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Zachary Alexander Margulis-Ohnuma
New York, NY Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Appeals and White Collar Crime
New York University School of Law
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Wendi S Lazar
New York, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Employment
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
WENDI S. LAZAR is a partner at Outten & Golden LLP in New York where she co-heads the firm’s Individual Practice and the Executives and Professionals Practice Group. Ms. Lazar practices in many areas of employment law with a focus on executive agreements, including retention, expatriate, non-competition, talent, severance, and compensation arrangements. She also represents teams of executives, founders and partners transitioning during a sale, merger and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Ms. Lazar’s practice is international in scope, and she advises clients and attorneys in the U.S. and abroad on employment, contract, and often related immigration issues. Ms. Lazar...
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Adam T. Klein
New York, NY Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Employment
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
ADAM T. KLEIN is Managing Partner of Outten & Golden LLP, and founded the firm's class action practice area. His practice focuses on the prosecution of class actions and impact litigation of employment discrimination and wage and hour claims. Mr. Klein currently serves as lead or co-lead plaintiffs' counsel in numerous major class action lawsuits involving discrimination claims in the financial services industry, the high tech industry, and challenges to the use of credit and criminal history records for employment decisions.
Mr. Klein represents the Metropolitan Council of the New York State Conference of the NAACP in challenges to the...
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Wayne Outten
New York, NY Attorney with 50 years of experience
Employment and International
New York University School of Law
WAYNE N. OUTTEN is Chair and Founding Partner of Outten & Golden LLP. He was the Managing Partner from the founding of the firm in 1998 until the end of 2018. His practice focuses exclusively on representing individuals in all areas of employment law. He co-chairs the firm’s Executives and Professionals and Whistleblower Retaliation Practice Groups.
Mr. Outten’s practice focuses on representing high-level employees and professionals in all aspects of their employment, including negotiation of employment, compensation, and severance agreements. He is the author of the “Representing the Executive” chapter in Executive Compensation (BNA Books). His practice includes representing employees in...
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Steven Altman
Southampton, NY Lawyer with 38 years of experience
7 SEBONAC ROAD
Unit O
Southampton, NY 11968
Free ConsultationNew York Law School
Steven Altman has practiced law for more than 30 Years. In that time, he has litigated complex commercial cases at the highest standards of practice and numerous small and modest size matters on a cost effective basis. He has extensive dispute resolution experience designing, developing and implementing strategies to economically solve business problems for clients. As a business lawyer with numerous contacts in a wide array of business areas, he is a “go to” person for finding the most suitable person for countless tasks, including securing financing and structuring transactions.
Among innumerable others, Mr. Altman’s professional accomplishments include:
- Resolving a $10...
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Scott J. Rothenberg
New York, NY Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Scott J. Rothenberg, Esq., joined The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 2005. Scott litigates significant personal injury & wrongful death cases on behalf of injured plaintiffs including, but not limited to, Bus, Car, Motorcycle & Truck Accidents, Scarring cases, Premises Liability and Traumatic Brain Injury cases.
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Mark Montanaro
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, Real Estate and Trademarks
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and Hofstra University
Mark Montanaro leads the firm at MontanaroLaw, P.C., and has customized the firm's practice to broadly serve the needs of business minded individuals. Working with young entrepreneurs comprised of artists, producers, internet startups, mobile application developers, and other small businesses, Mr. Montanaro provides not only legal expertise, but also a marketing and business strategy to his clients. Mark counsels small business and individual clients in connection with complex contract negotiations in areas including: real estate, intellectual property, digital media rights, entertainment, software licensing, and business law related areas, including the purchase and sale of enterprises. Montanaro’s background and continued practice...
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Derek T. Smith
New York, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Workers' Comp
Dickinson School of Law and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
We are Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Workplace Discrimination, Wage & Hour, and Whistleblower Attorneys in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, & Miami. With decades of experience and over $200 Million recovered throughout this time, call now for free consultation. No fee unless we recover.
