Vails Gate Lawyers

Anthony H. Handal is an experienced patent and trademark litigator, who has worked as lead counsel in over 200 U.S. district court lawsuits for such clients as ADM, Estee Lauder, JVC, The London Times, Conair, SNPE, Nieman Marcus, Target and many other such companies with amounts at risk exceeding $2 billion. His first chair experience includes U.S. Supreme Court representations in copyright and patent cases. He has also obtained hundreds of patents for his clients, and provides clients with a wide range of counselling services in the intellectual property space.

Kenneth J. Kaplan has been a partner in Kaplan & Katzberg, a white-collar criminal defense firm, since the partnership's formation in 1977. Mr. Kaplan has been cited in Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in New York (New York Magazine), and the Best Lawyers in America for white collar criminal defense. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, (1990- 1993). He has taught at the Benjamin Cardozo Law School Trial Advocacy Program (1983 to present) and the Legal Aid Society Trial Advocacy Program (1990- 1993).

Robert F. Katzberg has been a partner in Kaplan & Katzberg since the partnership’s formation in 1977. Mr. Katzberg has been cited in The International Who’s Who of Business Defense Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in New York (New York Magazine) and Super Lawyers, each in the “white collar criminal” category. Among his most newsworthy courtroom victories was the acquittal of Chicago attorney Richard Joseph in one of the country’s first currency transaction reporting prosecutions, the acquittal of Andrew Hanna, a Las Vegas businessman charged under the federal RICO statute in Newark, New Jersey and the acquittal of a real...

Not currently practicing.

l have been practicing law for over 30 year. My goal is to enforce my clients' legal rights in the most efficient, inexpensive and professional manner possible. I take great pride in the high quality of representation that I provide to my clients. I treat each client as an individual and take into account the client's personal goals and needs. I am also conscious of the necessity of maintaining an open line of communications with my clients. Therefore I promptly reply to my clients' inquiries, I am readily available and keep my clients well informed. I provide 24/7 emergency service...

Now again in private practice, Jeff is an attorney and counselor-at-law providing private general counsel, legal crisis management, and dispute strategy and management services to individuals and families, real estate organizations, family-owned and closely-held businesses, the white collar justice community, and special situation and pro bono clients. For over 20 years Jeff served as managing attorney of a 20+ employee law firm headquartered in New York City, and then Westchester County, NY. Among other practice areas, the firm engaged in representation of family-owned/closely held businesses and their owners, business and real estate transactions, trusts and estates, and litigation. Jeff also served...

Nigel S. Austin is an experienced business lawyer who regularly advises early stage and emerging growth companies and investors often serving as outside general counsel to businesses and investors. He has particular experience in founder and partnership arrangements, equity compensation for executives, early stage and growth angel and venture capital equity financings, debt financings, commercial and strategic contracts, licensing, joint ventures, sale and other exit transactions.

Joshua D. Vera is an associate attorney in the Intellectual Property Division of Sanders Law Group with a focus on copyright infringement. Mr. Vera takes great pride in advocating on behalf of his clients and ensuring the rights of intellectual property owners are respected.

Justin Sher represents executives, entrepreneurs and companies in complex business disputes and white collar criminal investigations. He is the founder and managing partner of Sher LLP.

Meghan Dwyer practices U.S. employment and family based immigration law, with experience in all aspects of non-immigrant visas, immigrant visas and naturalization. She provides business-minded solutions to an array of multi-national companies and individual clients, advising on the transfer of specialized, managerial and executive employees and on work permits for professionals, executives, business visitors and individuals of extraordinary ability.

Evans J. Legros is an attorney living and practicing law in New York City. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Sociology with honors from Union College in Schenectady, New York. While a student at Union, he spent time in Seville, Spain where he attended classes and lived with a host family. He then received a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts with a focus on International Law & Relations. While a law student, he spent an academic summer at the Faculté de Droit de l'Universite de Nice in France...

