Richland Lawyers

Professional Biography: Simon Kogan, Esq. Simon Kogan is a distinguished securities attorney with over four decades of experience navigating the intricate landscape of federal securities laws. A cum laude graduate of New York Law School (Juris Doctor, 1983) and recipient of a Master of Laws in Corporation Law from NYU Law School (1986), Mr. Kogan has built an illustrious career marked by his strategic acumen and unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Renowned for his expertise in resolving complex securities issues, Mr. Kogan specializes in addressing DTCC deposit chills and global locks, showcasing an unmatched record of success...

Svetlana Prizant is the Managing Attorney of the firm and has personal experience in the immigration and naturalization process as an immigrant herself. Svetlana Prizant was honored with a Super Lawyer Award of 2020 and designated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in the field of Immigration Law. In 2019, she was named one of the ten best attorneys in immigration law by The Legal Practice Magazine. In 2018 she was one of the Top Forty Under Forty Honorees by the American Society of Legal Advocates and received the client satisfaction award by the American Legal Counsel Institute.
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Going on 25 YEARS as a Criminal Defense Lawyer, every facet of criminal jurisprudence has been learned & perfected. Former Prosecutor so I know how Law enforcement operates and vast experience defending clients in NY, BK, Queens, SI & LI.

Peter Lomtevas is a licensed family law attorney specializing in divorce, child support, and child custody cases formerly in Schenectady and the New York Capitol region. A graduate of The Kew Forest School, Hofstra, and Touro College Law Center, Peter is also a member of the New York State Bar Association. Education • The Kew Forest School, 1966 - 1978 • Hofstra University, 1978 - 1981 • Touro College Law Center, 1993 - 1996 Civilian Awards • Distinguished Public Service Award, 2006: Brooklyn Borough President • Businessman of the Year, 2006: National Republican Congressional ...

Established in 1978, The Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel is a multi-service firm of five lawyers committed to client-focused, cost-effective legal services in the Five Boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our law office provides high quality, personalized legal services regarding divorce, family law, foreclosure defense, criminal cases, real estate, personal injury, elder law, bankruptcy, and wills, trusts and estates. Mr. Schlissel graduated from SUNY Oswego in 1972 and attended the Hofstra and Buffalo law schools.

Irene Stein, Esq. strongly believes that a lawyer should limit their practice to specific areas of law. Mrs. Stein also believes that being a good attorney requires concentration in that field. As well as the ability to develop a comprehensive and working knowledge of all aspects of the said field, as opposed to having some basic understanding of everything, and a working knowledge of little to nothing.

Since the beginning of our practice in 2000, Irene and her staff have assisted thousands of homeowners in achieving their goals. Including home-ownership, refinancing a current home, representing banks, reviewing titles and lien searches.

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Landskind & Ricaforte Law Group, P.C., unites the experience of its partners, Renata Landskind and Terence J. Ricaforte for a firm of attorneys with over 28 years of combined legal experience between them both. Through their years of experience in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planing, Wills Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration and Litigation, they have crafted their expertise to compliment their clients’ objectives and each others styles.
Renata is well known for providing results driven personal attention...

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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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.

Kevin Gratt, with over 27 years of experience as a personal injury attorney, is deeply committed to ensuring client satisfaction. At Gratt & Associates, our mission is clear: we are dedicated to relentlessly pursuing the compensation our clients deserve. Our law firm has successfully assisted thousands of clients throughout his career and remains passionately dedicated to representing individuals who have been injured or wronged. With a track record built on integrity, expertise, and unwavering advocacy, we are here to provide the support and legal expertise needed to seek justice for our clients.

I am a proud graduate of St. John’s University School of Law (1999). I am currently on the Alumni Board of Directors at the law school I used to attend. Prior to attending law school, I attended New York University and I was a double major in Political Science and Spanish language studies. I graduated from NYU in 1994. In addition to practicing law, I am also enrolled at Bethel Seminary of the East and someday (meaning before I get sent to an old-folks’ home), I hope to obtain a Master’s Degree in Divinity Studies. I...

Attorney Adler is a Long Island estate planning lawyer who has the dedication and experience you are looking for in your representative. When you come to the Adler Law Firm, PLLC, you can have confidence in the help you can receive. Attorney Adler has dealt with all kinds of complications and hardships, and he is ready to stand beside you and assist you at this time. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at the State University of New York at Albany. He later received his Juris Doctorate at Brooklyn Law School. When you come to this law office, you...

