Inwood Business Lawyers

Trista W. McConnell practices with a focus on commercial and construction litigation. Mrs. McConnell earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Brooklyn Law School, where she was a Richardson Scholar. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude in Political Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Mrs. McConnell is a member of the Bar of the State of New York, and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Mrs. McConnell is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York...

Mr. Howard concentrates his practice in commercial, real estate and construction law, including contract claims, shareholder disputes, and complex litigation. Before entering private practice, he was an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department, Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division, where he represented and advised institutional and municipal clients on capital project litigation and administrative policy. He earned his B.A. in economics, with honors, from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and his J.D., with honors, from Touro College Law School. He is admitted to the Bars in the State of New York, the...

Francine Prewitt, ESQ., is an internationally certified lawyer with dual law degrees from the University of Paris and Fordham University's School of Law. She has extensive legal experience representing multinational businesses on-the-ground in the US, the European Union and West Africa.

In September 2016, Ms. Prewitt founded Prewitt Law, a bilingual law firm that supports foreign startups, entrepreneurs and investors seeking entry into the US marketplace. Whether it's procuring an immigration or entrepreneurial visa, Prewitt Law will guide you through the legalities of the US immigration system and customize the best solutions for your business immigration needs.

Prewitt Law also...

Jessica A. Murzyn has been a senior counsel at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP since April 2013. Ms. Murzyn represents individual and institutional investors in securities arbitrations and litigation against financial firms. Prior to joining Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP, Ms. Murzyn was an associate at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP from October 2008 to March 2013. At Friedman Kaplan, she represented a variety of individual and corporate clients in securities, real estate and general commercial litigation and arbitrations. For example, she represented a high net worth client in a FINRA arbitration against the client’s investment...

Frank began his career representing celebrities and musicians as a talent agent for a NY talent agency. He then forged a long journey as a litigator for law firms, large and small, representing both plaintiff and defense clients. In 2019, Frank returned to the talent agency world as a General Counsel and Head of Business Affairs. He provided legal guidance through the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, and drove the evolution of the new creator economy in the post-pandemic world. He has developed a principled and focused legal approach to the new creator economy, and applies...

Michael Korsinsky is a founding partner at Korsinsky & Klein, LLP. He manages the firm’s litigation groups, which includes matters before various courts as well as those matters before administrative tribunals at various government agencies. He concentrates and dedicates most of his time with construction litigation, Elder Law and Health Law matters. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School and is admitted to both the New York and New Jersey Bars as well as the following Federal courts: the Second Circuit, the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, the Northern District of New York...

Allen Lim, Esq. is an attorney in the Litigation and Personal Injury Departments of Horn Wright, LLP. Allen grew up and attended school in Orange County, California. He attained a B.A. in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton, and his J.D. at Western State College of Law. An internship with the Orange County Public Defender started his desire to help those in need, and he carries that same drive to this day. Additionally, he utilizes his prior experience in customer service to ensure that each client is heard and that all of their questions are addressed. Allen is bilingual...

Recently recognized for 50 years of service by the Nassau County Bar Association, Mark has been practicing law since 1966 after earning Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws degrees at Brooklyn Law School in the City of New York, subsequent to his graduation from City College of the City of New York in 1963 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Mark Nathanson is the true community General Practice attorney. The same clients will seek his advice and guidance in the purchase or sale of a home, formation of a small business, drafting of wills, trusts, living wills, health care...

Craig Sanders is the founding partner of the Sanders Law Group and a senior trial attorney. During the course of his more than thirty-year professional career, Mr. Sanders has handled complex civil litigation matters throughout the nations Federal Courts. Focusing his career on intellectual property (copyright and trademark infringement litigation), consumer protection, litigation and employment matters, Mr. Sanders oversees the Firm’s Intellectual Property Department and Trial Department. In addition to his IP experience, Mr. Sanders is also well-versed in commercial litigation having represented businesses in contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud...

