Ridge Lawyers

Suffolk County Divorce Attorney

As a Long Island criminal defense attorney, Laurence A. Silverman has been practicing law for more than 30 years. He has successfully advocated for and represented thousands of individuals in his career, completing more than 100 jury trials. Mr. Silverman has earned a trusted and respected reputation in all local courts and continues to build his skill and experience. He handles felonies and misdemeanors alike, ranging from DWI to murder and robbery. Mr. Silverman strives to balance aggressive representation with compassionate counsel and guidance. If you would like to find out more about his firm and what he can do...

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....

Trial Practice beginning in law school through my career as a Prosecutor and continuing in my own practice that I run with my husband, Anthony C. DiPaolo. My courtroom skills allow me the ability to cross over into many practice areas including but not limited to criminal, matrimonial, family and personal injury law. Our firm also specializes in Wills, Trusts and Estates as well as Real Estate. I have appeared on 48 hours Hard Evidence on CBS and American Greed on CNBC regarding my role as a Prosecutor of a Bank Robbing former stock broker. Including the practice of law,...

Ms. Singer has practiced law in Nassau County and Suffolk County for 25 years. In addition to litigating cases in the Supreme and Family Courts, her practice includes Collaborative Law and Divorce Mediation (two non-adversarial approaches to divorce where the parties and professionals work cooperatively together, in a private setting, to create mutually advantageous solutions). The parties retain the decision-making rather than deferring decisions to a Judge or third party. The collaborative and mediation processes preserve privacy, encourage the self-determination of the parties, minimize conflict and damage to the parties and their children, and resolve the issues...

I provides my clients with powerful legal representation. With over 37 years of legal experience under my belt, I have helped thousands of clients win their personal injury cases. I has successfully tried cases to verdict in the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the New York Court of Claims, often achieving 7 figure verdicts. I've been selected by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in New York State. I have also successfully represented the interests of clients in Federal Courts, the United States Supreme Court and various State...

Mark R. Basile started his career at Shea & Gould in New York City and throughout the course of his career has, and continues to represent small publicly traded companies in securities and corporate finance litigation in both state and federal courts around the country. Mr. Basile won a landmark decision (2021) for small public companies in the New York Court of Appeals that agreed that certain corporate funding instruments are subject to NY's criminal usury laws. Mr. Basile is also a Professor of Law & Entrepreneurship at The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in New York teaching a course that he...

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.

Law is a third career for me. I had been a teacher, the owner of CAMCO Button, Inc. in NYC and now a matrimonial attorney for the last 15 years. In addition to the traditional litigation associated with matrimonial law, I also am a Mediator and have been trained in Collaborative Law.

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.

Mr. Gross successfully litigated numerous cases through jury trials, motions, and hearings. He also worked in the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau where he prosecuted family offenses on the misdemeanor and felony level. Mr. Gross has handled cases in the Narcotics, White Collar Crime and Major Offense Bureaus. Because of his experience in Suffolk County, Mr. Gross is highly-skilled in trial technique and rules of evidence.

His aggressive courtroom style has led to many favorable outcomes. Following his career as a prosecutor, Mr. Gross worked for the largest matrimonial law firm on Long Island, where he handled divorces, custody matters,...

Mr. Shahabian’s practice focuses primarily on personal injury litigation and real estate law. He prides himself on his dedication, commitment and sensitivity to his clients. He has established a superior reputation for always putting his client’s interests first. Mr. Shahabian considers it a privilege to be able to meet his client’s needs with the results they deserve.

Jeff S. Korek joined Gersowitz, Libo and Korek, P.C. in 1992 as partner and senior trial attorney representing victims of medical malpractice and construction accidents.
In 2020, Jeff was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in the New York City area. In 2016 he was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation in New York City. In 2018, the Litigation Counsel of America inducted him into the Trial Lawyers Honorary Society. Since 2006, Jeff has been recognized in both Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for personal injury...

Mr. Rosner graduated cum laude from St. John’s University School of Law in May 2011. He was actively involved in the law school community, most notably as the Editor-in-Chief of the New York Litigator Law Journal. Mr. Rosner is one of the firm’s trial attorneys and handles all phases of litigation. As a litigator, Mr. Rosner prides himself on putting a personal touch on personal injury representation. He maintains a constant stream of communication with clients and represents each one with an incomparable dedication to their individual needs. Whether settling a case through mediation or litigating a case...

