Oakland Gardens Lawyers

Joshua P. Blumberg is a partner at Blumberg, Cherkoss, Fitz Gibbons & Blumberg and one of the most promising and diligent attorneys in the Amityville legal community. Mr. Blumberg followed in the footsteps of both his grandfather and father (H. Lee Blumberg) by attending the University of Michigan, where he earned his B.A. He then went on to be admitted to Tulane University, where he graduated with his Juris Doctor in 2000. He was admitted to the New York and U.S. District Court bar that same year. After joining his father at Blumberg, Cherkoss, Fitz Gibbons & Blumberg, Mr. Blumberg...

I joined Her Justice in 2008 and currently have the responsibility of working alongside a dedicated team that includes staff attorneys, pro bono coordinators, and volunteer attorneys. Together, we provide advice, legal advocacy services, and free legal representation to economically disadvantaged women in New York City. Our focus areas include matrimonial, family law, and immigration claims under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). My role specifically involves training and mentoring around 90 volunteer attorneys from over 20 law firms on handling immigration cases with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), developing litigation strategies, and staying updated with changes...

Bryan L. Salamone, Esq. has successfully represented thousands of clients in matrimonial and family law cases. He is a seasoned trial attorney who is well-known for his aggressive courtroom style. Mr. Salamone was voted best on Long Island. Mr. Salamone is known to be a tough trial attorney whose trial tactics are different from anyone in his field. He has handled many celebrities and high-profile divorces and has prevailed in the toughest cases with aggressive representation in complex divorce and family law cases. Bryan L. Salamone, Esq. welcomes challenges and has obtained ground-breaking results in new areas of...

I spent over 20 years in the trenches as a trial attorney, but my passion is in the areas of special education and disability law. Wanting to help clients in a more sustainable way, I have transitioned into a new type of practice.

My goal is to empathize, collaborate, and advocate for clients to find them resolutions, in special education, discriminatory conflicts, and other areas. I am a trained mediator, and have extensive experience in negotiations. I offer services to anyone looking to mediate a dispute, or who may benefit from training in conflict resolution. I offer consulting services to school...

Donna Stefans is the founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group, PC. She has over 23 years of experience in elder law, estate and asset protection planning, estate administration, geriatric care management, special needs planning, guardianship, elder law abuse and neglect, retirement income planning and Medicaid optimization. Ms. Stefans is also the President of Stefans Associates, Inc., a full service personal, business, and Trust, Income Tax and Accounting practice. The third major part of Ms. Stefans’ practice is capital management and investments. She has over 30 years of experience in retirement planning, asset protection planning, and wealth management. She...

Tim handles motor vehicle accidents, slip & fall accidents, medical malpractice, boating accidents, cruise ship accidents, and complex hull/machinery/cargo cases. Tim represents commercial mariners, recreational boaters, cruise ship passengers, and other injury plaintiffs. As a former shipboard officer, he understands the importance of the Jones Act and other maritime laws. Tim taught law at SUNY Maritime College and in the MBA program at Southern New Hampshire University. He worked for BARBRI in preparing bar exam candidates, and on a limited independent basis, he tutors law school graduates for the New York State Bar Exam. He is referenced in Wikipedia -...

Anthony T. Ballato maintains a litigation and general practice for over twenty six years and handles a diverse range of matters including, among others, family law, personal injury, professional malpractice, lemon law, business transactions, cell sites, municipal law, animal law, elder fraud and abuse, real estate, estates and other matters. The litigation matters range from homeowner-contractor disputes to multi-million dollar tort cases. He has been featured in Newsday, The Seattle Times, The New York Law Journal, VerdictSearch and other written publications and has lectured for the Bar Associations of Nassau and Suffolk County as well as appeared on public television...

Ian M. Sack, received his Juris Doctorate from CUNY Law in 2002 & admitted to both the State & Federal Bar soon after. Sack, served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Sack then worked at a Suffolk County employment discrimination, labor & employment law firm. Sack then began as a Trial Attorney for a personal injury law firm. As a Major Case Trial Attorney, Mr. Sack tried high exposure personal injury cases involving serious injuries/death. Sack has taken jury verdicts in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, EDNY, Riverhead in State & Federal Courts. In...

The GILBERT LAW GROUP is a private practice law firm devoted exclusively to Labor and Employment Law matters. Mr. Gilbert's experience is extensive, spanning more than 30 years as an attorney, professor, negotiator, arbitrator, and mediator involving a wide array of labor and employment disputes in both the private and public sectors. Call 631.630.0100 or go to www.gilbertlegal.net for more information. The firm serves a diverse range of clients. Mr. Gilbert provides daily counsel regarding employment discrimination and harassment of all types, labor-management issues, wage and hour/overtime issues, Dept. of Labor investigations and audits, employee relations, contract administration and interpretation, executive...

For me, becoming a lawyer has always been about helping others seek justice and fighting for the rights of our clients. As a former prosecutor in the Suffolk District Attorney’s office, I began to understand what was important to jurors in making their determinations which helped me in becoming an effective trial lawyer. As a proud Iraq Veteran and former Army Captain, I understand how important the words service and duty are. I bring these qualities with me into the courtroom where I help clients obtain millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts in New York State.

