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Daniel T. Leav
Bronx, NY Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
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Arkady Frekhtman
Bronx, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
New York City personal injury lawyer specializing in serious & catastrophic civil litigation. Practice areas include tractor trailer, motorcycle, bus, truck, and auto accidents; construction site accidents, brain injury, spinal cord injury, birth injury, and medical malpractice.
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Anthony A. Ferrante
Pelham, NY Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Anthony A. Ferrante is a New York based personal injury attorney who has dedicated his career seeking justice for those individuals who are injured through the fault of another. Anthony has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through jury verdict, arbitration, mediation and settlements. He focuses on significant personal injury matters including construction site accidents, all manner of trip and fall and slip and fall accidents, including falls from ladders, sidewalk accidents, falls down stairs, falls within stores and other premises accidents, dog attacks, elevator malfunctions and motor vehicle collisions, as well as all types of...
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Victor M. Feraru
New York, NY Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(516) 699-2285
57 W. 57th Street
Fourth Floor - Suite 407
New York, NY 10019
Free ConsultationAppeals, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Victor M. Feraru is an attorney whose childhood experiences make him a fierce advocate for others. He understands the importance of advocating for others effectively, with compassion and care. He provides creative and effective legal solutions for his clients as affordably as possible.
As a child and young man, Feraru was in over 40 foster and 3 group homes. He was later adopted. His past experiences inspire him to be the kind of advocate who goes the extra mile for his clients. He provides creative legal solutions with compassion and diligence for his clients....
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James George Dibbini
Yonkers, NY Attorney with 27 years of experience
Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. take pride in the individual and professional attention we give to each of our clients. We are a full service real estate law firm representing and advising individuals and businesses in Real Estate, Landlord and Tenant matters, Business Organizations, Zoning, Civil Litigation and Division of Housing and Community Renewal matters. The attorneys at James G. Dibbini & Associates, P.C. zealously represent our clients and are committed to giving personalized and prompt attention to every matter. Based in Yonkers, New York, we represent clients throughout New York and Connecticut.
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Joseph A. Bollhofer
St. James, NY Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
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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Ray Beckerman
Huntington, NY Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Communications
St. John's University School of Law
I'm a business lawyer in Huntington, New York, at Law Office of Ray Beckerman, P.C., with offices conveniently located in downtown Huntington. We represent small and medium sized businesses, are are well known for commercial litigation and copyright litigation. I'm the author of the copyright law blog, "Recording Industry vs The People", which Justia.com has rated as the #1 most popular all time copyright law blog in the U.S. I'm "NewYorkCountryLawyer" on Slashdot.org, and @RayBeckerman on Twitter.
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Mary Ellen O'Connor
Larchmont, NY Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability and Workers' Comp
City University of New York School of Law
Mary Ellen O'Connor is deeply committed to justice and passionate about advocating for what’s right. As the founder of O’Connor Law PLLC, she focuses on helping Bronx residents secure the benefits they need to support their families.
Mary Ellen's journey began with a BS from SUNY Albany and an MS from the College of Mount St. Vincent. She started her career teaching K-2, where she saw many students with learning disabilities struggle to get the services they needed. This inspired her to earn a law degree from CUNY School of Law, intending to advocate for children with special needs. However, her...
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Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz
Great Neck, NY Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Fordham University School of Law
Esther Zelmanovitz’s practice focuses on elder law and Medicaid planning, estate planning, probate and estate administration. Her individualized approach and legal experience in other areas including real estate, litigation, and corporate transactions give her an edge in assisting her clients with their estate planning. She tailors a plan specific to each client's unique situation with a client-centered approach and attention to detail.
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Peter E Brill
Hauppauge, NY Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(888) 315-9841
150 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Suite 401
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Georgetown University Law Center
I spend my days making sure that the Government lives up to its promises that police officers don’t lie, that prosecutors act with some semblance of honor, and that my clients get a fair shake, even if they have done something wrong.
Peter E. Brill is one of only two attorneys in all of New York State — and the only attorney in the New York metropolitan area — to be certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Criminal Law, a certification with rigorous requirements for legal knowledge and criminal trial experience. In his nearly 20 years of practice,...
