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Bonnie Lawston
Huntington, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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We do not require legal retainer fees. We are full service estate and probate estate administration and litigation firm. There is no need for you to leave your home, travel or stress over your loved one's estate. We provide probate, estate administration and trust services to clients that have a loved one that died a resident of New York, Long Island or has real estate in New York but died in another state. We also service clients who have an interest...
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David Kirsch
Huntington, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment and White Collar Crime
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
I am a former Assistant District Attorney from the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, who specializes in Criminal Defense and Disciplinary Law. I represent union members and private clientele and practice in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Upstate New York.
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Michael J. Alber
Huntington Station, NY Attorney with 16 years of experience
(631) 333-1600
21 Walt Whitman Road
2nd Floor
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Michael Alber, the managing partner at The Alber Firm PC, concentrates in Matrimonial and Family Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Litigation. With a portfolio brimming with cases that have captured media attention, Michael is no stranger to navigating high-stakes legal battles. His courtroom prowess has been showcased in cases covered by esteemed publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the New York Post, and Newsday.
Renowned for his adept handling of high-pressure scenarios with far-reaching implications, Michael has tackled a diverse array of cases, ranging from complex business disputes to divorce proceedings involving multimillion-dollar assets. He has deftly...
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Alexander Edward Sklavos
Huntington Station, NY Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Alexander E. Sklavos is a senior partner with an extensive legal background. He holds admission to the New York State Bar, the Washington DC Bar, and the United States Federal Courts. Mr. Sklavos earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Union College and his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, where he received academic honors and was honored with the Clinician of the Year award for his dedicated work with disadvantaged senior citizens.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Sklavos served as a clerk to Justice Thomas Demakos of the New York State Supreme Court....
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Enza Michelle Brandi
Huntington, NY Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury, Probate and Real Estate
New York Law School
Enza Brandi, Esq., Sole Practitioner
Enza Brandi, (formerly practicing law as Enza Cammarasana), is the founder of The Enza Brandi Law Firm, PLLC, with concentrations in the areas of foreclosure defense, real estate closings, commercial litigation and personal injury, handling diverse and complex litigation. Ms. Brandi has been practicing law since 1993, and founded a law firm in 1996 after working for a prestigious Long Island law firm with a heavy concentration in commercial litigation. She presently works “Of Counsel” to the law firms of Peter J. Wagner, PC and The Barton Law Group, PLLC, and to the...
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Richard Bruce Rosenthal
Huntington Station, NY Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal
Brooklyn Law School
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Andrew Constan Karpf
Huntington Station, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Long Island criminal defense attorney Andrew Karpf has devoted his legal career to fighting for the rights of defendants facing serious criminal charges. Since 1988, Andrew Karpf has assisted thousands of clients in serious criminal matters. As a testament to his stellar reputation in the legal community, Andrew has tried close to 100 jury trials to verdict, winning the vast majority of these trials. Successful trial cases include attempted murder, kidnap, arson, sex offenses, robbery, burglary, assaults, bar fights, DWI, and petit larceny. He has developed a style of criminal defense that is caring, thorough, smart, and above all RELENTLESS...
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Brian Robert Sachs
Huntington Station, NY Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(888) 722-4752
33 Walt Whitman Road, Ste 110
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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Adam Charles Gomerman
Huntington Station, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
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David Okrent
DIX HILLS, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
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Eitan Dagan
Dix Hills, NY Attorney with 28 years of experience
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Seni Popat
Deer Park , NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Seni Popat, the founder of the Law Office of Seni Popat, has more than decade of experience fighting for clients in the courtroom. A dedicated bankruptcy and personal injury lawyer in Queens, NY, he has appeared before numerous judges, settlements conferences, state and federal court hearings, arbitrations, and jurors. Seni is well known for his hands-on approach. He understands how serious the situation is for his clients, and deeply cares about how this case will affect their future. As a client, you can count on working closely with him through every stage of your case. Contact him for a free...
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Julie Rendelman
Commack, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Brooklyn Law School
Julie Rendelman began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, Brooklyn, where she investigated and prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases and quickly earned a reputation as a tough and tenacious trial attorney. While in the office, Julie was lead counsel in over 60 felony jury trials that involved a wide variety of crimes, from drug offenses to sex crimes to homicides. Julie quickly rose to the level of Senior Trial Attorney and was eventually promoted to the elite Homicide Bureau where she became the Deputy Bureau Chief.
Additionally, while working as a prosecutor, Julie also...
