Amawalk Lawyers

A warm and caring lawyer known for his success with medical malpractice cases and construction accidents, Steve Hymowitz is experienced in serving people who need help, but who do not have the resources to fight the big insurance companies on their own. With Steve, say fellow attorneys, “it’s all about his clients.” Keeping the Pressure On When accidents happen, people want to get their lives back on track as quickly as possible. However, there are dozens of ways in which insurance companies try to stonewall and drag out the process. Says Steve: “Our response is to keep the...

Since 1994, Robert Irving Miller has successfully represented businesses, health care professionals and individuals in litigation, at trials and in appeals. His primary focus is medical malpractice defense, health law and all matters related to the administration of health care facilities. Mr. Miller’s experience in both the fields of law and health care has made him an ideal advocate for hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and other health professionals. Mr. Miller is licensed to practice law in both New York and Connecticut as well as in federal courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Miller graduated from Pace...

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Jeff is highly respected for his strategic and thoughtful pursuit of his clients' interests, in relation to both long-term goals and immediate crisis resolution. He has written feature articles and opinion pieces on current legal and political issues in the New York City metropolitan area and is a frequent guest on public affairs broadcasts on radio and television in Westchester and New York City. His clients have included prominent community leaders, including judges, mayors, city supervisors, and members of the county council. Jeff was Senior Advisor to former Manhattan State Senator Roy M. Goodman and has also served as Chief of...

Our team of attorneys are experienced in the negotiation and litigation of insurance claims on behalf of homeowners, commercial businesses and everyday people in need. We also provide representation for construction projects from initial contract to project completion. Our services include construction litigation, contract negotiation, lien placement/removal, sub-contractor disputes and the reconstruction process after an insurance loss. To put it simple, we love to work for the "little guys" while fighting for their rights against the big insurance companies or bad contractors. We don't let our clients get bullied into taking less money on their claims, losing...

Leslie H. Tayne, Esq. has almost 20 years experience in the practice area of consumer and business financial debt-related services. She launched her law firm, Tayne Law Group, P.C., formerly Law Offices Of Leslie H. Tayne P.C., in 2001, which is one of the few New York State law practices concentrating in debt management, debt resolution and bankruptcy alternatives for consumers, small business owners and professionals who are in need of help with managing finances. Leslie and her firm deliver comprehensive consulting and support services for clients in all areas of debt including credit cards, unsecured loans, lines of credit...

Keith is the law firm's lead matrimonial attorney. Throughout his distinguished legal career Keith has been dedicated to practicing exclusively in the areas of matrimonial and family law and has represented countless individuals ranging from simple uncontested divorce cases to extremely complex divorce cases involving business and professional license valuations, asset tracing, asset searches, high net worth divorces and complex custody matters.

Keith also believes that the best divorce attorney must have the skills of a counselor, negotiator and litigator. Keith always keeps in touch with his clients so they have a clear and firm understanding of the status of their...

Mr. Portale is known as a pit bull in the courtroom and at the negotiting table and he has the results to prove it.

While attending the University of Buffalo Mr. Portale majored in Interdisciplinary Studies, Classics and Philosophy of Law, and graduated with Honors. Throughout undergraduate studies, Mr. Portale played football, basketball and rugby. After receiving his Juris Doctor,, Mr. Portale moved to Westchester County, New York where he studied for the New York Bar Exam while he co-managed the re-election campaign of then Westchester County Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

In January 1998, Mr. Portale was hired as an Assistant District...

Keith M. Fleischman is a founding partner of Fleischman Bonner & Rocco, as well as its predecessor firm, Fleischman Law Firm, PLLC. Keith is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has successfully investigated, litigated, and tried to verdict some of the largest and most complex civil and criminal cases in the country. Keith began his career as a prosecutor, first with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office and later with the Department of Justice. His practice presently focuses on representing public and private companies, financial institutions, and institutional investors in connection with the prosecution and defense of complex...

