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Lee A. Koch
New York, NY Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
As a veteran of the United States Air Force, I hold the same core values of "Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do" as I did when I served. My training and expertise were in handling highly sensitive matters, computer systems, and developing technology to complete my mission. My Clients First, Justice Always approach to handling cases means I will be there for you when you need me the most.
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Michael M Marques
New York City, NY Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Albany Law School
Michael M. Marques is the founder and principal attorney of The Marques Law Firm, PLLC. The firm focuses on estate planning, wealth preservation, tax audit, business formation as well as internet, eCommerce and personal injury.
Michael was previously with the Law Offices of Kiepura & Associates, a sophisticated boutique law firm focused on personal and corporate tax and finance law. Michael has represented numerous clients on a wide range of issues from comprehensive estate plans to large Internal Revenue Service and state audits.
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Robert W. Ottinger Jr.
New York, NY Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Ottinger Employment Lawyers specializes in protecting the rights of employees and fighting injustice in the workplace. For over a decade we have represented current and former employees in their pursuit of fair treatment and compensation. We challenge illegal labor practices in companies of all sizes. We help employees benefit from the rights guaranteed to them under state and federal law.
Our firm handles all aspects of employment law including:
Overtime Pay Recovery
Employment Discrimination
Retaliation
Sexual Harassment
Severance Package Negotiation
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Alex Umansky
New York, NY Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Employment
New York Law School
Alex Umansky is a dedicated New York workplace discrimination attorney at Law Office of Yuriy Moshes, P.C. He works at the forefront of the fight for employee rights, and is committed to continuing his stellar track record of obtaining substantial and just verdicts for his clients. Among his career successes have been multiple six-figure verdicts and judgments, including one for $400,000 and a seven-figure verdict of $1,692,000 in a construction accident case, which was one of the top verdicts in New York that year.
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John W. Chwarzynski
NEW YORK, NY Attorney with 8 years of experience
Construction, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School and Lake Forest College
John Chwarzynski is an experienced Illinois attorney who focuses his practice on representing clients in wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, sexual assault, and automobile cases.
John joined Hale & Monico as a trial lawyer in 2019 after working at a well-respected personal injury firm in Chicago. John is known for his exceptional work ethic, charisma, and writing skills. He has successfully argued motions in both state and federal court.
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Yuriy Moshes
New York, NY Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationForeclosure Defense and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Raised in Brooklyn, New York, Yuriy Moshes remained close to his roots as he received a Bachelors of Science degree from Brooklyn College and a Juris Doctor degree from the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.
During his years of practice, Yuriy has concentrated in litigation and real estate transactions as his areas of expertise. Through the years, he has successfully helped hundreds of homeowners in New York and New Jersey remain in their homes or, in the alternative, pursue liquidation options.
Yuriy has also assisted clients with all forms of commercial and residential transactional
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Colette Katz
New York, NY Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
New York Law School
Speeding ticket today? Call me to see if we can make it go away. 917.548.9907 We've been fighting speeding and other DMV violations for 8 years. Red light ticket? Let's try to lose it. 917.548.9907 We've been fighting red light, red arrow, stop sign, traffic device and other tickets for 8 years.
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Jon Bell
New York, NY Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Employment and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
Jon Bell began his career at one of the largest litigation law firms in New York. Despite gaining vast experience in multi-million dollar claims, Mr. Bell was dissatisfied with not being able to select his own clients and, therefore sometimes had personal conflicts in handling cases where he believed to be "on the wrong side." Thereafter, he started his own law firm, which allowed him to select his own cases, handling them with passion in realizing he has made a personal commitment to each client.
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Frank Tantone
New York, NY Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Mr. Tantone graduated from St. John's University School of Law in 2016 and is admitted to practice law in the state courts of New York and New Jersey, as well as the federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the District of New Jersey. His practice is currently focused on employment related litigation, with specific expertise in employment discrimination and wage and hour violations.
Prior to joining the Bell Law Group in 2021, Mr. Tantone represented employees in discrmination and wage cases in federal and state courts. Prior to that, he represented employers in employment...
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Elise G. Liebowitz
New York, NY Attorney with 40 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law
My firm represents clients with all their real estate needs (sales and purchases, commercial leasing and representing co-op and condo boards) and estate planning needs, including wills, health care proxies, probate of wills and administration (the court process after a loved one passes away and the administration of the decedent’s estate).
Elise G. Liebowitz has been practicing law for 36 years, with a wide range of experience, including having practiced at some of New York’s prestigious Wall Street law firms (Proskauer Rose and Stroock & Stroock & Lavan).
