Forest Hills Lawyers

Kiva Vera Waters, Managing Attorney at WATERS LAW GROUP, sets herself apart from other bankruptcy lawyers by offering her clients comprehensive debt relief, with a healthy dose of compassion. WLG is NY's first "head & heart" law firm, meaning they value people over profits (& win cases with their heads AND hearts). NYC clients love this modern legal approach! Kiva is also a published author, certified yogi and doting grandmother, born, raised and still residing in Brooklyn, New York. Her law degree was earned at CUNY School of Law - #1 Public Interest law school in the US. She has...

Boasting more than 30 years of legal experience, Ronald J. Landau is a skilled and talented personal injury attorney in New York. He has tried countless cases and actively handles claims negotiations and other matters. Attorney Landau has secured numerous verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million on behalf of clients and is honored to provide reliable counsel to those in need on a daily basis. He is a member of numerous organizations, including the New York State Trial Lawyer Association and the American Bar Association. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and holds an impressive track...

- ACC In-House Counsel Certified multi-state (NY/NJ/CA-barred) labor and employment law specialist, SPHR and SHRM-SCP with over a decade of experience providing Fortune Global 500 entities with high-stakes management-side litigation defense, strategic risk mitigation, daily HR-related advice and cost-effective compliance counseling. - Excellent written and verbal communicator with diverse audiences in both public and private settings, highly adept at translating complex legal requirements into succinct, actionable advice even in the face of frequently changing legal/regulatory landscapes, shifting leadership priorities, and varying risk tolerances. - Motivated self-starter and creative problem-solver with demonstrated track record providing proactive and pragmatic workplace solutions, able to...

Jaimie Fried Dockray joined Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP as Special Counsel in 2013. She represents both individuals and employers in employment-related matters. Ms. Dockray has extensive experience representing both individuals and employers in all aspects of workplace disputes, including contract negotiations and litigation. Her clients have included high net worth individuals as well as financial institutions and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP, Ms. Dockray worked at Bingham McCutchen, LLP for approximately 15 years. While at Bingham, Ms. Dockray practiced law in their management-side labor and employment group, representing public and private...

James J. Hsui is a Manhattan, New York based lawyer engaged in the practice of nonprofit & 501(c)(3) law, corporate and commercial law, and public and private international law.

In Mr. Hsui's private practice, he provides transactional, advisory and representational services to nonprofit organizations, businesses, entrepreneurs, diplomats and international (intergovernmental) organizations. As former principal legal adviser and political affairs adviser to the senior adviser of a United Nations under-secretary-general, Mr. Hsui's practice also involves providing international and political affairs support for New York's diplomatic community.

He has provided counsel on issues including: forming and structuring nonprofit and for-profit entities, cross-border transactions, compliance...

Mike Kuharski's legal career has been a steadfast commitment to advocating for the severely injured, earning him a reputation as a champion in the courtroom. This unwavering dedication has consistently resulted in securing multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients, marking significant victories that have not only highlighted his expertise but also led to his inclusion in prestigious national peer recognition groups such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, SuperLawyers, and being named among the Top 100 Lawyers. Educationally, Kuharski laid his foundations at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY, where he earned his B.A. in 1985, followed by...

Prior to earning my law degree from St. John's Law School in 1993, I was employed as a Mechanical Engineer. After graduating I took a position with a public works contractor as an executive project manager and in-house counsel where I remained until 1999. Since that time I have represented contractors, owners and construction professionals on their projects both in and out of court as well as complex commercial litigation matters. I believe that my engineering background and prior experience as a project manager is invaluable and an added benefit not shared by many other attorneys in the practice...

Frank began his career representing celebrities and musicians as a talent agent for a NY talent agency. He then forged a long journey as a litigator for law firms, large and small, representing both plaintiff and defense clients. In 2019, Frank returned to the talent agency world as a General Counsel and Head of Business Affairs. He provided legal guidance through the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, and drove the evolution of the new creator economy in the post-pandemic world. He has developed a principled and focused legal approach to the new creator economy, and applies...

A former Southern California Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Lucero is licensed to practice law in the States of California and New York. He has handled criminal cases ranging from petty theft to murder. While he worked as a prosecutor, he earned the rare distinction of never losing a case involving driving under the influence, domestic violence, or homicide. Mr. Lucero's experience as a prosecutor gives him unique insight into what makes prosecutors tick, what they look for in proving a case at trial, and how they negotiate plea bargains. Should you find yourself on the wrong end of the criminal...

The Irwin Law Firm, P.L.L.C. We’re smart. We’re experienced. We’re ready. With years of experience, our firm works hard to get the best results for our clients in a personalized and strategic manner. As a boutique law firm, we are able to adapt to our clients’ unique cases and injuries. We have successfully handled all types of injury cases, including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, slip or trip and fall, wrongful death, medical malpractice, construction, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents. We have the knowledge and experience to confidently and aggressively pursue our clients’ cases and achieve the best results. We pride ourselves on...

Criminal defense attorney in private practice since 2007. Former Prosecutor. I have handled thousands of criminal cases.

Justin Nematzadeh is the Founder and Managing Member of Nematzadeh PLLC. Through practicing at prestigious law firms, he has amassed a record of results through first-chair experience, especially in trials, on behalf of businesses of all sizes, entrepreneurs, the government, public and private institutional investors, and individuals. He has played roles in actions that resulted in recoveries amounting to over $3.53 billion for litigants. In 2018, Justin was honored as a Rising Star under 40 years of age by Law360® in Class Actions, a prestigious award given to a select few “top litigators and dealmakers practicing at a level usually seen...