Duane Fiedler has a record of achievement representing patients in medical malpractice cases. His memberships include New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and Westchester County Bar Association. He is a frequent lecturer for NYS Trial Lawyers Institute, NYS Bar Assoc., Law Journal Seminars and Practicing Law Institute, was a Court TV commentator and has been interviewed by 60 Minutes. Mr. Fiedler has been chosen as one of the top 100 trial lawyers by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, has been selected as...

Melissa Driscoll practices in a wide array of general and commercial litigation matters with an emphasis on insurance coverage matters. Ms. Driscoll frequently appears in both state and federal courts on behalf of clients.

Ms. Driscoll earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1998 with a degree in Communications. She received her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in May 2004. While in law school, Ms. Driscoll was a summer associate at the Firm and was a legal intern at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Civil Clinic where she...

Melanie Finkel has over 25 years of commercial and real estate litigation experience in New York. She represents clients in connection with commercial and business litigation matters and real estate litigation including mortgage foreclosure and alternatives to foreclosure. Melanie also represents clients on real estate transactions including residential closings.

Helen H. Wu is an Associate Attorney at Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari since 2017.

She graduated from Fordham University School of Law, where she was a member of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association and worked as a Legal Intern for the Community Economic Development Clinic. Prior to joining Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari in October, 2017, she worked with Wong, Wong & Associates, P.C., where she handled matrimonial and family law cases in addition to corporate disputes, residential and commercial real estate leases and closings, as well as landlord-tenant and immigration matters. She also volunteers as a pro bono attorney...

Ms. Zaremba is an Associate Attorney at Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. She is experienced in all aspects of matrimonial and family law practice including divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, equitable distribution, domestic violence and pre-nuptial and post-marital agreements.

Alexander E. Sklavos is a senior partner with an extensive legal background. He holds admission to the New York State Bar, the Washington DC Bar, and the United States Federal Courts. Mr. Sklavos earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Union College and his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, where he received academic honors and was honored with the Clinician of the Year award for his dedicated work with disadvantaged senior citizens. Prior to his current role, Mr. Sklavos served as a clerk to Justice Thomas Demakos of the New York State Supreme Court....

Medical malpractice defense, personal injury and appellate attorney Ellen A. Fischer has extensive experience in state appellate and motion practice. She also is well versed in mental hygiene law, including involuntary retention and medication hearings; federal motion practice; defense of physicians in civil rights actions by prisoners; and defense of premises liability actions. Mrs. Fischer graduated with honors from Binghamton University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and General Literature. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Villanova University School of Law in 1993. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as an attorney. Mrs. Fischer has practiced primarily...

John V. Tait concentrates his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury, product liability, construction/labor law liability, premises liability, and contractual claims. Mr. Tait has handled several cases involving industrial equipment, firearms and ammunition, and recreational equipment and accessories. Mr. Tait also has extensive litigation experience with lawsuits involving retail establishments, residential complexes, supermarkets, restaurants, and recreational facilities for claims involving construction accidents, premises liability, Dram Shop, and general negligence.

An experienced litigator, Mr. Tait has successfully taken a number of cases to verdict in both state and federal court. He has also successfully presented cases...

Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law is known for their diligence in family law. They represent clients throughout Westchester County with a wide range of divorce and family law cases. The team of Westchester County divorce lawyers have over 90 years of combined experience assisting clients with family law issues. No matter which side of the divorce case you are on, the team can utilize its skills and experience to fight for you. Schedule your free case evaluation today to begin pursuing a resolution with our experienced firm.

Howard first stood before a judge, in the Criminal Court of the City of New York at 100 Centre Street, in September of 1972. He has been representing persons accused of crime every working day since then, a period of nearly 46 years.

Howard learned his craft, as a courtroom lawyer, as a Senior Trial Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of the City of New York in Kings County. By the age of 26 he was regularly trying felony cases in the Supreme Court and winning most of them. After five years in that position, he was appointed a...