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Bernard D'Orazio
New York, NY Attorney with 39 years of experience
Appeals, Business and Collections
St. John's University School of Law
Bernard D’Orazio is a native New Yorker who has lived in New York City for more than 35 years. He served for eight years as an appointed member of Manhattan Community Board No. 1, which participates in City planning processes and other issues facing lower Manhattan. In addition, he was for many years a member of the Board of Managers of his 261-unit condominium building located in the Tribeca neighborhood in Manhattan and also served as its President. Mr. D’Orazio is presently a Public Member of the Business Conduct Committee (formerly known as the Adjudication Committee) of The CME Group,...
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Harry N Konst
Astoria Queens, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Real Estate
Konst Law provides real estate, divorce, personal injury, corporate and business legal services.
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Batya Ehrens
New York, NY Attorney with 19 years of experience
Immigration
American University
Batya Ehrens is a passionate advocate for immigrants, and for economic growth through the contributions and ingenuity of immigrants. She is widely published and lectures on topics including: the DREAM Act; visa options for start-ups, techies and other entrepreneurs; issues affecting physicians; E-Verify; I-9 compliance; naturalization; and grassroots advocacy. Batya Ehrens founded the Schwartz Ehrens Immigration Law in New York City . The Firm is a full-service immigration law firm serves the mobility needs of individual and corporate clients around the world. We specialize in employment and family-based U.S. immigration (green cards and visas),...
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Anthony S Park
New York, NY Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Fordham University
For all your Probate needs - Call Anthony! (212) 401-2990
Our office offers several flexible billing options, including contingent fees, deferred fees, and flat fees.
Anthony S. Park, PLLC is a probate law firm located in midtown Manhattan providing contingent fee probate and professional executor services. Our firm represents clients from all over the world in all New York State probate courts. Our attorneys also provide wills, trusts, and estate planning services for select existing clients living in the New York City area.
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Raymond D. Radow
Great Neck, NY Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Ray Radow is a founding partner of the Radow Law Group, P.C. His practice concentrates on Real Estate and Commercial Litigation with a focus on Foreclosure Defense Litigation and Real Estate Transactions, as well as Personal Injury and Criminal Law.
Since the onset of the housing crisis, Mr. Radow has represented countless borrowers faced with the looming prospect of foreclosure and has regularly obtained loan modifications for eligible clients, resulting in significant reductions in monthly mortgage payments and, most importantly, keeping families in their homes.
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Steven M Adler
Jericho, NY Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Brooklyn Law School
Attorney Adler is a Long Island estate planning lawyer who has the dedication and experience you are looking for in your representative. When you come to the Adler Law Firm, PLLC, you can have confidence in the help you can receive. Attorney Adler has dealt with all kinds of complications and hardships, and he is ready to stand beside you and assist you at this time. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at the State University of New York at Albany. He later received his Juris Doctorate at Brooklyn Law School. When you come to this law office, you...
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Gerald Oginski
Great Neck, NY Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Gerry has been in practice since 1988. He helps injured patients and accident victims obtain money as a form of compensation for all your injuries caused by someone else's carelessness. He was one of the first lawyers in the country to use video to teach and educate consumers how lawsuits work in New York. Currently, Gerry has over 2400 educational videos on YouTube to help consumers understand how these cases work. Take a look...https://www.youtube.com/user/lawmed1/featured Also, see why thousands of people stop by Gerry's educational website to learn more about these life-altering cases...http://Oginski-Law.com Get your free...
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Paul Francis Oliveri
New York, NY Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(800) 427-9546
By Appointment Only
1825 Park Avenue (@ 125th Street)
New York, NY 10035
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Client Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 Stars Avvo Rating: 10.0 out of 10.0 Practice limited to Accidents, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
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Daniel William Aiello
Riverhead, NY Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Other than being a father and a husband, my passion is representing injured people against corporations and insurance companies that put profits over safety and devalue human life, and fighting against them and bringing them to justice. It’s my “why” as a plaintiff attorney.
After working for the largest insurance company in the tri-state area, I can tell you that all insurance companies follow the same business model—to take in money on premium dollars and payout as little as possible to injury victims. To do that, they hire defense attorneys and paid-opinion witnesses to escape accountability.
Rest assured, though, that if the...
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Cooper J. Macco
Riverhead, NY Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
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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Philip L. Franckel
Roslyn, NY Lawyer with 42 years of experience
42 Davis Ln.
Roslyn, NY 11576
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Representing motorcyclists and advertising in motorcycle magazines for 12 years. Philip Franckel was the first motorcycle accident lawyer to advertise in the largest New York motorcycle magazine.