Adam Demetri, Esq. concentrates his practice in representing clients who suffer significant personal injuries arising from medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, pharmacy error, products liability and other wrongful acts. Adam is an advocate on behalf of individuals seeking to enforce their legal rights against large institutions such as hospitals and Fortune 500 corporations. Mr. Demetri is a member of numerous state and local bar association committees involving all aspects of litigation. He routinely handles significant personal injury cases from intake through trial, including cases involving brain damage, cancer, surgical error, and obstetrical injuries. Mr. Demetri also specializes...

I am glad to be part of the community that I serve - small business owners. As a business attorney, I focus on the heart and soul of the community, and the employer of 50% of the American workforce, the small business. I help entrepreneurs and small business owners create, build, protect and monetize their businesses. I keep business owners from feeling they need to practice law without a license. Instead, LOVE LAW FIRM provides services with the motto of "Build. Not Billed."® We a value-add and not just an additional expense. We do: * Business contracts, commercial transactions * Corporate formation, corporate governance * Corporate fundraising,...

Prior to earning my law degree from St. John's Law School in 1993, I was employed as a Mechanical Engineer. After graduating I took a position with a public works contractor as an executive project manager and in-house counsel where I remained until 1999. Since that time I have represented contractors, owners and construction professionals on their projects both in and out of court as well as complex commercial litigation matters. I believe that my engineering background and prior experience as a project manager is invaluable and an added benefit not shared by many other attorneys in the practice...

I am a New York State licensed attorney, but at heart, I am an entrepreneur. I work with entrepreneurs and small business owners to help ensure their success. My goal is to provide legal advice that focuses on the business, not just the law. In addition to my law degree from Rutgers University, I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management from Baruch College in New York City. I know how small businesses work and what their owners need. I do not simply tell you what the law says, I explain how the law will affect...

Zivotov Law is a successful litigation practice representing accident victims for the past 25 years in the City and State of New York.

Zivotov law has prosecuted many record-setting personal injury cases, and several of its appeals have resulted in decisions that are still cited as precedent. We take on the "impossible" cases — achieving awesome results.

$22,000,000 BOXING INJURY
Magomed Abdusalmov receives $22M injury settlement from New York State

$14,000,000 AUTO ACCIDENT VERDICT
Car Service Driver blamed for causing accident found blameless after trial

$9,000,000 VERDICT FOR INJURED HVAC REPAIR MAN
HVAC mechanic blamed for causing his own injuries in 20 foot fall through attic...

Hendricks Law Firm PLLC is owned by NYC business lawyer Stephanie Hendricks, a business lawyer and litigator with over 15 years of experience handling business and litigation matters. Stephanie competently, professionally, and efficiently provides legal guidance for starting and maintaining business operations, and she helps established business owners and entrepreneurs resolve their legal issues and move forward successfully. Stephanie obtained incomparable legal training as a law clerk for a former Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court and as an associate for one of the largest law firms in the Pacific Northwest before returning to New York in 2009....

Mike Kuharski's legal career has been a steadfast commitment to advocating for the severely injured, earning him a reputation as a champion in the courtroom. This unwavering dedication has consistently resulted in securing multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients, marking significant victories that have not only highlighted his expertise but also led to his inclusion in prestigious national peer recognition groups such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, SuperLawyers, and being named among the Top 100 Lawyers. Educationally, Kuharski laid his foundations at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY, where he earned his B.A. in 1985, followed by...

James J. Hsui is a Manhattan, New York based lawyer engaged in the practice of nonprofit & 501(c)(3) law, corporate and commercial law, and public and private international law.

In Mr. Hsui's private practice, he provides transactional, advisory and representational services to nonprofit organizations, businesses, entrepreneurs, diplomats and international (intergovernmental) organizations. As former principal legal adviser and political affairs adviser to the senior adviser of a United Nations under-secretary-general, Mr. Hsui's practice also involves providing international and political affairs support for New York's diplomatic community.

