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Julie Debra Globus
West Nyack, NY Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, Education and Securities
Rutgers
Julie Globus graduated with honors from Skidmore College with an interdepartmental BA in Government and Philosophy in 1991. She then attended the One-Year Program with a grant from The Hebrew University of Mt. Scopus in Israel. During that year Julie worked for a history professor on translations of Aramaic texts from Elephantine Island. Following that year, in 1992, Julie was invited to complete her Masters with a scholarship from Hebrew University where she also worked as a research editor for the Maurice Falk Institute of Economic Research in Israel. In 1995 Julie earned her MA with distinction in Political Theory,...
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Philip Furgang
WEST NYACK, NY Lawyer with 59 years of experience
IP, Patents and Trademarks
New York University School of Law
PHILIP FURGANG is an attorney who concentrates his practice in patent, trademark, copyright, franchising, entertainment, and unfair competition law.
He is a founding partner of Furgang & Adwar, L.L.P.
He has received degrees from:
• New York University:
School of Law (Juris Doctor);
• Tandon School of Engineer - Polytechnic Institute (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering); and
• Brooklyn College, City University of New York (Bachelor of Arts).
Honors:
-“New York Super Lawyer for Intellectual Property” chosen by his peers, 2009 - 2019 (less than 5% of all lawyers are so honored.)
-“AV” (peer rated – highest ability and ethical...
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Mr. Robert J. Nahoum
Pearl River, NY Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(845) 450-2906
1 Blue Hill Plaza
Lobby Level, Suite 1509
Pearl River, NY 10965
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Consumer
Albany Law School of Union University
ROBERT J. NAHOUM has extensive experience in all areas of litigation before federal and state courts from preliminary injunctions to trials to appeals. He handles complex disputes in a wide variety of fields representing both individuals and businesses. CLIENT WORK In his Individual Practice, Robert has acted as a zealous advocate protecting the consumer protection rights of his clients including those afforded under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting act and other laws. Robert is devoted to protecting the consumer protection rights of his clients including stopping illegal debt collection practices and keeping distressed...
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Jeremy Saland
New City, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Stockbroker Fraud and White Collar Crime
State University of New York - Buffalo
A criminal lawyer and both a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney and local Westchester County Municipal Prosecutor, Jeremy Saland handles all matters that directly or indirectly "touch" the criminal justice system. Whether defending the accused in the Criminal Courts or Juvenile Justice System before or at trial, representing students in university Title IX proceedings and Dean Disciplinary Hearings, securing or challenging the issuance of Family Court Orders of Protection, protecting victims from matters ranging from Revenge Porn and Harassment to Extortion and Blackmail, or sealing the criminal case of a client who has paid his or her dues long ago,...
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Steven Goldburd
Spring Valley, NY Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Tax
New York Law School and Fordham University School of Law
Steven Goldburd joined Goldburd McCone Attorneys after his tenure as Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of Donald G. Koch. Prior to that, he worked at Deloitte & Touche, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Geller & Company. He received his LL.M. from the New York Law School, J.D. from Fordham University School Law and B.S. in accounting from Brooklyn College.
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Michael Evan Greenspan
New City, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Temple University Beasley School of Law
I have been practicing law for over thirty years and have tried cases to verdict in State and Federal Court and argued appeals in both State and Federal Court. I lecture to other lawyers on trial practice and motor vehicle litigation practice in New York.
My goal is to relentlessly pursue justice for my clients and fight the insurance industry tooth and nail to see that the seriously injured receive fair and just compensation for their damages.
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Jane Coco Cowles
Pearl River , NY Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate, Social Security Disability and Tax
Pace Law School and New York Law School
Skilled in the details of complex corporate transactions, Jane Cowles has 15 years experience working with entrepreneurs and businesses to plan and grow for the future. Clients trust her because of the practical guided advice she provides. No deal is too small or complex for her to handle.
Her niche area is art and design. She has represented numerous artists to settle copyright disputes, set up licensing agreements and negotiate with art galleries. She serves on the board of Arts Council of Rockland and Rockland Music Conservatory. She is a trained mediator and holds a masters in taxation.
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Robert "Rob" Fellows
New City, NY Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
State University of New York - Buffalo
Widely regarded as one of the region’s most successful plaintiff’s attorneys, Rob Fellows is the firm’s managing partner. Rob brings more than 40 years of experience and legal skill to the courtroom and to his clients, where his reputation for meticulous attention to detail, relentless preparation, and aggressive advocacy has gained him the respect of colleagues, judges, and adversaries alike.
Rob believes that the firm’s strong connections with its clients are a major factor in its success. He says, “We take the time to get to know our clients as people, beyond the facts of their cases. We learn...