David L. Martin, Esq. is an experienced Divorce, Family Law and Criminal attorney who practices in Nassau County and Queens County. Mr. Martin has been licensed to practice Divorce, Family Law and Criminal Law in the State of New York for the past 37 years. Before owning his own practice, Mr. Martin started as a trial attorney with the Criminal Defense Division of the Legal Aid Society, of the City of New York. Today, Mr. Martin handles mostly complex contested divorce cases as well as custody, parenting time, juvenile delinquency and support cases in the Courts of...

With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing unique insights from both sides of the courtroom that help to have charges reduced or dropped altogether. Whether you are facing a traffic ticket or charges involving a violent crime, their team offers free consultations to help you protect yourself against the life-changing consequences of a criminal conviction. Get started today. They serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens....

Victoria Ledeneva, Esq. is the founder of the law firm. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ms. Ledeneva graduated from Law School in Russia and St. John's University School of Law in New York. Ms. Ledeneva is duly licensed and admitted to practice as an Attorney and Counselor at Law before all the courts of the State of New York, U.S. Immigration courts, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), and other agencies.

Ms. Ledeneva focuses her practice on business immigration. She advises employers on the best way to employ candidates and retain foreign employees who...

William D. Ramos is a litigation attorney at Jacobson Law’s Bohemia office in Long Island, New York, where he advocates for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. His practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, general personal injury cases, and other negligence-related claims. A dedicated legal professional, Will is committed to securing justice for his clients and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. His passion for serving the community stems from his extensive background in public service. A Long Island native and graduate of Brentwood High School, Will went on to serve 11 years...

Jay D. Jacobson, Esq. practices in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Since his admittance to the New York State Bar in 1994, Mr. Jacobson has handled injury and death cases resulting from negligence involving automobiles, municipal buses, charter buses, school buses, motorcycles, bicycles, commercial and residential premises, negligent security, sidewalk defects, street defects, highway defects, construction defects, falls from homes and buildings, scaffolding falls, unsafe construction sites, physical assaults, sexual assaults, physician care, hospital care, chiropractic care, childcare neglect, and more. Mr. Jacobson has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients...

Steven Miller, Esq. is the founding member and Senior Partner in Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. Mr. Miller's extensive career as a trial attorney spans five decades. He tries cases for the catastrophically injured victims of medical malpractice, construction site, motor vehicle and premises accidents caused by the negligence of others. Mr. Miller is a detail oriented, tenacious attorney committed to achieving the maximum results for his clients; he has obtained numerous seven figure verdicts and settlements. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Miller at a young age found his calling in law to redress...

Jennifer Ann Wynne is the principal of Wynne Law, P.C., located in Garden City on Long Island. She is an Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, born and raised on Long Island, with significant experience handling a variety of legal matters. Aside from practicing at a tax attorney, she has experience handling all aspects of complex business and commercial litigation, including bench and jury trials and appeals, along with litigation involving employment, labor and education law. She is also familiar with estate planning, Surrogate Court practice and drafting business agreements.

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Renata Weissman obtained her JD from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in 2010. During law school, Renata began gathering her experience in the legal field through her internship with the Hon. Jane A. Solomon, New York Civil Division, New York County, followed by an internship with Jaffe & Koumourdas, LLP and an internship with ICE at Homeland Security. Prior to attending law school, but after obtaining her B.A. in Economics and Psychology from New York University, Renata was employed as a Legal Assistant at Agins, Siegel, Reiner & Bouklas, LLP (now Siegel & Reiner, LLC). Through these...

As a partner in the Napoli Shkolnik PLLC law firm, Shayna E. Sacks has extensive experience in pharmaceutical litigation. As a distinguished attorney, she focuses her nationwide practice on obtaining the best results for clients in the areas of mass tort litigation, including pharmaceutical products liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, and medical device liability cases. She serves as Plaintiffs’ Liaison Counsel in the In Re: Plavix Product Liability and Marketing Litigation by the Honorable Freda L. Wolfson of the United States District Court, District of New Jersey.

Prior to joining Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, Ms. Sacks worked at Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik...

