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Katerina Grinko
Westhampton Beach, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Katerina Grinko is a Senior Associate attorney practicing at the Westhampton Beach and East Hampton offices of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. She is instrumental in serving clients with Real Estate Transactions, Land Use and Zoning issues from Manhattan to the east end of Long Island.
Prior to joining Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., Katerina worked at a Riverhead-based law firm where she handled a heavy volume of Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Land Use and Zoning matters.
She is a recent recipient of “40 Under Forty” and “Diversity in Business" Awards from Long Island Business News. In 2021, Katerina was recognized as an “Outstanding Woman...
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Cooper J. Macco
Riverhead, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Bankruptcy
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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James C. Freeman
Riverhead, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
James C. Freeman, Of Counsel at the Law Office of Andrew J. Gilbride, is a highly experienced civil litigator who has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. His personal injury and medical malpractice verdicts and settlements have been publicized in various media outlets. Early on in his legal career, Mr. Freeman worked as an Assistant County Attorney for Westchester County from 1990-1995. Mr. Freeman also represented physicians and hospitals at a well respected defense firm. His experience on both sides of the aisle works to the benefit of all his current clients, medical malpractice and personal injury...
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Andrew J. Gilbride
Riverhead, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Andrew J. Gilbride tirelessly and aggressively represents individuals and families in their time of need, including matters related to Family Law, Divorce Law, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Personal Injury, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Landlord /Tenant disputes, Civil Litigation and General Business issues.
Before founding the firm, Mr. Gilbride was a highly successful Wall Street professional, trading gold futures on the New York Commodities exchange. Navigating the highly competitive and aggressive world of Wall Street prepared Mr. Gilbride for a successful law career, with a carefully honed ability to handle the most contentious court matters with agility and professionalism. Additionally, due...
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James Henry Dunne
Shelter Island, NY Real Estate Law Attorney
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Employment and IP
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
At the Law Offices of James Henry Dunne, Esq., James' philosophy is to earn client trust by exceeding expectation and to dedicate himself to providing practical, informative and attentive legal counsel at a reasonable fee.
James possesses the knowledge of the intricacies of business matters across all industries (including but not limited to: Licensed professionals, franchise operators, trade industries, Main Street business retailers, and the hospitality industry), estate planning at all stages of one's life, and the complexities of real estate (home closings, leases and commercial transactions) to ensure efficient and comprehensive representation. James believes that a "client first" approach ensures...
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Thomas William Horn
Sag Harbor, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Employment
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
From complex land issues to building and fire code violations to the more mundane, Mr. Horn has unscrambled the broken legal eggs of clients for years.
He has a record of experience in local government matched by few members of the legal profession from volunteer service to business owner to elected office and government employee. A strong advocate of children and management rights when entrusted with the interests of his neighbors on a school board. He describes those nine years of service as “…one of the most meaningful and productive periods in my life.”
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Daniel J. Herrera
Greenport, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Insurance Defense
Albany Law School
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!
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Daniel Howard Guttmann
Shirley, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Real Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo and Buffalo Law
Former Assistant District Attorney with 33 years of trial experience in the fields of Criminal Defense, Matrimonial, Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. Our firm also handles Real Estate Contracts and Closings, Traffic Ticket Defense, Wills and Social Security Disability Law.
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Jonathan Austern
wading river, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
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George E. Patsis
Lindenhurst, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(631) 225-4601
152 North Wellwood Avenue
Suite 1
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Hofstra University
During this difficult time, the law office of George E. Patsis is offering free video chat consultations. Additionally, the office is available to provide remote estate planning and notarization. With remote estate planning and notarization, clients are able to execute wills, powers of attorney, trusts, living wills, and health care proxies from the comfort of their homes.
After two decades of practicing law, George E. Patsis has served each and everyone of his clients with the utmost dedication, honorability, experience and success.
Mr. Patsis is more than just an Attorney, he is someone you can count on....
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David P. Badanes
Northport, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
St. John's School of Law
David Badanes Esq. - Distinguished Long Island divorce lawyer and family law attorney serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. Concentrating in divorce, contested divorce, uncontested divorce, divorce mediation, matrimonial & family law and criminal defense. The Badanes Law Office is committed to providing optimal representation, while exceeding his clients’ expectations. He represents clients in Suffolk County, Nassau County and the New York City area with offices in Northport, Suffolk County and Uniondale, Nassau County.
Free consultations available.
Associations: Suffolk County Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Suffolk County Matrimonial Committee, Nassau County Matrimonial Committee, Suffolk County Criminal...