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...

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!

Melissa Negrin-Wiener is a senior partner at Cona Elder Law. Ms. Negrin-Wiener manages the Government Benefits Department, concentrating her practice in the areas of asset protection, Medicaid eligibility planning, estate planning, special needs planning, mediation, guardianships and Veteran benefits. She supervises the preparation of Medicaid Applications for nursing home care, home health care and community benefits, resolves complex Medicaid issues and represents families facing a reduction in Medicaid home care hours and services.

I have devoted my entire career to defending the rights of the accused. I spent over 18 years at the Legal Aid Society, often handling the most challenging and serious cases in the Office. I was the youngest attorney in the office to have been assigned the lead of trial counsel for a client charged with murder. additionally, I have successfully defended clients charged with all typed of violent and non-violent felonies. Throughout all this, I enjoy a sterling reputation amongst judges, prosecutors and the rest of the criminal bar. This makes me a far more...

Robert J. Maher, counsel to Saland Law PC, assists clients in navigating the complexities that arise when New York State criminal law and Federal immigration laws collide. Understanding the impact of a New York State or Federal criminal conviction on a person’s immigration status in the United States can mean the difference between simply addressing the consequences of a criminal arrest or effectively facing banishment from the United States. The stakes are genuinely that high and the price of making the wrong decision are potentially that drastic. Being permanently removed from the United States without the opportunity to return is...

After attending St. John's University School of Law, I was nominated to and received a position as a court attorney with the Appellate Division, Second Department. After two years, I entered private practice, involved with commercial transactions and litigation. Today, I operate a boutique practice, aligning my clients' needs with the specific requirements of their case. We provide services to clients in the areas of personal injury, trusts and estates, and consumer law. Rather than trying to be experts in all areas, we partner and co-counsel with amazing attorneys who are fantastic at what they do, so as...

At Ferlito Law Group P.C. I provide remote and local business services to my clients. I provide comprehensive legal and business consulting (outside General Counsel) services to founding entrepreneurs and their businesses. This includes: incorporation, corporate structuring, governance and contracts, due diligence, purchase and sales of small businesses. As of counsel to the Basile Law Firm P.C. I provide legal and business consulting services to small cap public companies to develop plans to restructure, remediate convertible debt and other corporate debt without filing bankruptcy, attract capital funding, acquisition funding, and effectuate mergers and acquisitions in order to preserve business...

I am a partner at O'Connor, Karlitz & McLaughlin. I have dedicated over ten years to practicing criminal defense. My practice encompasses a wide range of cases, including larceny, DWIs, firearms, sex offenses, and many others. My meticulous attention to detail, strong legal analysis, and exceptional trial skills have positioned me as a highly sought-after criminal defense attorney in the Hudson Valley. I am committed to fighting vigorously on your behalf and ensuring that you receive the respect you deserve throughout the entire legal process. Please visit our website, and check our google reviews which mirror our commitment to our clients and the...

With nearly 30 years in law, Jared Altman has a diverse legal background, from prosecuting DUIs to championing Social Security Disability cases. Graduating with distinction from Hofstra University Law School, he focused on personal injury and commercial litigation, handling cases spanning various areas like automobile accidents, false arrests, and more. Bringing extensive expertise to each case, Mr. Altman ensures a personal approach, keeping clients informed and educated about their options. Client surveys reflect utmost satisfaction, indicating a strong recommendation for his services. Moreover, Mr. Altman provides free telephone consultations across personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims, only charging fees upon...

He is admitted to practice in the State of New York

Robert M. Schechter focuses much of his practice in the areas of gun rights, civil and criminal litigation, contract law, appeals, as well as helping startups. He enjoys the courtroom and has always wanted to be a litigator. A significant portion of his practice is spent helping clients navigate the various licensing authorities that New York has involved in deciding to grant or deny CCW (gun) Licenses. He takes an individualized approach to each and every appeal and Article 78 proceeding. Additionally this has further opened his eyes to clear disparate treatment many members of our country face. This unique...

Born and raised in New York, Attorney Anthony Strazza has 17 years of experience handling criminal cases in the Bronx, White Plains, and Westchester County, NY. He started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx. As a former prosecutor, he can use his unique insight into both sides of the courtroom to provide his clients with compassionate and effective legal representation. Attorney Strazza is not afraid to handle the most complex and serious cases, taking cases to trial if necessary. From state criminal charges to federal charges, he understands what it takes to get the best...

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...

David Kohina is one of the founding principals of Kohina Law Firm, Pllc. Admitted to the New York Bar in 2010, he focuses on real estate, immigration and business law. Mr. Kohina practices all areas of immigration and naturalization law including family and employment, business cases, temporary and immigrant visas, naturalization, refugee and asylum law. In addition, David Kohina offers legal services related to residential and commercial real estate transactions such as closings, deed transfers, lease reviews and drafting as well as representation during legal disputes between landlords and tenants.

Being an immigrant himself, David Kohina decided to attend law school...

