Lanesville Lawyers

John Thompson was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, but has lived in New York City for over a decade. John earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He participated in numerous clinics serving low-income clients, clerked with a magistrate judge, interned at the U.S. Department of Justice, and served as an editor for the Annual Survey of White Collar Crime. Upon graduating, John began his professional career at a prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm. He spent three years there as an associate in the firm's litigation department, where he had the opportunity to represent several Fortune...

Mesothelioma lawyer Audrey Perlman Raphael is a partner at Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP. Audrey was recently included in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation. Since joining Levy Phillips & Konigsberg in 1990, she has specialized in asbestos litigation and every year achieves numerous multimillion-dollar settlements against manufacturers and suppliers of dangerous asbestos products. Audrey led the way discovering that many different types of equipment and products contain asbestos. For example, Audrey was one of the first attorneys to conduct depositions of mesothelioma and lung cancer victims who were exposed to...

We are a family owned, multi-generational law firm serving New York, New Jersey and Florida. We also have affiliated offices and counsel in Illinois and California. Our two partners have more than 80 years combined experience between them, and our firm is well-established and well-respected. Our clients are treated as family, and with respect and prompt, personal attention. Our services are efficiently performed, we communicate effectively, and our rates are reasonable and competitive. Michael is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Florida and various Federal Courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He graduated from State University...

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...

Keith A. Schuman is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania (B.A., summa cum laude, 1978) and Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1983). Keith has extensive experience in transactional real estate law and represents developers, owners, operators, purchasers, and sellers of commercial and residential properties throughout the United States. He also represents landlords and tenants in commercial lease transactions, borrowers and lending institutions in commercial and residential financings, boards of cooperative buildings, and sponsors in the development of residential cooperatives and condominiums. Schuman & Associates LLC was established in 1987 and is dedicated to achieving its client=s...

Troy A. Smith focuses his legal practice in the area of Criminal Defense in the State of New York, Federal Courts and all Military Courts. With more than 19 years of litigation and appellate experience as both a former New York City homicide prosecutor and a criminal defense counsel in the United States Army, Mr. Smith has served as lead counsel on more than one hundred trials on charges to include murder, manslaughter, vehicular homicides, armed robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, drug distribution, rape, child molestation, child pornography, rape and aggravated sexual offenses, grand larceny, embezzlement and fraud on the...

Hanna H. Shoshany is a Criminal Defense Attorney. In addition to the high pressure advocacy involved in trial court appearances, Ms. Shoshany is skilled at legal research and preparation of motions and legal memoranda. Ms. Shoshany has worked on many criminal cases, in areas ranging from Sex Crimes, DWI's, Drug Offenses, Burglary and Robbery Offenses, Weapons Offenses, and homicides. In addition to Criminal Defense work, Ms. Shoshany has worked on a wide range of Civil Litigation cases. When she is not zealously defending her clients, Ms. Shoshany works as a Mock Trial Coach at Pace University School of Law,...

Strategically and efficiently resolving business disputes involving contracts, real estate and corporate governance. I have over 25 years of experience with a large New York City law firm and have litigated all manner of commercial disputes in addition to Trust & Estate litigation.

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...

Levy Employment Law, LLC helps businesses and individuals identify and resolve workplace issues before they result in litigation. With more than 20 years of legal experience, both in private practice and working in-house, I provide straightforward legal advice on sensitive subjects, such as: tardiness, poor performance and employee misconduct; disability/pregnancy accommodations; managing leaves of absence; classification of workers under the labor laws; and workplace restructurings. I develop and deliver training on harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention, managing leaves of absence and accommodations, effective performance management, and related subjects for groups and individuals. Also I regularly conduct workplace...

Founding partner Leo Glickman has a long track record of holding the powerful accountable and fighting for progressive candidates and causes. While serving as the NY State Chair of Common Cause, he spearheaded legal efforts to force the Republican-led New York State Senate to open their financial books. The case resulted in a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals, Weston vs. Sloan, that requires the State Senate to disclose its taxpayer-funded budget to the public. Mr. Glickman is an experienced civil rights litigator, representing clients whose constitutional rights have been violated by members of the Police Department and the Department...

My practice encompasses all facets of family law, such as divorce proceedings, equitable distribution of business and financial assets, alimony and child support, custody, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and adoptions. I generally strive to secure favorable settlements for my clients without resorting to litigation, as this approach is more cost-effective and safeguards the well-being of children involved in the relationship. However, when amicable resolutions are unattainable, I am committed to protecting my clients' and their children's interests by vigorously litigating the case. With my background as a former senior member of three legal organizations, I possess a...

