Queens Village Construction Lawyers

Attorney Jeffrey Benjamin is enjoying his third decade of practicing law. In 1997, he started practicing law in the field of consumer protection and class actions. Out of the starting gate, he was trying cases, arguing substantial motions and appeals, and building a practice under the motto: “Doing Well, by Doing Good.”

Today, he continues to develop skill and expertise in trial and appellate advocacy. Adversary counsel against him come from some of the largest and most resourceful firms in New York City down to competent and capable sole practitioners. From the beginning of his practice, Mr. Benjamin has felt that...

Attorney representing contractors, owners, developers, material suppliers, architects and engineers for 30 years in construction related matters. Arbitrator on the Construction Panel of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Michael S. Lamonsoff is the founding partner of MSL (Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff PLLC) in New York, New York. He has earned the nickname of “The Bull” because of his relentless and forceful approach in fighting for his clients’ rights. His passionate “no holds barred” representation has yielded some of the highest settlements and verdicts.

Michael Lamonsoff is renowned for representing clients in some of the highest-profile personal injury, construction accidents and civil rights cases. While the vast majority of cases settle, Mr. Lamonsoff believes in preparing every case for trial.

John Chwarzynski is an experienced Illinois attorney who focuses his practice on representing clients in wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, sexual assault, and automobile cases.

John joined Hale & Monico as a trial lawyer in 2019 after working at a well-respected personal injury firm in Chicago. John is known for his exceptional work ethic, charisma, and writing skills. He has successfully argued motions in both state and federal court.

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Brian Shoot is a member of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and is an appellate specialist who has argued over 250 cases in appellate courts throughout New York. He was named Lawyer of the Year in 2014 by Best Lawyers in America for the New York City area. Contact him today for a consultation on appellate issues.

RICHARD J. SOBELSOHN IS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL PROVIDING A MYRIAD OF LEGAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S PORTFOLIO OF PROPERTIES. RICHARD HAS PRACTICED LAW FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, MAINLY IN THE AREA OF REAL ESTATE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. RICHARD IS AN ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF LAW AT BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL, BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, AND FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW WHERE HE TEACHES COURSES IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING LAW, REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS/PRACTICE, CONDOMINIUMS & COOPERATIVES AND COMMERCIAL LEASING. RICHARD IS A GREEN GLOBES PROFESSIONAL, LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL, A LIFE...

Named one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in NYC by Super Lawyers and one of America’s Top 5% Most Honored Lawyers of 2020, Lorraine Nadel is the founding partner of Nadel & Ciarlo, P.C. She is a skilled and accomplished litigator in the areas of real estate, co-op and condo law, business and commercial law, and complex landlord-tenant matters. She is known for her ability to help clients effectively solve problems by providing concrete solutions to complex matters. Having been an accountant with a top accounting firm prior to obtaining her law degree, her combined legal and accounting background...

Vito A. Cannavo is a partner at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. As a seasoned trial attorney, he has earned an outstanding reputation through hard work and multi-million dollar verdicts. He litigates in a wide range of practice areas, including construction accidents, nursing home abuse, and product liability.

New York Litigator and Trial Lawyer

With 30 years experience in tort litigation, Paul T. Hofmann stands tall as a champion for victims whose lives are forever changed. Named a Super Lawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Hofmann specializes in personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime, railroad and construction worker claims.

Hofmann has a B.A. from Rutgers College and J.D. from New York Law School. He is a member of American Association of Justice and the Maritime Law Association. He chaired the ATLA Admiralty Section and writes and lectures extensively.

Hofmann says that our mission is to maximize each clients recovery by thorough research, preparation...

I’m more than a lawyer. I’m a person.

Well, at least colleagues and clients always have told me I talk less like "other" attorneys and more like a "regular" person that they actually can understand. Although that could just be my native Queens accent showing through. But, don’t let that fool you. I have attended some of the best schools in the country and worked for a decade in sophisticated billion dollar public-private institutions.

After tiring of a life in bureaucracy, in 2015, I began my own firm to bring this high level knowledge to the small business and...