I’m a New York attorney with many years of experience helping individuals and businesses navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence. I believe the law can be a force for good—and I’ve built my practice around that belief. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to responsiveness, transparency, and results. I collaborate closely with clients to fully understand their goals and tailor legal strategies that are both practical and creative. From high-stakes disputes to regulatory issues, I aim to deliver counsel that’s not only sound—but empowering. Whether you're a business owner, a professional in transition, or someone facing...

Renee J. Aragona is a litigation associate of the Sanders Law Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Aragona represented and litigated mortgage lenders and loan servicers in creditor’s rights, landlord/tenant, and replevin actions. Ms. Aragona is now focused on representing and protecting the intellectual property of our clients through copyright infringement litigation. Ms. Aragona is passionate and fights for her clients rights.

Jacqueline Mandel is an attorney at Sanders Law Group and is a member of the Copyright Infringement team. Prior to joining the team, she avidly defended her clients in contract disputes, evictions, criminal defense actions, and other civil matters. She has trial and litigation experience and is now looking forward to bringing those skills to defend the intellectual property rights of our clients.

Nicola C. Richards Nicola C. Richards is an associate attorney at the Sanders Law Group and is currently focused on advocating for her clients in consumer protection through the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). Prior to joining Sanders Law Group Ms. Richards worked as a paralegal handling insurance claims for credit cards, mortgages and loans. Ms. Richards went on to intern at Nassau County’s social services department where she managed cases for daily Fair Hearings. Moreover, Ms. Richards used her time to work with Lawyers Helping Our Community (LHOC) to increase business production for companies in Chicago IL for the Asian...

Larita Yusuf is an experienced litigator and a registered patent attorney. As an intellectual property attorney, she has helped creators secure design patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Office (ARIPO) and their original works with the U.S. Copyright Office. She earned a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and a B. Sci. in Biology from Francis Marion University. While in law school, she worked as a federal judicial intern in the District of South Carolina and as a patent legal intern at a boutique intellectual property law...

New York Employment Defense Attorney

Stephen D. Hans has practiced law in Queens County, New York for over 35 years. His legal career began at a general litigation firm in New York City in 1977.

In 1979, he was presented with an opportunity to represent a NYCTA bus operator who was suspended for refusing to drive an unsafe bus. The bus operator prevailed at that hearing and was restored to his job. Mr. Hans’s successful representation of the bus operator did not go unnoticed.

In 1979, the bus operators’ union in Queens and the sister local in Staten Island retained Mr....

Mr. Raff was admitted to the Bar in the State of New York in 1969. He serves as a federal court appointed Special Master in three complex employment and discrimination law cases. He is also an active labor arbitrator, mediator and fact finder on panels from the American Arbitration Association, National Mediation Board, New York State Mediation Board, New York City Office of Collective Bargaining and the New York State-CSEA Disciplinary Panel. He has served as a member of the New York State Human Rights Advisory Council and is presently a member of the American Arbitration Association's National Alternative Dispute...

Adam Freedman is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Adam C. Freedman, PLLC, and he specializes in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Corporate Law related matters. Adam represents clients throughout the entertainment industry, including musicians, record labels, music producers, videographers, filmmakers, entrepreneurs and more. By placing genuine care for his clients as his top priority, Adam stands out as the top choice for artists and independent creators. He is a vigorous advocate for his clients, and with his strong representation, Adam’s clients are equipped with knowledge and confidence to navigate through the complications that arise within the entertainment industry. Adam received...

After 35 years,
I am ready to assist in prosecution and defense of
intellectual property in Courts and with the agencies.

Neil has extensive experience in intellectual property law. His practice concentration includes trademark prosecution, trademark management of international portfolios, trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting, licensing and transactional agreements, and intellectual property litigation before U.S. federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Neil regularly counsels clients and businesses regarding the adoption of their trademarks, branding techniques and strategies, advertising, and social media issues. When disputes arise, Neil’s experience, knowledge base, and hands-on and attentive approach render him well positioned to obtain cost-effective results for his clients. Prior to joining Hodgson Russ,...