West Haverstraw Lawyers

Medical Malpractice & Serious Personal Injury from all causes, for individuals are our specialties!
Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Lawyer since 1986; Practice in NJ & NY. Educational Background in the Medical Sciences , Bachelors & Master's Degrees. Specialized since the beginning of my legal career in medically related matters and serious damage & injury cases since all involve injury. Experienced in wrongful death matters, Brain injuries, cancer cases, Birth injury cases, car and truck crashes, faulty industrial machinery, hazardous products, burn cases, severe scarring, Handled many substantial cases, details in the website.

Patrick Skory, Esq., focuses his practice in the areas of Workers' Compensation litigation and appeals. Mr. Skory also practices Corporate, Commercial, and Residential Contract Law. Patrick earned his Bachelor's degree at St. Thomas Aquinas College, cum laude, with honors from Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, and the National Dean’s List Honor Society. Patrick earned his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2010. Patrick is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Prior...

For three decades, Attorney Alden Smith has been dedicated to assisting individuals throughout New York with their debt collection matters. As a member and former president of the Rockland County Bar Association, Mr. Smith is able to maintain an extensive understanding of all the laws surrounding debt collection. He understands how frustrating it can be to wait for the debts you are owed, and he works tirelessly to handle his clients’ cases in a professional and responsive matter. To find out more about working with Attorney Smith, do not hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Alden B. Smith today.

Rick has over twenty years of experience in civil and criminal practice, in both state and federal courts. He appears in throughout Rockland, Westchester, and Orange Counties, as well as in New York City, and in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He specializes in estate planning, all trusts and estates issues and litigation, civil rights, criminal, and family law cases in trial level courts and on appeal.

Mr. McGlew is active in all aspects of the McGlew an d Tuttle, P.C. patent prosecution and litigation practice. Mr. McGlew has been involved in prosecuting many patent applications across a broad range of technologies, including the mechanical, electronic and computer arts, since he joined private practice. Mr. McGlew was a Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and has been registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office since 1986.

Attorney experienced in bankruptcy and creditor's rights. We file Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 petitions.

Barry S. Kantrowitz, B.A., J.D., received his undergraduate degree from Harpur College, SUNY Binghamton. During his studies at Boston University School of Law, he was honored as a Paul J. Liacos Scholar and an Edward Henessey Scholar. He graduated cum laude. Mr. Kantrowitz is admitted to practice law in the state and federal courts of New York, New Jersey and Florida, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Barry Kantrowitz is a member of the New York State and New Jersey State Trial Lawyers Associations, and the State Bar...

PHILIP FURGANG is an attorney who concentrates his practice in patent, trademark, copyright, franchising, entertainment, and unfair competition law.

He is a founding partner of Furgang & Adwar, L.L.P.

He has received degrees from:
• New York University:
School of Law (Juris Doctor);
• Tandon School of Engineer - Polytechnic Institute (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering); and
• Brooklyn College, City University of New York (Bachelor of Arts).

Honors:
-“New York Super Lawyer for Intellectual Property” chosen by his peers, 2009 - 2019 (less than 5% of all lawyers are so honored.)
-“AV” (peer rated – highest ability and ethical...

Carole Coleman-Florestal is an Investment Management Attorney.

John A. Pappalardo is a Partner in the law firm of Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. He has been an active matrimonial practitioner for 32 years handling moderate to very complex litigation involving matrimonial and family law cases. He oversees a very experienced matrimonial department. He also has a private matrimonial mediation practice, is certified in matrimonial collaborative law, sits as a matrimonial arbitrator, and is New York State Certified as an attorney representing children. He has served as Guardian Ad Litem in matrimonial proceedings and is admitted to the State and Federal Bar in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts....

With more than 35 years of sports law and business background, Mr. Tarone has been a certified NCAA, NBA and NFL agent, a manager of LPGA golfers, and adviser to amateur and Olympic athletes. He is a lecturer at the Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education in NYC on topics of amateur and professional sports and a regular attendee at the annual Harvard Law School's sports symposia. Mr. Tarone is the lead attorney in representing student-athlete Noriana Radwan in Radwan v. UConn. et al., USDC D.Conn 3:16-cv-02091on Justia at https://dockets.justia.com/docket/connecticut/ctdce/3:2016cv02091/115246, a student-athlete's lawsuit to enforce her civil rights against her former...