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James Francis Leonick
Commack, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
James F. Leonick, graduated from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and has been practicing law since 1989. Prior to establishing Leonick Law P.L.L.C. and his former partnership in Parisi & Leonick, L.L.P, James was a Senior Trial Attorney with several major insurance companies, practicing in the New York State Courts from Westchester, throughout New York City and Long Island. While honing his litigation skills, James also learned how insurance companies evaluate, think and react. James now focuses his practice on representing accident victims to seek the compensation that they deserve and based upon his prior experience...
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Peter J. Famighetti
Melville, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals and Employment
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Peter is a passionate and dedicated advocate. Peter has represented clients in various forums, including the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as in New York State Courts in the region. Throughout his career that has spanned more than a decade, Peter has served as defendants' and Plaintiffs' counsel in single and class action employment related litigation. Most recently, Peter won a jury trial on a First Amendment retaliation case in Federal Court. Additionally, Peter has appeared extensively in cases before arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including...
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Jodi Ann Donato
East Islip, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
There are times in life when you need the help of a legal professional who cares about you.
Everything I do revolves around my core values of Honesty, Integrity and Loyalty. I take a compassionate approach toward my clients who are often dealing with some of the most difficult situations life can serve up.
Dealing with the everyday legal tasks associated with divorce, custody, support, aging parents, traffic fines, or planning for the future can be stressful and I'm here to help you find your way through.
I aim to provide a friendly family atmosphere with a reputation for timely personalized...
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Timothy Ronald Davies
Miller Place, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Consumer and Insurance Claims
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Davies At Law * 2024 * Timothy R. Davies is the culmination of many years of legal services proudly practicing within the Long Island, New York legal landscape. Over thirty years ago in 1991 Davies, Elston, Davies and Davies was newly formed with partners, Timothy R. Davies, Esq., Ronald C. Davies, Esq., A. Roger Elston, Esq. and Victoria L. Davies, Esq. With the early foundation of a family law firm who had been servicing our neighboring Long Island community and families for many years, Davies At Law proudly continues this tradition forward. My wife,...
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Francesco Paolo Tini
West islip, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals, Business and Trademarks
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Tini law, P.C. was established early 2015, after its managing partner, Mr. Tini, left his position as Principal Law Clerk for the now retired Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, Stephen M. Behar. Prior to his appointment as Principal Law Clerk, Mr. Tini has previously managed Tini & Associates, P.C. This unique experience between private practice and public service allows our firm to better appreciate the specific needs of our clients and appreciates the challenges of each case, while relating to the specific rules of the assigned jurist. As leaders in each of the areas in which we practice, and...
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Joanne Fanizza
Melville, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
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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Mark Montanaro
Farmingdale, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Communications 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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Robert Walter Dapelo
Patchogue, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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At The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., P.C., our attorneys and staff pride themselves on providing the finest quality legal representation to individuals with matrimonial, family and criminal court matters.
We provide the best of small firm personal service. We are assertive litigation attorneys, and we will be well prepared and ready to litigate, if it is in your best interest.
We are involved in a variety of practice areas, including:
- Divorce and Family Law
- Criminal Defense Litigation, including:
- Harassment
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Joseph A. Bollhofer
St. James, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
Fordham University School of Law and State University of New York - Stony Brook
Mr. Bollhofer is an attorney, and President of the law office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. in St. James, New York. He is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Bollhofer received his undergraduate degree from the Stony Brook University and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law. Elder Law and Estate and Business Planning, including asset transfer and Medicaid applications, have been primary areas of Mr. Bollhofer's law practice since 1985. He periodically gives lectures in these areas of law to community, professional and continuing education groups. He is a member...
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Melissa Sue Doris
East Setauket, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Melissa Doris joined Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. in February 2020 as Senior Associate attorney. Prior to her work at the firm, Melissa gained over a decade of experience at a prominent Long Island Trusts and Estates law firm. Her wealth of knowledge is extensive in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Taxation, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning and Residential Real Estate where she focuses her practice.
Melissa was recognized as The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Elder Law and Trusts & Estates in Setauket, NY in the 2024 and 2025 editions.
Melissa received her Bachelor's...
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Peter Mandi
Bohemia, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Peter V. Mandi & Associates, Inc. is an experienced law firm serving Suffolk County and all of Long Island with quality legal services regarding divorce and family law matters. Our firm provides effective and individualized attention to each client. We are compassionate and dedicated, offering a kind and helpful hand through tough times. When you face the prospect of divorce or other family law difficulties, you need passionate legal counsel. We handle both contested and uncontested matters with the highest degree of caring, competence and professionalism. You should be comforted by the attorney you hire and our firm will exceed...
