Islandia Lawyers

Since 1961, Attorney Elliot D. Samuelson has represented clients in divorce and family law cases. With more than 50 years of experience in the field, he is a strong advocate capable of reaching fair settlements, as well as winning verdicts when litigation is in the best interests of his clients. More information is available by calling (516) 584-4685 or visiting www.samuelsonhause.net.

I have been in practice since 1987. My office concentrates in the following areas; Criminal law, personal injury, will trusts and estates, real estate (residential and commercial), guardianships and general litigation

Have you been charged with theft crime? Were you pulled over for DWI/DUI or some other traffic offense? If so, you should not wait to obtain the help of a Long Island criminal defense lawyer from the law office of O’Brien Law Group, LLC. The firm's experience and competence will be a tremendous asset to you if you have been charged with internet crimes, violent crimes, or federal crimes. An attorney at the office will be glad to assist you with any white collar crime you may be facing, or defend you against drug crimes charges. If you have been...

Former Wall Streeter with many years of experience in Finance and Business Management. The skills developed there have translated into a great edge in zealously representing legal clients.

My mission is to provide the highest quality legal services to both corporate and individual clients in an efficient, cost-effective manner and to always exceed a client's expectations. My firm and I can be relied on to handle your most complex and challenging litigation issues. Offering extensive trial and appellate experience and a strong commitment to client advocacy, my practice focuses on business and commercial litigation, matrimonial law, estates litigation, constitutional law and personal injury.
As your lawyer, I will conduct a thorough analysis of your case at its outset, weigh its strengths and weaknesses and determine the most effective...

Theonie Makidis spent 15 years teaching forensic science at the college level after receiving an M.S. in forensic science from the University of New Haven. Then, graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Touro Law. Upon admission to the New York State Bar, Theonie went to work for the Suffolk county legal aid society and then opened her own solo practice located in Bohemia, NY.

I represent clients in all types of family law matters, including, but not limited to, prenuptial agreements, divorces, child custody, child support, enforcement and modifications of child support and child custody.
I write very detailed pre and post nuptial agreements which help couples delineate their separate and marital property and allow them to enter into or continue their marriage with agreed upon structure and expectations.
Whether in Family Court or within a Supreme Court divorce action, I have experience in difficult custody cases, whether my client is establishing custody for the first time, or modifying a previous agreement or court determination.
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The Law Offices of Bradley D. Schnur, Esq., P.C. is a hands-on, attentive law firm that pays attention to its clients. We lay out options for our clients and describe the different scenarios under each option, allowing the client to make an informed decision. We are diligent, complete, and loyal, and we genuinely care about each of our clients. Quite often the call of duty requires us to develop innovative solutions to even the most common legal issues. We carefully assess the facts of each case to develop a well-reasoned legal strategy.

Many of our clients are small businesses and individuals...

Phillip J. Jusino, a 1989 graduate of Fordham Law School in Manhattan and a 1986 Dean's list graduate of Fordham University's College of Business Administration with a concentration in finance, began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office prosecuting criminal matters in District Court and also in the Domestic Violent Unit. After leaving the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office in 1991, Mr. Jusino entered private practice working at a law firm where he practiced in the areas of matrimonial and family law as well as criminal and civil litigation and real estate. Mr....

Robert Bashner has been in the personal injury field since graduating Brooklyn Law School in 1987. He partnered with Neal Goldstein in 1999 to form Goldstein and Bashner, where the two have fought together on behalf of personal injury victims. Robert specializes in motor vehicle accidents, drunken driving cases, construction accidents, slip and fall, bullying and railroad injuries.

John Virdone, Esq. is a founding partner of The Virdone Law Firm, P.C. Prior to founding the firm, John was a senior associate at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. He has a multi-faceted background in complex civil litigation, business law, and family law. John is a recognized expert on complex custody matters and is the regular attorney lecturer for local chapters of national organizations representing grandparental rights.

Brian Valdivia, Esq. is a licensed attorney who lives in Oyster Bay, New York. He has offices in both Midtown Manhattan and Oyster Bay. Brian focuses his practice on motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, trip/slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, wrongful arrests, and various other types of negligence actions.