He has provided counsel on issues including: forming and structuring nonprofit and for-profit entities, cross-border transactions, compliance...

The Gursoy Law Firm is a dedicated general practice law firm with a particular emphasis in Immigration and Bankruptcy. We have been practicing law for over 11 years. During our many years or practice we have an incredible track record of success.

Shefali Lakhani is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Lakhani Legal, a business and IP law firm, working with businesses, startups, and creatives. She provides legal advice to her clients through the lifecycle of their business to help them build a strong legal foundation and to help their business thrive! With over a decade of experience in law firms and in the tech and innovation spaces, Shefali brings a fresh perspective to her clients to provide tailored and innovative legal solutions. She also aims to clarify complex legal issues for her clients, making the law more accessible and digestible.

DARNLEY D. STEWART is Of Counsel to Outten & Golden LLP in its New York office. She represents employees in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law, including executive and professional contracts and compensation, whistleblowing, discrimination based on disability, race, gender and pregnancy, and discrimination class actions.

E. David Smith, Esq., is principal of Smith & Associates, and serves as outside general counsel for US and foreign companies, family enterprises and family offices. Guiding his clients in the creation and growth of their wealth, he positions business entities for growth opportunities and for mitigating risk, including asset preservation. Combining his experience in corporate transactions, capital raising and financing, corporate governance, corporate litigation and intellectual property, he provides strategic guidance, identifies and addresses core issues, and quarterbacks companies’ and family offices’ legal needs. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the Tulane University School...

Jerome (Jerry) Block is a partner at Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP (also known as LPK) and specializes in representing people diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Jerry is proud of LPK's commitment to families affected by mesothelioma which extends beyond the courtroom. LPK is a top "Diamond Level" supporter of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF), a non-profit seeking a cure for mesothelioma and better treatments to improve the lives of those living with this disease. LPK is also a Silver Sponsor for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). In addition to securing favorable settlements for clients...

Diane Mall Sammarco is Of Counsel to Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. Ms. Sammarco represents investors in securities arbitration and litigation against financial firms, as well as employees in industry disputes and self-regulatory investigations. Ms. Sammarco joined the firm’s predecessor, Rich & Intelisano, LLP, in 2008. In June 2010, Ms. Sammarco was part of the team at Rich & Intelisano, LLP that won the Bayou v. Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing case: a $20.6 million FINRA arbitration award against Goldman Sachs related to the Bayou hedge fund fraud. The 18-day hearing generated a 100% recovery of the compensatory damages requested. It...

Domenic, an accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in Corporate, Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law, provides guidance to clients on matters including Business Structuring, Purchase & Sale of Businesses, Litigation, Employment Disputes, Licensing, Esports, Film Finance, and Complex Contract Negotiation. As a legal commentator, he has appeared on several prominent news outlets such as NBC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, HLN, Yahoo Finance, FOX Business News, and Bloomberg TV. His expertise has been recognized by the New York Metro Super Lawyers list every year since 2015 and Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Rating in 2022, awarded by his peers for his exceptional legal expertise, communication...

Before founding Jakubowitz & Chuang LLP, William worked as an intellectual property litigation associate in a Vault 50 law firm. William focuses his practice on intellectual property issues such as copyrights and trademarks. He has obtained copyrights and trademarks for his clients, and have represented both rightholders and accused infringers in court. William is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New York, as well as the Eastern and Southern District Courts of New York.

Mark Zafrin has over thirty years of transactional experience and handles a broad range of matters for clients in the Healthcare & Pharmaceutical and Financial Services industries. He possesses in-depth knowledge of FHA and conventional mortgage financing, mezzanine and private equity financing and healthcare Certificate of Need applications. He has vast experience representing clients in extremely complex and difficult mergers and acquisitions of healthcare facilities, hospitals, federally financed clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and large physician practice groups. As General Counsel, Mr. Zafrin advises and assists his clients, ranging from nursing homes to assisted living centers and clinics (including primary care...

