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Lloyd Jan Jassin
New York,, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(212) 354-4442
The Paramount Bldg
1501 Broadway, FL 12
New York,, NY 10036
Communications, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
My focus is on publishing and entertainment transactions. I counsel authors, agents, composers, literary estates, publishing professionals, publishers and other businesses and individuals on copyright, licensing, fair use, defamation, privacy, and trademark related matters. I also review or "vet" manuscripts for media perils such as libel. Before becoming an attorney I was Director of Publicity for Prentice Hall Press and the Simon & Schuster General Reference Group. Prior to forming my firm, I was a trademark associate with Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman in NYC. Clients gain access to all of the knowledge, counsel, and advocacy that my firm can...
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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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Kathy Jo Cook
New York, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer and Products Liability
Suffolk University Law School
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Joanne Fanizza
Melville, NY Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Florida
I am your New York-Florida connection, with offices on Long Island and in Fort Lauderdale. I practice: Estate planning for New Yorkers and Floridians, especially for those contemplating changing domiciles; administration of estates in both states, especially ancillary administrations for decedents with properties in both or either state; real estate transactions in both states, especially New Yorkers buying or selling in Florida. I also practice in the areas of litigation and small business law. I have more than 25 years' experience practicing law in Florida, and eight in New York. My office provides caring service with an...
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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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Jeremy Malcolm
Astoria, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Murdoch University and Murdoch University
I am Jeremy Malcolm, a tech-savvy attorney who was admitted to the New York Bar in 2009. I offer legal services remotely, covering all areas of law with a particular focus on intellectual property, Internet, and AI law. My deep understanding of emerging technologies allows me to provide strategic guidance on complex legal issues that arise at the intersection of law and innovation. My practice includes copyright, trademarks, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance in the digital landscape... but I thrive on the diversity of my practice, so yes I can also handle your divorce, will, or criminal defense.
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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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George C. Grasso
Douglaston, NY Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Appeals, Communications and Real Estate
The City University of New York School of Law
Zealous, aggressive, and effective advocacy - constantly striving to achieve the best results and peace of mind for every single client.
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Kaliopi Vasiliou
Astoria, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationImmigration
Touro College
Kaliopi Vasiliou, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney, Vasiliou Law – Queens, NY
Kaliopi Vasiliou is a New York criminal defense, family law, and estate planning attorney with over 20 years of combined experience in the criminal justice system. Known for her compassionate yet strategic approach, she brings a rare background in forensic psychology and courtroom litigation to her clients across Queens and throughout New York State.
Ms. Vasiliou earned her B.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, graduating with honors. During her undergraduate years, she completed a clinical externship at Bayview Correctional Facility, where she counseled incarcerated women nearing...
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Lloyd Rosen
Great Neck, NY Attorney with 32 years of experience
Real Estate
Hofstra University
Attorney Lloyd C. Rosen, Esq. has been a member of Wisselman, Harounian & Associates since 2005. He is skilled in all areas of family law, including separation, divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, visitation rights, domestic violence, property distribution, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. To help families through difficult matters, Attorney Rosen also provides services in the areas of grandparent custody, visitation paternity issues, enforcements of support payments, as well as support termination. On a regular basis, Attorney Rosen serves in Family and Supreme Courts throughout Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City. Aside from...
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Mr. Jeffrey Michael Donato
Melville, NY Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Products Liability
Touro College
I serve as an Associate Attorney at The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C., located in Melville, Suffolk County, New York. My language skills include fluency in Spanish, conversational ability in Italian, and a background in studying Japanese.
I am dedicated to assisting with all types of Personal Injury claims. Whether you're dealing with car accidents, dog bites or attacks, third-party work-related incidents, or construction-site accidents, I am here to help. Feel free to reach out with any inquiries.
Additionally, my practice areas include Employment Law, covering Discrimination Claims such as Pregnancy, LGBTQ+, Sexual Harassment, and others, as well as Wages Claims.
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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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Louis A Russo
New York, NY Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business and Securities
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
I help domestic and international businesses and their directors and officers resolve complex commercial litigation disputes through practical and economical pre-suit negotiations and, if necessary, litigation (federal and state), arbitration, and mediation.
For all of my clients, I strive to understand their businesses as well as they do and work efficiently to achieve their desired outcomes hopefully without need for litigation. All of my clients have come to expect that I will provide frank but value-added legal advice that empowers them to consider salient risks and act decisively.