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James Francis Leonick
Commack, NY Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Personal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
James F. Leonick, graduated from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and has been practicing law since 1989. Prior to establishing Leonick Law P.L.L.C. and his former partnership in Parisi & Leonick, L.L.P, James was a Senior Trial Attorney with several major insurance companies, practicing in the New York State Courts from Westchester, throughout New York City and Long Island. While honing his litigation skills, James also learned how insurance companies evaluate, think and react. James now focuses his practice on representing accident victims to seek the compensation that they deserve and based upon his prior experience...
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Matthew Weinick
Melville, NY Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Employment
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and SUNY Buffalo Law School
Matthew Weinick is a Long Island employment lawyer. Since the beginning of his career, Matt has been fighting for his clients’ workplace rights before Federal and State Court judges and administrative law judges. He has tried employment discrimination and retaliation cases before juries in Federal Court, represents clients at mediation and arbitration, and has argued appeals before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the New York Appellate Divisions, First and Second Departments. Matt’s success has been recognized for five consecutive years by Super Lawyers Magazine which listed him as a Rising Star from 2012-2016, a recognition reserved for...
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Jennifer B. Cona
Melville, NY Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Connecticut School of Law
Jennifer B. Cona is the founder and managing partner of Cona Elder Law, Long Island’s leading Elder Law and Estate Planning firm. She is among Long Island’s most accomplished women, exemplifying leadership in business and community outreach.
Ms. Cona’s work involves representing, counseling and assisting seniors and their families with the preservation of assets, Medicaid planning, estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, administration of estates, estate litigation, guardianships and special needs planning. Under Ms. Cona’s direction, the firm expanded its practice to include a health care reimbursement and recovery department. Currently, Cona Elder Law represents over 175 nursing homes and health care...
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Karen Tenenbaum
Melville, NY Lawyer with 41 years of experience
My goal is to help individuals and businesses facing IRS and New York State tax problems obtain the most favorable result possible while minimizing their stress and maximizing their time.
My firm has focused exclusively on the resolution of IRS and New York State tax controversies for over 25 years. Our attorneys have the in-depth experience taxpayers need when dealing with tax officials and negotiating a resolution that saves them significant time, money and worry. We represent taxpayers before the IRS and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on matters such as:
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Peter J. Famighetti
Melville, NY Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Civil Rights, Employment and Real Estate
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Peter is a passionate and dedicated advocate. Peter has represented clients in various forums, including the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as in New York State Courts in the region. Throughout his career that has spanned more than a decade, Peter has served as defendants' and Plaintiffs' counsel in single and class action employment related litigation. Most recently, Peter won a jury trial on a First Amendment retaliation case in Federal Court. Additionally, Peter has appeared extensively in cases before arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including...
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Michael C. Barrows
Melville, NY Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Brooklyn Law School and State University of New York - Binghamton
Michael C. Barrows is a seasoned attorney who specializes in all areas of matrimonial law, from trial to appellate levels. His practice has a strong focus on complex contested divorce litigation. Mr. Barrows is equally adept in representing clients in uncontested divorce matters, divorce mediation, and the negotiation of separation and pre-nuptial agreements.
In addition to his matrimonial law practice, Mr. Barrows has extensive experience as a trial attorney and appellate advocate, successfully handling complex civil, criminal, and commercial cases on behalf of clients across New York City, including Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long...
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Jeffrey Michael Haber
Melville, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Securities
Hofstra University
Located in New York City and Melville, Long Island, Freiberger Haber LLP is dedicated to representing corporations, small businesses, partnerships and individuals involved in a broad range of complex business, real estate, construction and commercial litigation matters. The firm combines the sophistication and counsel of a large national law firm with the economy, flexibility, commitment and personal attention of a small firm.
The Firm's attorneys are devoted to developing and fostering client relationships and being readily available to respond to their questions and concerns. By understanding their clients’ objectives and anticipating the problems associated with achieving these goals, our attorneys work...
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Marie Napoli
Melville, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law, New York University School of Law and Lewis & Clark Law School
Marie has been an attorney for over thirty years and has experience handling complex cases, including employment discrimination, civil rights, mass tort matters, personal injury, medical malpractice litigation, and pharmaceutical litigation. Marie earned her J.D. from St. John’s University Law School, her L.L.M. degree from NYU School of Law as well as an Environmental Law L.L.M. from Lewis and Clark Law School. She has worked for the New York Appellate Division, 2nd Department and has taught CLE courses on Tort and Civil Procedure at St. John’s University School of Law.
As a founding partner, Marie plays an integral role in achieving...
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Dennis Smith
Melville, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Since he started his practice more than ten years ago, he has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and awards for his clients. He focuses primarily on personal injury law, because he saw it as a way to give back to the community, and help people going through some of the worst times of their lives.