Professional Background: Mr. Kodwo Ewusi initiated his prolific career in immigration law back in 2006. With a reputation for providing exceptional legal representation, he has actively worked on behalf of numerous pharmaceutical and IT companies, as well as individual clients. His experience spans before various federal agencies, immigration courts, and appellate courts. Over the years, Mr. Ewusi has become a beacon of hope for immigrants hailing from across the United States and over fifty countries worldwide. Areas of Expertise: Mr. Ewusi's vast expertise encompasses all facets of immigration law, including but not limited to: Employment-based immigration Family-based immigration Asylum applications Deportation defense Criminal deportation defense H1B visa applications Deferred Action...

Matt Merrick is an experienced attorney whose practice is focused solely on U.S. immigration law. Matt earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Matt helps his clients make sense of the constantly changing federal immigration laws and guide them through the process of bringing families together, starting and developing businesses in the United States, obtaining work visas and more. Matt regularly handles applications for permanent residence, work visas, immigrant visas, fiancé visas, investment visas, "green card" renewals, petitions to remove conditions, and...

At Adon & Associates, P.C., we are dedicated to serving clients across the greater New York City area. We strive to deliver personalized legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our office is fluent in Spanish, which ensures accessible and effective legal representation for our diverse community. Navigating legal matters can be daunting, and we are committed to providing supportive counsel while vigorously pursuing the most favorable outcome. Whether you are dealing with a complex court case or in need of proactive legal guidance, our team is here to assist you. Feel free to reach out for a...

Shane Rios was raised in the Fordham Road area in the Bronx, New York. Mr. Rios graduated from Fordham Law School in 2004. At Fordham, Mr. Rios was a member of the American Constitution Society and aggressively advocated for the preservation of civil liberties. Upon graduation Mr. Rios was awarded the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award for his outstanding work in the community. After graduating from Law School, Mr. Rios worked as an attorney for the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Democratic Presidential campaigns. Mr. Rios...

Mr. Sutnick has been practicing law since 1991. He is admitted to the federal and state bar in New Jersey and New York. Mr. Sutnick specializes in defending DUI/DWI matters and has handled thousands of cases throughout New Jersey and New York.

I offer the following: - Strategic and legal advice to small/mid-cap businesses and their founders - Corporate and LLC formation - Partnership, shareholder and LLC operating agreements - Employment contracts - Non-compete, non-solicit and confidentiality agreements - Trademark and copyright registration - Advice relating to seed and venture capital financings, as well as founders' exits (e.g. M&A) I have advised dozens of companies in such diverse sectors as entertainment, technology and digital media, food products and fashion.

Thomas is a co-founding partner of SavicFoley and managing partner of the firm’s London office. Thomas is a dual-qualified attorney and solicitor with substantial international, litigation, and investigation experience. In London, Thomas advises clients on cross-border litigations, international dispute resolution issues, international law, US federal and state laws, UK and EU law, and assists on government investigations including advising participants. Thomas advises UK business establishing and conducting businesses and joint ventures in the US and abroad. He counsels businesses and individuals concerning contractual and business relationship disputes and is frequently sought for advice on jurisdictional questions, investigations, international law and human...

Mr. Munawar graduated from Hofstra Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York State. He has been admitted to practice in the Federal Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York State. An outstanding advocate, Mr. Munawar served as an administrative law judge of The Human Rights Commission of Nassau County.

Mr. Munawar is a member of National Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and New York City Bar Association.

A strong believer in giving back to the community, Mr. Munawar has been honored with a...

Annie Causey is a Partner at Woods Lonergan PLLC and directs its business litigation and corporate practice. Prior to joining Woods Lonergan PLLC in 2017, Annie served as general counsel to a national litigation firm headquartered in NYC where she also chaired its complex commercial litigations and class actions. Annie concentrates her practice at Woods Lonergan PLLC in business litigations involving directors and officers, LLCs and corporate structurings and financings, business fraud, commercial paper, other business contracts and complex transactions, partner, member and shareholder disputes, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, professional malpractice, insurance defense, and other varied commercial interests. Annie also...

Chris Gafner is an immigration attorney in New York City who represents clients from throughout the world. He assists clients in family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and investor-based immigration matters. Additionally, he provides guidance to employers seeking to comply with immigration requirements, including I-9 compliance and e-verify.

James Woods, Managing Partner of the firm, holds more than 25 years of broad experience in corporate, real estate and business matters. His expertise in handling negotiations, litigation, jury trials and all forms of alternative dispute resolution spans multiple areas, including corporate, real estate and commercial litigation. James actively represents dozens of Cooperative and Condominium Boards and serves as counsel to many Corporate Boards. Prior to founding the firm, James proudly served as an Assistant District Attorney for Nassau County and handled both jury and bench trials. With experience that also covers sophisticated transactions, complex acquisitions, James also serves as counsel...

