Bethel Lawyers

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...

Attorney Stuart Meissner was born in 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University. He went on to earn his masters of law degree from New York University Law School. He opened his own practice, Meissner Associates, twenty years ago in 2001 in Manhattan, New York. His practice focuses primarily on SEC whistleblower cases, investment disputes, securities violations, and FINRA arbitration. After 9/11, Attorney Meissner volunteered at Ground Zero on “the pile” on the “bucket brigade” along with fire and police officers, sifting through debris trying to find survivors. He was later subsequently...

Senior legal executive with proven success in leading legal and risk management functions for global companies; demonstrated success with creating new risk management and ethics/compliance functions cost-effectively. More than 16 years of legal experience in a broad range of matters that include investigations, ethics and compliance counseling, risk management, product safety/product liability matters, business and human resources counseling, and litigation.

John C. Laurence received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic University and his J.D. from New York Law School. He also received his LLM for Intellectual Property and Information Law Technology Law. He is a member of the New York State Bar, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Patent Bar), and the District Court of the Southern District of New York. John has experience in many facets of intellectual property law, including preparing, prosecuting, and enforcing trademarks, patents, and copyrights. John has helped individuals and businesses identify, develop, and enforce their intellectual property rights. John has drafted and prosecuted patent...

Howard B. Leopold is Brooklyn born and a member of the New Jersey, New York, and Bergen County Bar Associations. He graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1987 (Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude) with a B.A. in U.S. History and Minors in Hebrew and Business. Mr. Leopold went on to attend Albany Law School and earned a J.D. in 1990. After graduating, he worked as an associate in the litigation department of a New York City law firm for numerous years and then spent four years at a law firm in Rochelle Park,...

I have practiced business law for two decades, and have significant experience in counseling companies from their start-up phase through a sale. My experience includes negotiating strategic transactions and advising on day to day business issues. I have significant experience in technology transactions, from SaaS to Agile development and traditional software licensing.

Nikki attended Mississippi University for Women, and obtained her B.A. in Political Science in 2013. She also attended Missouri University of Science & Technology where she obtained her B.A., summa cum laude, in History in 2015.

Nikki received her J.D., magna cum laude, in 2018 from the University of Mississippi School of Law with a concentration in Entertainment & Sports Law. Nikki served as a member of the Mississippi Law Journal, Federal Courts Law Review, and Mississippi Sports Law Review. Nikki was selected as a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society and served as the President of the...

Joel R. Brandes, of the New York Bar, concentrates his practice in New York divorce and family law appeals. He also consults with and advises attorneys on appellate, trial court and international child abduction matters in all of the New York state and federal courts. He has been recognized by the New York Appellate Division as a "noted authority and expert on New York family law and divorce .” He is the author of the treatise Law and the Family New York 2024-2025 Edition (12 Volumes), Law and The Family New York, 2d (9 volumes), Law and the Family...

Steve has extensive and varied experience within the education sector. Prior to law school, Steve was a high school mathematics teacher in New York for seven years. He received his M.S.Ed. from Hofstra University, and he studied philosophy and politics at The George Washington University and Pembroke College, Oxford University.

Steve earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was the Executive Development Editor of the Michigan Law Review, Vice President of the Education Law and Policy Society, and Event Coordinator for Legal Advocates for Children and Youth. Steve spent his final semester at...

A former investigative journalist, Mark is a successful anti-fraud attorney with more than twenty years of experience in complex civil litigation. He has represented qui tam whistleblowers under the False Claims Act as well as victims of fraud under the federal securities laws and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). His efforts have resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars for clients.

Prior to founding Mark A. Strauss Law, PLLC, Mark was a partner at Kirby McInerney LLP, a respected plaintiffs’ class action firm that was named one of the “Most Feared Plaintiffs’ Firms” by Law360.com....

For the past 30 years Valerie Wolfman Esq. has concentrated her law practice on Family, Matrimonial and Divorce Law, Child Custody, Divorce and Equitable Distribution (both simple and complex). Many of her cases have International components, including issues such as whether a French or Chilean or Swiss pre-nuptial agreement is valid; whether a divorce should proceed in France, New York or Australia, whether the mother may relocate the residence of the child away from the father. She has also litigated Will contests and has proven heirship with the aid of a genealogist and has been a guardian in guardianship...

Matthew F. Schwartz graduated from the University of Virginia (B.A., 1988) and Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1991), and is a member of the New York Bar. His legal practice encompasses all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on legal malpractice. Matthew's career began as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's office, where he gained extensive trial experience in various criminal matters. Afterward, he joined the law firm of Jones Hirsch Connors & Bull, establishing himself as a civil litigator specializing in professional liability, premises liability, surety and subrogation litigation, and securities litigation. From 1996 to 2005,...