Mr. Smith has several court admissions, including New York State, Second Department, 2012, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2014, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, 2014. He is also a member of the New York Trial Lawyers Association and...
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James Henry Dunne
Melville, NY Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, IP and Trademarks
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
At the Law Offices of James Henry Dunne, Esq., James' philosophy is to earn client trust by exceeding expectation and to dedicate himself to providing practical, informative and attentive legal counsel at a reasonable fee.
James possesses the knowledge of the intricacies of business matters across all industries (including but not limited to: Licensed professionals, franchise operators, trade industries, Main Street business retailers, and the hospitality industry), estate planning at all stages of one's life, and the complexities of real estate (home closings, leases and commercial transactions) to ensure efficient and comprehensive representation. James believes that a "client first" approach ensures...
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Joanne Fanizza
Melville, NY Attorney with 36 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Florida
I am your New York-Florida connection, with offices on Long Island and in Fort Lauderdale. I practice: Estate planning for New Yorkers and Floridians, especially for those contemplating changing domiciles; administration of estates in both states, especially ancillary administrations for decedents with properties in both or either state; real estate transactions in both states, especially New Yorkers buying or selling in Florida. I also practice in the areas of litigation and small business law. I have more than 25 years' experience practicing law in Florida, and eight in New York. My office provides caring service with an...
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Michael Ettinger
Melville, NY Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
London School of Economics and Mcgill University
Michael Ettinger is the Author of "Elder Law Estate Planning" and has been practicing Elder Law Estate Planning since 1991. With twelve attorneys and 25 staff members Ettinger Law Firm is New York's largest Elder Law Estate Planning Firm. We provide free consultations for Revocable and Irrevocable Living Trusts, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Medicaid Applications, Special Needs Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration, Estate Tax Planning and all other areas of Elder Law Estate Planning.
Always friendly and personable, our staff will make you feel at ease with whatever issues you are facing and we are happy to give you...
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Scott Frederic Odierno
Melville, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
New York Law School
Scott is a partner in The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. and his practice includes all manner of personal injury representation, from intake to trial. He has successfully resolved or tried cases in every major area of personal injury practice, including motor vehicle and truck accidents, labor law and scaffolding injuries, premises falls, and lack of security cases. Scott oversees all motion and appellate practice in the personal injury department.
He was born and raised in New York.
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Itamar Levy
Melville, NY Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Itamar Levy & Associates is located in the heart of Melville and New York City. Our firm is dedicated to providing the finest quality legal representation, advice and counseling. To us each client is treated with respect and not just seen as a case or matter. Our motto is “To Us, It’s Personal” for a reason. When you are represented by the Itamar Levy & Associates your case is as personal to us as it is to you. We offer extensive knowledge in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Divorce and Family Law, Business Law, and Litigation. The...
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Brian Andrew Tully
Melville, NY Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Touro Law Center
Brian Andrew Tully is the founder of Tully Law Group, PC. He is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and has been practicing elder law and estate planning since 1998.
Tully Law Group, PC focuses on helping elders and their families find and pay for good long-term care. Our firm helps those who are planning in advance and protecting their assets as well as those who have an urgent need for care and Medicaid benefits.
We provide a comprehensive service called Life Care Planning which combines asset protection, Medicaid qualification, care coordination, advocacy, and...
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Suzanne A. Ettinger
Melville, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Touro College
Suzanne's interest in Elder Law Estate Planning comes from her personal experience as a daughter caring for the needs of her father after he was diagnosed with many health issues including dementia. Suzanne knows first hand how difficult it is for families to navigate the estate planning needs of their loved ones and how important it is to be informed of their options.
Public service has been a very important part of Suzanne's life. Suzanne served as the attorney consultant to the Long Island chapter of the non-profit organization Every Child Matters. She has been a member of the local PTA...
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Elliot S. Schlissel
Melville, NY Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Established in 1978, The Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel is a multi-service firm of five lawyers committed to client-focused, cost-effective legal services in the Five Boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our law office provides high quality, personalized legal services regarding divorce, family law, foreclosure defense, criminal cases, real estate, personal injury, elder law, bankruptcy, and wills, trusts and estates. Mr. Schlissel graduated from SUNY Oswego in 1972 and attended the Hofstra and Buffalo law schools.
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Joshua Brett Sandberg
Melville, NY Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense and Legal Malpractice
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
As a former defense attorney who has not only defended personal injury claims but also legal malpractice claims, I understand what to do and, more importantly, what not to do when handling a personal injury case.
