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Sean Imran
New York, NY Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Sean Imran is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with invaluable trial experience representing high-stakes clients facing criminal charges and media attention. Sean possesses profound insights into the intricacies of criminal cases, and his ability to navigate the complexities of criminal cases involving media attention is honed with finesse and poise. Furthermore, Sean Imran has an exceptional track record of success in defending clients across a range of criminal matters. Having served as a former public defender at the Legal Aid Society, he possesses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by clients in criminal proceedings. This experience has enabled him...
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Tony Harwood
New York, NY Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Securities
Fordham University School of Law
I am a Trial Lawyer with over 25 years of experience in Business lawsuits, Arbitration and White-Collar Criminal investigations. I provide high quality advocacy and advice to companies, partnerships, their owners, managers, directors and employees in business disputes. My practice encompasses matters involving Securities, Stockbroker Fraud, Class Action lawsuits, Real Estate, Technology and Intellectual Property, privately held Businesses, Employment law,Professional Liability and Legal eEthics.
I have an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating the organization gives, and am a longstanding leader in legal ethics, demonstrating that my peers rank me at the highest level of professional excellence.
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Edwin Smith
New York, NY Lawyer
Bankruptcy and Business
Harvard Law School
I focus my practice on commercial law, debt financings, structured financings, workouts, bankruptcies, and international transactions. I have a deep understanding of commercial law and insolvency matters, both within the United States and internationally. My professional experience includes representation in major bankruptcies such as Refco, Lehman, the City of Detroit, and PG&E. I frequently provide advice to financial institutions regarding documentation and risk management.
I guide creditors and counter-parties through the complexities of commercial and insolvency risks associated with sales, leasing, financing, investment securities, and derivatives and repo-style transactions. I have also played a significant role in representing parties in major...
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Joshua Friedman
New York, NY Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Columbia Law School
Joshua Friedman, a graduate of Columbia Law School, has over thirty years of experience representing employees in discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits in state and federal courts.
Joshua Friedman's practice is focused exclusively on representing plaintiffs in employment and education harassment, discrimination and retaliation law suits, and class action law suits. Cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Consultations are free and confidential.
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Tudor Neagu
New York, NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
(215) 356-9917
The DuMont Building
515 Madison Avenue, 6th floor
New York, NY 10022
Immigration
Villanova University School of Law
I have practiced immigration and nationality law throughout the United States, but primarily in New York. I specialize in immigration litigation for EOIR matters such as asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment, habeas corpus, deferred action, waivers and appellate work. I have obtained numerous grants both in immigration court and at the asylum office for clients from China, Haiti, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. I currently have the privilege of working at Wildes & Weinberg, PC, one of the most well-respected immigration firms in the United States, founded in 1960 and serving a distinguished clientèle.
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Gilbert J. Bradshaw
New York, NY Lawyer with 16 years of experience
43 W 43rd St
#342
New York, NY 10036
Free ConsultationBusiness and Securities
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
With exceptional experience in securities dealings and business, I am a corporate and transactional attorney focused on helping business owners succeed. My professional journey encompasses significant roles on both the lender/underwriter side and the company side, allowing me to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively.
I provide legal guidance on every aspect of starting, maintaining, and expanding a business. My clients include small startups with ambitious goals to established companies with global headquarters.
I also dedicate part of my time to academia as an adjunct professor of securities regulation at Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California, where I teach on Monday...
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Michael Levine
New York, NY Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Michael S. Levine has been practicing law for almost 3 decades, following his 1985 admission to a number of state and federal bars, including the bars of New York and New Jersey; the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey; and the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He graduated from Hobart College in 1979, where he was a Dean's List student and captain of the tennis team. Michael earned his J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 1983. He belongs to both the New York...
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Joel Silberman
New York, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationSeton Hall University
Joel prosecuted a wide array of cases at the Adult and Juvenile levels. Some of Joel’s most notable Adult and Juvenile cases involved charges related to Homicide, Gun Offenses, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Trafficking Narcotics, Fraud and Aggravated Assault. Joel also appeared and argued a number of matters before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.
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Mary Madeline Roberts
New York, NY Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Entertainment & Sports and Securities
The University of Chicago Law School
A graduate of a top-five law school, Mary Madeline Roberts, Esq. is admitted in NY and has great experience in customizing personalized legal solutions tailored to meet the needs of business and individual clients.