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Jacob V. Hudnut
New York, NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Seton Hall University
Standing up to the government and advocating for the accused is what Jacob V. Hudnut (Jake) loves most about his work. Prior to joining Spar Bernstein, Jake managed his own criminal defense practice for six years and represented over 500 persons charged with felony crimes. He successfully tried many cases to verdict in front of juries with excellent results for his clients. During that time he also served as a Jersey City public defender, counseling countless individuals charged with misdemeanors and motor vehicle offenses. Jake’s career began as a Special Assistant to a Commissioner of the Port Authority...
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John P. Buza
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
John P. Buza is a Manhattan criminal defense attorney and founder of the Law Office of John Buza, PC. Mr. Buza was a prosecutor for New York for many years, where he handled a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. His insight into the prosecutor’s perspective of working a case now works to his clients’ advantages. Mr. Buza has successfully helped clients win a not guilty verdict or have their charges dismissed when other attorneys told them to take plea deals. You should never have to defend yourself from the government without an attorney who can put you on...
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Brian S. Schwartz
New York, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
New York Law School
Brian S. Schwartz began his representation of seriously injured plaintiffs in 1993 in both New York and New Jersey and has done so continuously since that time. Brian concentrates his representation on those clients who have sustained significant, life-altering injuries due to the negligence of others in the operation of motor vehicles, construction sites and the maintenance of premises. It is this focused representation that has allowed Brian to develop specialized expertise in these areas of law. Brian firmly believes in preparing each of his cases as if they are going to trial. It is this level of dedication that...
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Dallin M. Fuchs
New York, NY Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Emory University School of Law
Dallin M. Fuchs focuses his practice exclusively on significant personal injury cases involving automobile accidents, construction accidents, premises liability and general negligence. He brings 25 years of experience in the preparation and trial of cases in both New York and New Jersey. He has secured over a hundred million dollars in jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.
Dallin’s accomplishments reflect his deliberate approach to his cases. He is of the firm belief that meticulous preparation is the key to successfully litigating a case. No detail is too small and nothing will be overlooked. Among Dallin’s greatest strengths in...
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Jonathan Kurta
New York, NY Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Ekaterina Mouratova
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Immigration and Real Estate
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
I am a founder of The Law Firm of Ekaterina Mouratova, PLLC. The legal practice of my firm focuses on business and corporate law, immigration, securities regulations, intellectual property, and real estate transactions.
I believe that qualified legal representation involves not only expertise in the subject matter and outstanding performance, but also creativity and determination to find the most beneficial procedures for my clients. Whether advising multinational companies on cross-border transactions and joint ventures, or assisting individual entrepreneurs, artists, and immigrants, I do my job in an efficient, result-oriented, expeditious and personable manner.
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Karin Wolman
New York, NY Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Immigration
University of California - Los Angeles
Karin Wolman has over 20 years of experience in employment-based immigration law, serving aliens of extraordinary ability in the arts and design, finance, business and academia, the sciences, healthcare and non-profit organizations. She is a frequent speaker at local & national conferences, on topics ranging from extraordinary ability and artist visas to the immigration impact of mergers & acquisitions, and advanced issues in citizenship and naturalization.
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Matthew Demars Goodstein
New York, NY Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The John Marshall Law School
MATTHEW GOODSTEIN is a personal injury attorney at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. Mr. Goodstein regularly collaborates with partner and personal injury attorney, Adam Handler, to develop a personalized strategy for each case that will help our injured clients obtain the best results possible. Mr. Goodstein is a 2005 graduate of the Indiana University – Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, Indiana and a 2008 graduate of the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. After graduating law school, Mr. Goodstein served as an Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA), representing the State of Illinois in criminal prosecutions. During his time as...
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Star Kashman
Brooklyn, NY Attorney with 1 year of experience
Communications, IP, Products Liability and Trademarks
Brooklyn Law School
Star Kashman is Founding Partner of Cyber Law Firm, and Technology and Cyber Law Chair of Gotham Government Relations. Star Kashman is an attorney and award winning legal scholar, known for her pioneering contributions to the intersection of technology and law. As an attorney admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Connecticut, Kashman has gained recognition for her groundbreaking work in Technology Law and on Search Engine Hacking, also known as Google Dorking, marking her as a leading voice in the field of cybersecurity and privacy law.
Her expertise and dedication to advancing digital safety have...
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Chris Warren
New York, NY Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Securities and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
Scarinci Hollenbeck is a business law firm that provides its clients with fierce strategic advocacy in the courtroom and sage advice in the boardroom. Our approach is to give our clients the freedom to pursue their vision while mitigating their risks and minimizing liability exposure. Scarinci Hollenbeck represents privately held businesses of all sizes as well as investors and not-for-profit organizations in everything from formation and deal-making to protecting their rights in litigation and arbitration.