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Valerie J. Crown
New City, NY Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Valerie dedicates her law practice to protecting the rights of individuals with serious injuries and disabilities. For the past 29 years, she has devoted her career to helping victims of abuse and neglect receive the compensation and benefits they deserve – whether from personal injury, dental malpractice, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and wrongful death, social security disability, or workers compensation. Valerie is admitted to practice before all of the State Courts of New York, the Federal District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts, and the United States Supreme Court. She obtained her B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia...
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Vince F. Sykes
Spring Valley, NY Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Attorney Vince Sykes is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served on active duty, as an enlisted, and earned several distinguished medals to include Good Conduct Medal and Overseas Tour of Duty.
Following military service, Vince obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) from SUNY, Stony Brook, NY; a Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Pepperdine University, CA.; and a Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.), Cum Laude, from Pace Law School, NY.
Vince’s career spans engineering positions in Silicon Valley where he worked for high-tech companies such as Cisco Systems, Bay Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, and various technology start-ups. Vince...
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Brian Berkowitz
New City, NY Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Roger Williams University School of Law
While working as a prosecutor, Brian Berkowitz was appointed by the District Attorney of Rockland County as the Senior Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Vehicular Crimes and Driving While Intoxicated Bureau. In this supervisory role, he was responsible for the training of prosecutors and the review and assessment of every motor vehicle related crime and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI / DUI) case brought before the DA’s Office, as well as personally handling the most serious misdemeanor and felony cases from inception to trial.
As a Criminal Defense and Traffic Ticket Attorney, Brian Berkowitz has utilized his insight and...
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Evan Goldberg
Spring Valley, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
evangoldberglaw.com; Hablamos Espanol (845) ABOGADO 226-4236; 845abogado.com
Evan Goldberg is a respected trial attorney and Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. With his grandfather having been an attorney and his father a former Supreme Court Justice, Mr. Goldberg has continued his family's tradition of service during his exclusive representation of accident victims for more than thirty years throughout NYC, L.I, Westchester, Rockland and Orange
Mr. Goldberg handles many complicated accident cases including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, defective machinery/ products, landlord liability, lead paint poisoning, assault and wrongful death. Some of...
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Jonathan Bradford Ripps
New City, NY Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Entertainment & Sports and Personal Injury
A versatile lawyer, Jonathan Ripps handles a wide array of cases. Whether you have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or victimized by somebody else’s negligence, you can depend on this trusted lawyer for excellent legal advice and representation. A passionate and proactive attorney, he will work tirelessly to secure a favorable resolution for your current case. For the ultimate in criminal and traffic defense, personal injury and entertainment law, do not hesitate to turn to the Law Offices of Jonathan B. Ripps.
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Peter Klose
Nyack, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Consumer and Entertainment & Sports
New England Law | Boston
Klose & Associates offers various legal services to individuals and businesses, including business entity formation, contract preparation and negotiation, litigation, buying and selling personal and business assets, and wills and estate matters. Our clients have sought representation for business, environmental, insurance, intellectual property trademark and copyright), personal injury, professional malpractice (accountant, legal, medical), real estate and probate or estate matters.
Clean Sweep Divorce. (www.cleansweepdivorce.com)
I didn’t set out to become a divorce coach, but looking back, I realize my passion for problem-solving and helping others guided me to this promising and rewarding profession.
As a lawyer, I enjoy the intellectual challenge of untangling...
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Zev Goldstein
New City, NY Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord Tenant and Traffic Tickets
Yeshivas Ohr Somayach and Western New England College
The Law Offices of Zev Goldstein PLLC provides you with quality representation of traffic tickets and driving-related crimes like DWI/DUI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation / driving on a suspended license, suspended registration and the like. We have successfully resolved over 30,000 cases.
Attorney Zev Goldstein started out prosecuting in the Albany Traffic Court. He now defends motorists anywhere in the state of New York who are charged with traffic violations.
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Edward Marcowitz
Nyack, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Edward Marcowitz has been assisting Catastrophic Injury victims for the past 26 years. He offers Free Consultations and there is never a legal fee unless there is a recovery. Eddie is also a leading 9-11 Victims Lawyer and has assisted many families receive substantial compensation from the WTC Victims Compensation Fund. He currently serves as the personal attorney to the family of NYPD Detective James Zadroga for whom the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund is named. World Trade Center Cancer cases are on the rise. Yet, many victims still do not know their rights, or that they can still file...
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Peter A. Hurwitz
New City, NY Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Foreclosure Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Pace University
Peter A. Hurwitz began his legal career working with his father, Martin Hurwitz, and became a partner in the Law Firm of Hurwitz and Hurwitz P.C. His father, Martin Hurwitz, established the law firm in 1955. The firm brought decades of experience with a strong commitment of expertise, competence, and the finest legal representation to its clients. Martin Hurwitz practiced law in Rockland County with both a respected and exceptional reputation by his colleagues, clients and courts. Upon retirement, the legacy of his law practice continues today with the Law Office of Peter A. Hurwitz. Peter A. Hurwitz has...