For a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION:
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Thomas Ajamie
New York, NY Attorney with 39 years of experience
Antitrust, Business and Securities
University of Notre Dame
Tom Ajamie is an internationally-recognized trial lawyer who has successfully represented clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. The authoritative Chambers USA has described Tom as “relentless, energetic and intelligent” and a “hard-working and successful trial lawyer who never quits.” He has handled a number of high-profile cases, including groundbreaking securities and financial cases, cross-border litigation, business contract disputes and employment issues. Tom has won two of the largest awards ever handed down by an arbitration panel for investors, including a $429.5 million award. He has also won a record $112 million civil RICO jury verdict.
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Louis Pechman
New York, NY Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Employment
Fordham University School of Law
Louis Pechman practices before federal and state courts and government agencies in all areas of workplace law, including employment discrimination, sex harassment litigation, union-management relations, employment contracts, non-competition agreements, independent contractor issues, and overtime and pay disputes. As a practitioner for over 40 years in the labor and employment field, Lou offers both individual employees and employers practical guidance on improving the employment relationship and, where appropriate, terminating that relationship.
Lou has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and as a New York Super Lawyer in the area of Labor and Employment Law since...
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Jeffrey Warren Berkman
New York, NY Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and International
New York University School of Law and New York Law School
Seasoned business lawyer with extensive experience working with entrepreneurs, companies, and business ventures in a variety of industries, including high tech, management consulting, real estate development, film and television, Internet, e-learning, software and hardware development, retail, life sciences, call center/business process outsourcing, and a variety of brick and mortar businesses. Serve as counsel to companies and individuals as outside general counsel and M&A/transactional counsel. Serve as business advisor to entrepreneurs seeking assistance with business start-up matters. I have handled numerous M&A deals, corporate, venture capital and commercial transactions worldwide, and bring the experience of...
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David H. Ben-Asher
New York, NY Lawyer with 58 years of experience
Employment
Georgetown University Law Center
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Gerald Jay Resnick
New York, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
Western New England University School of Law
Gerald Jay Resnick is the founder of Resnick Law Group, a New Jersey and New York employment law firm. He has practiced law since 1979, and has focused on employment and discrimination cases since 1985. He has significant experience in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, employment contracts and severance agreements, wage and hour cases, retaliation and whistleblower claims, and family and medical leave claims.
Mr. Resnick is one of a small group of NJ employment attorneys who is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Trial Attorney. Certified Attorneys are a group with demonstrated...
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Elena Fast
New York, NY Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
New York Law School
Elena represents individuals and corporations charged with the most serious federal crimes including wire/ mail fraud, securities and bank fraud, money laundering, violations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), insurance fraud, federal tax violations, cybercrimes and narcotics and weapons trafficking. In state courts, Elena represents clients charged with financial crimes, attempted murder, sex crimes, child pornography, narcotics and weapons possession, and violent assaults.
Previously, Elena worked as a Felony Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York where she handled thousands of cases from arraignment to disposition. During her six years at the District...
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Mark I. Davies
New York, NY Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(877) 960-3285
375 Park Avenue
Suite 2607, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10152
Immigration
University of Pennsylvania
Dual qualified as a lawyer in the United States and the United Kingdom, Mark I. Davies is the Global Managing Partner and founder of Davies & Associates, LLC. Mark also Chairs the Global Business and Investor visa team and focuses his practice on EB5, L1, E2 and other business and investor visa solutions. A former General Counsel, Mark is relied on as primary counsel to major corporations, investors, non-profits and businesses of all sizes.
Mark holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, a law degree from a major university in the United Kingdom (UK) and an...
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Barry R. Lax
New York, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Securities
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Barry R. Lax, a founding partner of Lax & Neville LLP, has an extensive background in commercial, employment and securities litigation in all forums, including, state and federal courts, and arbitrations before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), National Futures Association (“NFA”), Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (“JAMS”) and the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). Since forming Lax & Neville LLP in 2007, Mr. Lax has represented customers and broker/dealers in disputes regarding sales practice issues and product problem cases and has successful represented hedge fund investors and general partners in complicated commercial and securities litigations throughout his career....
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Patrick J. Boyd
New York, NY Attorney with 23 years of experience
Employment
St. John's University School of Law
Patrick Boyd founded The Boyd Law Group, PLLC and is a experienced labor and employment law attorney frequently featured in the press including on Fox News and in the New York Times relating to labor and employment issues. He has represented individual executives including many CEOs, Fortune 100 companies and small businesses in employment, labor, and education law matters.