Gabriel Berg is a partner in Robins Kaplan’s New York office. A true trial lawyer, Gabriel has tried numerous complex commercial jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations, as plaintiffs and defendants across a broad range of business sectors. From the moment he meets a client to his final words in closing argument, Gabriel weighs every strategic decision by considering its impact on the trial. Even in matters that settle quickly, this trial-focused approach increases the value of Gabriel’s cases. While Gabriel has won numerous cases through motion practice and interlocutory appeal, he has had the unique opportunity to gain trial experience...

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...

Megan Gardner is a skilled attorney at Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP. Her practice encompasses a broad range of Real Estate, Construction, and Business Law matters, involving litigation, arbitration, contracts, and transactions. Ms. Gardner represents general contractors, construction managers, commercial real estate developers and property owners. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive advocacy and pursuing outstanding results.

Ms. Gardner is a native of the greater-Cleveland area. She earned her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and her B.A. from American University. Ms. Gardner is a member of the New York State Bar and the Association of the Bar...

Steven Cramer is a partner at Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP. He focuses in the areas of commercial, construction and real estate litigation and arbitration, as well as counseling clients in contract negotiation and other transactions. Mr. Cramer’s clients include owners, contractors, private equity funds, design professionals, sureties, cooperatives and condominiums, and other businesses as well as individuals. Mr. Cramer was recognized as a "Super Lawyer" in the field of Construction Litigation in 2010.

Prior to Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP, Mr. Cramer served as a partner at Bauman Katz & Grill LLP, and an associate at Ross & Cohen and...

Michael Korsinsky is a founding partner at Korsinsky & Klein, LLP. He manages the firm’s litigation groups, which includes matters before various courts as well as those matters before administrative tribunals at various government agencies. He concentrates and dedicates most of his time with construction litigation, Elder Law and Health Law matters. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School and is admitted to both the New York and New Jersey Bars as well as the following Federal courts: the Second Circuit, the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, the Northern District of New York...

Bill has 20+ years of litigation and law firm management experience. He is hardworking, efficient and detail oriented with strong leadership skills and a proven track record. He is extremely organized with a strong ability to multi-task. Bill works well in a team environment and is capable of handling complex matters and providing guidance to other team members to ensure that all matters are handled properly. EDUCATION Juris Doctor ...

With over 20 years of experience, Dustin Bowman is committed to providing skilled and knowledgeable legal representation. His practice areas include Landlord Tenant, Real Estate, Construction, Consumer, Municipal Law, Government & Administrative, Divorce, Family, and Personal Injury Law matters. Whether in or out of the courtroom, Mr. Bowman is dedicated to both outstanding service and zealous advocacy. He has built a strong reputation as an effective and efficient attorney for New Yorkers with legal needs.

Mr. Bowman received his B.A. from the University of New Hampshire in 1995. He earned his J.D. from the Hamline University School of Law in 1998....

Named a Super Lawyer for 2023, Michael Ciarlo has been practicing Real Estate law since 1999, providing successful and experienced results for his clients. During this time, his extensive knowledge of commercial, business, and real estate litigation has benefited the clients of the firm. He has a wide range of experience negotiating, analyzing, resolving, and litigating all aspects of real estate, business, co-op, condo, and landlord/tenant matters. Mr. Ciarlo brings a significant depth of understanding to his role in advising large and small businesses, co-ops, condominiums, landlords, tenants, and individuals in their disputes and litigation. Mr. Ciarlo graduated from New...

Dario Anthony Chinigo, is an attorney with more than 15 years of experience in Personal Injury Litigation, and an associate with the firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer since 2004. Having immigrated to the United States from his native Italy in 1983, Dario is especially sensitive to the issues and problems faced by immigrants who are injured as a result of others' negligence. He speaks, reads and writes Italian fluently, and is conversational in Spanish.

David L. Scher has been a partner at Block O’Toole & Murphy since 2012, and became President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) in 2023. Prior to his career in personal injury law, Mr. Scher worked for the Office of the New York State Attorney General, volunteered for a Civil Rights legal aid clinic, and clerked for New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich. He attended Tufts University and Fordham University School of Law. Since joining BOM in 2003, Mr. Scher has focused his practice primarily on representing construction accident victims, as well as those seriously harmed in...