Contact Chris Warren today to learn about how Scarinci Hollenbeck can protect your rights and bring your business to the next level.
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Andrew Olesnycky
New York, NY Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Andrew Olesnycky, a former supervisor-level assistant prosecutor at the Union County Prosecutor's Office, represents individuals and organizations facing criminal charges and investigations in federal, state, and municipal courts. Mr. Olesnycky has served as lead attorney defending charges of multi-million dollar federal and state fraud conspiracies, federal bank fraud, federal benefit fraud, state and federal large-scale multi-defendant drug conspiracies, sexual assaults, child pornography, interference with custody, and Superstorm Sandy-related fraud. Mr. Olesnycky is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation obtained by fewer than 1% of attorneys state-wide. During his nearly five-year...
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Christopher Gorayeb
New York, NY Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Syracuse University College of Law
One of New York City's preeminent personal injury attorneys, Christopher J. Gorayeb, brings to the firm a wealth of more than 35 years of experience litigating construction accident cases. Christopher has tried hundreds of cases to verdict, obtaining many verdicts in excess of ($10,000,000.00) ten million dollars.
As a founder of Gorayeb & Associates, P.C., Christopher’s primary concern is to help people which is the reason he studied law. According to Christopher, the firm has represented thousands of clients,
"...who have been injured and mistreated in the workplace"
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Cyrus Shaw
Valley Stream, NY Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Probate and Social Security Disability
Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and Widener University
As the founder of Shaw Law, Cyrus Shaw believes there is only one thing that the firm should be focused on – getting the best possible results for clients. This starts from the initial client interview, where a rapport and trust needs to be established. It is common for new client intake to be limited to one a day, so as much time as needed can be spent with the new client. Each client is a person, not a file. Each client has their own story. A law firm where clients become like family is what he strives for. This...
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Tatia Barnes
New York, NY Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
Fordham University School of Law
I am an experienced New York Probate Attorney who has the rare skill of simplifying Estate law into plain language so that my clients clearly understand their situations and how I can help them achieve their legal goals. I represent individuals whose assets and rights are subject to New York Estate laws. I also serve as a Court Appointed Part 36 Fiduciary in Supreme and Surrogate's court. As a poised litigator (and former prosecutor), I am adept and practical in representing my clients both in and out of the courtroom. ...
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Remzi Guvenc Kulen
New York, NY Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business and Immigration
Tulane Law School
As the founding attorney of Kulen Law Firm, I have represented thousands of individual and corporate clients in a wide range of U.S. immigration matters nationwide. My practice primarily focuses on nonimmigrant work visas (including H-1B, L-1, E-2, O-1, TN), employment-based green card applications, and family-based immigration petitions. I have extensive experience handling complex immigration strategies for professionals, business owners, investors, and multinational executives.
I am particularly passionate about investment immigration, including E-2 treaty investor visas, EB-5 immigrant investor green cards, and structuring lawful foreign investments into the United States to support long-term residency. I have successfully obtained approvals in high-profile...
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Christopher Michael Santomassimo
New York, NY Attorney with 32 years of experience
Business, Employment, IP and Trademarks
Syracuse University College of Law
Senior legal executive with proven success in leading legal and risk management functions for global companies; demonstrated success with creating new risk management and ethics/compliance functions cost-effectively. More than 16 years of legal experience in a broad range of matters that include investigations, ethics and compliance counseling, risk management, product safety/product liability matters, business and human resources counseling, and litigation.
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Paul Thomas Hofmann
New York, NY Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Maritime and Personal Injury
New York Law School
With 30 years experience in tort litigation, Paul T. Hofmann stands tall as a champion for victims whose lives are forever changed. Named a Super Lawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Hofmann specializes in personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime, railroad and construction worker claims.
Hofmann has a B.A. from Rutgers College and J.D. from New York Law School. He is a member of American Association of Justice and the Maritime Law Association. He chaired the ATLA Admiralty Section and writes and lectures extensively.
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Cesar Mejia Duenas
New York, NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
University of Miami School of Law, University of Miami School of Law, Brooklyn Law School and Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras
Cesar is an International Attorney specialized in business law, litigation, and cross-border investments. He assists start-ups and seasoned investors to structure their business efficiently, reducing risk and setting them up for success. His experience in dispute resolution and litigation allows him to provide comprehensive and top-notch advise zealously protecting the interest of his clients.