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.

Michael S. Komar has almost twenty-five years of experience handling complex insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters. Mr. Komar's insurance coverage litigation experience has included handling dozens actions involving pollution, asbestos, silica, lead paint, toxic tort, construction defect, general liability and California Prop. 64 and 65 claims, in addition to representing insurance clients in prepackaged bankruptcy, reinsurance, broker liability and first-party property disputes. Many of the coverage actions defended by Mr. Komar involved claims not only for declaratory judgment and breach of contract, but also bad faith and unfair claim handling practices.

Mr. Komar has developed an intimate working knowledge of...

John R. Menz has represented corporate and individual clients in sophisticated legal matters concerning contract disputes, securities regulation, real property, product liability and employment law. He has litigated and arbitrated cases in a variety of forums, including federal courts, state courts, the American Arbitration Association, and the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Menz offers corporate and individual clients a fluent understanding of the terms, conditions and strategies involved in complex financial transactions gained from his long legal experience and skills obtained as a former tax accountant at Price Waterhouse.

Mr. Menz has successfully defended claims against financial institutions in courts and...

Michael Benenati is a seasoned and passionate personal injury attorney committed to helping accident victims in New York secure the compensation they deserve. With decades of experience as a defense attorney, he brings a unique perspective to plaintiffs’ cases, giving him invaluable insight into how to prove negligence, evaluate the true value of injuries, and maximize recoverable damages. Michael is dedicated to empowering his clients by educating them about their legal rights, maintaining clear and consistent communication, and prioritizing their best interests at every step. When you choose his firm, you can feel confident that your case is in capable...

Mr. Haskins’ law practice centers on the defense of physicians, nurses, hospitals and nursing homes in medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Haskins, of counsel to Sholes & Miller, is involved in all aspects of medical defense litigation including case assessment, fact and medical investigation reviews, depositions, motions and appeals. In addition, he represents plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. Mr. Haskins is also an experienced, certified mediator.

Mr. Haskins received his BA from the State University of New York at New Paltz before earning his Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all New...

Greg Bagen is the most experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in Putnam County. He has been proudly representing members of his local community for 40 years. Attorney Bagen is one of less than 50 Board Certified trial lawyers in New York State and is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated. He has tried more injury cases than all other local attorneys combined, resulting in the eight highest verdicts. He has recovered over $40 million for clients, including the only verdicts of over $1 million. Attorney Bagen is the only local attorney to have won verdicts in motor vehicle, construction site...

Ira M. Emanuel is an attorney with more than thirty years of experience in real property and land use law, estates and trusts, and mediation. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester and Albany Law School, and holds a certificate in mediation from Harvard Law School. Mr. Emanuel has a private law practice in New City, New York, where he has been involved with some of the most important land use projects in Rockland County, including the redevelopment of the Nanuet Mall in the Town of Clarkstown, a 500 unit active adult community proposed for the former Letchworth...

In 2001, James J. Sexton, Esq. founded the Law Offices of James J. Sexton, P.C. in a small New City office with one computer and a part-time secretary. Since that time, Mr. Sexton's skills as an advocate and trial lawyer have grown the firm to its current status as a dominating force in the New York State divorce and family law bar. The firm continues to grow and thrive and is now proud to offer clients the support of multiple attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff as well as two offices located in Rockland County and Manhattan. ...

Kimberly L. Brown joined Sholes & Miller in October of 2018, after practicing as a Litigation Associate for over thirteen years at a New York City personal injury/medical malpractice law firm. Mrs. Brown focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense. Personal injury, premises liability, product liability, automobile accidents and labor law are other active practice areas for Mrs. Brown. In the spring of 2004, Mrs. Brown was a judicial intern for New York City Civil Court Justice Shlomo S. Hagler (who is now a State Supreme Court Justice). In 2005, Mrs. Brown graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo, School of Law, within the...