BARBIE LIEBER, ESQ. REPRESENTS CONSUMER DEBTORS AND CREDITORS IN CORPORATE AND CONSUMER BANKRUPTCIES. SHE BEGAN HER CAREER 23 YEARS AGO, CLERKING FOR BANKRUPTCY JUDGE CORNELIUS BLACKSHEAR. BARBIE WAS ALSO AN ASSOCIATE AT WHITE & CASE, WHEREIN SHE WAS ASSIGNED TO WORK FOR ALAN GROPPER, WHO IS CURRENTLY A BANKRUPTCY JUDGE. BARBIE HAS REPRESENTED CORPORATE AND CONSUMER DEBTORS, UNSECURED AND SECURED CREDITORS AND CREDITORS' COMMITTIEES IN CHAPTERS 7 AND 11. SHE ALSO HAS REPRESENTED LENDERS AND DEBTORS IN FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS AND OUT-OF-COURT WORK-OUTS. BARBIE USES HER 23 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO PROVIDE HER CLIENTS WITH A...

Mahir S. Nisar is a founding partner of Nisar Law Group, P.C.. He is a trial-tested litigator who has successfully litigated a wide range of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants, including those involving business litigation, personal injury litigation, and other matters pertaining to civil law. Mr. Nisar is known by his colleagues and clients for being able to provide strategic, aggressive litigation counsel. He has conducted numerous jury trials and bench trials, and is skilled at arbitration, mediation, and negotiation as well. He has been included in the list of New York Metro Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™

Since the beginning of his legal career, Andrew J. Levine has quickly ascended to the vanguard of the New York personal injury community.

As a partner and personal injury attorney at Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm Andrew understands the difficulties victims and their families face after a serious accident. He provides a voice to the injured knowing that we are often their one and only opportunity to right the wrong and obtain much-needed compensation on their behalf.

Over the past decade, Andrew has been featured in New York Magazine as one of New York’s “Top Personal Injury Litigators” and has been...

Tanner “Bryce” Jones, Managing Director of Jones Law Firm, P.C. in Manhattan, develops the litigation strategies on all cases and ensures that they match client goals. By listening to and understanding the client’s perspective, he is able to give balanced advice on the risk-weighted costs and benefits of undertaking legal work at all stages of the litigation lifecycle. His legal interests include the enforceability of money judgments and the powers and limitations of contracts to create and maintain incentives among businesses and their stakeholders.

Before forming his own firm, Bryce was an eDiscovery project manager who deployed cutting edge technology to...

Aaron M. Zeisler, founding member of Zeisler PLLC, is a trial and appellate lawyer who counsels clients on litigation matters, dispute resolution, trade secrets, real property and intellectual property law. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial disputes, trade secret claims, business torts, real estate disputes and claims of copyright, libel and slander. Mr. Zeisler has represented clients in numerous state and federal courts throughout the country, both at the trial and appellate level, and has handled arbitrations and mediations before the AAA, ICDR, private mediation services and court-assisted mediation programs. He has specific experience in disputes...

Howard Raphaelson, partner and personal injury attorney at Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm has always understood how his clients are affected by accidents and is able to bring that empathy to the courtroom and settlement table every day.

His approach, personalizing and making sure defendants and insurance companies treat each client as a person and not a file, is one of the main reasons why Raphaelson and Levine Law Firm has been able to recover verdicts and settlements that exceed industry standards in many cases.

Howard has earned a strong reputation over the past decades with his peers, judges and community...

Though skilled in all areas of litigation, Edward primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation, trusts and estates, commercial law, elder law, entertainment law, constitutional law, and civil rights law.


Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, he graduated in the first class of the Science Academy of South Texas in 1996. Edward earned his B.A. (Pre-Law/Theatre) in 2001 from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. He earned his J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 2019. While there, he was the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, was three times awarded the Dean's Excellence Award, and was frequently named...

I focus my practice on labor and employment, start up companies, Intellectual property, entertainment matters, shareholder disputes, business disputes, criminal defense, real estate and contract claims.

I represent clients in all types of family law matters, including, but not limited to, prenuptial agreements, divorces, child custody, child support, enforcement and modifications of child support and child custody.
I write very detailed pre and post nuptial agreements which help couples delineate their separate and marital property and allow them to enter into or continue their marriage with agreed upon structure and expectations.
Whether in Family Court or within a Supreme Court divorce action, I have experience in difficult custody cases, whether my client is establishing custody for the first time, or modifying a previous agreement or court determination.
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• Represent Spanish, Portuguese and English speaking clients • Family-based immigration: attend interviews at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices; consular processing for immigrant and non-immigrant visas • Employment-based immigration: I-140, PERM, L visas, E-2 visas, H-1B visas, J visas • Removal defense and litigation experience: represent clients in immigration court at master calendar and individual hearings for bond, cancellation of removal, asylum, and adjustment of status • Immigrant and non-immigrant waivers: 212(d)(3), 212(e), 212(h), 212(c), I-601 and I-601A • Research and writing: write briefs on appeal before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the...