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Carmen "Jack" Giordano
NEW YORK, NY Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Construction, Employment and Personal Injury
New York University School of Law and New York Law School
Licensed Attorney in New York, Federal District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and Federal Court District of Connecticut, and Vermont. L.L.M. Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence, New York University School of Law, 10-year (2013-2023) Super Lawyers Award Recipient. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in New York State.
When I decided to form Giordano Law Offices in 2000, I was excited about the prospect of being able to help as many people as I could in diverse practice areas. Giordano Law Offices is the culmination of many years of broad legal experience. ...
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Andrew Olesnycky
New York, NY Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Andrew Olesnycky, a former supervisor-level assistant prosecutor at the Union County Prosecutor's Office, represents individuals and organizations facing criminal charges and investigations in federal, state, and municipal courts. Mr. Olesnycky has served as lead attorney defending charges of multi-million dollar federal and state fraud conspiracies, federal bank fraud, federal benefit fraud, state and federal large-scale multi-defendant drug conspiracies, sexual assaults, child pornography, interference with custody, and Superstorm Sandy-related fraud. Mr. Olesnycky is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation obtained by fewer than 1% of attorneys state-wide. During his nearly five-year...
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John P. Buza
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
John P. Buza is a Manhattan criminal defense attorney and founder of the Law Office of John Buza, PC. Mr. Buza was a prosecutor for New York for many years, where he handled a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. His insight into the prosecutor’s perspective of working a case now works to his clients’ advantages. Mr. Buza has successfully helped clients win a not guilty verdict or have their charges dismissed when other attorneys told them to take plea deals. You should never have to defend yourself from the government without an attorney who can put you on...
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John W. Chwarzynski
NEW YORK, NY Attorney with 8 years of experience
Construction, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School and Lake Forest College
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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Dallin M. Fuchs
New York, NY Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Emory University School of Law
Dallin M. Fuchs focuses his practice exclusively on significant personal injury cases involving automobile accidents, construction accidents, premises liability and general negligence. He brings 25 years of experience in the preparation and trial of cases in both New York and New Jersey. He has secured over a hundred million dollars in jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.
Dallin’s accomplishments reflect his deliberate approach to his cases. He is of the firm belief that meticulous preparation is the key to successfully litigating a case. No detail is too small and nothing will be overlooked. Among Dallin’s greatest strengths in...
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Brian S. Schwartz
New York, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
New York Law School
Brian S. Schwartz began his representation of seriously injured plaintiffs in 1993 in both New York and New Jersey and has done so continuously since that time. Brian concentrates his representation on those clients who have sustained significant, life-altering injuries due to the negligence of others in the operation of motor vehicles, construction sites and the maintenance of premises. It is this focused representation that has allowed Brian to develop specialized expertise in these areas of law. Brian firmly believes in preparing each of his cases as if they are going to trial. It is this level of dedication that...
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R. David Ades
Forest Hills, NY Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
R. David Ades graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and began his legal career handling all areas of corporate law, real estate transactions and commercial transactions. David also gained extensive experience in representing clients in court on personal injury and civil litigation matters. He was associated with an insurance coverage and defense firm for over ten years and is well versed in insurance law disputes. Other areas of law with which he has been involved include landlord/tenant and foreclosure defense.
In addition to his legal practice, David graduated from Columbia University with a degree in history and has had...
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Gail Beichman Saul
Garden City, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Hofstra University and State University of New York - Binghamton
Gail B. Saul is an experienced matrimonial attorney, specializing in the areas of Divorce and Family Law. She handles cases involving custody, support, visitation, orders of protection, paternity, enforcement, modification of divorce judgments, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial agreements in all counties of New York State. Ms. Saul is also a Court Certified Matrimonial Mediator. Gail Saul provides her clients with personalized attention, experience and knowledge of the law, and zealous representation. She works hard to obtain positive results for her clients.
Gail B. Saul, Esq., strives to bring each one of her clients the highest level of dedication, service, and professionalism....
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Samantha Chorny
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
Samantha has established a remarkable reputation for consistently delivering unmatched results with speed. Clients admire her fearlessness in the courtroom and unwavering dedication to their cause. She firmly believes in the lawyer's ability to make a positive impact on the justice system and uphold the constitutional ideals that underpin our society.