ROBERT J. NAHOUM has extensive experience in all areas of litigation before federal and state courts from preliminary injunctions to trials to appeals. He handles complex disputes in a wide variety of fields representing both individuals and businesses. CLIENT WORK In his Individual Practice, Robert has acted as a zealous advocate protecting the consumer protection rights of his clients including those afforded under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting act and other laws. Robert is devoted to protecting the consumer protection rights of his clients including stopping illegal debt collection practices and keeping distressed...

Michael H. Joseph is an injury attorney serving New York City, NY, Manhattan, and White Plains. He is also a Partner at the Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC. He has devoted his career to representing people who were hurt in accidents at construction sites and other locations.

With more than a decade of experience representing clients, Mr. Joseph is an effective advocate in the courtroom, on appeal, at arbitrations, during mediations, and in administrative hearings. Since he understands how stressful and complicated life after an unexpected accident can be, Mr. Joseph vigorously advocates on behalf of injured individuals to...

In founding El-Hag & Associates, P.C., Jordan El-Hag brings over 15 years of experience in advising employees throughout lower New York State with regard to labor and employment law matters. In those years, he has served as the Chief Officer of several labor unions and has substantial experience in resolving legal disputes that arise at the workplace. Mr. El-Hag can offer a valuable and unique perspective on resolving workplace issues due to his extensive background in labor relations. He regularly counsels clients on a host of employment issues, including unpaid wages, overtime and minimum wage claims, employment contracts, severance agreements,...

Our only practice is Bankruptcy Law and Foreclosure Defense.


Allen A. Kolber, Esq. graduated as a Belkin Fellow from Cardozo Law School in 1987 and was admitted into the New York State Bar. Mr. Kolber served as a Queens County Assistant District Attorney, was appointed a Supervisor in the Trial Bureau and later served in the Appeals Bureau drafting and arguing appeals before the New York State Appellate Division. In 1991, Allen Kolber accepted a position with a Wall Street litigation firm, and for the next 7 years, Mr. Kolber represented Underwriters at Lloyds of London in the...

I pride myself on being goal and solution oriented and bring that approach to the firm. Every matter presents its own challenges and I'm committed to overcoming them. My commitment is present from a client’s first contact with the firm to the conclusion of their respective matter. Whether it’s a contract review or a TN Visa, I'm thorough every step of the way. The firm currently handles contracts, business law, immigration and family. Currently, I am licensed in Ontario, Canada and New York State. In addition, I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Notary Public in...

I am a Federal & State criminal trial lawyer. I do not handle anything beside criminal defense matters in Federal + State court. I cut my teeth as a prosecutor in the third largest city in the U.S., handling narcotics and major felony cases. I rose to the level of Chief Prosecutor and then I left and took that trial experience with me. I switched sides to become a defense lawyer to protect my clients' constitutional rights that get trampled everyday. Based out of New York City, I am the Managing Partner in both New York + Los Angeles...

Susan Henner has been practicing immigration law for over 30 years. A 1994 graduate of New York Law School, Susan is the former co-chair of the Westchester County Bar Association, Immigration Committee and an Adjunct Professor at New York Law School. She is also a member of AILA (the American Immigration Lawyer's Association). Susan assists employers to obtain green cards and visas for clients, and also practices in the areas of removal & deportation. Her areas of practice include: PERM, H-1B visas, O-1 visas, E-1 and E-2 Visas, EB-1s, U Visas, T Visas, VAWA, political asylum, cancellation...

Karen Edler is the founder of the Price, Meese, Shulman & D'Arminio, P.C. Education Law Group. She advocates for parents and students to obtain a free, appropriate public education for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), Section 504 & related laws. Ms. Edler's services include reviewing Individual Education Plans (“IEP”) & Section 504 Plans, attending meetings and filing due process petitions when necessary. Ms. Edler represents students with any educational issues including academic issues, school disciplinary cases, bullying cases and collegiate academic and disciplinary matters. Ms. Edler handles special needs planning, Special Needs Trusts, guardianship...

My law firm, The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, is an established firm with offices in White Plains and the Bronx. I have over over 30 years of experience specializing in personal injury and criminal law matters. Further, I will remain personally involved with your case from beginning to end. I zealously represent all of my clients, and, as a result of my advocacy, I have obtained many successful verdicts and settlements. I am dedicated to providing skillful and effective legal representation to my local community. I have been licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey since...