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Mark S. Ricciardi
Melville, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
St. John's University School of Law
I am practicing in New York for over 34 years primarily in the areas of Personal Injury, Real Estate, Business Transactions, and Criminal Law appearing in the courts of Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We pride ourselves on vast experience and personal service. I handle all matters personally and do not push clients off to paralegals or less experienced attorneys. Should you have any questions concerning the above areas of law, please contact our office. Thank you
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Joshua Parker Blumberg
Amityville, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Real Estate
Tulane University School of Law
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...
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Michael Nikolas Manolakis
Brentwood, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
St. John's University School of Law
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...
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Richard Frank Artura
Lindenhurst, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Bankruptcy
St. John's University School of Law
Richard Artura, Esq., has been practicing bankruptcy law for over 30 years. His practice includes bankruptcy litigation in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Mr. Artura is an adjunct professor at Touro Law School and is a long-standing member on the Suffolk Country Bar Association's Bankruptcy Law Committee.
Through advice and representation, Richard Artura can determine the best and most affordable ways to: eliminate overwhelming credit card debt, reduce burdensome mortgage payments, stop creditor collection actions, and overcome foreclosure difficulties. Additionally, Mr. Artura uses the bankruptcy court to modify delinquent mortgage loans.
For a FREE consultation you can reach Richard...
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Richard Chertock
Ronkonkoma, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(516) 771-6900
3505 Veterans Memorial Highway
Unit E
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Quinnipiac University School of Law
2043 Ripley Lane, Merrick, New York 11566 Solo Practitioner established in 1987. Resident of Merrick, NY.
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Andrew Matthew Lieb
Smithtown, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Insurance Defense
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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...
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Michael Catalanotto
Nesconset, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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.
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Gina Pellettieri
Centereach, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Real Estate and Arbitration & Mediation
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Richard Jacoby
Medford, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, White Collar Crime and Workers' Comp
Southwestern University
Richard graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., with a major in finance and accounting in 1987. He waited three years before entering the Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1993. He worked briefly as a clerk in the United States Attorney's Office in Las Vegas and then he joined his father Melvyn Jacoby's firm in 1994.
Richard is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the National Consumer Bankruptcy Association.
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Ronald C Davies
St. James, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 60 years of experience
220 Lake Avenue
Suite 1
St. James, NY 11764
Real Estate and Business
Brooklyn Law School
Undergraduate degrees from Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, in which I competed as a starter in intercollegiate Athletics in Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, and Squash Racquets; Graduate School with doctorate degree, Doctor of Laws, from Brooklyn Law School; Devoted to my Private practice of law from 1963 to the present, predominantly in Suffolk County: including: Real Estate, Commercial and residential; Elder Law Matters Such as Trusts, Qualifying for Medicaid, and Preserving Assets for family spouse and children; , and its issues; Surrogate Court matters such as Wills Trusts and Estates; Matrimonial Law, Divorce, Separation,...
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Rudolph Migliore
Commack, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Real Estate and Products Liability
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Enza Michelle Brandi
Huntington, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
New York Law School
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Enza Brandi, (formerly practicing law as Enza Cammarasana), is the founder of The Enza Brandi Law Firm, PLLC, with concentrations in the areas of foreclosure defense, real estate closings, commercial litigation and personal injury, handling diverse and complex litigation. Ms. Brandi has been practicing law since 1993, and founded a law firm in 1996 after working for a prestigious Long Island law firm with a heavy concentration in commercial litigation. She presently works “Of Counsel” to the law firms of Peter J. Wagner, PC and The Barton Law Group, PLLC, and to the...
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Michael James Giusto
Melville, NY Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
Benjamin Cardozo School Of Law
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Natasha Meyers
Huntington, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Attorney Natasha Meyers received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1996 from Hunter College. In 2003, she received her Juris Doctorate from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where she graduated magna cum laude. Ms. Meyers began her legal career at one of the largest law firms in Long Island, where she focused her practice on commercial litigation in federal and state court. In 2003, Attorney Meyers was admitted to practice in the state of New York and in 2004, she was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern...
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Christine Thea Rubinstein
Melville, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Touro College
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Anthony C. Curcio
Melville, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Anthony C. Curcio is the Managing Member of Curcio Law. Anthony has a wealth of experience in practicing real estate law. Anthony handles a broad range of both residential and commercial real estate matters involving land use, zoning, leasing, transactions and financing.
Anthony represents commercial and residential real estate developers before municipalities throughout Long Island in obtaining land use and zoning approvals, in addition to all phases of site development from sub-division approval to site plan approval. Anthony also represents commercial and residential buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of real estate throughout Long Island and...
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Nina Mironenko
Huntington, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Fordham University School of Law
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.
I...