Peekskill Lawyers

James Melita, who grew up in Gloversville, graduated from Plattsburgh State University of New York with a major in political science and a minor in economics. He then graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. After graduating from law school, James Melita formed his own law practice with a main office in Albany, NY, specializing in Traffic Defense Law, Collections Law, Family and Matrimonial Law, and Real Estate Law.

Florence M. Richardson, who joined O’Connell and Aronowitz in January 2018, is Of Counsel with our firm and has dedicated herself entirely to the field of matrimonial law since she was admitted to practice in 1984. She focuses her practice on divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, child support, spousal support and equitable distribution. Before joining O’Connell and Aronowitz she was principal at Kahn and Richardson, an Albany law firm that focused exclusively on Family & Matrimonial law. From her decades of experience guiding and advising clients, Flo is well aware of the physical, emotional and financial burdens imposed by contested...

Anthony Famularo is an experienced attorney who has provided quality legal services in transactional and litigation matters for over a decade. Early in his career, he handled New York State litigation issues, including probate, estate administration, and family court matters. In 2016, Anthony shifted his focus to e-commerce, co-founding AmazonSellersLawyer.com to assist sellers with account reinstatement and intellectual property disputes. Anthony is passionate about educating e-commerce entrepreneurs and has spoken at conferences globally on Amazon suspension prevention and brand protection. He advocated for due process rights for sellers before the California State Senate. In 2022, Anthony joined Stern & Schurin LLP,...

Stephen E. Vlahadamis is a dedicated and skilled attorney who leads the Personal Injury Litigation Department at Vlahadamis Law. With a focus on achieving justice for those injured due to the negligence of others, Stephen has built a reputation for his aggressive and strategic approach to personal injury cases and his impressive record of securing millions of dollars for his clients. A 2018 graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Stephen honed his trial skills as a member of the Touro Trial Team, competing in prestigious trial competitions that shaped his sharp courtroom presence. His expertise spans a wide...

Mike is Of Counsel in O&A’s Health Law practice group. His practice consists primarily of civil litigation with a focus on appellate litigation and brief writing. Mike litigates across a variety of practice areas, including state and federal constitutional law, administrative law, civil rights, antidiscrimination law, insurance law, commercial disputes, personal injury, and criminal defense. Before joining O’Connell and Aronowitz, Mike was Senior Associate and Deputy General Counsel at a New York City-based firm where his practice was focused on class and collective actions in federal courts. He litigated matters involving labor and employment and product...

James is an Associate in our Trusts & Estates, Business, and Health Law departments. Before joining our firm in August 2024, James developed proficient skills and knowledge as a Senior Associate Attorney at a firm located in the Capital Region. This experience gave James the opportunity to engage with clients in a variety of legal matters, including, estate and long-term care planning, estate tax reduction strategies, estate and trust administration, real estate, corporate transactions and the formation of various business entities. He is dedicated to developing a plan tailored to fit the client’s specific needs and ensuring...