Piermont Lawyers

Michael Patrick's practice focuses on the needs of businesses and individuals in the global economy through his extensive expertise in intellectual property, licensing, entertainment, corporate matters, and complex litigation. Mr. Patrick has represented and worked on behalf of some of the most famous corporations and individuals in the world, including, multi-national corporations and well-known celebrities.
Mr. Patrick is a leader in the intellectual property arena. Mr. Patrick has extensive experience with brand and product line development, intellectual property licensing, data privacy, and anti-counterfeiting. Mr. Patrick’s practice also includes counseling clients on the clearance, selection, maintenance, and enforcement of trademarks in the...

Graduated from George Washington University Law School - 1993

Ms. Murphy is an Associate Attorney at Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. She practices in the area of matrimonial and family law, handling all aspects of contested and uncontested divorce, post-judgment, child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution cases, including pre-marital and post-marital agreements.

Ms. Murphy graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law. While in Law School, Ms. Murphy was the Managing Editor of PACE INTERNATIONAL LAW REVIEW and a University Merit Scholarship Recipient.

Ms. Murphy’s legal experience includes working as an intern in the Legal Clinic of the domestic violence center: House of Ruth, Maryland;...

Stephen J. Penino is a graduate of both Fordham University and the Fordham University School of Law. He commenced the practice of law in 1985 as an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens County District Attorneyâs Office in New York City. Mr. Penino served as a Prosecutor for nearly four years in both the Rackets & Economic Crime and Homicide Bureaus, where his litigation skills were developed and honed. Subsequent to serving as a prosecutor Mr. Penino began his work in the Insurance Defense area. Initially he worked as an associate at a major Manhattan firm specializing in...

The Arfa Firm's practice includes counseling of clients and representation in litigation and arbitration in wrongful termination, unpaid wage claims, overtime disputes, bonus and compensation disputes, claims involving discrimination (including sexual harassment), breach of contract, restrictive covenants ("non-competes"), whistle blower and related employment matters.

Joana Kaso, Esq. LL.M. is a compassionate, driven, and competent attorney who represents individuals, families and small businesses throughout New York. Her practice focuses on family and matrimonial law, social security law, immigration law, real estate law, and small business law. Prior to opening her own law office, Ms. Kaso worked for over a decade as a public interest attorney for legal services in New York City, the Bronx and Westchester County where she was able to learn the intricacies of Civil Litigation. Before moving in the United States, Ms. Kaso worked as a legal expert for the Parliament of Albania. Ms....

Ms. Zeiderman, a Managing Partner, is extremely well qualified to handle complex financial and custody divorce matters. Named a 2019 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ms. Zeiderman is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children.
Always conscious of the costs of litigation, Ms. Zeiderman has negotiated and/or litigated custody and financial matters in the Family and Supreme Courts in New York and Kings counties and in the New...

Carole Coleman-Florestal is an Investment Management Attorney.

Tax, Estates and Litigation attorney with 25+ years of experience. Masters of Laws Degree in Taxation. Large practices in Trusts & Estates litigation and Tax Litigation.

Concentrations: Income Taxes, Gift and Estate Taxes, Exempt Organizations, Audits, Tax Controversy, Tax Compliance, Estate Administration, Will Contests, Contested Estate Accountings, General Estates Litigation.

Michael Schneider is an attorney with over 30 years experience specializing in business transactions, commercial litigation, small business investment and bankruptcy. Michael prides himself on professional excellence and dedication to his clients, providing high quality and efficient representation in a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters. Michael received his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and his B.A. from Yale College. After graduating law school, Michael trained in corporate bankruptcy and litigation at premier New York City law firms, including Weil Gotshal & Manges and Willkie Farr & Gallagher.