Before founding Jakubowitz & Chuang LLP, William worked as an intellectual property litigation associate in a Vault 50 law firm. William focuses his practice on intellectual property issues such as copyrights and trademarks. He has obtained copyrights and trademarks for his clients, and have represented both rightholders and accused infringers in court. William is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New York, as well as the Eastern and Southern District Courts of New York.

Yaniv Lavy graduated from the University of East London with Honors. It was during his time in school that he studied criminal law and public international law, two fields that now assist him in his current line of work. It was more than 10 years ago that he choose to move to the United States and begin his own practice to assist immigrants to the country with their legal concerns. In 2003 he joined the New York State Bar Association, as well as joining the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 2004. To expand the level of service that was offered...

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...

Mr. Campbell is a Senior Trial Attorney at Raiser & Kenniff with an extensive litigation background in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. Mr. Campbell began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney where he successfully prosecuted a multitude of cases ranging from low-level misdemeanors to serious violent felonies. During his tenure with the District Attorney’s Office, he was appointed to the Economic Crimes Bureau where he continued to hone his litigation skills and gained significant investigation experience with respect to sophisticated financial and White Collar crimes. ...

I’m John Wu, a NY licensed attorney, originally from Toronto, Canada. I consider myself an entrepreneur first, and a lawyer second. My passions are law and innovation. Since beginning my entrepreneurial journey in 2015, I’ve founded multiple successful startups, and sat on the boards of many others. As legal innovator, I’ve worked with the top global law firms to improve their practice through technology. Leveraging the totality of my experiences - all the successes, the failures, the lessons learned, I aim to provide entrepreneurs with the guidance they need to reach new heights.

PETER J. SCHAFFER, BRONX NEW YORK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF CRIME. 38+ YEARS TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Peter J. Schaffer practices exclusively in the areas of Criminal Defense, False Arrest, Police Brutality and serious personal injury. All New York and Federal criminal cases skillfully handled. DWI defense provided both in Criminal Court and at the DMV. Mr. Schaffer handles matters ranging from pink summons issued for minor infractions to federal death penalty eligible crimes. Mr. Schaffer has conducted arraignments, bail arguments, hearings, grand jury proceedings, bench and jury trials...

My practice is exclusively dedicated to helping families. Prior to starting my own firm I was a prosecutor in the Bronx District Attorneys office handling cases involving victims of domestic violence and other major crimes. Since leaving the District Attorney's office, I have dedicated my practice to helping families navigate their legal issues. The firm concentrates in the areas of custody, visitation, paternity, child support, abuse, neglect, termination of parental rights, orders of protection and divorce. I have been a member in good standing of the New York State Bar for the past 15 years. I am currently...

John is a international lawyer with multiple post graduate degrees from both U.S. and European schools. He is a certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Controls Specialist. He has extensive multifaceted experience in business law and litigation.

The Hurwitz Law Firm, P.C. is a personal injury law firm located in New York City. We handle a wide variety of serious accident and injury claims, in addition to workplace injuries. Give us a call today at (212) 221-9890 to receive your free case review. Se Habla Español

Samantha Plesser most recently received a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from The New School of Public Engagement and is an attorney in New York City with more than five years’ experience monetizing labor and employment risks within government and corporate affairs teams of consumer goods, retail and professional services sectors. She also holds two Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and a Jurist Doctorate from Cornell Law School. Her diverse skills include researching and writing about regulatory policy, analyzing ROI, and increasing engagement across human rights, justice and supply chain issues. Realizing that to make a...

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Joseph LoPiccolo represents clients in complex litigation, class actions and personal injury in state and federal courts. Throughout his career, Joseph has worked extensively on some of the largest and complex litigations in history. Prior to co-founding Poulos LoPiccolo, Joseph LoPiccolo was an associate with the prestigious Manhattan law firm of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, recently ranked #1 in the United States in the American Lawyer's A-List 2011 - 12. During his 8 years at Hughes Hubbard, Mr. LoPiccolo was a member of the Litigation Department, concentrating on a broad variety of complex litigation.

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...

Ishan Dave obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Boston University where he graduated magna cum laude as a member of the honors program. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law where he was articles and publications editor for the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy and Chair of the Animal Law Society. Additionally, Ishan has worked for judges at the Southern District Court of New York and the Los Angeles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as not-for-profit organizations and private firms in both Los Angeles and New York. Ishan was licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician in...

Francine Prewitt, ESQ., is an internationally certified lawyer with dual law degrees from the University of Paris and Fordham University's School of Law. She has extensive legal experience representing multinational businesses on-the-ground in the US, the European Union and West Africa.

In September 2016, Ms. Prewitt founded Prewitt Law, a bilingual law firm that supports foreign startups, entrepreneurs and investors seeking entry into the US marketplace. Whether it's procuring an immigration or entrepreneurial visa, Prewitt Law will guide you through the legalities of the US immigration system and customize the best solutions for your business immigration needs.

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Jennifer helps clients plan and carry out goals for estate planning and not-for-profit matters that are most important to them. She believes that all individuals, irrespective of the size of their estate, can benefit from proper estate planning. Whether the focus is on tax savings, family business continuity, providing ongoing income and assets for their loved ones, or supporting their favorite charities by creating an endowment, Jennifer guides individuals toward the estate planning tools that best meet their wishes and needs.

Jennifer also assists not-for-profit organizations in obtaining federal tax-exempt status, updating their Bylaws, creating supporting organizations, or assisting with...

Daniel J. Plaia is a results-oriented lawyer who focuses on representing plaintiffs in personal injury and trial litigation matters. Daniel brings a compassionate approach to client care and to negotiations and uses it to his client’s advantage. Prior to joining Brach Eichler, Daniel worked for a global casualty insurance company where he gained valuable trial experience successfully handling several automobile and slip and fall cases to verdict. In addition, Daniel worked for a national law firm in their New York office where he handled all aspects of construction and Labor Law litigation.