Cross River Business Lawyers

Charles J. Nerko is a problem-solving litigator who uses a practical and business-conscious approach to obtain favorable results amid critical circumstances. Mr. Nerko has a track record of success resolving disputes involving data privacy, technology, contracts, business torts and restrictive covenants. He also advises clients on strategies to minimize litigation risks and protect their confidential information.

Clients turn to Mr. Nerko for swift, decisive courtroom victories when clients’ reputations or confidential information assets are at risk. He serves as lead counsel to numerous federal credit unions in data security litigation against the largest provider of online banking and outsourced...

Experienced Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation Expertise

Now again in private practice, Jeff is an attorney and counselor-at-law providing private general counsel, legal crisis management, and dispute strategy and management services to individuals and families, real estate organizations, family-owned and closely-held businesses, the white collar justice community, and special situation and pro bono clients. For over 20 years Jeff served as managing attorney of a 20+ employee law firm headquartered in New York City, and then Westchester County, NY. Among other practice areas, the firm engaged in representation of family-owned/closely held businesses and their owners, business and real estate transactions, trusts and estates, and litigation. Jeff also served...

Anthony H. Handal is an experienced patent and trademark litigator, who has worked as lead counsel in over 200 U.S. district court lawsuits for such clients as ADM, Estee Lauder, JVC, The London Times, Conair, SNPE, Nieman Marcus, Target and many other such companies with amounts at risk exceeding $2 billion. His first chair experience includes U.S. Supreme Court representations in copyright and patent cases. He has also obtained hundreds of patents for his clients, and provides clients with a wide range of counselling services in the intellectual property space.

Adam Freedman is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Adam C. Freedman, PLLC, and he specializes in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Corporate Law related matters. Adam represents clients throughout the entertainment industry, including musicians, record labels, music producers, videographers, filmmakers, entrepreneurs and more. By placing genuine care for his clients as his top priority, Adam stands out as the top choice for artists and independent creators. He is a vigorous advocate for his clients, and with his strong representation, Adam’s clients are equipped with knowledge and confidence to navigate through the complications that arise within the entertainment industry. Adam received...

I practice Tax litigation litigating Federal tax cases in the Tax Court, Federal Court and NYS tax matters.

Worked for the Internal Revenue Service Chief Counsel's Office in New York for 14 years litigating tax cases in Tax Court; and also worked in the IRS Criminal Division of Chief Counsel's Office. After leaving the Chief Counsel's Office, I have been in private practice.

Education: Graduated Washington University, St. Louis, business school and law school. Graduated NYU Tax Program and received an LLM in Taxation.

Justin Sher represents executives, entrepreneurs and companies in complex business disputes and white collar criminal investigations. He is the founder and managing partner of Sher LLP.

Issac focuses his practice on civil litigation, consumer bankruptcy, commercial collections, and judgment enforcement. Issac also represents clients in a variety of real estate matters, creditors' and debtors' rights, and helping clients plan for the need of advance directives, healthcare proxies, powers of attorney, and wills.

Issac received his law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2015 where he was the editor in chief of the Cardozo Public Law, Policy, and Ethics Journal, and received the Jacob Burns Medal for unusual achievement in various law school academic/professional activities. He also received a Certificate in Bioethics and Medical Humanities...

Mr. Westenhoefer is an attorney admitted to practice law in the state of New York. In 1997, he joined the U.S. Air Force, and in the years that followed, studied the Russian language at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and lived and worked in Japan. As part of his regular duties as an airborne cryptologic linguist, he was a computer systems operator, a UNIX-based systems administrator, and a security manager in a sensitive compartmented information facility. He developed and maintained resources on his squadron’s classified intranet, supervised and trained individuals on computer systems, and revised the training program...

Nigel S. Austin is an experienced business lawyer who regularly advises early stage and emerging growth companies and investors often serving as outside general counsel to businesses and investors. He has particular experience in founder and partnership arrangements, equity compensation for executives, early stage and growth angel and venture capital equity financings, debt financings, commercial and strategic contracts, licensing, joint ventures, sale and other exit transactions.

I am an experienced lawyer in the areas of Private International Law, Russian and European Commercial Law, investments and doing business in Russia, Europe and other countries of the former USSR. I also advise clients on Contract law, company formation, dispute resolution and international arbitration and litigation in Russia, other former USSR countries and Europe. I graduated from the MGIMO (University) Law School - Moscow State University of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, 1988-1993, and hold Master Degree in Russian Civil, Commercial and Private International Law. Further education: - MGIMO University, 1993 - 1996, Advanced legal...

Jamar Green is an associate in Chartwell’s New York City office, where he handles general liability, employment law, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation matters on behalf of insurers and small and large businesses. An experienced trial lawyer who has saved his clients millions of dollars in settlements, Jamar delivers results that align with each client’s interests – whether through settlement, trial, or through the appellate process. Jamar began his career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, where he prosecuted criminal cases. He then served as a Navy Judge Advocate General, leading a Victims’ Legal Counsel Team...

Sara is a managing partner at Lengea Law, a boutique law firm that offers practical legal solutions for healthcare businesses. She has over 15 years of experience as a healthcare lawyer, an entrepreneur, and an author. She is also the creator of MedSpa Confidential, a Best Seller on Amazon that provides guidance on how to start, grow, and sell a medical spa business. Sara has a proven track record of launching and growing successful businesses in the healthcare, tech, and beauty industries. She has helped hundreds of clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of healthcare, as well as negotiate...

In the business world, trademarks are an important asset and part of marketing strategy.. The registration of trademarks helps in protecting logos, brand names, slogans, etc.; In today's world, trademarks are an essential element in the company's strategy in creating its own wealth.. Recently, Trademarks represent approximately 30% of our firm’s monthly work. Our lawyers advise clients ranging from large to small corporations and assist them in registration of trademarks. We assist our clients in trademarks registration, transfers, drafting and negotiating a trademark license agreements. Moreover, our team is specialized in litigation and dispute resolutions in a way that best preserves our...

Stacy R. Klozow, Esq. practices in the areas of commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury. In her practice of commercial litigation, Ms. Klozow represents plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving contract, real estate and business disputes. She also represents individuals who have suffered personal injury and financial loss in matters involving wrongful death, construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, assault and battery, and general negligence.

Barry S. Kantrowitz, B.A., J.D., received his undergraduate degree from Harpur College, SUNY Binghamton. During his studies at Boston University School of Law, he was honored as a Paul J. Liacos Scholar and an Edward Henessey Scholar. He graduated cum laude. Mr. Kantrowitz is admitted to practice law in the state and federal courts of New York, New Jersey and Florida, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Barry Kantrowitz is a member of the New York State and New Jersey State Trial Lawyers Associations, and the State Bar...