Central to Samantha's approach is empowering her clients and offering them the necessary support and guidance to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. As a fierce advocate for individuals accused of crimes, she recognizes the unique challenges they face and is fully committed to safeguarding their rights and...
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Richard William Young
Central Islip, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Attorney Richard W. Young was raised on Long Island. He attended Long Island University, C.W. Post College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. Post graduation, Young was appointed an officer in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, receiving the Jack P. Finnerty Award for Academic Excellence. Young left the sheriff’s department to join the New York City Police Department, a lifelong goal of his. Officer Young quickly became a highly decorated New York City police officer, graduating from the police academy in the top 1% of his class. Officer Young served in prestigious commands that...
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Lisa Renee Pomerantz
Bohemia, NY Attorney with 44 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Communications and Employment
Boston University School of Law
Lisa Renee Pomerantz has more than thirty-five years of varied legal experience. After graduating cum laude from Radcliffe College of Harvard University and from Boston University Law School where she was on the Law Review, Lisa spent a year as a law clerk to a federal court judge. Following a stint as a litigation attorney in private practice, she worked for more than fifteen years as a senior level in-house attorney for a major corporation. Since 2003, Lisa has had her own practice. She works with innovative and creative enterprises to structure and foster successful business relationships...
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Gregory A. Frank
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Consumer and Securities
Georgetown University Law Center
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Marvin L. Frank
New York, NY Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Consumer and Securities
New York Law School
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Gina M. Wicik
New York, NY Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Gina M. Wicik (DeLustro) received a bachelors degree from St. Johns University in 2007. In 2011, Ms. Wicik received her Masters Degree in criminal justice from Long Island University at CW Post Campus. She received her JD from Touro Law Center in 2015. Ms. Wicik is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey.
Ms. Wicik’s practice in the areas of traffic and criminal defense have allowed her to have a diversity of cases. She has successfully represented clients on various matters ranging from speeding tickets and DWI/DUI to domestic violence and larceny
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Philip Kusnetz
Garden City, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Over 20 years of Litigation and Trial Experience With Highly Successful Results. Quality Representation at Reasonable Rates. Call Now for Your No-Cost Case Consultation (516) 368-2484.
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Ksenia G. Rudyuk
New York, NY Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and Moscow Finance And Law Academy
Mrs. Rudyuk is a very passionate and devoted divorce and family law attorney. A lot of times her adversaries ask why she cares so much about her clients and their children. Her answer is - because she does; because her clients chose her to help them navigate the NY legal system through very difficult emotional times, they trust her and she feels it is her duty to obtain the best possible results for them.
Mrs. Rudyuk has been representing clients in all aspects of divorce and family law including but not limited to child custody and visitation, child support, spousal...
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Donald Mastrodomenico
Forest Hills, NY Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
St. John's University School of Law
The Law Offices of Donald Mastrodomenico, P.C. was founded by Attorney Donald Mastrodomenico over 30 years ago. Mr. Mastrodomenico received his Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Moravian College Bethlehem in Pennsylvania in 1977, where he was on the Dean’s List every semester. In 1980, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from Saint John’s University School of Law in New York, where he was an award winner of the 1978 Nationwide Family Law Client Advocate Competition. He is admitted to the State Bar of New York, and is also admitted to practice law in the Eastern and Southern...
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Christopher Gorayeb
New York, NY Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Syracuse University College of Law
One of New York City's preeminent personal injury attorneys, Christopher J. Gorayeb, brings to the firm a wealth of more than 35 years of experience litigating construction accident cases. Christopher has tried hundreds of cases to verdict, obtaining many verdicts in excess of ($10,000,000.00) ten million dollars.
As a founder of Gorayeb & Associates, P.C., Christopher’s primary concern is to help people which is the reason he studied law. According to Christopher, the firm has represented thousands of clients,
"...who have been injured and mistreated in the workplace"
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Jacob V. Hudnut
New York, NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Seton Hall University
Standing up to the government and advocating for the accused is what Jacob V. Hudnut (Jake) loves most about his work. Prior to joining Spar Bernstein, Jake managed his own criminal defense practice for six years and represented over 500 persons charged with felony crimes. He successfully tried many cases to verdict in front of juries with excellent results for his clients. During that time he also served as a Jersey City public defender, counseling countless individuals charged with misdemeanors and motor vehicle offenses. Jake’s career began as a Special Assistant to a Commissioner of the Port Authority...