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Stephen James Murphy
NY, NY Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
St. John's University School of Law
Stephen J. Murphy is a partner at the premier personal injury law firm Block O'Toole & Murphy. He began his career as a homicide prosecutor for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, quickly distinguishing himself in criminal courtrooms with the successful handling of highly publicized murder cases. Mr. Murphy was described by The New York Times as one of the "Top Attorneys in New York," and by Z100 Radio as a "legendary trial lawyer." Since entering the personal injury field in 2005, he has secured over $450 million in results for his clients. In 2023, Forbes magazine identified him as one...
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Shefali Lakhani
New York, NY Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Trademarks
Boston University School of Law
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.
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Stephen Z. Starr
New York, NY Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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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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Michele Sue Mirman
New York, NY Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Workers' Comp
Antioch School of Law
With nearly 40 years of legal experience, Michele S. Mirman is a dedicated and compassionate personal injury lawyer serving all of New York. She focuses her practice on assisting injury victims in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and New York City. Attorney Mirman is licensed to practice law in numerous states, including New York, California, Connecticut, Florida, California, and Washington D.C. She holds the highest rating possible of 10.0 Superb from Avvo and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her clients over the years. Attorney Mirman is passionate about representing victims of medical malpractice, assault, and defective machinery. Her...
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Paul Napoli
Garden City, NY Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEnvironmental and Insurance Claims
Paul J. Napoli is a nationally renowned personal injury, medical malpractice, and mass tort litigation attorney with more than 25 years’ experience in the field. He aggressively defends the rights of his clients in courtrooms throughout the country, fighting to ensure they get the maximum amount of compensation they deserve. Trusted by those he represents and respected by his colleagues in the legal field, he has a well-earned reputation for integrity and honesty, and a dedication to ensuring justice is served. With his well-documented track record in achieving the most successful outcomes in legal cases, Mr. Napoli rates a...
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Alexander W. Mejias
New York, NY Attorney with 17 years of experience
11 Broadway
Suite 615
New York, NY 10004
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports and IP
University of Virginia School of Law
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Stuart Reich
New York, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Immigration
Cleveland State University
Mr. Reich (a 10.0 out of 10 "Superb" rated attorney on Avvo.com and New York SuperLawyer 2011-Present) founded The Law Offices of Stuart J. Reich in 2003. His goal was and is to serve the needs of the professional foreign national community and of small and medium-size U.S. employers who require highly qualified foreign national talent to remain competitive and innovative. We understand the mission-critical nature of the immigration process as well as the confusion caused by it's complexity - so our philosophy is to get the work done quickly and competently while making sure our clients have the...
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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.
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Thomas Tona
Islip, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Mr. Thomas Tona represents numerous clients in a wide variety of Personal Injury accident cases, in courts across New York State.
Additionally, the firm represents business litigation clients when they have a legal dispute with another party over monies owed.
Tona Law also prosecutes civil claims where healthcare providers seek reimbursement of denied healthcare claims, under the New York State No-Fault law.
Since its inception in 2001, Mr. Tona’s law firm, TonaLaw, has built a reputation as one of New York’s premier legal firms due to its’ expertise and integrity. TonaLaw’s consistent track record of uncompromising ethics instills confidence and trust....
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Noah Passer
Bronx, NY Lawyer
Workers' Comp
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Noah Passer, a Partner who hails from New York, is a seasoned litigator with a primary focus on advocating for injured workers and securing the maximum compensation for them.
With a wealth of experience in Workers' Compensation, Noah is well-versed in all phases of the process, from the initial claims to trial, settlement, and permanency. He has a proven track record of litigating any disputed matter pertaining to the employment relationship, medical treatment approval, disability, permanency, and other related issues.
Noah commands a high level of respect from his peers and colleagues, and he is unwavering in his commitment to...