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Abel Arcia
Spring Valley, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans
Ex-Prosecutor in Brooklyn, New York, with over 20 years experience handling complex criminal cases at the state and/or Federal level in New York, New Jersey, DC, Florida, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Also, almost 20 years handling thousands of all types of Immigration matters in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Indiana. And almost 20 years handling hundreds of Construction Accident and automobile cases, and obtaining millions of dollars for victims.
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Kim Rayner
Pearl River, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(845) 356-4600
One Blue Hill Plaza 5th Fl
P.O. Box 1665
Pearl River, NY 10977
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Experienced and dedicated matrimonial Attorney. I will fight aggressively for your family. Call me today!
Kim M. Rayner has over 30 years of experience as a matrimonial lawyer. As such, she has extensive litigation skills, developed through trials regarding custody, maintenance, child support, and equitable distribution. Ms. Rayner’s experience is shown through her ability to form a trusting and enduring relationship with her clients. She zealously advocates for her client in and out of the courtroom, and is an effective negotiator. Ms. Rayner always implements the best possible strategy in order to best suit her client’s needs and...
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Robert Scott Sunshine
Pearl River, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Divorce and Personal Injury
In 2002, Robert made the decision to leave a partnership with a large, national New York City based litigation firm and form the Law Office of Robert S. Sunshine, P.C. With over 25 years of legal practice Robert S. Sunshine has handled numerous complex litigation matters and has been consulted countless times by clients, corporations and lawyers throughout the nation. It was his belief then and continues to be his belief now, that everyone is entitled to affordable, high quality legal services and to be represented by a skilled, aggressive, yet caring litigator who has but one objective in mind...
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James K. Riley
Pearl River, NY Attorney with 54 years of experience
Civil Rights, Elder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
James K. Riley is an attorney who provides clients with personal injury and product liability advocacy in New York and New Jersey. He also serves his clients in the complex areas of estate planning, estate administration, elder law business and tax planning in both states. Mr. Riley teaches as an Adjunct Professor in the fields of estate planning, elder law and finanical planning at Pace University in White Plains, New York as well as in the field of education law at Long Island University and Pace University. Mr. Riley is an Accredited Estate Planner and a Certified Financial Planner. He...
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Jay Golland
New City, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationThe George Washington University Law School
I am a solo practitioner with a general practice in Rockland County. My areas of practice include Criminal Defense, Traffic Tickets, Debt Collection, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Landlord Tenant matters and more. I started my legal career as a prosecutor at the Rockland County District Attorney's Office. As a Senior Assistant District Attorney, I gained experience handling a wide array of criminal matters, from petty offenses to serious felonies. I also supervised drug cases and was the ADA assigned to the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force. I left the RCDA to become a...
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Benjamin Adams
Nyack, NY Attorney with 29 years of experience
145 Main Street
Floor 2
Nyack, NY 10960
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
Benjamin M. Adams, the founder and principal of Adams Law Group, LLC, has a record of excellence that shows in his legal education and in his legal career.
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Michael C. Giordano
Blauvelt, NY Lawyer with 37 years of experience
572 Route 303
Blauvelt, NY 10913
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Brooklyn Law School and St. John's University School of Law
I am a solo practice elder law attorney with a Masters in finance. I focus mainly in the area of elder law which includes Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Will Preparation, Estate Planning, Trusts, Deeds, Power of Attorney, Medicaid planning, Special Needs Trusts, Caregiver Agreements. I am available to see clients in one of my two office locations in PA or NY and to travel to clients residence in South Central Pennsylvania and New York.
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Steven Roy Hymowitz
New City, NY Attorney with 37 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
A warm and caring lawyer known for his success with medical malpractice cases and construction accidents, Steve Hymowitz is experienced in serving people who need help, but who do not have the resources to fight the big insurance companies on their own. With Steve, say fellow attorneys, “it’s all about his clients.” Keeping the Pressure On When accidents happen, people want to get their lives back on track as quickly as possible. However, there are dozens of ways in which insurance companies try to stonewall and drag out the process. Says Steve: “Our response is to keep the...
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William Henig
Spring Valley, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
The City University of New York School of Law
I am here for you and I will fight for you.
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If you need a lawyer to help you with a divorce or another family law or criminal matter, you are likely going through one of the most stressful times of your life. You may feel as if you are on an emotional roller coaster. There are so many important decisions to make, it can be hard to keep track of all of them while focusing on your future.
It is reassuring to know that an experienced legal advocate is on your side. My name is William Henig. From my...
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Keith Ian Braunfotel
New City, NY Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Keith I. Braunfotel began his legal career at the Kings County District Attorneys office in Brooklyn, New York. After leaving the District Attorney's Office, he began representing police unions, including the New York City Policemen's Benevolent Association and the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. During his tenure representing police unions, he was able to provide legal assistance to members on various legal issues, including personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense and real estate.