David S. Rich is the founding member of the Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC. Mr. Rich is a New York City Business Litigation Attorney. Mr. Rich litigates civil, commercial, employment, and securities matters in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey, and arbitrates such matters before FINRA and other arbitral bodies. Mr. Rich also litigates appeals. Mr. Rich has represented clients in, among other civil and commercial matters, breach of contract actions, business torts cases, bankruptcy and adversary proceedings, civil racketeering actions, oppressed minority shareholder disputes, product liability litigation, franchisor-franchisee litigation, qui tam...

I’m John Wu, a NY licensed attorney, originally from Toronto, Canada. I consider myself an entrepreneur first, and a lawyer second. My passions are law and innovation. Since beginning my entrepreneurial journey in 2015, I’ve founded multiple successful startups, and sat on the boards of many others. As legal innovator, I’ve worked with the top global law firms to improve their practice through technology. Leveraging the totality of my experiences - all the successes, the failures, the lessons learned, I aim to provide entrepreneurs with the guidance they need to reach new heights.

Born in Cordoba, Argentina. JD equivalent degree in 1980 from Cordoba National University. Clerked there for 3 years for a criminal law judge. Came to the U.S. in 1980 and obtained an LLM degree in 1984 from New York University. Fluent in Spanish and English. Worked always in small firm with international clientele. Practice mostly transactional but with solid litigation experience. Skillful mediator and negotiator. On a personal note, I am single, no children; love playing bridge and enjoy conversation about art, politics, philosophy and the law.

I am the founder and attorney at Taylor Legal Law Firm, based in Washington DC. I help businesses of all sizes and social entrepreneurs (non-profits) handle their legal needs and everyday challenges, so you can focus on what matters most – your work and your business. My goal at Taylor Legal is to provide your business with fast, efficient, practical legal advice that works in real life, not only on paper.

Before founding Taylor Legal, I spent two decades practicing international business law in the US, as well as Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. I worked in a number of...

I am a NY attorney whose practice focuses primarily on real estate matters including, but not limited to, residential purchases and sales, financing, commercial lease review, landlord-tenant matters, entity formation, estate sales, and 1031 exchanges, as well business law, and estate planning, estate administration, and elder care law. I have conducted several "new homebuyer" seminars in Manhattan and pride myself on the ability to get the desired result for my clients even when faced with complex issues and difficult and adversarial attitudes from other parties involved in a transaction. I am the founding member and the Managing Attorney of The Deemer...

John D. Megerian founded Megerian Law Firm, PLLC in April, 2015. Prior to opening his private practice, Mr. Megerian gained valuable experience working for two prestigious law firms, while handling cases from inception to trial. He obtained a Juris Doctorate and International Law Certificate from Pace University School of Law in 2006. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Fordham University in 2003, where he was the recipient of the International GLOBE Honor Student Award. Mr. Megerian’s scope of practice is focused on Commercial and Business Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Immigration Law, Wills...

Jules Bagneris is a dedicated business attorney who represents clients in all Jules helps his clients achieve the American Dream through franchising. With Jules on your side, you can feel assured that you have a zealous advocate fighting viciously on behalf of your personal and business interests!

Mr. Dailey represents businesses and business owners in disputes that arise out of mergers and acquisitions, disagreements between owners, damaged customer or client relationships, improper actions taken by competitors, or investigations by regulators such as the SEC or PCAOB. Over the years he has become known for his ability to explain complex transactions and relationships in plain language that average people and judges understand.

We are a law firm that focuses on real estate transactions. We enable busy professionals, celebrities, and entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best and provide them with a way to effortlessly buy and sell real estate. By entrusting the entire process to us, you eliminate all of the things typically required of a buyer or seller that cause most people stress! Our process allows clients to minimize their involvement and enables them to use this time saved to engage in more profitable activities without the fear of missed deadlines. Many of our past clients have found that...