Gouverneur Lawyers

Andrew M. Lieb is the Managing Attorney of Lieb at Law, P.C., with a practice focus on real estate and corporate litigation / compliance.

Mr. Lieb has offices in Smithtown and Manhasset, New York, and provides a wide range of legal services throughout the New York / Connecticut Metro area.

Practice areas include real estate brokerage license law, contractual litigation, fair housing and discrimination, estate disputes, residential and commercial landlord / tenant needs, business entity structuring, premises liability, ownership disputes and more.

Mr. Lieb is admitted to practice law in New York, Connecticut and Colorado as well as the Federal Courts for...

Michael Manolakis joined FKMS in 2002 as an associate and immediately became a vital part of the personal injury department. Michael oversees a significant caseload of personal injury cases from inception through trial. He has earned a reputation as an outstanding trial attorney, often taking cases to trial that other firms would simply settle.

He works closely with a team of paralegals to insure those files are processed aggressively and efficiently. Michael has been handling personal injury and commercial litigations since his graduation from St. Johns University School of Law. He is also a seasoned criminal defense attorney handling many of...

Nicholas I. Timko, managing partner of the New York City firm of Kahn Gordon Timko & Rodriques P.C., has dedicated his professional career to representing individuals who have been seriously injured in all types of accidents. He has represented clients in cases involving unsafe conditions in buildings and on sidewalks, roadways, subways and construction sites, defective products, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice. An experienced trial attorney who has won many substantial verdicts, Mr. Timko has been successful in holding corporations, businesses, government agencies, hospitals, doctors, manufacturers and individuals accountable when their conduct causes harm and loss to members of...

Sally practice is focused on corporate financial restructuring, both litigation and transactional. Her experience includes representing landlords, creditors, debtors-in-possession and other parties in interest in both large and small bankruptcy cases across the country. In addition, Sally has served as outside counsel to companies in an array of areas and has drafted the terms of real estate lease agreements and other contracts for her clients. Sally also represents individuals needing assisting in the Chapter 7 area. Prior to joining Morrison Cohen, Sally worked in the Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Practice Group at ArentFox Schiff LLP in New York. Sally has also practiced...

Mr. Rabner has more than 30 years of experience representing entrepreneurs and executives, guiding them through not only the purchase, sale or structuring of their businesses, but also through the difficult nuances involved in resolving business and personal conflicts with business partners, former employers and competitors through litigation and negotiation. His practice includes the resolution of complex business partners' disputes, restrictive covenant issues and related confidential and proprietary information issues.

Mr. Rabner brings an unusually broad set of legal skills and experience to his practice. His creative, close and personal approach has often resulted in long-term relationships with his clients, serving...

Corporate attorney experienced in finance, marketing and law. More than ten years of experience representing and advising individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes. I have experience with assisting business in all stages of development, from startups just getting off the ground to established corporations expanding internationally. I assist my clients with customers, sales, vendors, employees and shareholders. I provide clients with direct access when they need help. I work fast without sacrificing quality. For more than ten years, I have helped businesses get through good times and bad. I help businesses operate smoothly and free up valuable resources so...

Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict. She is the managing partner for Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer which maintains offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area and New York City. She graduated from Occidental College in 1990 and Golden Gate University School of Law in 1993 where she graduated with Dean’s List and class honors. She is licensed to practice law in California, the California Southern, Central and Northern U.S. Federal District Courts, the District of Columbia, Montana, New York, and the New York Eastern and Southern U.S....

STEPHEN G. STIM IS A VETERAN LAWYER SPECIALIZING IN INTERNATIONAL, MEDIA, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, CORPORATE, SENIOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND OIL & GAS BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS AND FIELDS OF LAW

Bianca Olliver is a real estate attorney who has been licensed to practice in NY for 6 years. Bianca Olliver has experience representing homeowners, lenders, services and the like with foreclosure matters. She also has experience handling residential and commercial real estate transactions and closings. Bianca has also helped landlord and tenants with their housing issues. Bianca is experienced and knowledgable with real estate matters.