Mr. Braunfotel continues to make time for his community. Mr. Braunfotel is the President of the Rockland County Bar Association. He is the past President of the New...
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Andrew J. Chamberlain
Pearl River, NY Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Maria “Pita” Escoto
Spring Valley, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Jan-Gabriel Arcia
Spring Valley, NY Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
New York Law School
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Gloria J D'Souza
Pearl River, NY Attorney with 16 years of experience
Immigration
Fordham University School of Law
The Law Offices of Gloria J. D'Souza, P.C. is a dedicated immigration law firm based in New York that offers comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses worldwide. Whether you want to immigrate to the US, adjust your status, or explore employment-based visa options such as EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, or EB-4, our experienced team can guide you. We also specialize in temporary work visas like H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, TN, E-2, E-3, R-1, P-1, and Q-1, as well as family-based immigration such as marriage-based Green Card, Fiancé Visa, (K-1) and US citizenship and naturalization applications. With a focus on...
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James Joseph Sexton
New City, NY Attorney with 23 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Fordham University School of Law
In 2001, James J. Sexton, Esq. founded the Law Offices of James J. Sexton, P.C. in a small New City office with one computer and a part-time secretary. Since that time, Mr. Sexton's skills as an advocate and trial lawyer have grown the firm to its current status as a dominating force in the New York State divorce and family law bar. The firm continues to grow and thrive and is now proud to offer clients the support of multiple attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff as well as two offices located in Rockland County and Manhattan. ...
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Jeffrey Elliot Strauss
NANUET, NY Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Medical Malpractice & Serious Personal Injury from all causes, for individuals are our specialties!
Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Lawyer since 1986; Practice in NJ & NY. Educational Background in the Medical Sciences , Bachelors & Master's Degrees. Specialized since the beginning of my legal career in medically related matters and serious damage & injury cases since all involve injury. Experienced in wrongful death matters, Brain injuries, cancer cases, Birth injury cases, car and truck crashes, faulty industrial machinery, hazardous products, burn cases, severe scarring, Handled many substantial cases, details in the website.
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Ira Michael Emanuel
New City, NY Attorney with 44 years of experience
4 Laurel Road
New City, NY 10956
Estate Planning, Municipal and Real Estate
Albany Law School
Ira M. Emanuel is an attorney with more than thirty years of experience in real property and land use law, estates and trusts, and mediation. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester and Albany Law School, and holds a certificate in mediation from Harvard Law School. Mr. Emanuel has a private law practice in New City, New York, where he has been involved with some of the most important land use projects in Rockland County, including the redevelopment of the Nanuet Mall in the Town of Clarkstown, a 500 unit active adult community proposed for the former Letchworth...
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Richard Samuel Eichenbaum
Pearl River, NY Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(551) 427-5661
1 Blue Hill Plaza - Suite 1509
Lobby Level
Pearl River, NY 10965
Free ConsultationVanderbilt University Law School
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Ronald Allan Phillips
Orangeburg, NY Attorney with 50 years of experience
Mr. Phillips practice has been devoted exclusively to the field of matrimonial and family law since he was first admitted in New York in 1974. He is a member of the Rockland County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and, the American Bar Association and is a member of the Family Law Sections of all of those bar associations. Mr. Phillips served on the Board of Managers, and then served as a vice president of the New York Chapter from 2002 to 2004, and then again served on the Board of Managers. He has lectured on various...
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Toshinori Isoai
New City, NY Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(845) 999-1250
3 East Evergreen Rd, Suite 101-RM 330
New City, NY 10956
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Kimberly Carulli
New City, NY Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
New York Law School
Kimberly A. Sofia, Esq. is a commercial and civil litigator, who practices a wide range of legal disciplines throughout New York, New Jersey, and the federal courts. Kimberly has had a record of success in representing clients – from complex personal injury claims and motor vehicle accidents to criminal defense matters like DWI-defense and traffic violations. Though every case is different, she brings the same individual commitment and dedication to each case. Kimberly was selected as a 2015 Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” which placed her among the top 2.5% of lawyers in New York. She was awarded 2014’s “Top...
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Nicole DiGiacomo
New City, NY Attorney
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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Alden Brent Smith
New City, NY Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Collections, Elder and Real Estate
Pace University
For three decades, Attorney Alden Smith has been dedicated to assisting individuals throughout New York with their debt collection matters. As a member and former president of the Rockland County Bar Association, Mr. Smith is able to maintain an extensive understanding of all the laws surrounding debt collection. He understands how frustrating it can be to wait for the debts you are owed, and he works tirelessly to handle his clients’ cases in a professional and responsive matter. To find out more about working with Attorney Smith, do not hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Alden B. Smith today.