Shirley Lawyers

I started out by working as a volunteer attorney with various pro bono programs in New York City, including Access to Justice (handling in-court landlord-tenant and consumer debt cases, and performing consultations in family law) and the Volunteer Foreclosure Project sponsored by the Queens County Bar Association (which focuses on foreclosure settlement conferences). I gained valuable experience from these programs and started handling cases on my own in 2010, starting with landlord-tenant and consumer debt cases. I have also been a court appointed GAL, and have been appointed several GAL cases in the boroughs. My practice then progressed into some...

Mary Aufrecht is a partner at Clair Gjertsen & Weathers PLLC. She started her legal career as a personal injury and maritime law attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana. However, having been a native New Yorker, Mary returned to practice in New York. Since her return to New York she switched her legal focus to foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, and real estate transactions while also engaged in civil litigation, estate work, appellate practice, and loss mitigation. She has honed her legal skills in these areas since 2013 by appearing in thousands of court appearances ranging from local to state to federal court....

Jeff has been recognized annually by his peers as a New York “Super Lawyer” (one of the Top 25 in Westchester County), and selected as one of US News & World Report’s “Best Lawyers in America” in the area of commercial litigation. He has also been named a lifetime member of “Elite Lawyers in America,” “The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum,” and “Top Trial Lawyers in America.”

Jeff’s versatility with a wide array of subject matters has led to his handling of many high profile, difficult cases. Among other matters, Jeff successfully led the defense in federal court of a boat-builder...

Principal attorney Michael W. Alpert is an Ivy-League graduate of Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Graduate of Hofstra University School of Law. Admitted to practice in all New York State Courts and Eastern and Southern District of New York.

As a Long Island divorce lawyer and bankruptcy lawyer, Mr. Zeidman, has been licensed to practice law and provide assistance with house closing in Syosset, New York, and the state for over thirty years. During this period of time he has provided basic legal services to the New York community. Thousands of New Yorkers have been successfully assisted with their divorce, bankruptcy, house closing and other basic legal services, at very low fees.
Mr. Zeidman is an experienced divorce attorney who will represent you in court and speak on your behalf. His services include making changes to the divorce agreement as...

From 2003 to 2020 I served as the Associate General Counsel P&C Div. Northeast region for NFP (formerly BWD) one of the county’s largest privately held insurance brokerages. I have a diverse background with extensive experience in contracts, general corporate, real estate, regulatory, insurance coverage and preventative law matters. I now maintain a private practice which is primarily focused on real estate, insurance coverage and commercial transactions. I am admitted to practice before the New York State Bar, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York and was previously admitted to the United States Court of Appeals 11th Circuit. I obtained...

Peter A. Crusco has over thirty (30) years courtroom experience in Federal and State Court. His experience includes being a Former Federal , NYS and NYC Prosecutor, Criminal Attorney and Trial Attorney. Commercial Litigation experience includes a general practice comprising Closings, Contracts, Divorce, Federal and State Criminal Defense, Commercial litigation, Financial Crimes, Civil Rights, Discrimination, EEO, Compliance, Airport, FAA Violations, Tax Fraud, Narcotics, Privacy Violations, Electronic Surveillance, Wiretapping, Money Laundering, Child Victim Act, First Amendment, School, Special Education Law, Labor /Employment Law, Corporate Law, Subpoena Litigation, Privileges, and Sovereign Citizen litigation, among other endeavors including trouble shooting complex investigative scenarios....

Since 1997, Roy Gordon has dedicated his professional life to protecting the rights of individuals who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents, premises accidents, wrongful death and other serious negligence claims. His Practice is 100% devoted to plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and has settled many claims resulting in millions of dollars in recovery for his clients. Mr. Gordon is dedicated to ensuring that his clients are treated fairly and fully compensated. At Roy C. Gordon & Associates, each client’s case is handled with the utmost care with a focus on meeting the...

Long Island Divorce Lawyer Michael Rubenfeld has been representing clients in all Divorce and Family law matters since 1993.

Paul G. Tuths concentrates his practice in Traffic Law. He has maintained a law office in Southampton, NY since 1993. Paul represents drivers on speeding tickets and other traffic tickets in the Justices Courts of eastern Long Island and other traffic courts in Suffolk County. Paul takes a personal, hands-on approach to the defense of a traffic ticket and uses his many years of experience to help drivers with traffic tickets avoid points, increased insurance costs and DMV assessments.

I have been representing injured people and their families for over thirty years. In that time, I have counseled many thousands of people injured in car accidents, falls, construction accidents and by medical malpractice and defective and dangerous consumer products. In every single interaction with an injured person or their loved one, I remain mindful that the accident was a life changing event. I try to understand how the accident affected that person in ways unique to their circumstances. I focus on the fact that the survivors of an injury have placed their confidence and trust in me, to help...

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...