My passion is family law. It is what drove me to become a lawyer, motivated me through law school, and gets me excited to start my day. Family law has always been a part of my life, in experience, study, and practice. A childhood spent in and out of domestic court piqued my interest in the different elements of such a complex and human-driven area of the law. My goal is to make every client feel heard in a situation where communication may have broken down. I will vigorously advocate for all of my clients, because I am...

Arthur Larkin is a civil rights litigator with nearly thirty years’ experience in the state and federal courts, and over the past twenty years he had handled some of the highest profile wrongful conviction and class action lawsuits in New York City. He has negotiated settlements worth over $75 million in those lawsuits as well as numerous other lawsuits. With fifteen years’ experience defending the City in such matters, Arthur knows how best to present a winning case at trial and/or during settlement discussions.

MICHAEL GUNZBURG has 30 years of extensive civil litigation experience as a New York City personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. He has also represented a variety of business clients in civil litigation, business transaction and real estate matters. Many business people sometimes find themselves in disputes that require experienced trial counsel to handle and resolve. Michael Gunzburg has extensive experience resolving civil disputes, involving personal injury, medical malpractice and business matters at arbitration, mediation or before a jury at trial.

Michael Gunzburg graduated from Boston University with a B.S.B.A. in 1982 concentrating in business management and accounting, and graduated from...

Craig E. Yaris is a Founding Partner at Holon Law Partners, with the experience and drive to handle all your Franchise, General Business, Corporate Formation, and Estate Planning needs. As a former small business owner and Chief Operating Officer of a franchisor himself, Mr. Yaris is passionate about promoting business growth. He has experience handling daily operations, employee disputes, and negotiations of pertinent contracts for a franchise company with 100 locations in five states, where he organized and conducted semi- annual meetings to educate and inform franchisees of best practices for improved growth. In addition, Mr. Yaris was responsible for the...

Mesothelioma lawyer Robert I. Komitor is a partner at Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP, and serves as lead trial lawyer specializing in products liability, negligence, and personal injury cases involving mesothelioma, hazardous wastes, and pollution. Bob was named one of the nation's Best Lawyers, in the area of mass torts, in Gregory W. Smith and Steven W. Naifeh's The Best Lawyers in America 2005-2012 (Woodward/White). Bob has consistently won some of the highest damage awards in the nation. For three consecutive years, he made The National Law Journal's list of lawyers winning the highest verdicts. He was trial lawyer on the "New...

Mr. Crispi was born and raised in the New York City area. He received an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Rollins College and juris doctor from Fordham University. Mr. Crispi is active in many professional and community organizations including the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and is a current member of the Judiciary Committee of the Bronx County Bar Association. The father of four daughters, he is also a member of the Board of the local youth basketball program and a youth basketball coach.

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Jacqueline Newman joined Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP in 1998 and is now the managing partner of the firm. Ms. Newman's practice consists of litigation, collaborative law and mediation. She specializes in complex high net worth matrimonial cases and negotiating prenuptial agreements. Ms. Newman has taught the Collaborative Family Law class for The NY Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Center for Mediation in Law, as well as the Introduction of Matrimonial Law for Collaborative Divorce Professionals for the New York State Unified Court System. At Fordham University School of Law, she taught Family Law Practice with Barry Berkman....

I help you receive compensation for your accident and medical malpractice case. As an experienced attorney and litigator for almost 10 years in New York, I have assisted countless individuals and their families recover millions of dollars for their injuries. I have worked extensively with victims of medical malpractice and serious accidents, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, animal bites, traumatic brain injury cases, construction accidents, and those who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Como abogada con 10 años de experiencia en Nueva York, he ayudado a innumerables personas y sus familias a recuperar millones de dólares por sus daños morales y materiales....

To Jonathan S. Damashek, the best part of his job is being able to stand up for people who deserve their day in court. “I like fighting for the little guy against the large corporate defendants and insurance carriers to help them recover what they lost in their lives,” he says.

In this regard, Damashek seeks to recover monetary compensation for his clients that covers their past and future pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings and benefits, and loss of their enjoyment of life. After graduating from New York Law School in 1997, Damashek started his career...

I am a NY based lawyer. I graduated from the Ohio State University and have been practicing law ever since. I primarily help clients facing government investigations and audits, criminal prosecutions (mostly federal), and professional licensing issues. I handle matters involving all federal law enforcement agencies from OIG to IRS to FBI. I also have extensive experience in the healthcare field, particularly in audit defense and appeals, compliance and fraud investigations. Finally, I have experience in handling international extradition cases and international tax compliance.