Before becoming an attorney, Brian worked as a police officer and a member of a SWAT team. It was there that he learned to be disciplined and straight forward. Brian will not be outworked or outfought when it comes to litigating your case.

Brian is a strong litigation and trial attorney with multi-millions...

Manners & Associates, LLP specializes primarily in assisting small to mid-sized businesses in a variety of corporate matters including the creation and dissolution of corporations, partnerships and LLCs, mergers and acquisitions, contracts and shareholder agreements, resolution of partnership and shareholder disputes, corporate taxation, the purchase and sale of businesses, and commercial litigation. Over the course of the years, Manners & Associates, LLP has evolved into a boutique firm in the areas of private equity, leveraged buyouts, corporate reorganizations, corporate restructuring, private placements and in the complex negotiations necessary to...

Published and accomplished litigator and negotiator experienced in appeals to New York State Appellate Courts, bankruptcy, commercial and residential real estate law. Attentive to client needs and inquiries. Obsessive about returning client phone calls and being available to clients. Designed and implemented manual outlining policies and procedures for Mitchell-Lama housing. Educator and lecturer in the areas of bankruptcy and real estate law. Designed and implemented training and development of new attorneys. Experienced and competent in business development.

Leonard A. Bellavia, founding partner of the law firm of Bellavia Blatt Andron & Crossett, PC, is a nationally recognized authority in the field of automotive franchise law and represents thousands of automobile dealerships across the country in all aspects of commercial litigation and buy/sell transactions. He has been instrumental in negotiating the sale of hundreds of dealerships and has achieved national recognition for advocating the mass action litigation model on behalf of franchised automobile dealers. Most notably, Len has successfully implemented the mass litigation model in the following actions: • In a settlement to recover reasonable compensation for warranty parts...

When you call this law firm, you get Ted Robinson, not an Associate. This is a personalized law firm that after 36 years has enough experience to know about all kinds of cases so they can be reviewed and handled or referred out to the right expert in any particular field. After 36 years Ted has had experiences in most fields of law and met many, mnay great attorneys to refer to - all with 20 or more years of experience. Ted cares about his clients and they know it.

Practice concentrated on local government (municipal) law, zoning and land use regulation, appellate practice for clients in the private and public sectors. Present and former Village Attorney, and special counsel, for numerous Long Island villages and towns. Former President, New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, National Caucus of State Bar Associations. Trustee Emeritus, Historical Society of the New York Courts Counsel, Historical Society of the New York Courts State Bar Admissions: New York (1967), Florida (1981), US Virgin Islands (1991). Also admitted to practice in US Supreme Court, US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit,...

A few brief words about me. I regularly appear in the Nassau County Criminal Courts and have been quoted in Newsday. I have appeared on a television new broadcasts with respect to a dog bite attack in which I established a charitable fund for the juvenile victim. I have been a guest commentator on AM radio having been asked to talk about DWI / DUI laws and enforcement. Case decisions upon which I was the lead defense attorney have been published in the New York Law Journal. Along with my ruminations, this blog will include bits and bites from articles...

Haley received her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Haley attended SUNY Stony Brook, where she received her bachelor's degree in Political Science. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip, graduating with honors. She is currently admitted to the New York State Bar. Haley was appointed and served as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County. There, she assessed, investigated, and prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. She conducted evidentiary hearings and spent innumerable hours in the courtroom. She was placed in the domestic violence unit, where she obtained specialized training...

Whether you are involved in or just thinking about divorce, having custody or child support issues, or planning to get married and want to make sure that your assets remain yours, you need a qualified and experienced legal expert who can make the process easier and less stressful. At the Law Office of Joseph Soffer, we provide legal counsel for all aspects of family and matrimonial law.

Our main goal is to make sure that you feel safe and your rights are protected, be it in family court for a custody or child support case or in Supreme Court negotiating an...

I am an attorney who practices in the areas of Real Estate, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Loan Modifications, Bankruptcy, Wills, Trusts & Estates, Civil Litigation and Small Business matters. My law firm consists of myself and my wife and we have been in practice since 2003. We pride ourselves on treating clients with the respect they deserve and the service they need.