He holds a J.D. and International Arbitration LL.M. from the University of Miami School of law, an LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers from Brooklyn Law School, and a Licenciatura en Derecho “Cum Laude” from the Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras. He is admitted to practice law in the states...
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Marc David Grossman
New York, NY Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School and City University of New York - Baruch College
Marc D. Grossman graduated from The University of Michigan in 1989. After completing Brooklyn Law School and Baruch Business School’s J.D./M.B.A. program while interning at the Law Department of the United Nations, Mr. Grossman became an Associate and later a Partner in the law firm of Mergel, Tubman & Grossman in New York City. Mr. Grossman is also a Founding Partner of Sanders and Grossman P.C., and Baker Sanders Barshay Grossman Fass Muhlstock & Neuwirth, LLC, and a Senior Partner at Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener & Grossman, P.C. and Sanders Viener Grossman LLP.
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Gina M. Wicik
New York, NY Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Gina M. Wicik (DeLustro) received a bachelors degree from St. Johns University in 2007. In 2011, Ms. Wicik received her Masters Degree in criminal justice from Long Island University at CW Post Campus. She received her JD from Touro Law Center in 2015. Ms. Wicik is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey.
Ms. Wicik’s practice in the areas of traffic and criminal defense have allowed her to have a diversity of cases. She has successfully represented clients on various matters ranging from speeding tickets and DWI/DUI to domestic violence and larceny
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Michael J. Prisco
Bronx, NY Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Michael James Prisco is a seasoned trial attorney with almost a decade of experience in the personal injury field. At The Law Offices of Michael James Prisco PLLC., he assists clients throughout the New York metropolitan area who have been injured because of another person, company, or entity’s negligence. Michael Prisco’s practice areas include motor vehicle accidents (including car, truck, motorcycle, and bus accidents), premises liability, and wrongful death. He received his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law where he was a member of St. John’s Moot Court Honor Society. Regardless of the complexity or severity of...
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Marvin L. Frank
New York, NY Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Consumer and Securities
New York Law School
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Gregory A. Frank
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Consumer and Securities
Georgetown University Law Center
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Jascha Daniel Preuss
New York, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
Business and International
New York University and Switzerland
Jascha Preuss focuses his practice on cross-border and domestic corporate, commercial and credit transactions, with an emphasis on representing businesses from German speaking countries and their US affiliates. Jascha advises investors and companies on the formation and operation of subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and asset sales, distribution agreements, and international trade and other commercial agreements. He also represents businesses headquartered abroad as US outside general counsel with regard to corporate governance, compliance and legal risk management matters. He partners with colleagues in the firm's litigation group for the representation of clients in international...
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Joseph Lund Lasher
New York, NY Lawyer
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Duke University School of Law
I am a dedicated personal injury attorney at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf. My focus is on representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries. My practice areas include medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, labor law violations, construction site injuries, product liability claims, and wrongful death actions.
I am actively involved in all phases of litigation, from the initial investigation through trial and resolution, ensuring that each client receives comprehensive legal representation. My commitment to justice is evident in my meticulous approach to each case, aiming to secure full and fair compensation for my clients' losses.
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Robert J. Greenstein
NEW YORK, NY Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
New York Law School
Robert J. Greenstein is a lawyer with years of experience in the New York City court system. He has been admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey, giving him a wide range of knowledge in both court systems. Since 1994, Robert Greenstein has practiced personal injury law, protecting clients from harmful insurance claim tactics, at-fault parties that don’t want to pay, and other groups.
After receiving his J.D. from New York Law School in 1993, Robert Greenstein went on to practice law to the present day. Robert Greenstein isn’t just well-versed in the courtroom and classroom, either....
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Christopher J. Donadio
New York, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Duke University School of Law
Christopher Donadio joined Gair Gair Conason in 2015.
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Jeffrey B. Bloom
New York, NY Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationLegal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Hofstra University
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Edward Marcowitz
New York, NY Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Edward Marcowitz has been assisting Catastrophic Injury victims for the past 26 years. He offers Free Consultations and there is never a legal fee unless there is a recovery. Eddie is also a leading 9-11 Victims Lawyer and has assisted many families receive substantial compensation from the WTC Victims Compensation Fund. He currently serves as the personal attorney to the family of NYPD Detective James Zadroga for whom the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund is named. World Trade Center Cancer cases are on the rise. Yet, many victims still do not know their rights, or that they can still file...
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James Trainor
New York, NY Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Northwestern University School of Law
Jim earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2004, where he was a Julius H. Miner Moot Court competitor. In 2000, he received an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy and English from Brooklyn College in 1997, where he was a Ford Foundation Fellow and Merit Scholar in Philosophy.