I come from a diverse background in customer-facing industries, which has shaped my approach to legal representation. I prioritize clear communication and strong working relationships with all my clients. I recognize that legal issues are often deeply personal, and I am committed to providing not only skilled advocacy but also practical solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each client. Being an immigrant three times over, I have firsthand insight into the challenges individuals face when navigating new legal and business landscapes. Raised in a community of entrepreneurs, I gained a deep understanding of the complexities involved in running...

Joshua is an experienced patent attorney and counselor who leads Stake to provide top-of-class client service. With an applied physics background, Joshua has experience working with clients innovating in electronics, optics, software, physics, and more.

Christopher J. Milne practices in HoganWillig’s Corporate and Business Law department. Mr. Milne has over two decades of experience as a business law attorney, in both law firm and corporate counsel settings. A proven strategic and analytical problem solver, Mr. Milne counsels’ clients in numerous areas related to their business, including corporate formation and restructuring, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, franchise agreements, complex commercial transactions, partnership agreements, and other transactional business-related matters. Mr. Milne received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1999. Mr. Milne has significant experience in the area of veterinary law, and...

Jillian Faltyn is an associate attorney primarily focusing her practice in the Corporate and Business Law Department. Jillian’s experience representing insurance carriers to resolve complex coverage disputes gave her a strong understanding of labor laws and personal injury-related claims from a commercial litigation focus. Ms. Faltyn obtained her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from SUNY Buffalo State College. After receiving her Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Law, Ms. Faltyn has practiced Civil Litigation and Insurance Defense. Ms. Faltyn takes a hands-on approach to assisting corporate clients in developing strategic and innovative solutions to their most challenging litigation matters. Jillian...

Jordan C. DiBernardo is an attorney practicing in Tiveron Law's Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Matrimonial and Family Law departments. Mr. DiBernardo received his Juris Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo and received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo in Political Science and International Studies. Prior to joining HoganWillig, Mr. DiBernardo worked for The Law Offices of Randy H. Gugino focusing on helping clients through the estate planning process and closing real estate transactions. In addition, he gained experience working as a law clerk for the Erie County Attorney’s Office. Mr. DiBernardo...

Pia Perfetto is an associate attorney at HoganWillig, primarily focusing her practice in the Corporate and Business Practice Group. Ms. Perfetto is also a member of the litigation team who initiated numerous constitutional challenges pertaining to the State of New York’s COVID-19 governmental restrictions. Ms. Perfetto graduated from Canisius College and the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2016 and 2019, respectively. Prior to joining HoganWillig as an attorney, Ms. Perfetto clerked with the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, was a legal intern for the Kinship Care Legal Services Program with the Center for Elder Law and Justice, and worked for...

We help nuclear weapons and uranium workers with their Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) and Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims. These are two federal programs that pay compensation to nuclear weapons workers and uranium miners, millers, transporters as well as on-site participants (who were on-site for a test of a nuclear weapon either at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) or in the South Pacific and Downwinders (who lived downwind of the Nevada Test Site during the nuclear weapons testing that took place in the 1940s- 1960s. We also assist parents and their children with certain birth injury...

I have devoted my legal career to safeguarding families, ensuring that I provide top-tier service by thoughtfully addressing their needs—whether straightforward or intricate—with customized solutions. I started my legal journey representing clients in litigation matters before transitioning my focus to estate planning. This shift allowed me to have a more enduring impact on families. Leveraging my extensive experience, I approach estate planning with both precision and practicality. I earned my J.D. from The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where I served as Editor of the Law Review, and I hold a B.A. from Brown University. I am licensed to practice law...

Adela graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a triple major in Health Services, Administration of Justice and Communications. She obtained her J.D., cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, with certificates in Civil Litigation and Health Services.

Following graduation, Adela spent almost three years in Boston, Massachusetts representing clients in a variety of matters, including personal injury, summary process, contract disputes, and class action cases. In 2017, she moved to Buffalo, New York where she concentrated her practice in litigation, medical malpractice defense, nursing home defense, employment discrimination defense, and corporate health care matters....

Kevin Burke is a Buffalo business attorney focused on the litigation of contract disputes, labor and employment issues, intellectual property protection, and trade secret cases. Kevin has represented both individuals and businesses since he moved home from Washington, D.C. in 1999, where he graduated with honors from Georgetown University and George Washington University Law School. Kevin has tried dozens of major commercial and employment cases to verdict. He regularly handles appeals before the Appellate Division, State of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He frequently writes and lectures on employee mobility issues, including the evolving area of...

