice covers various areas including Immigration and Matrimonial Law. I manage family and work petitions, as well as family matters such as divorces, child custody, and child...
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Christine Colvert
Rockville Centre, NY Attorney with 10 years of experience
(866) 932-5558
265 Sunrise Highway
Suite 31
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Seton Hall University School of Law
Christine Colvert is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and a dedicated advocate for injured workers in the area. As a member of Shulman & Hill since 2015, Christine has built a reputation as a fierce and effective representative for her clients. She has successfully secured settlements, lost wage payments, and authorization for medical treatment for thousands of injured workers across Brooklyn and the surrounding boroughs.
Christine's commitment to providing competent and comprehensive representation is unwavering, and she finds great satisfaction in being a part of the team at Shulman & Hill, where this mission is shared by all.
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David John Kozlowski
New York, NY Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Business
St. John's University School of Law
Dave is an attorney in Morrison Cohen's Business Solutions, Restructuring & Governance Practice where he assists companies in navigating business and insolvency concerns, and litigates related issues in major markets throughout the country. Dave’s experience extends to representing debtors-in-possession, official committees of unsecured creditors, lenders, and other parties in interest in some of the largest bankruptcy cases in the country.
Dave also has represented start-ups and small/closely-held businesses in preparing formative documents and initial agreements, negotiating contractual issues, and reviewing or preparing privacy policies and terms of service for internal use or external websites.
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Noah Passer
Rockville Centre, NY Lawyer
(866) 932-5558
265 Sunrise Highway, Suite 31
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Noah Passer, a Partner who hails from New York, is a seasoned litigator with a primary focus on advocating for injured workers and securing the maximum compensation for them.
With a wealth of experience in Workers' Compensation, Noah is well-versed in all phases of the process, from the initial claims to trial, settlement, and permanency. He has a proven track record of litigating any disputed matter pertaining to the employment relationship, medical treatment approval, disability, permanency, and other related issues.
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Michael Arthur Lindstadt
Bronx, NY Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Hofstra University Law School and St. John's University School of Law
Michael A. Lindstadt is the trial attorney behind Lindstadt Law PLLC. The firm represents injury victims and their families in all types of injury matters, including construction accidents, falls, medical malpractice, motor vehicle collisions, premises liability and workplace injuries. Over the past 17 years, in addition to hundreds of injury victims, Michael Lindstadt’s represented clients have included the City of New York, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Lenox Hill Hospital. Lindstadt Law maintains offices in Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Call (844) LIND-LAW or email info@lindstadtlaw.com for a free consultation.
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Arkady Frekhtman
Forest Hills, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
New York City personal injury lawyer specializing in serious & catastrophic civil litigation. Practice areas include tractor trailer, motorcycle, bus, truck, and auto accidents; construction site accidents, brain injury, spinal cord injury, birth injury, and medical malpractice.
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Joshua Brett Sandberg
Melville, NY Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense and Legal Malpractice
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
As a former defense attorney who has not only defended personal injury claims but also legal malpractice claims, I understand what to do and, more importantly, what not to do when handling a personal injury case.
Defending lawyers and law firms against legal malpractice claims, I witnessed firsthand the mistakes that can be made when handling personal injury cases. That experience gave me the tools to become an aggressive and successful personal injury attorney who pays attention to detail.
I am a Long Island native. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2001 and my law degree from...
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Suzanne A. Ettinger
Lake Success, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Touro College
Suzanne's interest in Elder Law Estate Planning comes from her personal experience as a daughter caring for the needs of her father after he was diagnosed with many health issues including dementia. Suzanne knows first hand how difficult it is for families to navigate the estate planning needs of their loved ones and how important it is to be informed of their options.
Public service has been a very important part of Suzanne's life. Suzanne served as the attorney consultant to the Long Island chapter of the non-profit organization Every Child Matters. She has been a member of the local PTA...
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Brian Andrew Tully
Melville, NY Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Touro Law Center
Brian Andrew Tully is the founder of Tully Law Group, PC. He is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and has been practicing elder law and estate planning since 1998.
Tully Law Group, PC focuses on helping elders and their families find and pay for good long-term care. Our firm helps those who are planning in advance and protecting their assets as well as those who have an urgent need for care and Medicaid benefits.
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Lawrence M. Kasen
Flushing, NY Attorney with 45 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense and Immigration
Howard University School of Law and University of New Mexico
Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, I witnessed first hand the disparate treatment of individuals based on their country of origin, race and station in life. Even before becoming an attorney, I wanted to ensure that the civil rights afforded under the United States Constitution to individuals and business entities were equally and readily available. In furtherance of this objective, I went to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ and studied the history, religion, languages and culture of many Native American peoples throughout North America as well as cultural anthropology. Realizing that the study of law would further my...