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Michelle Aulivola
Bay Shore, NY Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Michelle Aulivola, Esq. is a partner in the Law Firm of Long Tuminello, LLP. Since having joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2006, Ms. Aulivola has practiced extensively in the areas of civil litigation and appeals in both the State and Federal Courts.
Ms. Aulivola's experience and expertise cover many areas of civil litigation, including contract disputes, real property disputes, commercial litigation. A large part of Ms. Aulivola's practice focuses on the representation of attorneys and other licensed professionals who are being investigated or prosecuted for alleged ethical or professional misconduct.
Ms. Aulivola is a graduate...
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Janet Fashakin
Richmond Hill, Queens, NY Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Janet Fashakin is a seasoned attorney of over two decades, a journey that started in West Africa in 1990. She received her bachelors in law from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, She proceeded to receive her Masters in Law from Yeshiva University, Cardozo School of Law in New York. She obtained a doctorate degree in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University in Baltimore, USA, where her dissertation focuses on the "Challenges faced by the African American Women upon their release from Prison."
Bar Admissions: The Supreme Court of Nigeria;
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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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John Peter Brooke
Bay Shore, NY Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
California Western School of Law
After working for several Long Island law firms practicing in the areas of bankruptcy, loan modifications, estates, civil litigation and family law, John P. Brooke, Esq. opened his own law office. The Brooke Law Firm serves is a full service law practice dedicated to helping Long Islander's in all the legal challenges that life throws at them. John P. Brooke, Esq. also interned for Senior Federal Judge Leonard Wexler while in law school. John is also currently a Special Assistant Prosecutor for the Village of Ocean Beach on Fire Island.
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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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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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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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Jonathan Marc Cooper
Cedarhurst, NY Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Employment, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Jonathan Cooper represents businesses and individuals in business and commercial litigation cases including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, as well as New York child accidents, construction site accidents, and personal injury cases.
Mr. Cooper is the author of six books, including "To Compete or Not to Compete: The Definitive Insider's Guide to Non-Compete Agreements in New York," and "When the Schools Fail to Protect Our Kids: A Parent's Guide to School & Daycare Negligence in New York." He has also delivered a number of Continuing Legal Education seminars, including before Lawline, the National Law Institute and NACLE, and has...
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Matthew Lenza
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Whether you are looking to prepare for the future or need help with a current legal issue, you can find comfort in knowing that Matthew will be protecting your interests no matter how big or small. While many estate planning and elder law issues can be very complicated, Matthew can explain all available options in an easy to understand manner. Lenza Law, PLLC was founded with the goal to bring a new approach to estate planning and elder law. We strive to keep clients informed and prepared, thus making the estate planning and administration process as stress-free as possible.
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Victoria Ledeneva
Brooklyn, NY Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
St. John's University School of Law
Victoria Ledeneva, Esq. is the founder of the law firm. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ms. Ledeneva graduated from Law School in Russia and St. John's University School of Law in New York. Ms. Ledeneva is duly licensed and admitted to practice as an Attorney and Counselor at Law before all the courts of the State of New York, U.S. Immigration courts, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), and other agencies.
Ms. Ledeneva focuses her practice on business immigration. She advises employers on the best way to employ candidates and retain foreign employees who...
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Irene Stein
Brooklyn, 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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Karina Duvall
Brooklyn, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
1400 Avenue Z #507
Brooklyn, NY 11235
International
George Mason University School of Law, St. Petersburg State University, the Russian Federation and Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Experienced International Attorney. I serve American and foreign clients with a variety of legal needs in the U.S., Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, including International Notary Services, Apostille, etc. We provide certified English/Russian/Ukrainian translations. The international part of our practice is to provide services as a Russian/Ukrainian divorce attorney. We also assist in the matters of Russia and Ukrainian citizenships.
I provide legal expertise regarding Russian law for law firms and U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. My primary focus is on working with courts and immigration authorities to interpret Russian law with respect to family law, enforcement of Russian court...