He has counseled clients on the full range of workplace law issues, including claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, wage and hour violations (including class actions) and claim of discrimination under federal, state and local laws.
In addition to advising clients and running his...
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Mercedes Cano
Elmhurst, NY Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business and Immigration
The City University of New York School of Law
Mercedes S. Cano is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Mercedes S. Cano. She has extensive experience in the area of immigration law, and more specifically in matters that involve deportation, political asylum and family petitions. She has represented and obtained green cards for immigrants who have been allegedly abused by United States citizens or permanent legal residents. Ms. Cano has successfully represented immigrants in immigration courts in and out of New York State, and has filed appeals for the Board of Immigration Appeals for those in deportation proceedings. Ms. Cano is also an experienced criminal defense...
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Richard M. Steigman
New York, NY Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and Products Liability
Hofstra University
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James Rubinowitz
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Brooklyn Law School
James Rubinowitz is a personal injury attorney who is devoted to helping clients obtain justice after suffering catastrophic injury. Mr. Rubinowitz handles all types of cases, including those involving motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, labor law, construction injuries, medical mal practice, product liability, and wrongful death. He is involved in all stages of our clients’ litigation and is passionate about making sure our clients receive full and fair compensation for their injuries. James has assisted in numerous cases that have resulted in large verdicts and settlements, including one that resulted in a $71 million verdict for a woman that was...
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Howard Scott Hershenhorn
New York, NY Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Brooklyn Law School
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Marijo C. Adimey
New York, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Western New England University School of Law
Marijo has devoted her entire legal career to litigating on behalf of those who have suffered immeasurable loss from a catastrophic injury or death of a loved one. Her empathetic approach to her clients, remarkable trial skills, and relentless pursuit of justice have made her one of the top women trial attorneys in the area of personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.
Recently named one of the “Top Women’s Litigators” in New York by Super Lawyers in 2017, Ms. Adimey has quickly become a formidable force of the Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Team. Since...
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Harry N Konst
Astoria Queens, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Konst Law provides real estate, divorce, personal injury, corporate and business legal services.
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Vincent Gallo
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Real Estate
New York University School of Law and Pepperdine University
Premier Real Estate Attorney in Staten Island. We represent Purchasers and Sellers of houses, condominiums and co-ops throughout the Staten Island, Brooklyn, New Jersey, and the New York Metropolitan Area. We treat each deal with the same level of importance, attention, and urgency. Each stage of the transaction is carefully explained, and the client is personally guided through the process making the buying or selling experience smooth, clear, and enjoyable.
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Gary Christopher Angiuli
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
American University Washington College of Law
Gary C. Angiuli is a founder and managing partner of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP. Mr. Angiuli is the supervising partner of the firm's Business, Franchise and Real Estate groups.
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Mark Weaver
Brooklyn, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Brooklyn Law School
Dealing with Divorce can be the hardest battle of your life. Don’t go through this alone.
I do my best to craft intimate relationships with clients so get to understand what they need, while building a concrete reputation as a reputable defender of the law. Not only is this good manners and not only does it make the process better for everyone, it's good business for me to understand you as well as possible. We need to concentrate on a better life for you once the wrangling is over. We need you to win the justice and peace of mind that...
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Rachel L. Wright
Lancaster, NY Attorney
Business and Employment
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Rachel Wright is an attorney practicing in Tiveron Law’s Corporate & Business Law Department with a heightened focus on the needs of the hospitality industry, nonprofits, small businesses, and compliance. Prior extensive experience in the hospitality industry gives Rachel a unique understanding of the legal needs of that industry.
Rachel is equipped to handle Joint ventures, issues in corporate governance and structuring, commercial contracts, entity formation, business compliance, mergers and acquisitions, liquor licensing for bars and restaurants, and issues in employment law.
Ms. Wright obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Buffalo School of Law. She also holds a Master...
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Renata Landskind
Brooklyn, NY Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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...