Do you like to save money? Of course you do. If you were issued a traffic ticket, speeding ticket, or moving violation in New York State, call me to learn how we can help you save money, time, and points on your license. Call us now 800-893-9645 and ask for your FREE telephone consultation. Join the thousands of drivers that have used our firm to successfully reduce their exposure to fines, points, and significant insurance increases. I am a former prosecutor and I look forward to speaking with you soon. 800-893-9645.

Planning your estate or assuring that the estate of a deceased loved one is properly handled are matters of great importance to you. You need the personal attention of an experienced wills, trusts, and estate lawyer. Robert Adler is a nationally recognized attorney, author and lecturer. He has over 30 years of experience. His legal practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, tax planning, probate and estate administration. Attorney Adler has written hundreds of articles on estate planning, estate administration, probate and tax planning in professional journals including Trusts and Estates Magazine, Estate Planning Magazine, Taxation for Lawyers, Taxation for Accountants,...

Peter Tilem’s legal career started in September of 1991 as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, where he was assigned to the prosecution and investigation of hundreds, if not thousands, of criminal cases—including violent crimes, white collar crimes and homicides.

Since founding Tilem & Associates, PC, Mr. Tilem has continued to litigate in both state and federal courts and has continued his representation of clients involved in high-profile cases. Mr. Tilem appears regularly in the newspaper and on television concerning his representation in such cases and as a legal commentator. He is...

Skilled in the details of complex corporate transactions, Jane Cowles has 15 years experience working with entrepreneurs and businesses to plan and grow for the future. Clients trust her because of the practical guided advice she provides. No deal is too small or complex for her to handle.

Her niche area is art and design. She has represented numerous artists to settle copyright disputes, set up licensing agreements and negotiate with art galleries. She serves on the board of Arts Council of Rockland and Rockland Music Conservatory. She is a trained mediator and holds a masters in taxation.

Jane has...

I am the founding member of Kelleher Patent Law. During and after engineering school, I had several contract engineering positions, which included product development, manufacturing process improvements, failure analysis. This experience has helped me better understand the development hurdles a client will see while developing, testing and manufacturing their product. As a strategic and tactical thinker, I am able to better understand the variations that clients’ products may undergo which has allowed me to produce better patent applications. I have successfully prosecuted a variety of patent applications and trademark registrations. I feel that the inventions, technology and new businesses created today...

Michael H. Schwartz has been helping people get their lives back on track throughout the Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Hudson Valley and New York City area for over 30 years through bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and mortgage modifications.

As Westchester County’s leading consumer bankruptcy firm, Michael H. Schwartz, P.C., has earned a reputation for making the process as easy and painless as possible. We have helped thousands of people preserve their families, save their homes, their possessions, their jobs and their dignity.

The firm also assists businesses with filing for bankruptcy protection and represents parties to bankruptcy proceedings. Michael H. Schwartz, P.C.,...

Christie Tomm Addona is a Partner at Silverberg Zalantis LLC. She has extensive experience working on Litigation and Appeals, Land Use Applications, and Municipal matters. She represents clients on Article 78 Proceedings, defending and challenging administrative decisions. Additionally, Christie also counsels on Employment Law and Commercial Litigation issues.

Christie has prior experience in several Civil Litigation firms. She has worked from the beginning of lawsuits through trials and appeals for Insurance Defense, Tort, Maritime, Contract and Employment Law cases. Christie has represented a vast array of clients including individuals, large corporations, and non-profit corporations.

In 2005, Christie received...

Steven M. Silverberg is a founder of the firm and Of Counsel to Silverberg Zalantis LLC. He has extensive experience in representing developers and municipalities in land use, zoning and environmental law matters including litigation and appeals in the New York State and Federal Courts. Starting his career as an assistant district attorney and then working as a town attorney, providing counsel in such diverse areas as contracts, construction, telecommunications and employment law, prepared him for the services he has provided to businesses, municipalities and individuals. In addition to his experience with the approval process for residential and commercial developments...

As a veteran of the United States Air Force, I hold the same core values of "Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do" as I did when I served. My training and expertise were in handling highly sensitive matters, computer systems, and developing technology to complete my mission. My Clients First, Justice Always approach to handling cases means I will be there for you when you need me the most.