Poulson Law PLLC, founded by Long Island native, Kiyam J. Poulson, Esq. and based in Uniondale, New York, is officially open for business. Endeavoring to serve the greater New York community with quality legal representation, Poulson Law PLLC’s areas of practice will include Real Estate including Foreclosure Defense, Eviction/Landlord Tenant and Closings, Business including Formations, Contracts, Copyrights and Trademarks and Estate Planning including Wills, Probate, Administrations, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney. His career has largely involved these practice areas.
The Founding and Managing Member, Kiyam J. Poulson, Esq., is an attorney with 20 years of experience and is...

Mr. Tand is an aggressive and skilled litigator in all aspects of employment and civil rights litigation. Mr. Tand’s experience includes both federal and state trials, arbitration hearings and trials before administrative agencies. Mr. Tand has also successfully mediated and settled numerous cases on behalf of his clients. He has extensive experience in the fields of civil rights law, employment law, general civil litigation, complex civil litigation, personal injury, education law, and white collar fraud litigation. Since graduating from Hofstra University School of Law, Mr. Tand has developed an expertise and a passion for civil rights...

I have over 30 years of matrimonial and family law experience as an attorney. I also have advanced training in divorce mediation and have a divorce mediation practice.

Ms. Jesselson is a founding member of Abraham & Jesselson Law Group, LLC. She is experienced in all matters of matrimonial and family law proceedings, including contested and uncontested divorces, custody and visitation proceedings, child support and family offense proceedings, obtaining and opposing requests for financial support and issues of equitable distribution. She routinely appears in court to orally argue motions and hearings. She is well-versed in negotiating and settling matrimonial matters. If a resolution is not possible, she zealously represents and protects her clients’ rights and interests in hearings and trials. Ms. Jesselson is experienced in all phases...

The Law Office of Vanessa Icolari handles a variety of Trusts and Estates Law, Elder Law, Family Law, Business Law and Special Needs Planning matters. Vanessa offers free initial consultations, bilingual Spanish/English assistance, and Notary Public services. Vanessa R. Icolari, Esq. is a graduate of Columbia Law School and a member of the New York State Bar Association. Vanessa has been licensed to practice law in New York since 2010, and has worked in a variety of legal sectors including government, judicial, non-profit, and corporate. In college and law school Vanessa interned for an New York...

Wendy fought the banks during the mortgage foreclosure crisis beginning in 2008 and she brings her unique perspective in the areas of foreclosure and mortgage defense, mortgage loan modification, short sales, as well as consumer bankruptcy. She is admitted to practice in New York since 1997 and is admitted to all four federal and bankruptcy districts in New York and federal district of Connecticut.

Wendy is compassionate, practical and is not afraid to roll up her sleeves to fight for her clients. Wendy guides her clients in a way that is no-nonsense and down to earth. She listens...

I counsel businesses with a focus on business enterprise growth and development, technology transfer, identification, evaluation and resolution of business issues, and assistance in development and execution of business expansion strategies. I have domestic and international experience.

I am a graduate of New York University and Hofstra University Law School (law review).

Boris Tadchiev, founding partner of The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C., specializes in personal injury cases and no-fault arbitration claims. His expertise in insurance company operations enables him to aggressively negotiate maximum settlements for his clients, ensuring they can focus on recovery. Born in Israel, Boris holds a bachelor's degree from Binghamton University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. After gaining valuable experience in corporate real estate, he pursued his passion for advocating for the less fortunate in personal injury law. Boris's firm also represents medical providers in complex no-fault arbitration claims.

Though skilled in all areas of litigation, Edward primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation, trusts and estates, commercial law, elder law, entertainment law, constitutional law, and civil rights law.


Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, he graduated in the first class of the Science Academy of South Texas in 1996. Edward earned his B.A. (Pre-Law/Theatre) in 2001 from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. He earned his J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 2019. While there, he was the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, was three times awarded the Dean's Excellence Award, and was frequently named...

Teresa Ombres is a graduate of Fordham University and New York Law School and is admitted to the practice of law in the States of New York and New Jersey. She began her career in divorce and family law in 1981 and began mediating in 1996 after trainings in Community Mediation and Divorce Mediation. From 2000 – 2003 Teresa was the Director of the Custody-Visitation Mediation Program at Community Mediation Services for the Queens Family Court. In 2001 she was part of the first group of New York City lawyers and mediators to be trained in Collaborative Divorce. She devotes...

Koenig helps his clients receive justice and compensation for their injuries and losses from negligence or other wrongdoing. He is unwavering in his goal of providing focused, detailed, and personal attention to his client's expectations. He understands the challenges and difficulties you may be facing after an injury from a car accident or another form of negligence. He focuses his attention on cases involving auto accidents, construction accidents, truck accidents, slips, and falls, medical malpractice, animal attacks, and defective roadway cases. He will leave no stone unturned in his quest to secure justice on behalf of injury victims and is passionate...