Commack Lawyers

Laurie B. Kazenoff is a partner of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP where she serves as Co-Chair of its Tax Practice Group. Ms. Kazenoff has over 30 years of experience in Tax Controversy as a Senior Attorney with IRS Chief Counsel litigating before the U.S. Tax Court; an Estate Tax Attorney with the IRS Estate and Gift Tax Division; a Senior Manager in Tax Controversy for Anchin LLP a nationally ranked accounting firm, and as an attorney in private practice.

The scope of her practice includes tax controversies involving the Internal Revenue Service and New York State Department of Taxation...

Published and accomplished litigator and negotiator experienced in appeals to New York State Appellate Courts, bankruptcy, commercial and residential real estate law. Attentive to client needs and inquiries. Obsessive about returning client phone calls and being available to clients. Designed and implemented manual outlining policies and procedures for Mitchell-Lama housing. Educator and lecturer in the areas of bankruptcy and real estate law. Designed and implemented training and development of new attorneys. Experienced and competent in business development.

Robert Bashner has been in the personal injury field since graduating Brooklyn Law School in 1987. He partnered with Neal Goldstein in 1999 to form Goldstein and Bashner, where the two have fought together on behalf of personal injury victims. Robert specializes in motor vehicle accidents, drunken driving cases, construction accidents, slip and fall, bullying and railroad injuries.

Adam’s practice is concentrated in wills, trusts, estate planning, sophisticated tax planning and generation-skipping transfer planning for high net-worth families, as well as elder law planning. Adam also advises fiduciaries in administering estates and trusts, including the preparation of estate and gift tax returns. Further, he represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in estate and trust litigation in the Surrogate’s Court. Finally, he represents taxpayers who need a tax lawyer, either for tax consulting or to assist with tax disputes of many different aspects with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and New York State (NYS). ? In addition to being an attorney...

Gerard Glass graduated from St. John's University School of Law, Queens, New York in 1984 and thereafter joined the Suffolk County Attorney's Office. He was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature and served two terms representing the 13th Legislative District covering the Lindenhurst and Babylon areas. At the age of 26, although the youngest member of the Legislature, Mr. Glass served as the leader of the majority caucus. In 1987, Mr. Glass joined the firm of Glass, Lazio & Glass as managing partner. The firm was renamed Glass & Glass in 1992 when Rick Lazio was elected to the United...

Theonie Makidis spent 15 years teaching forensic science at the college level after receiving an M.S. in forensic science from the University of New Haven. Then, graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Touro Law. Upon admission to the New York State Bar, Theonie went to work for the Suffolk county legal aid society and then opened her own solo practice located in Bohemia, NY.

My mission is to provide the highest quality legal services to both corporate and individual clients in an efficient, cost-effective manner and to always exceed a client's expectations. My firm and I can be relied on to handle your most complex and challenging litigation issues. Offering extensive trial and appellate experience and a strong commitment to client advocacy, my practice focuses on business and commercial litigation, matrimonial law, estates litigation, constitutional law and personal injury.
As your lawyer, I will conduct a thorough analysis of your case at its outset, weigh its strengths and weaknesses and determine the most effective...

Brian Valdivia, Esq. is a licensed attorney who lives in Oyster Bay, New York. He has offices in both Midtown Manhattan and Oyster Bay. Brian focuses his practice on motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, trip/slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, wrongful arrests, and various other types of negligence actions.

Before becoming an attorney, Brian worked as a police officer and a member of a SWAT team. It was there that he learned to be disciplined and straight forward. Brian will not be outworked or outfought when it comes to litigating your case.

Brian is a strong litigation and trial attorney with multi-millions...

As an Elder Law/ Trust and Estates Attorney, I bring to my practice a strong background working in the field of aging, specifically in Home Care, Geriatric Case Management & Entitlements Advocacy.

I founded this law firm to provide my clients with creative, personalized legal services. Hiring my firm means that your case or transaction receives exclusive, undivided attention. You will never deal with paralegals or junior attorneys. The same attorney personally takes your calls, answers your questions, and attends all court proceedings.

The Law Offices of Bradley D. Schnur, Esq., P.C. is a hands-on, attentive law firm that pays attention to its clients. We lay out options for our clients and describe the different scenarios under each option, allowing the client to make an informed decision. We are diligent, complete, and loyal, and we genuinely care about each of our clients. Quite often the call of duty requires us to develop innovative solutions to even the most common legal issues. We carefully assess the facts of each case to develop a well-reasoned legal strategy.

Many of our clients are small businesses and individuals...

As a New York and Long Island Accident Attorney, I am part of a trusted and experienced personal injury team dedicated to fighting for individuals seriously injured as a result of auto/car accidents; motorcycle accidents; slip, trip and fall accidents; construction accidents; and medical mistakes/malpractice. My team and I help these accident victims regain control of their financial and emotional lives, and fights for their right to be compensated to the fullest extent possible under the law. With offices in Longs Island and Manhattan, I fight for accident victims throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk and...

LAWRENCE (LARRY) BERGER, ESQ. has been personally representing federal law enforcement officers for over 36 years. He understands the challenges and responsibilities that come with your role and goes above and beyond to advocate for his federal law enforcement clients. Known for his strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to the interests of his clients, Larry is a trusted advocate in matters ranging from internal investigations, adverse personnel actions, congressional hearings, lethal force incidents, other critical incidents, security clearance revocations and suspensions, retirement issues, disability retirement, workers’ compensation and all employment related matters, with strong attention...