Benjamin Perez has the skills and knowledge to assist with both family law and criminal defense related matters.

Steven Brill is a New York criminal defense attorney and a partner of the firm Sullivan & Brill, LLP. He has been licensed to practice law in New York since the year 1995. Attorney Brill has spent his entire career handling criminal defense cases. Additionally, he helps victims of police misconduct pursue civil legal actions. In 2014, Mr. Sullivan was selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers®. He received his J.D. from the Temple University School of Law. Also, his firm represents injury victims. His firm is happy to offer no-cost consultations—contact them today to get one.

As a partner at Sullivan & Brill, LLP, New York attorney Joseph Sullivan provides counsel on a variety of personal injury cases. Since 1995, Mr. Sullivan has been licensed to practice law. Before his current firm’s establishment, Attorney Sullivan was a defense attorney. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Bar Association and New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Sullivan is a graduate of the Temple University School of Law. Learn more today by contacting his firm.

Stephan Shattuck, Esq. is a New York attorney who represents clients in divorce and family court proceedings. Appearing regularly in court throughout all the Boroughs of New York City and Westchester, Mr. Shattuck is experienced in both litigating cases and reaching favorable outcomes through negotiation.

Mr. Shattuck handles all phases of the divorce process, and is knowledgeable in the legal nuances of “equitable distribution” (i.e. property and debt division) as well as “maintenance” (often called alimony or spousal support). Mr. Shattuck also is experienced in representing clients in matters of child custody and visitation, including enforcement actions and relocation cases.

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Kevin S. McDonald is primarily dedicated to the representation of Plaintiffs in cases involving life changing injuries and wrongful death, particularly those resulting from medical malpractice.

For the past 30 years, Kevin has represented clients injured through the negligence of others, virtually all in the area of medical malpractice. His track record of success is impressive by any standard. He has achieved over 30 verdicts and settlements in excess of one million dollars.

Kevin combines a scrupulous approach to the preparation of a case for trial with a firm understanding of complex legal and medical issues. He knows that cases are...

Robert J. Maher, counsel to Saland Law PC, assists clients in navigating the complexities that arise when New York State criminal law and Federal immigration laws collide. Understanding the impact of a New York State or Federal criminal conviction on a person’s immigration status in the United States can mean the difference between simply addressing the consequences of a criminal arrest or effectively facing banishment from the United States. The stakes are genuinely that high and the price of making the wrong decision are potentially that drastic. Being permanently removed from the United States without the opportunity to return is...

New York Traffic Ticket Attorney Michael Block has been practicing law since 1986. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in History from SUNY Stony Brook, and then went on to complete his JD at SUNY Buffalo. Upon passing the New York State Bar Exam in 1986, Attorney Block worked as an associate attorney for well known firms such as Jacoby & Meyers and Menagh & Trainor. It was during this time that Attorney Block began representing taxi cab union members at traffic hearings and gained experience defending drivers in traffic cases. In 1988, Attorney Block started his own firm devoted solely...

Attorney for over 12 years in private practice focusing on complex civil litigation in state and federal court. Licensed in Illinois and New York.

Marie Ng leads one of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C.'s general negligence departments and specializes in the areas municipal liability and premises liability. She is a highly skilled attorney who fights for the rights of her clients. Contact her office today for more information.

Mark I. Cohen began his legal career in 1985 as an Assistant District Attorney in the Office of the Honorable Mario Merola, Bronx County District Attorney, where he served as a trial attorney in the White Collar Crime, Rackets and Investigation Division.

Thereafter, Mr. Cohen was an associate attorney with Mound Cotton & Wollan, a prestigious litigation firm in Manhattan where he handled a variety of complex fraud matters and defended international corporations and criminal defendants.

In late 1990, Mr. Cohen left Mound Cotton & Wollan to start the Law Office of Mark I. Cohen, his own Criminal Defense practice in Manhattan....

Lowrance Fisher co-founded Fisher Stone with partner and fellow Florida Coastal Law School graduate Greg Stone. In addition, he is a New York licensed attorney and an accomplished entrepreneur who has started and run two successful enterprises. Lowrance now focuses on real estate law and business law. In these fields, Lowrance is now able to assist real estate buyers, sellers, and developers. Moreover, Lowrance has assisted thousands of businesses looking for help along their journey.

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.

Robert Sullivan is a senior partner of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and one of the country's top trial lawyers. For over 40 years he has tried major cases and expanded the law of negligence. If you need a firm with an unparalleled reputation in New York, contact his office today.