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Jonathan Robert Nelson
New York, NY Attorney with 41 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Northwestern University
I am a trial lawyer and litigator. I also provide corporate advice and representation to religious institutions and represent foreign nationals in applications for religious asylum. I have actively practiced as a lawyer since graduating from law school in 1983. After eight years of training in big firms in Chicago and New York, I established my own law office in New York City. In summer, 2016, I joined with two other experienced lawyers to form Nelson Madden Black LLP. Our firm focuses on the representation of churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and other religious institutions, and individuals who have legal...
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Cooper J. Macco
Islandia, NY Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Cooper J Macco is a lifelong Long Island resident. Mr. Macco graduated from Cold Spring Harbor High School in 2004. In 2008, Mr. Macco received a B.A. in Mathematics from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. In 2012, Mr. Macco graduated from St. John's University School of Law and was admitted to the New York State Bar in February 2013. Mr. Macco is also admitted to practice in the Eastern and Southern District of New York. While in law school, Mr. Macco focused his studies on debt collection, insolvency, restructuring and bankruptcy. Mr. Macco received the CALI Excellence...
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Stuart Austin
Mineola, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
State University of New York - Buffalo
With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing unique insights from both sides of the courtroom that help to have charges reduced or dropped altogether. Whether you are facing a traffic ticket or charges involving a violent crime, their team offers free consultations to help you protect yourself against the life-changing consequences of a criminal conviction. Get started today. They serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens....
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William Edwin Denver
New York City, NY Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Environmental and Insurance Claims
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
The Denver Law Firm LLC is led by experienced trial attorney William Denver. Mr. Denver started his career as a clerk to NJ Appellate Division Chief Judge Hermann Michels. Mr. Denver then spent three years trying felony cases as an Assistant District Attorney for the Manhattan DA’s office before moving to Robertson, Freilich Bruno & Cohen and undertaking insurance recovery work on behalf of policyholders. Mr. Denver was later elected as a partner in the insurance recovery group of two AmLaw 100 firms in New York City before forming The Denver Law Firm in 2014.
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Robert W. Ottinger Jr.
New York, NY Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Ottinger Employment Lawyers specializes in protecting the rights of employees and fighting injustice in the workplace. For over a decade we have represented current and former employees in their pursuit of fair treatment and compensation. We challenge illegal labor practices in companies of all sizes. We help employees benefit from the rights guaranteed to them under state and federal law.
Our firm handles all aspects of employment law including:
Overtime Pay Recovery
Employment Discrimination
Retaliation
Sexual Harassment
Severance Package Negotiation
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Rachel Einbund
New York, NY Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Immigration
New York Law School
Rachel Einbund is in the business of changing people’s lives for the better. When New York passed the Marriage Equality Act in 2011, Rachel was inspired to open her own law practice, recognizing an opportunity to help the LGBT community in ways that had not yet been possible. Law Office of Rachel Einbund (LORE) specializes in green card applications based on marriage and family petitions. Rachel is a strong female business owner who does great humanitarian work. She mentors law students and holds free workshops and information sessions. A graduate of NYU and New York Law School, Rachel celebrates...
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Rudolf Karvay
Garden City, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
Brooklyn Law School
Rudolf is a frequent lecturer on estate and trust topics and is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association where he serves on the Surrogate’s Court Committee. He is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County. COMMUNITY WORK He is active in his community and currently serves as the President of the Board of Trustees of Bleuler Psychotherapy Center a not for profit mental health clinic located in Forest Hills, New York. He also serves on the Professional Advisory Committee of the Long Island Community Foundation and is a volunteer attorney...
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David Haber
Garden City, NY Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
Columbia Law School
David Haber is a partner at Cobert, Haber & Haber with expertise in complex litigation.
David has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in Federal and State Courts in a variety of matters, including commercial, personal injury, and intellectual property litigation.
David is also active in the firm’s transactional practice, representing institutional lenders in making secured loans to New York City Taxi Medallion Owners.
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Samuil Buschkin
New York, NY Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Immigration and Real Estate
Syracuse University College of Law
I come from a diverse background in customer-facing industries, which has shaped my approach to legal representation. I prioritize clear communication and strong working relationships with all my clients. I recognize that legal issues are often deeply personal, and I am committed to providing not only skilled advocacy but also practical solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Being an immigrant three times over, I have firsthand insight into the challenges individuals face when navigating new legal and business landscapes. Raised in a community of entrepreneurs, I gained a deep understanding of the complexities involved in running...
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Marc Howard Weissman
Garden City, NY Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Marc Weissman is a partner of the firm. His practice focuses on estate administration and litigation, commercial transactions, corporate matters, commercial leases, private mortgage loans, purchase and sale of a business, corporate restructuring, purchase and sale of real estate and the financial aspects of divorce litigation.