Mr. Paleudis represents businesses that traffic in alcoholic beverages. His practice focuses on liquor licensing and commercial leasing. His clients consist largely of bars, restaurants, grocery stores, craft breweries and other craft manufacturers. Mr. Paleudis practices law in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Denise Schulman joined the Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP in 2009 and became a partner of the firm in 2017. In 2015, Denise was selected as a Rising Star by New York Super Lawyers.

Denise graduated cum laude from New York University School of Law. While in law school, she participated in the Employment and Housing Discrimination Clinic and Civil Rights Clinic and worked for the Urban Justice Center and Brennan Center for Justice. Prior to joining the firm, Denise worked for South Brooklyn Legal Services.

Jodi J. Jaffe graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Brandeis University in 1987 and received her J.D. from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, in 1990.

Jodi began her career representing people that could not afford a lawyer who were accused of crimes; she became an Assistant Public Defender for the Dade County Public Defender’s office in Miami, Florida. In part, her relentlessness enabled her to get what she wanted for her clients, making her a successful trial attorney. Jodi is not afraid to take on “the system” and she will work tirelessly in the fight...

Neil M. Kaufman is the managing member of Kaufman McGowan PLLC, Long Island’s Corporate & Securities Law Firm™ and Corporate & Securities Counsel to the Cannabis Industry™. He is a leading corporate cannabis lawyer in New York and the USA and a fixture of the New York and Long Island corporate and securities legal community. Mr. Kaufman represents emerging growth, middle market and public companies and investment firms in their corporate, securities, financing, borrowing, merger & acquisition and other legal matters. Mr. Kaufman advises clients with respect to SEC regulation, public offerings, private placements and mergers & acquisitions, as well as...

For over 20 years, I have exclusively represented victims who have sustained serious injuries and families who have lost loved ones in cases involving Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Slip and Trip and Fall Incidents, Construction Site and Scaffolding Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Dog Bites, Assault and Battery and many more. My office doesn’t just handle Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases, we represent real people and real families, and understand the physical, emotional and financial burdens that a serious injury, or death of a family member, can cause. We also understand that our clients are the lifeblood of our business, and that is...

Mr. Kowalenko, Esq., is a Senior Trial Attorney, specializing in personal injury/negligence litigation. This includes injuries sustained as a result of the following types of accidents: Premises liability (Slip/Trip and fall); Motor vehicle (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles); Labor Law violations or improperly manufactured or defective products. A skilled and accomplished Attorney with extensive personal injury and trial experience, aggressive advocacy skills and a history of effective and diligent representation for my clients. Mr. Kowalenko's professional portfolio includes more than 45 trials in the last 3 years alone, including a One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollar settlement against the City of New...

Kenneth S. Feraru, Esq., has extensive experience in: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime, Traffic tickets, Violations, Personal Injury, Trip and Fall, Car Accidents, Wills, Real Estate and much more. He covers the entire New York and Long Island area. Office Located in Garden City Long Island, Nassau County, New York. Attorney Feraru handles your case personally, and is available for his clients 24/7. He has practiced for nearly 29 years.

William E. Betz has over 39 years of experience providing a full range of legal services to individuals and small businesses in the New York Metropolitan area. The Law Office of William E. Betz is located in Nassau County. Mr. Betz practices in all of the Long Island courts and in the five Boroughs of New York City. Bill is a 1983 honors graduate of New York Law School, where he was a member of the New York Law School Law Review. He was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award and won first prize in the Nathan...

With over two decades of legal experience, Gail M. Blasie, PC operates as a seasoned solo practitioner, focusing on delivering exceptional appellate services within New York's appellate courts. Additionally, Gail extends her expertise to assist homeowners confronting foreclosure, offering dedicated foreclosure defense services. Having successfully managed more than seventy appeals, Gail's comprehensive understanding of her clients' cases sets her apart. While providing the same top-notch service as larger firms, Gail M. Blasie ensures a personalized touch and unwavering commitment that only a small firm can deliver.

