Merrick Lawyers

Mr. Ali Hassanzadeh is an Associate Attorney at Sanders Law Group with a specialized focus on copyright enforcement and litigation. With a background in intellectual property and immigration law, as well as strong leadership and negotiation skills, he is a strategic advisor and litigator for our clients. He holds an LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law, making him an excellent advocate for creative professionals. He is a California-licensed attorney and admitted to practice in the Central and Northern District Courts of California. Ali’s dedication to his niche reinforces our firm’s mission to support artists in the...

Joshua D. Vera is an associate attorney in the Intellectual Property Division of Sanders Law Group with a focus on copyright infringement. Mr. Vera takes great pride in advocating on behalf of his clients and ensuring the rights of intellectual property owners are respected.

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.

Stephen J. Penino is a graduate of both Fordham University and the Fordham University School of Law. He commenced the practice of law in 1985 as an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens County District Attorneyâs Office in New York City. Mr. Penino served as a Prosecutor for nearly four years in both the Rackets & Economic Crime and Homicide Bureaus, where his litigation skills were developed and honed. Subsequent to serving as a prosecutor Mr. Penino began his work in the Insurance Defense area. Initially he worked as an associate at a major Manhattan firm specializing in...

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...

I began my career as a legal administrator for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee. That experience required me to evaluate cases and claims from the perspective of a court neutral and examine the strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions of the multiple parties to a bankruptcy proceeding. It also required me to develop an in-depth knowledge of how cases proceed when they are governed almost exclusively by a complex statutory scheme. These experiences, learned early on in my career provided me with the type of analytical skills that would prove highly beneficial as my career progressed. After bankruptcy, I joined...

Jaymie Sabilia-Heffert is an attorney at Sanders Law Group and is a member of the firm’s Copyright Infringement team. She is an experienced civil litigation attorney, with diverse knowledge and experience in a wide range of legal fields, including complex construction litigation, business disputes, and administrative appeals. She has experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts. Jaymie earned her J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in New York and is admitted in New York State, the Northern District of New York, and the Southern District of New York.

Renee J. Aragona is a litigation associate of the Sanders Law Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Aragona represented and litigated mortgage lenders and loan servicers in creditor’s rights, landlord/tenant, and replevin actions. Ms. Aragona is now focused on representing and protecting the intellectual property of our clients through copyright infringement litigation. Ms. Aragona is passionate and fights for her clients rights.

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...

Nicola C. Richards Nicola C. Richards is an associate attorney at the Sanders Law Group and is currently focused on advocating for her clients in consumer protection through the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). Prior to joining Sanders Law Group Ms. Richards worked as a paralegal handling insurance claims for credit cards, mortgages and loans. Ms. Richards went on to intern at Nassau County’s social services department where she managed cases for daily Fair Hearings. Moreover, Ms. Richards used her time to work with Lawyers Helping Our Community (LHOC) to increase business production for companies in Chicago IL for the Asian...

I bring 42 years of experience in the areas of divorce, family law, and personal injury law to the table. My goal is to empower my clients to make powerful, positive and cost efficient decisions concerning the legal problems they face and to get them the results they seek.

Larita Yusuf is an experienced litigator and a registered patent attorney. As an intellectual property attorney, she has helped creators secure design patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Office (ARIPO) and their original works with the U.S. Copyright Office. She earned a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and a B. Sci. in Biology from Francis Marion University. While in law school, she worked as a federal judicial intern in the District of South Carolina and as a patent legal intern at a boutique intellectual property law...

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...

Jacqueline Mandel is an attorney at Sanders Law Group and is a member of the Copyright Infringement team. Prior to joining the team, she avidly defended her clients in contract disputes, evictions, criminal defense actions, and other civil matters. She has trial and litigation experience and is now looking forward to bringing those skills to defend the intellectual property rights of our clients.

I believe that legal representation in any civil matter is only ethical when the legal fee is a small percentage of the amount of money the client recovers, saves or protects. I do not accept cases when this cannot be accomplished. THE LITREL LAW CENTER at www.litrellaw.com is a full full service law firm with a focus in the following areas: Real Estate Business & Corporate Law Estate Planning & Administration Asset Protection

Michael E. Berman, P.C. has offices in Long Island and in Manhattan, and is managed by Michael Eric Berman, Esq. Mr. Berman received his JD degree from the Law School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and his BS degree in Economics (magna cum laude) from the Wharton Business School in 1993