Daniel Friedman, successfully litigates business, contract, real estate, estate and insurance related in all Courts, and does contracts/closings. Conveniently located offices in Brooklyn and Queens, New York. Experienced, capable and effective legal counsel.

As a partner at Sullivan & Brill, LLP, New York attorney Joseph Sullivan provides counsel on a variety of personal injury cases. Since 1995, Mr. Sullivan has been licensed to practice law. Before his current firm’s establishment, Attorney Sullivan was a defense attorney. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Bar Association and New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Sullivan is a graduate of the Temple University School of Law. Learn more today by contacting his firm.

Daniel Schlanger is the managing partner at Schlanger Law Group, LLP, a consumer protection law firm focused on assisting victims of identity theft, inaccurate credit reporting and hidden lending charges. The firm’s practice includes both individual cases brought on behalf of victims, as well as class actions. We pride ourselves on sophisticated and zealous advocacy on behalf of victims of unlawful practices, and regularly go up against some of the larger businesses and law firms in the country. Mr. Schlanger is licensed in both New York and New Jersey and the firm litigates cases in New York, New Jersey...

Steven Brill is a New York criminal defense attorney and a partner of the firm Sullivan & Brill, LLP. He has been licensed to practice law in New York since the year 1995. Attorney Brill has spent his entire career handling criminal defense cases. Additionally, he helps victims of police misconduct pursue civil legal actions. In 2014, Mr. Sullivan was selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers®. He received his J.D. from the Temple University School of Law. Also, his firm represents injury victims. His firm is happy to offer no-cost consultations—contact them today to get one.

Benjamin Perez has the skills and knowledge to assist with both family law and criminal defense related matters.

I am a Corporate Attorney who regularly advises clients on a wide range of corporate matters and transactions, such as mergers & acquisitions, business agreements and start-up law. The combination of my LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law and my litigation background enables me to protect individuals and businesses from all types of legal complexities — all while remaining practical and committed to cost-efficient service. Prior to joining Romano Law, I handled all aspects of litigation from inception through trial in state and federal courts on matters related to business divorces, commercial disputes, breach of contract and fiduciary claims, civil...

Attorney representing contractors, owners, developers, material suppliers, architects and engineers for 30 years in construction related matters. Arbitrator on the Construction Panel of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Ricardo J. Martinez is an associate at Leav & Steinberg. Ricardo brings with him close to a decade of legal experience representing people who were seriously injured because of someone else's poor choices. Today, Ricardo continues to dedicate his practice to holding people accountable for those poor choices and in helping his clients navigate the complexities of the New York tort system. He handles cases from inception to resolution involving motor vehicle collisions, slip/trip & falls, premise liability, police brutality, false imprisonment, assaults, and actions against the City of New York and surrounding counties. One of Ricardo's many passions is...

I have an active trial and appellate practice focused on complex commercial litigation. My clients and matters span multiple industries and subject areas. I have represented distressed debt hedge funds, hedge fund creditors, former employees, and international consulting companies. I have tried commercial jury cases as lead and co-counsel to verdicts in state and federal courts and have argued appeals, including in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2014, I played a critical role in securing a $565 million judgment for my clients against issuers of defaulted notes in a lawsuit challenging a dividend recapitalization on fraudulent conveyance...

Jodi J. Jaffe graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Brandeis University in 1987 and received her J.D. from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, in 1990.

Jodi began her career representing people that could not afford a lawyer who were accused of crimes; she became an Assistant Public Defender for the Dade County Public Defender’s office in Miami, Florida. In part, her relentlessness enabled her to get what she wanted for her clients, making her a successful trial attorney. Jodi is not afraid to take on “the system” and she will work tirelessly in the fight...

Ms. Ahn specializes in immigration and nationality law and focuses on various corporate and employment related immigration issues and on strategic immigration planning for U.S. and international companies in connection with the international relocation of personnel coming into the U.S. She works with clients to address the immigration/visa and work authorization needs of U.S. and global personnel, including professionals, executives, treaty investors/ traders, essential workers, persons of extraordinary ability, corporate trainees and students, as well as EB-5 investor processings and filings. Additionally, she provides the expertise and guidance on I-9 compliance, by assisting companies...

Liana Cotto joined Leav & Steinberg LLP in June of 2018, bringing with her over 10 years of personal injury experience. She graduated from Baruch College in 2006, and obtained her law degree from New York Law School in 2016. While in Law School, Liana worked at the law offices of Jay H. Tannenbaum in New York City.

Liana has successfully represented clients in a wide array of injury cases including slip and fall, motor-vehicle accidents, police brutality, and lawsuits against the City of New York. She is admitted to practice in the State of New York. Her passion for helping...

Amy Robinson is a skilled litigator with a broad range of experience representing individuals and groups whose rights have been violated. Ms. Robinson represents employees who have faced discrimination, sexual harassment, and wage-and-hour violations; prisoners and victims of police misconduct in civil rights matters brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983; and consumers in class action lawsuits. She has also successfully defended individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies in criminal court. Ms. Robinson has considerable trial experience and has negotiated numerous favorable settlements for her clients.

Prior to joining GSA in 2018, Ms. Robinson worked for several years at Stoll, Glickman...