Admitted to the Practice of Law in both New York and Florida, I have assisted literally thousands of clients with their legal needs. I have represented Buyers and Sellers and Mortgagors of Real Estate (including houses, condominiums, cooperative apartments and commercial properties) and Mortgage Lenders. I am also a Real Estate Broker.

I have also represented clients in other matters such as Wills, Probate of Estates, Criminal Law, Contracts and Business Matters (including the purchase and sale of a business).

My staff and I are dedicated to the needs of our clients and truly understand the issues that our...

After attending St. John's University School of Law, I was nominated to and received a position as a court attorney with the Appellate Division, Second Department. After two years, I entered private practice, involved with commercial transactions and litigation. Today, I operate a boutique practice, aligning my clients' needs with the specific requirements of their case. We provide services to clients in the areas of personal injury, trusts and estates, and consumer law. Rather than trying to be experts in all areas, we partner and co-counsel with amazing attorneys who are fantastic at what they do, so as...

For me, becoming a lawyer has always been about helping others seek justice and fighting for the rights of our clients. As a former prosecutor in the Suffolk District Attorney’s office, I began to understand what was important to jurors in making their determinations which helped me in becoming an effective trial lawyer. As a proud Iraq Veteran and former Army Captain, I understand how important the words service and duty are. I bring these qualities with me into the courtroom where I help clients obtain millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts in New York State.

The GILBERT LAW GROUP is a private practice law firm devoted exclusively to Labor and Employment Law matters. Mr. Gilbert's experience is extensive, spanning more than 30 years as an attorney, professor, negotiator, arbitrator, and mediator involving a wide array of labor and employment disputes in both the private and public sectors. Call 631.630.0100 or go to www.gilbertlegal.net for more information. The firm serves a diverse range of clients. Mr. Gilbert provides daily counsel regarding employment discrimination and harassment of all types, labor-management issues, wage and hour/overtime issues, Dept. of Labor investigations and audits, employee relations, contract administration and interpretation, executive...

Daniel Friedman, successfully litigates business, contract, real estate, estate and insurance related in all Courts, and does contracts/closings. Conveniently located offices in Brooklyn and Queens, New York. Experienced, capable and effective legal counsel.

Michael Catalanotto is widely regarded as an aggressive and effective litigator. Each client’s case is treated with exceptional care and attention. Mr. Catalanotto received his J.D. from Touro College of Law. In addition to his J.D., Mr. Catalanotto has a background in accounting and holds an M.B.A. from Salisbury University.

Tim handles motor vehicle accidents, slip & fall accidents, medical malpractice, boating accidents, cruise ship accidents, and complex hull/machinery/cargo cases. Tim represents commercial mariners, recreational boaters, cruise ship passengers, and other injury plaintiffs. As a former shipboard officer, he understands the importance of the Jones Act and other maritime laws. Tim taught law at SUNY Maritime College and in the MBA program at Southern New Hampshire University. On a limited basis, he tutors law school graduates for the New York State Bar Exam. He is referenced in Wikipedia - Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute. Tim was asked to cover the subject of...

At Solomon Herrera McCormick, PLLC, we take pride in providing dedicated and knowledgeable attorneys who are capable of handling all your legal concerns, no matter the size or complexity. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals, and you can count on our team to work tirelessly on your behalf. I am dedicated to providing experienced counsel and a high level of individual attention in matters involving family law, real estate, criminal defense and civil litigation. Contact the office today for a free consultation!

Glenn Kurtzrock is a former homicide prosecutor, now providing legal assistance to people in need of a skilled lawyer. If you are looking for an experienced trial attorney to help you with your case, contact the Law Office of Glenn Kurtzrock today, and make sure your rights are protected.

I have devoted my entire career to defending the rights of the accused. I spent over 18 years at the Legal Aid Society, often handling the most challenging and serious cases in the Office. I was the youngest attorney in the office to have been assigned the lead of trial counsel for a client charged with murder. additionally, I have successfully defended clients charged with all typed of violent and non-violent felonies. Throughout all this, I enjoy a sterling reputation amongst judges, prosecutors and the rest of the criminal bar. This makes me a far more...

