Hawthorne Lawyers

I migrated to New York after high school where I graduated from business school and law school with high Latin honors. While attending law school, I gained hands on training and experience as a student attorney; during which I was exposed to civil and criminal procedure law and regulatory and administrative law. This now gives me an edge when dealing with my client’s legal issues. Since attending law school, I have had the privilege to train under, work with, and learn from the best attorneys in the field. I have worked on a multitude of difficult and challenging matters...

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...

Mr. Garcia is a former NYC Prosecutor, battle tested trial attorney and meticulous litigator with over 19 years of a wide range of litigation experience representing the Government, Unions, Corporations, and Individuals. Call today for a free consultation (914) 719-7090

What makes our bankruptcy law firm (Waltzer Law Group) stand out? Why should you chose us? We believe that consumer bankruptcy is one of the very few areas of practice where you get an opportunity to improve the lives of your clients and their families. There is a multitude of reasons why people find themselves facing overwhelming debt, often it's not even their fault. Whether from the bad economy, divorce, loss of income, or medical illness, these people deserve help and a fresh financial start. Bankruptcy law gives me the opportunity to help people who find themselves in these difficult financial...

Thomas L. Gallivan represents individuals and families in matters of nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice and personal injury. Prior to founding the firm, Gallivan & Gallivan, Attorneys at Law, Mr. Gallivan defended nursing homes, physicians, and hospitals, as well as their insurers. As a result of this experience, Mr. Gallivan is very familiar with the strategies employed by nursing homes, physicians, hospitals and their insurers. He uses his experience defending these matters to the benefit of his current clients, victims of nursing home neglect/abuse, medical malpractice or personal injury.

Mr. Gallivan also serves as counsel to individuals accused of...

S. Michael Musa-Obregon is the founder of New York City firm, Musa-Obregon & Associates, which focuses on helping those facing criminal charges, dealing with personal injury litigation, immigration issues, employment law, divorce, and intellectual property. He fully understands what is on the line for many of his clients and he strives to do everything on his end to help each individual secure the best possible outcome. Working tirelessly to investigate every aspect of your case and create a strong case strategy, you can feel secure placing your future in the hands of the team at Musa-Obregon & Associates. For more...

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...

I have been practicing law since 1982 and focus my White Plains-based practice on real property transactions, land-use, zoning and real estate law, general and personal injury litigation, not-for-profit and religious corporations law, commercial and business-related transactions, mediation, and arbitration. I represent a variety of clients including individuals, developers, property and business owners, prospective purchasers and sellers, and not-for-profits throughout the Hudson Valley and Metropolitan Area. The first 18 years of my career were spent as a trial lawyer and managing attorney for a boutique personal injury firm in New York City representing clients with severe personal injuries, including...

As General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Gary provides legal advice and representation to his clients on a broad range of issues.

Patrick D. Bonner Jr. is a founding member of Menz Bonner Komar & Koenigsberg and has been a practicing trial lawyer for over twenty-five years. His practice has focused on a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters, including contract actions, business and financial disputes, insurance coverage disputes, insurance defense matters and product liability cases. He also represents both individual and corporate clients involved in employment litigation, reinsurance disputes, securities arbitrations, fraud cases and various other complex business disputes. Mr. Bonner has also represented companies and Boards of Directors in connection with internal investigations into alleged corporate and employee misconduct.

Mr....

Elizabeth Barnhard is the Chair of the Pharma/Biotech Practice Group, working closely with clients to protect new inventions and products, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and biological products and related technologies. With her many years of pharma industry and law firm experience, she helps clients create robust intellectual property portfolios that add value to their businesses. Having conducted, authored and supervised many patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, product and manufacturing patent clearances in the areas of oncology/immunology, infectious diseases, virology, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular/metabolic disorders, and molecular genetics, she helps her clients arrive at creative, value-adding solutions.

Ms. Barnhard is experienced...