Joseph de Perio is an associate attorney with Gross Shuman P.C. in Buffalo, New York. He focuses his practice in the areas of Business and Corporate Law and Real Estate and Development. He has worked closely with our teams in both practice areas to serve our clients. His experience in those areas includes: Business & Corporate Law Drafting Corporate Governance documents, including bylaws and board resolutions Assisting in the formation and dissolution of corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs) and partnerships Drafting operating agreements for LLCs Real Estate and Development Drafting real estate closing documents Assisting in title examination Assisting in the submittal of a minor subdivision...

Anne E. Joynt is a Junior Partner at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC, and she has spent her entire legal career at the firm, having joined straight out of law school in 2005. She focuses her practice on representing those affected by childhood lead poisoning, and also has experience in other cases including those involving asbestos exposure, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products. She also represents clients who sustained abuse as children. She has participated in all aspects of a personal injury case, including trial. In October of 2014, she, along with Joseph Kremer and Zachary...

Laraine Kelley is recognized as one of the Western New York region's preeminent medical malpractice attorneys. She has significant experience representing victims of medical malpractice, fighting for clients' rights, finding answers to what happened, and obtaining successful results so justice is served for clients. Her legal skill, track record of results, and professional ethics have been acknowledged by peers, earning her several industry recognitions, including "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America; inclusion in Super Lawyers; and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

A tough, aggressive trial lawyer, Michael Anthony Rossi began practicing in New York in 1981 and went on to form The Rossi Law Firm. The Rossi Law firm is a “results oriented” criminal and civil litigation firm with offices in Downtown Buffalo, representing clients throughout NY State. In his 42 years of practice, Michael has focused his expertise in the areas of serious personal injury claims, complex divorce and custody matters, and criminal and DWI defense. As senior trial counsel of the firm, Michael is a fierce advocate for his clients because he knows how important results are. He has demonstrated...

Patrick C. O'Reilly focuses his practice on matrimonial litigation, handling all aspects of divorce and separation and representing clients in matters related to the modification or enforcement of existing matrimonial judgments and orders. He is a member of the firm's Management Committee and is chair of the Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Area. For more than 25 years, Mr. O'Reilly has served as a panelist and speaker on matrimonial and family law topic for numerous seminars, workshops, and symposiums sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York State Office of Court Administration, New York State Bar Association...

James R. O’Connor, Esq. is a labor and employment law associate in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Buffalo office, where he focuses his practice on representing clients in federal and private sector employment law claims, including claims involving the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), New York Labor Law, New York Executive Law and Qui Tam claims.

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, James was...

Barry Covert focuses his practice New York State and federal criminal trials and appeals; constitutional law, including First Amendment, Second Amendment, and civil rights actions; Qui Tam Act, also known as the False Claims Act; defending against allegations of scientific misconduct, scientific fraud, research misconduct, research fraud, plagiarism, and fabrication of evidence; defense of professional licensing, including for attorneys, doctors, and nurses. Mr. Covert has represented numerous professional clients relating to licensing issues and defended a prominent research scientist against allegations of scientific fraud and misconduct involving several federally funded research projects involving the Office of Research Integrity (ORI)....

John is an attorney experienced in personal injury litigation and appellate practice in both state and federal court. Prior to joining Campbell and Associates, John completed the two-year Appellate Attorney program with the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division Fourth Department in Rochester, New York. John graduated from the College of William & Mary with a bachelor’s degree in History and was on the Dean’s List. He graduated cum laude (top 8%) from Santa Clara University School of Law where he was a Research Editor on Santa Clara’s Law Review, a member of the Order of the Coif, and the...

Colin Campbell is a trial attorney with over thirty years of experience and an exceptional record of success in the courtroom. There are very few lawyers in the United States that have obtained multiple seven figure jury verdicts in several different areas of personal injury law, including motor vehicle and motorcycle cases; construction accidents, and medical malpractice. Mr. Campbell is one of them. He is also regularly retained by other lawyers and law firms to consult with and assist them with their personal injury trials. Campbell began his career working as an attorney for insurance companies. After several...