Innovative, Results Driven, Compassionate Seasoned Attorney with a proven track record and 30 years of experience. My firm's practice areas are Criminal Defense, Immigration (Removal Proceedings, Family and Business Based Immigration Matters); Family, Matrimonial (Divorce, Child Custody, Support and Visitation Hearings) and Personal Injury. I handle cases in State and Federal Courts. I am admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, U.S. District Court - New Jersey, U.S. District Court-Eastern District of New York and U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York. I have been providing high quality legal representation to my clients for over...

David Kohina is one of the founding principals of Kohina Law Firm, Pllc. Admitted to the New York Bar in 2010, he focuses on real estate, immigration and business law. Mr. Kohina practices all areas of immigration and naturalization law including family and employment, business cases, temporary and immigrant visas, naturalization, refugee and asylum law. In addition, David Kohina offers legal services related to residential and commercial real estate transactions such as closings, deed transfers, lease reviews and drafting as well as representation during legal disputes between landlords and tenants.

Being an immigrant himself, David Kohina decided to attend law school...

Mr. Raisner has litigated to victory in the U.S. Supreme Court the claims on behalf of a 2,000-member class of employees in Czyzewski v. Jevic Holding Corporation. The Court’s decision stopped employers from using a practice in bankruptcy to avoid paying their employees’ earned wages, and strengthened the rights of all priority creditors. The WARN Practice Group was named “Bankruptcy Practice Group of the Year” by Law360, in recognition of the landmark ruling. Practicing employment law since 1991, he prosecutes WARN Act and wage and hour class actions nationwide, has represented individuals in a wide range of...

Gary Port has been recognized by the New York Law Journal in 2016, in “Those Who Lead, Pro Bono Category.” He was also honored in 2016 by the Center for Children, Families and the Law, and the Gitenstein Institute for Health Law and Policy. In 2016 he was also honored by Angel for Warriors for his Pro Bono work for Veterans.
Mr. Port is a former Assistant Professor at the Maurice Deane School of Law, Hofstra University. He has also been named Chairman of the Nassau County Bar Association Veterans’ Law Committee. Mr. Port has also been appointed to State Senator...

DAVID A. BLANSKY is a partner at LaMonica Herbst & Maniscalco, LLP. David joined the Firm as an associate in March 2004. He was made a partner in March 2007. David’s practice focuses on commercial and business litigation.

During law school, David experienced a variety of cooperative education opportunities. He clerked at the Massachusetts Superior Court. He assisted in the denaturalization and deportation of Nazi war criminals residing in the United States while serving at the Department of Justice Office of Special Investigations. He litigated numerous criminal cases as a public defender in New Mexico. He...

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I attended and graduated from Manhattan College summa cum laude in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and International Studies, earning the College’s Ryan Medal for Government and induction into multiple honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa. I received my Juris Doctorate at Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2002 – at age 23. I am licensed to practice law in the State of New York and has been admitted to practice in federal court in the Southern & Eastern Districts of New York. I am a...

2043 Ripley Lane, Merrick, New York 11566 Solo Practitioner established in 1987. Resident of Merrick, NY.

Trial and Appeals Counsel with 39+ years of successful experience. Practice is limited to only Lawyer Malpractice and misconduct, Serious Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Appeals in all New York State Supreme and Appellate Courts. One on one personal attention from the inception to conclusion of your matter. All communications with you are via the traditional telephone call or personal meeting. Look forward to speaking with you.

Joshua P. Blumberg is a partner at Blumberg, Cherkoss, Fitz Gibbons & Blumberg and one of the most promising and diligent attorneys in the Amityville legal community. Mr. Blumberg followed in the footsteps of both his grandfather and father (H. Lee Blumberg) by attending the University of Michigan, where he earned his B.A. He then went on to be admitted to Tulane University, where he graduated with his Juris Doctor in 2000. He was admitted to the New York and U.S. District Court bar that same year. After joining his father at Blumberg, Cherkoss, Fitz Gibbons & Blumberg, Mr. Blumberg...