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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...

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...

Karl Dowden represents buyers and sellers of homes and investment property, property owners in commercial refinances as well as landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters. He was named a 2020, 2021 and 2022 New York Metro Rising Star by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for 2.5% of attorneys in the region. Karl Dowden is a real estate attorney with the experience to make real estate law simplified for his clients. He has offices in Westchester County (located in downtown White Plains) as well as in New York City (located in midtown Manhattan across the street from Grand Central).

Fink Law, P.C. was founded by Alexander Fink in 2018 with the goal of helping clients like you resolve and prevent problems through cost effective legal representation. Alexander Fink is an attorney with over 18 years of legal expertise in all areas of commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and business/corporate law. Throughout his career, Mr. Fink has successfully helped individuals and businesses resolve legal problems by effectively litigating disputes and advising clients on how to protect their rights. He has extensive experience and an outstanding track record of successfully recovering millions of dollars for his clients.

College:
• Hobart College/With Honors...

Wendy fought the banks during the mortgage foreclosure crisis beginning in 2008 and she brings her unique perspective in the areas of foreclosure and mortgage defense, mortgage loan modification, short sales, as well as consumer bankruptcy. She is admitted to practice in New York since 1997 and is admitted to all four federal and bankruptcy districts in New York and federal district of Connecticut.

Wendy is compassionate, practical and is not afraid to roll up her sleeves to fight for her clients. Wendy guides her clients in a way that is no-nonsense and down to earth. She listens...

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.

Practice Areas Divorce Child custody, visitation,child support Separation Agreements Prenuptial Agreements Postnuptial Agreements Domestic abuse/child neglect Matrimonial law Education law Admitted to Practice United States Supreme Court New York New Jersey Education Pace University, J.D. Dean’s List Ranking Scholar Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, M.A. State University of New York, B.A. Harvard Law School – Summer Institute for Lawyers, 1991 Awards Citation for Meritorious Service, U.S. Army Certificate of Appreciation, White Plains City Court Memberships New York State Bar Association – Family Law Section Westchester County Bar...

PHILIP FURGANG is an attorney who concentrates his practice in patent, trademark, copyright, franchising, entertainment, and unfair competition law.

He is a founding partner of Furgang & Adwar, L.L.P.

He has received degrees from:
• New York University:
School of Law (Juris Doctor);
• Tandon School of Engineer - Polytechnic Institute (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering); and
• Brooklyn College, City University of New York (Bachelor of Arts).

Honors:
-“New York Super Lawyer for Intellectual Property” chosen by his peers, 2009 - 2019 (less than 5% of all lawyers are so honored.)
-“AV” (peer rated – highest ability and ethical...

Brian L. Miller is an attorney admitted in the states of New York and Connecticut and assists clients with various aspects of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Mr. Miller represents his clients and their families with respect to Elder Law, Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts and Advance Directives), Medicaid Planning & Benefits, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Guardianships, Veterans Benefits and Real Estate Transactions.

Mr. Miller is a member of Elder Counsel and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is also a member of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section and Trusts and Estates Law Section...

Adam Singer is a consumer rights advocate with extensive civil litigation experience. He represents individuals harmed by corporate violations of their consumer rights by pursuing cases in the federal and state courts. In the practice he created, Adam Singer balances the sophistication of his large firm experience with the advantages of a cost-sensitive and nimble law practice. He leverages his expertise in civil litigation together with his knowledge of consumer laws to seek justice under the law for victims of credit report errors, identity theft, telemarketer harassment, unfair debt collection, and other deceptive business practices. Adam Singer is...

Mr. McGlew is active in all aspects of the McGlew an d Tuttle, P.C. patent prosecution and litigation practice. Mr. McGlew has been involved in prosecuting many patent applications across a broad range of technologies, including the mechanical, electronic and computer arts, since he joined private practice. Mr. McGlew was a Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and has been registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office since 1986.

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...