I have devoted my entire 27 year career to the practice of employment law.
My varied experience offers clients the benefit of a diverse perspective. I have represented labor unions, in both the public and private sector; corporations as both in-house and outside counsel; and individuals in all areas of labor and employment law.
I will promptly respond to all inquiries and ensure that you will receive:
Professional legal services exemplified by excellence, efficiency and commitment
Sound legal advice grounded upon dependability, reliability and experience
Zealous legal advocacy distinguished by objectivity, integrity and loyalty.

James D. Murtha has been a member of the consumer credit industry for over twenty-five years, having held key positions in several of the nation’s leading debt-collection firms. As an expert in FDCPA, FCRA and HIPAA issues, Mr. Murtha has written and taught on the subjects and has successfully litigated cases in defense of consumers’ rights. In addition to his passion for consumer defense, Mr. Murtha is an outspoken advocate of Constitutional issues and has championed the right to keep and bear arms in court. Practicing in the courts of...

Michelle Murtha has been a fearless litigator fighting for her client's rights for almost 20 years. As a business owner herself, she understands how important it is to take swift action when unforeseen circumstances arise.

As Chief Esquire of Franco Law Firm P.C., I work with clients that are in need of legal assistance and/or representation in Business & Trust and Estate matters. I am dedicated to having unparalleled customer service and working closely with my community of customers to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to running Franco Law Firm, I educate others through social media, my YouTube channel, and my podcast, and curated courses. My business acumen includes drafting and negotiating contracts, including protecting the interest of individuals and entities in business relationships; developing business entities; trademark and copyright; and addressing the complex...

Our focus is in matrimonial and Family law. We have assisted thousands of clients over the last 17 years protect their rights. We aggressively handle matters such as child support, custody, asset protection, fathers rights, orders of protection, divorce and divorce mediation, modification of orders, and much more.

DANIEL R. OLIVIERI, ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R. OLIVIERI, P.C. 487 JERICHO TURNPIKE SYOSSET, NEW YORK 11791 (516) 470-0704 AREAS OF CONCENTRATION: Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Employment Discrimination, Real Estate Law, Matrimonial Law, Corporate Law, Insurance Law and experienced in all phases of Litigation in State and Federal Courts, Appellate Practice and Arbitrations. EDUCATION: Law School Attended: New England School of Law, J.D., 1982 ...

I graduated from Queens College of the City University of New York, in 1972; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in 1976 and St. John's University School of Law in 1985. I was formerly a partner at Seidner, Rosenfeld & Guttentag LLP and am now self employed at the Law Office Of Larry Rosenfeld P.C., 406 Deer Park Avenue Babylon, NY 11702.
The focus of a Lawyer's Practice and Years of Practice are very important factors in your evaluation process in selecting an attorney to represent you. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he...

Hofstra University JD Former Prosecutor for Kings County DA's office Owner and Partner of Bronnberg & Henriquez PC

The complexities of family law are great and require a high level of experience, compassion, and real life understanding of what it means for a family to go through a painful legal process. As Long Island family attorneys, we have handled many family law cases and have helped individuals and families reach legal agreements that are fair and appropriate. From financial matters regarding prenuptial agreements and alimony to the painful areas of child abuse, and domestic violence, if they are in need of a family or divorce attorney Long Island families are encouraged to consult with us for advice and...

Robert is a founding partner at the Firm with over twenty-seven (27) years of experience. He graduated from St. John’s University in 1987 and St. John’s University School of Law in 1990. Following his graduation from law school in 1990, he served as an Assistant District Attorney (“ADA”) with the Office of the Queens County District Attorney. During his tenure as an ADA, he served in the Intake Bureau, Criminal Court Bureau, Appeals Bureau, Homicide Investigations Bureau and the Supreme Court Trial Bureau. While an ADA, he conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings, investigated numerous homicides, prosecuted hundreds...

Kimberly attended the University of Michigan where she received her BA. She attended Fordham Law School where she received her JD in 1998. She began her career working at a large firm in New York City, Brown & Wood, LLP. Kimberly joined the Nassau County District Attorney's Office in 2002 where she tried numerous cases to verdict. In May, 2005, Kimberly joined her father Richard's practice. Kimberly handles most of the criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors and traffic violations) and assists Richard with all other matters. Kimberly is a member of the New York State...

For more than 35 years, Steven Schwartzapfel, the founding member of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., has been one of New York’s most prominent personal injury attorneys. Steve represents clients in all types of personal injury cases. His experience, skill and dedication have enabled Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. to recover hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients. A Passion for Justice Schwartzapfel Lawyers treats clients like family. Steve’s passion for helping those in need stems from his childhood. His father suffers from multiple sclerosis and Steve experienced firsthand the devastating impact it has on the individual as well as the entire family. ...

I began my career as a legal administrator for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee. That experience required me to evaluate cases and claims from the perspective of a court neutral and examine the strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions of the multiple parties to a bankruptcy proceeding. It also required me to develop an in-depth knowledge of how cases proceed when they are governed almost exclusively by a complex statutory scheme. These experiences, learned early on in my career provided me with the type of analytical skills that would prove highly beneficial as my career progressed. After bankruptcy, I joined...