As a partner at the firm, Marc acts as counsel to many of our corporate clients, including banking institutions and insurance carriers. Marc represents institutional lenders in making secured loans to New York City Taxi Medallion Owners. Marc has developed strong relationships with his clients, their staff and the vendors they do business with.
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Henry Lung
Mineola, NY Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business and Immigration
St. John's University School of Law
I am a proud graduate of St. John’s University School of Law (1999). I am currently on the Alumni Board of Directors at the law school I used to attend. Prior to attending law school, I attended New York University and I was a double major in Political Science and Spanish language studies. I graduated from NYU in 1994. In addition to practicing law, I am also enrolled at Bethel Seminary of the East and someday (meaning before I get sent to an old-folks’ home), I hope to obtain a Master’s Degree in Divinity Studies. I...
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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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Brian J. Neville
New York, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Securities
New York University School of Law
Brian J. Neville, a founding partner of Lax & Neville LLP, has significant experience in broker/dealer, securities, regulatory defense, employment and commercial litigation in arbitration forums and state and federal courts. He has arbitrated cases in at least 18 states and has been lead counsel on well over 500 matters.
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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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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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Ryan Gordon Blanch
New York, NY Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Appeals, Securities and White Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
Ryan Blanch is a well-known Reputation Management attorney. With years of experience as a New York criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Blanch has successfully handled a wide variety of crises, including government investigations, complex white-collar crimes, health care fraud, and felonies/misdemeanors.
Mr. Blanch has represented numerous individuals, including executives, attorneys, accountants, health care providers, financial industry professionals, as well as various corporations, in high-stake reputational crises. His unparalleled expertise has made him one of the most sought-after attorneys in the field of Reputation Management.
With a track record of success, Mr. Blanch has had a number of cases chronicled in various media outlets....
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Ross B. Rothenberg
New, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Brooklyn Law School
Ross B. Rothenberg, Esq., joined The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 2001. Ross represents catastrophic injury victims and focuses his practice areas on Wrongful Death, Truck, Car, Bus & Motorcycle Accidents, Construction Accidents, Premises Liability, Traumatic Brain Injury cases and Products Liability. Mr. Rothenberg, an AV-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and awards for his catastrophically injured clients. Ross is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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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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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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Eric Dinnocenzo
New York, NY Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
Boston College Law School
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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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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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Alexia Bedat
New York, NY Attorney
Business and Entertainment & Sports
University of Cambridge and Columbia Law School
Alexia serves a diverse clientele spanning podcast and audiobook production companies, documentary filmmakers, TV producers, and studios. In her role at Klaris, she heads the Podcasts & Audio team, collaborating closely with founders, audio heads, and producers in both business and legal capacities. From the initial deal-making stages to development and distribution, she acts as clearance counsel, negotiating and drafting various agreements such as host deals, slate/first-look agreements, distribution and sales arrangements, and IP development and adaptations. Alexia is deeply passionate about the audio industry, aiming to guide content creators responsibly through evolving technologies and emerging distribution models within 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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Richard Pawelczyk
Garden City, NY Attorney with 28 years of experience
Employment, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
St. John's University School of Law
Richard Pawelczyk handles transactions and litigation for individuals, as well as companies of all sizes. He has represented household names, both individuals and companies, in music, sports, fashion, food & beverage.
He was counsel to several prominent entertainment companies and helped guide their business development. Rich is also a seasoned intellectual property attorney, with vast experience in trademarks and copyrights for celebrities and media companies. He co-authored a legal brief that advocated for extension of copyright protection in a case that was before the United States Supreme Court.
Rich’s experience includes corporate transactions, commercial real estate, food & beverage, fashion,...
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Robert O'Hare
New York, NY Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Products Liability
St. John's University School of Law
Robert A. O'Hare Jr. is a founding partner of O’Hare Parnagian LLP and head of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Robert began his highly successful legal career, spanning over 20 years, working on complex business and corporate litigation at top-tier national and international law firms. Today, he continues to litigate high stakes business matters. However, after forming O’Hare Parnagian in 1999, Robert began to represent people who were seriously injured or killed because of the wrongful conduct of others, mainly in response to requests by the firm’s clients and Robert’s colleagues in the wider legal profession. By applying his widely...
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Jennifer Ann Wynne
Garden City, NY Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Tax
Hofstra University School Of Law
Jennifer Ann Wynne is the principal of Wynne Law, P.C., located in Garden City on Long Island. She is an Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, born and raised on Long Island, with significant experience handling a variety of legal matters. Aside from practicing at a tax attorney, she has experience handling all aspects of complex business and commercial litigation, including bench and jury trials and appeals, along with litigation involving employment, labor and education law. She is also familiar with estate planning, Surrogate Court practice and drafting business agreements.
She graduated from...