JAMES R. WINKLER is a partner in the firm of Winkler, Kurtz & Winkler, LLP, located in Port Jefferson Station, New York and for the past 35 years has concentrated his practice in the area of matrimonial and family law. Jim received his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia and State University of New York at Stony Brook where he graduated in 1971 cum laude. He graduated from Albany Law School of Union University in 1976 and began his career as an associate to former Assemblyman Peter J. Costigan, Esq., later becoming a partner under the firm name...

GEORGIA DEPLAS, ESQ. has been representing federal law enforcement officers for more than 31 years, specializing in resolving complex legal issues within the federal workplace. Whether handling cases of workplace discrimination, representing agents in internal investigations, defending against wrongful termination, or addressing disputes over pay and benefits, Georgia offers comprehensive legal guidance to federal agents facing employment-related challenges. Georgia is also highly regarded for her expertise in managing intricate OWCP claims, where her deep knowledge of OWCP regulations and procedures enables her to effectively protect her clients' rights throughout the claims process, from filing to appeal. Georgia is dedicated to...

LAWRENCE (LARRY) BERGER, ESQ. has been personally representing federal law enforcement officers for over 36 years. He understands the challenges and responsibilities that come with your role and goes above and beyond to advocate for his federal law enforcement clients. Known for his strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to the interests of his clients, Larry is a trusted advocate in matters ranging from internal investigations, adverse personnel actions, congressional hearings, lethal force incidents, other critical incidents, security clearance revocations and suspensions, retirement issues, disability retirement, workers’ compensation and all employment related matters, with strong attention...

Rachel Baskin represents clients throughout the United States handling diverse immigration matters. Ms. Baskin recognizes that each case is unique and provides customized attention tailored to fit clientsâ individual needs. Her expertise enables her to navigate the complex maze of immigration laws and regulations. The office provides services for the following immigration matters: - Temporary Visa Petitions for professionals including artists, performers, designers, physicians, scientists, researchers, professors, business people, investors, small and large corporations, students, and tourists. - Marriage Petitions - Fiance(e) Visa Petitions - Labor Certification Applicaitons (PERM) - Family Based Immigration Petitions - Adjustment of Status Applications - Consular...

Are you looking to file for divorce in Suffolk County? Attorney Steven P. Kuhn has focused the last 22 years of his legal career to serving families in Suffolk County, NY. He has an exclusive focus on matrimonial and family law, which could give you a distinct advantage in your case. Mr. Kuhn first received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law back in 1981 and he was admitted to practice law in the state of New York. Attorney Kuhn has handles over 2,000 family law and divorce cases and he attained great success for past...

Patricia is an AV rated attorney (Martindale Hubbell) with 15 years' experience as a litigator focused on labor and employment, civil litigation, and general counsel services. Patricia offers the full range of legal services to business owners, including dispute resolution. Patricia also represents individuals subjected to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender discrimination in civil lawsuits, and practices family imigration law on behalf of families and refugees. She has served as general counsel to a group of professional engineers and construction contractors, where she created and grew a legal department and developed expertise in matters ranging from corporate governance and contract...

John J. Giuffré is a trial lawyer with over thirty years’ experience and the founding lawyer of Giuffré Law Offices, P.C. Having left a Park Avenue corporate law firm, he has focused his law practice on helping individuals – people who are injured through negligence or neglect. John has successfully represented hundreds of people injured in motor vehicle accidents as well as cases involving construction site injuries, dog bites, bed sores, nursing home malpractice and medical malpractice. John is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association where he serves as a member of the Ethics Committee. He earned his...

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 Chief Esquire of Franco Law Firm P.C., I work with clients that are in need of legal assistance and/or representation in Business & Trust and Estate matters. I am dedicated to having unparalleled customer service and working closely with my community of customers to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to running Franco Law Firm, I educate others through social media, my YouTube channel, and my podcast, and curated courses. My business acumen includes drafting and negotiating contracts, including protecting the interest of individuals and entities in business relationships; developing business entities; trademark and copyright; and addressing the complex...

For over ten years I have handled all types of divorce and family law cases in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and in the courts in and around New York City. I have the experience to negotiate favorable settlements for my clients as I have in hundreds of cases. In cases where settlement is not possible for one reason or another, I will gladly take the case to trial. While many divorce attorneys have limited trial experience, I started my career in criminal law where trials are routine. In my first two years of practice at the San Diego Public...