After graduating from Adelphi College with a major in business administration, Melvyn received his L.L.B from Brooklyn Law School in 1962. He immediately entered private practice in Suffolk County. Melvyn is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the NYS Trial Lawyers Association.

I'm a New York City Personal Injury Lawyer, Construction Accident Attorney & Trial Lawyer. I've been recognized for my trial & appellate skills & results by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, National Law Journal's Hall of Fame, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum & Avvo superb rated & in 2011-2012 & again in 2012- 2013 the prestigious US News & World Report rated my firm in the top 20 Personal Injury Firms in NYC. Being able to change the lives of injured accident victims when they needed it the most, is my greatest source of pride. There is nothing quite...

Daniel E. Katz is a Founding Partner of Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP. He specializes in construction law, commercial law and securities and employment arbitrations. Mr. Katz has received the highest designation (A-V) from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Rating Review. He was recognized as a "Super Lawyer" in the field of Construction Litigation every year since 2006. He is also a Fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America, which is a nationwide organization of leading practitioners in the field.

Mr. Katz obtained his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Brooklyn Law School. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a...

Frank Floriani is a member of Sullivan Papain’s product liability and complex litigation department. He is highly experienced and effective at helping clients in both New York and New Jersey. Contact him today to set up a free consultation if you have been negligently injured by another.

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...

Anthony P. Mastroianni is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. in New York City and specializes in construction accidents, mass torts, premises liability, and product liability.

The Law Offices of Michael W. Goldstein has been aggressively and effectively representing business and individual clients in New York Business Contracts, Business Transactions, Commercial Litigation; New York Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Litigation; Mechanic’s Liens; and Wills, Trusts and Estates since 1985. We provide top tier legal representation for •Business and Commercial Law •Contracts •Commercial Transactions •Forming Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Partnerships •Purchase or Sale of a Business •Employment Contracts •Independent Contractor Agreements •Commercial Litigation •Real Estate Transactions •Construction & Home Renovation Contracts •Mechanic’s Liens •Real Estate Litigation •Down Payment Litigation •Partition Actions•Actions for Specific Performance •Wills and Trusts...

I am a New York-based maritime lawyer serving vessel owners and operators (both bluewater and brownwater), P&I clubs, and other transportation intermediaries in a wide variety of disputes. I also have experience in insurance coverage issues and in the handling of complex construction cases. I am admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey.

Mariusz Sniarowski is passionate about fighting for what is right. He is a New York City personal injury attorney with The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Fluent in Polish and able to communicate in Russian and Slovakian, Mr. Sniarowski is able to reach a wide array of clients. He graduated summa cum laude from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA) and obtained his JD from Hofstra University of School of Law. Thanks to his dedication, Mr. Sniarowski was accepted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in 2014. *ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Prior results do no guarantee a similar outcome.

Diane Mall Sammarco is Of Counsel to Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP. Ms. Sammarco represents investors in securities arbitration and litigation against financial firms, as well as employees in industry disputes and self-regulatory investigations. Ms. Sammarco joined the firm’s predecessor, Rich & Intelisano, LLP, in 2008.

In June 2010, Ms. Sammarco was part of the team at Rich & Intelisano, LLP that won the Bayou v. Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing case: a $20.6 million FINRA arbitration award against Goldman Sachs related to the Bayou hedge fund fraud. The 18-day hearing generated a 100% recovery of the compensatory damages requested. It...

With 18 years experience in tort litigation and with a diversified background which includes marine construction, Tim Schweitzer, partner with the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer, has unique insight into the needs of his clients. Tim specializes in personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime(Jones Act and Longshore Harbor Workers), construction worker tort claims and railroad (F.E.L.A.) claims. He has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury suits through settlement and by jury verdict.

I am a New York, Florida and Connecticut personal injury attorney with 28 years of experience handling any serious injury case through trial.