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Leonid Mikityanskiy
Brooklyn, NY Lawyer
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Experienced intellectual property attorney with over 18 years of practice - specializing in patents and trademarks, admitted to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office and in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
Leonid received his Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the New York Polytechnic University (now NYU Tandon School of Engineering). After working five years as an engineering consultant, he pursued a law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Leonid worked for a boutique law firm and later for a Top 25 Am Law/Global 100 general services law firm.
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Muhammad Mustansar Zia
Ciudad de México, NY Attorney
Polanco, Av Horacio Ciudad de México
Ciudad de México, NY 11560
Free Consultation
Aclaración importante por Abogado Penal Litigante Muhammad Mustansar Zia.
Ciudadanos & Ciudadanas Debemos obedecer la Constitución de mi México en territorio de la República.
Corrupción, Extorsión, Discriminación y chantaje por Extorsión son delitos Federales.
Delitos por hechos de corrupción: Ejercicio ilícito de servicio público. Abuso de autoridad: Delitos por hechos de discriminación son delitos Federales.
Por eso estoy Contra crimen y contra corrupción por servidores públicos.
Crueldad por autoridades como servidores públicos del gobierno es violación de derechos humanos.
¿si eres víctima de crueldad & las autoridades te chantajean?
contáctanos hablamos por usted: luchador por los derechos humanos
Abogado Penal Litigante Muhammad Mustansar Zia
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Itamar Levy
Melville, NY Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationTouro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Itamar Levy & Associates is located in the heart of Melville and New York City. Our firm is dedicated to providing the finest quality legal representation, advice and counseling. To us each client is treated with respect and not just seen as a case or matter. Our motto is “To Us, It’s Personal” for a reason. When you are represented by the Itamar Levy & Associates your case is as personal to us as it is to you. We offer extensive knowledge in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Divorce and Family Law, Business Law, and Litigation. The...
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Slawomir Wieslaw Platta
New York, NY Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Slawomir Platta is an attorney at The Platta Law Firm, PLLC, located in New York City, advocating for those who suffer from catastrophic personal injuries due to the wrongful acts of others. Slawomir advocates for his clients, including injured workers, and proudly fights to obtain their rightful compensation and financial recovery.
Slawomir Platta attended law school and graduated from University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1999. Slawomir Platta began practicing law in 2004. He was featured in Super Lawyers for 2015 - 2021. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were...
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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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Peter Christopher Lomtevas
Kew Gardens, NY Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Touro College
Peter Lomtevas is a licensed family law attorney specializing in divorce, child support, and child custody cases formerly in Schenectady and the New York Capitol region. A graduate of The Kew Forest School, Hofstra, and Touro College Law Center, Peter is also a member of the New York State Bar Association. Education • The Kew Forest School, 1966 - 1978 • Hofstra University, 1978 - 1981 • Touro College Law Center, 1993 - 1996 Civilian Awards • Distinguished Public Service Award, 2006: Brooklyn Borough President • Businessman of the Year, 2006: National Republican Congressional ...
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Stephen Barry Kass
New York, NY Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Tax
New York University School of Law and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
NYC Based Bankruptcy & Tax Attorney handling corporate and consumer cases.
Chapter 11 filings in New York for high tax debt and other business problems. Consumer Discharges for credit card and mortgage problems.
Tax Court filings in NYC, Offer in compromise filings, intallment agreements.
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Sanford F. Young
New York, NY Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Appeals and Business
Syracuse University College of Law
Sanford F. Young graduated cum laude in the top ten of his 1976 class from the Syracuse University College of Law. Notes & Comment/Recent Developments Editor of the Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce, Member and Judge of the Moot Court Board, and Member of the Moot Court Tax Team. Admitted in NY, NJ and PA, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeal for the 2nd and 3rd Circuits, and U.S. District Courts in NY, NJ and PA. He was born and raised in New York City and graduated magna cum laude from Brooklyn College.