Defending lawyers and law firms against legal malpractice claims, I witnessed firsthand the mistakes that can be made when handling personal injury cases. That experience gave me the tools to become an aggressive and successful personal injury attorney who pays attention to detail.
I am a Long Island native. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2001 and my law degree from...
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Ronald Weiss
Melville, NY Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
New York University School of Law
Ronald D. Weiss, ESQ. is a Long Island bankruptcy, foreclosure, and modification lawyer, who since 1988 has represented individuals and businesses in the greater Long Island and New York areas undergoing financial hardship.
The Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss, P.C., for over twenty-five (25) years, has concentrated in legally representing residents of Suffolk County and Nassau County, Long Island under Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, foreclosure defense litigation, mortgage loan modifications, and general debt negotiation. Through advice and representation, our attorneys help determine and implement the best and most affordable ways to: eliminate overwhelming credit card...
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Mark S. Ricciardi
Melville, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
I am practicing in New York for over 34 years primarily in the areas of Personal Injury, Real Estate, Business Transactions, and Criminal Law appearing in the courts of Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We pride ourselves on vast experience and personal service. I handle all matters personally and do not push clients off to paralegals or less experienced attorneys. Should you have any questions concerning the above areas of law, please contact our office. Thank you
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Michael Elbert
Melville, NY Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
I am a former prosecutor and have been handling federal and state criminal cases for over 16 years. I have handled a wide variety of criminal defense cases for many satisfied clients. My trial experience is extensive and includes successful verdicts in cases such as murder, assault, robbery, burglary, weapons, bank robbery, drug, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, felony, misdemeanor and vehicular crimes . I have obtained numerous acquittals after jury trials and dismissals without the need for a trial. I have also successfully negotiated thousands of plea bargains to reduced and often non-criminal charges and substance...
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Dennis Carrion
Huntington, NY Attorney with 6 years of experience
Personal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Attorney Dennis Carrion, an NYC personal injury lawyer, serves victims in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and the surrounding areas. He speaks English and Spanish fluently, and he can represent clients in both Florida and New York. He has successfully represented those hurt in bicycle accidents, dog bite accidents, construction accidents. Whether you were hurt in a Queens car accident or a Long Island personal injury case, he would be happy to speak with you in a free phone consultation.
Also, note that all fees are on a contingency basis, so you pay unless you win. Cases are accepted on a...
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Bruce Anthony Barket
Garden City, NY Attorney with 37 years of experience
Appeals, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Bruce Barket is a founding partner at Barket, Marion, Epstein & Kearon LLP. He specializes in criminal defense cases representing individuals charged with serious offenses in federal and state courts. Mr. Barket has won numerous acquittals in high-profile cases involving such crimes as securities/mail fraud, murder and racketeering. Through grit, tenacity, and the use of his courtroom skills, he has put together an impressive string of both criminal and civil trial victories that span more than two decades. He is also known for obtaining uncanny results in the appellate and post-judgment process for clients previously convicted. Based upon his...
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Daniel William Aiello
Melville, NY Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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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Daniel J. Herrera
Melville, NY Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
Albany Law School
At Solomon Herrera McCormick, PLLC, we take pride in providing dedicated and knowledgeable attorneys who are capable of handling all your legal concerns, no matter the size or complexity. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals, and you can count on our team to work tirelessly on your behalf.
I am dedicated to providing experienced counsel and a high level of individual attention in matters involving family law, real estate, criminal defense and civil litigation.
Contact the office today for a free consultation!
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Todd J. Zimmer
COMMACK, NY Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Touro Law School
Zimmer, Mathiesen & Associates, has gained its reputation and recognition all across Long Island as an aggressive, compassionate and highly effective family law and divorce law firm in Suffolk County. This has led to countless awards and recognition by the highest and most regarded entities in the Law circuit and locally in Long Island.
Our mission is to treat each individual with the highest level of ethics, show compassion, work with professionalism, and bring aggressive representation to the court of law. We understand that no case is ever the same, so we will meet with you and listen to all your...
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Vincent Thomas Pallaci
Melville, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Construction
New York Law School and New York Law School
Vincent is the firm's managing member and practices almost exclusively in construction law. His practice includes claims for breach of contract, delays, scope of work disputes and defective construction. He has successfully represented clients in multiple multi million dollars awards, verdicts and settlements. Vincent is AV Rated by Martindale Hubble (its highest rating), holds a perfect 10.0 rating on avvo.com and has been selected by Super Lawyers as a "rising star" in construction litigation every year from 2012 - 2020 and as a "super lawyer" every year since 2021. He is a former Chairman of the...