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Jimmy Johnson
Flushing, NY Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(347) 426-8803
Law Offices of Jimmy Johnson PLLC
149-45 Northern Blvd, #1N
Flushing, NY 11354
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business and Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and DeSales University
Attorney Jimmy Johnson is Juris Doctor (JD) graduate of Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills Campus, Michigan, USA. In fact, Jimmy Johnson, Esquire is a skilled US Immigration Attorney, Private and Public Criminal Defense Attorneys, and a General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Lawyer with great talents and proven experiences in legal immigration matters including Individual-Family-based and Business-based immigration issues for Jimed Johnson Immigration Services, LLC, Flushing, NY; Law Office of Osa Igunbor, Poughkeepsie, NY; Proskauer Rose, LLP; & Law Office of Adebukola Adetula, Irvington, NJ.
Besides having his Juris Doctor (JD) Law Degree with concentration on...
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Irene Stein
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationHofstra University
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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Nicholas A. Taylor
Ellicottville, NY Attorney with 6 years of experience
Business, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
The Pennsylvania State University School of Law
Nicholas A. Taylor is an Associate Attorney in HoganWillig’s Corporate and Business Department, handling contract formation and enforcement, corporate matters regarding formation, restructuring, and dissolution, and issues regarding commercial leasing of property.
Prior to joining HoganWillig, Mr. Taylor practiced insurance defense litigation, representing insurance carriers, employers, and third party administrators in workers’ compensation proceedings throughout Western New York.
Mr. Taylor graduated from Penn State Law at Pennsylvania State University and is an inducted member of the Woolsack Honor Society, which recognizes academic excellence. He is admitted to practice law in New York and is a member of the New York State and...
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Joshua F. Scrivani
Lancaster, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Albany Law School
Joshua F. Scrivani is a litigation attorney in Tiveron Law’s Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice departments. His focus areas within the Personal Injury Department include automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, dog bite incidents, and construction accidents.
Before joining the firm, Mr. Scrivani worked at several local personal injury law firms. Early in his legal career, he developed his unwavering passion for helping his seriously injured clients achieve the best possible results. Joshua understands the unique hardships endured by each client and prides himself on his personal approach to every case.
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Tyler J. Eckert
Lancaster, NY Lawyer with 2 years of experience
White Collar Crime
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Tyler J. Eckert is an attorney, in Tiveron Law’s litigation department, focusing his practice with the Criminal Defense Practice Group.
Mr. Eckert obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California Berkeley and his Juris Doctorate from Penn State Dickinson Law. While in law school, Mr. Eckert was a Regional Champion of the 72nd National Moot Court Competition and a recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Negotiation/Mediation. Tyler was also a judicial intern to the Honorable William Tully in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and had experience clerking for the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office.
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David Beck
Glendale, NY Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, St. John's University and City University of New York - Queens College
At Beck Law, P.C., our attorneys and staff are dedicated to serving the injured throughout the tristate area. Our New York and New Jersey accident Lawyers strive in obtaining the best possible results for our clients while providing them peace of mind through unparalleled personal service and attention to detail. Our main focus is representing the rights of the injured due to the negligence, intentional acts or recklessness of others. Devoted to preserving and protecting the rights of the injured, our lawyers work diligently to obtain the maximum monetary damages possible for our clients.
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Kevin Dana Gratt
Brooklyn, NY Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationSeton Hall University School of Law and Seton Hall University School of Law
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.
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Svetlana Prizant
Forest Hills, NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
Immigration
St. John's University School of Law
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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Christine Colvert
Bronx, NY Attorney with 10 years of experience
Workers' Comp
Seton Hall University School of Law
Christine Colvert is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and a dedicated advocate for injured workers in the area. As a member of Shulman & Hill since 2015, Christine has built a reputation as a fierce and effective representative for her clients. She has successfully secured settlements, lost wage payments, and authorization for medical treatment for thousands of injured workers across Brooklyn and the surrounding boroughs.
Christine's commitment to providing competent and comprehensive representation is unwavering, and she finds great satisfaction in being a part of the team at Shulman & Hill, where this mission is shared by all.
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Christopher L. Sallay
New York, NY Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Brooklyn Law School
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Annette Gifford
New York, NY Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Cornell Law School
Annette Gifford has obtained successful outcomes for clients in both state and federal courts, including in connection with reversing or vacating convictions before multiple circuits of the United States Circuit Courts of Appeal.
Ms. Gifford’s primary work for Spolin Law clients includes post-trial direct appeals and writs of habeas corpus. She received her B.S. degree from Cornell University and her J.D. from Cornell Law School and is licensed to practice law in California and New York.