Kimberly attended the University of Michigan where she received her BA. She attended Fordham Law School where she received her JD in 1998. She began her career working at a large firm in New York City, Brown & Wood, LLP. Kimberly joined the Nassau County District Attorney's Office in 2002 where she tried numerous cases to verdict. In May, 2005, Kimberly joined her father Richard's practice. Kimberly handles most of the criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors and traffic violations) and assists Richard with all other matters. Kimberly is a member of the New York State...

Robert is a founding partner at the Firm with over twenty-seven (27) years of experience. He graduated from St. John’s University in 1987 and St. John’s University School of Law in 1990. Following his graduation from law school in 1990, he served as an Assistant District Attorney (“ADA”) with the Office of the Queens County District Attorney. During his tenure as an ADA, he served in the Intake Bureau, Criminal Court Bureau, Appeals Bureau, Homicide Investigations Bureau and the Supreme Court Trial Bureau. While an ADA, he conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings, investigated numerous homicides, prosecuted hundreds...

I am an attorney who practices in the areas of Real Estate, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Loan Modifications, Bankruptcy, Wills, Trusts & Estates, Civil Litigation and Small Business matters. My law firm consists of myself and my wife and we have been in practice since 2003. We pride ourselves on treating clients with the respect they deserve and the service they need.

The complexities of family law are great and require a high level of experience, compassion, and real life understanding of what it means for a family to go through a painful legal process. As Long Island family attorneys, we have handled many family law cases and have helped individuals and families reach legal agreements that are fair and appropriate. From financial matters regarding prenuptial agreements and alimony to the painful areas of child abuse, and domestic violence, if they are in need of a family or divorce attorney Long Island families are encouraged to consult with us for advice and...

For more than 35 years, Steven Schwartzapfel, the founding member of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., has been one of New York’s most prominent personal injury attorneys. Steve represents clients in all types of personal injury cases. His experience, skill and dedication have enabled Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. to recover hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients. A Passion for Justice Schwartzapfel Lawyers treats clients like family. Steve’s passion for helping those in need stems from his childhood. His father suffers from multiple sclerosis and Steve experienced firsthand the devastating impact it has on the individual as well as the entire family. ...

Hofstra University JD Former Prosecutor for Kings County DA's office Owner and Partner of Bronnberg & Henriquez PC

As Chief Esquire of Franco Law Firm P.C., I work with clients that are in need of legal assistance and/or representation in Business & Trust and Estate matters. I am dedicated to having unparalleled customer service and working closely with my community of customers to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to running Franco Law Firm, I educate others through social media, my YouTube channel, and my podcast, and curated courses. My business acumen includes drafting and negotiating contracts, including protecting the interest of individuals and entities in business relationships; developing business entities; trademark and copyright; and addressing the complex...

Haley received her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Haley attended SUNY Stony Brook, where she received her bachelor's degree in Political Science. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip, graduating with honors. She is currently admitted to the New York State Bar. Haley was appointed and served as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County. There, she assessed, investigated, and prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. She conducted evidentiary hearings and spent innumerable hours in the courtroom. She was placed in the domestic violence unit, where she obtained specialized training...

GEORGIA DEPLAS, ESQ. has been representing federal law enforcement officers for more than 31 years, specializing in resolving complex legal issues within the federal workplace. Whether handling cases of workplace discrimination, representing agents in internal investigations, defending against wrongful termination, or addressing disputes over pay and benefits, Georgia offers comprehensive legal guidance to federal agents facing employment-related challenges. Georgia is also highly regarded for her expertise in managing intricate OWCP claims, where her deep knowledge of OWCP regulations and procedures enables her to effectively protect her clients' rights throughout the claims process, from filing to appeal. Georgia is dedicated to...

I began my career as a legal administrator for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee. That experience required me to evaluate cases and claims from the perspective of a court neutral and examine the strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions of the multiple parties to a bankruptcy proceeding. It also required me to develop an in-depth knowledge of how cases proceed when they are governed almost exclusively by a complex statutory scheme. These experiences, learned early on in my career provided me with the type of analytical skills that would prove highly beneficial as my career progressed. After bankruptcy, I joined...

Jaymie Sabilia-Heffert is an attorney at Sanders Law Group and is a member of the firm’s Copyright Infringement team. She is an experienced civil litigation attorney, with diverse knowledge and experience in a wide range of legal fields, including complex construction litigation, business disputes, and administrative appeals. She has experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts. Jaymie earned her J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in New York and is admitted in New York State, the Northern District of New York, and the Southern District of New York.

Michelle Murtha has been a fearless litigator fighting for her client's rights for almost 20 years. As a business owner herself, she understands how important it is to take swift action when unforeseen circumstances arise.

James D. Murtha has been a member of the consumer credit industry for over twenty-five years, having held key positions in several of the nation’s leading debt-collection firms. As an expert in FDCPA, FCRA and HIPAA issues, Mr. Murtha has written and taught on the subjects and has successfully litigated cases in defense of consumers’ rights. In addition to his passion for consumer defense, Mr. Murtha is an outspoken advocate of Constitutional issues and has championed the right to keep and bear arms in court. Practicing in the courts of...

I have devoted my entire 27 year career to the practice of employment law.
My varied experience offers clients the benefit of a diverse perspective. I have represented labor unions, in both the public and private sector; corporations as both in-house and outside counsel; and individuals in all areas of labor and employment law.
I will promptly respond to all inquiries and ensure that you will receive:
Professional legal services exemplified by excellence, efficiency and commitment
Sound legal advice grounded upon dependability, reliability and experience
Zealous legal advocacy distinguished by objectivity, integrity and loyalty.