Sidney Center Lawyers

Max Smelyansky, who grew up in Bethlehem, graduated from Manhattan College earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in economics. He then graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, in Maryland. After graduating from law school, Max Smelyansky developed his law practice in Albany, specializing in Traffic Defense Law, Personal Injury Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, Family Law and Estate Planning Law.

In 2001, James J. Sexton, Esq. founded the Law Offices of James J. Sexton, P.C. in a small New City office with one computer and a part-time secretary. Since that time, Mr. Sexton's skills as an advocate and trial lawyer have grown the firm to its current status as a dominating force in the New York State divorce and family law bar. The firm continues to grow and thrive and is now proud to offer clients the support of multiple attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff as well as two offices located in Rockland County and Manhattan. ...

I am a solo practitioner licensed in both New York and New Jersey working to serve the greater New York City area. I am based out of Rockland County, NY and currently practice in criminal defense and small business matters with a smaller portion of my practice being devoted to wills, real estate, and family law. I have experience handling legal issues in the following areas: -DUI -Misdemeanor -Felony -Business/Real Estate Acquisitions -Business Contracts -Wills -Non-contested Divorce -Landlord/Tenant

Bill has been in private practice for more than 30 years during which he has mastered numerous areas of practice, from pure real property, title, title insurance, real estate finance, associations, corporate, banking, estate planning and administration, landlord tenant, and more. Bill has served as Town Attorney, and since 1998 as Town Justice of his town of residence. He is a long time Rotarian and twice president of his Club. He is the proud father of three children, now all grown and productive members of society. Bill and his wife and best friend Mary of 38 years are both working...

Primary practice fields are municipal, land use, real estate law. estate planning, and probate.

Giovanna D'Orazio is an attorney located in Saratoga Springs who provides employment law, medical malpractice and hospital negligence law, and personal injuries cases for victims throughout the state of New York.

Attorney Jacob P. Welch, now "of counsel", is the founder of Welch, Donlon & Czarples, PLLC. He was born in 1953, was raised in Corning, New York, surrounded by a family of lawyers. His father, Vincent J. Welch, and his namesake uncle, Jacob G. Welch, began a law practice in Corning shortly following World War II. The Welch attorneys have enjoyed a reputation of providing trusted legal services to the local community for over a half century.

Since starting in practice in 1980, Mr. Welch has focused his entire legal career in trial work. He has exhibited consistent and excellent...

Howard first stood before a judge, in the Criminal Court of the City of New York at 100 Centre Street, in September of 1972. He has been representing persons accused of crime every working day since then, a period of nearly 46 years.

Howard learned his craft, as a courtroom lawyer, as a Senior Trial Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of the City of New York in Kings County. By the age of 26 he was regularly trying felony cases in the Supreme Court and winning most of them. After five years in that position, he was appointed a...

Angela Zagreda Nikci is an attorney focusing her practice on handling traffic ticket and criminal defense. Angela obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Pace University and her Juris Doctor and International Law Certificate, cum laude, from Pace University School of Law in New York. She is licensed to practice law in New York and is a member of the NYS Defender’s Association, NYS Bar Association and Westchester County Bar Association.

Michelle N. Daly, Esq. has an independent law practice focused on estate and elder law, special needs, and personal injury. She takes on cases of those injured as result of improper injections and medications, misdiagnosis, and unnecessary surgeries, often caused by the negligence or by the coercion of those who we are supposed to trust. Cases also include estate and trust planning and probate, advanced directives, guardianships, and Medicaid planning and applications. Michelle Daly graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and is a member of the NY State Bar, the Southern District of New York,...

Randy L. Braun represents employers and individuals in the areas of labor, employment, discrimination, human resources, prevailing wage and construction law. His philosophy is one of creativity and pragmatism; he strives consistently to achieve the best possible result for the client and to make the client’s experience in working with an attorney a positive one.

Mr. Braun is of counsel to Sholes & Miller in the labor and employment law department. He is a graduate of the Fordham University School of Law. He holds a bachelor of arts degree, magna cum laude, from Pace University, where he was elected to the...

Kimberly L. Brown joined Sholes & Miller in October of 2018, after practicing as a Litigation Associate for over thirteen years at a New York City personal injury/medical malpractice law firm. Mrs. Brown focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense. Personal injury, premises liability, product liability, automobile accidents and labor law are other active practice areas for Mrs. Brown. In the spring of 2004, Mrs. Brown was a judicial intern for New York City Civil Court Justice Shlomo S. Hagler (who is now a State Supreme Court Justice). In 2005, Mrs. Brown graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo, School of Law, within the...

Mr. Haskins’ law practice centers on the defense of physicians, nurses, hospitals and nursing homes in medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Haskins, of counsel to Sholes & Miller, is involved in all aspects of medical defense litigation including case assessment, fact and medical investigation reviews, depositions, motions and appeals. In addition, he represents plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. Mr. Haskins is also an experienced, certified mediator.

Mr. Haskins received his BA from the State University of New York at New Paltz before earning his Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all New...

Kelly M. Curro has been a practicing Attorney for 23 years. She has varied experience in the general practice of law including civil litigation, criminal defense, real estate and business matters. Her active practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law benefits from her varied legal background to best serve the diverse needs of her clients. Ms. Curro represents clients in divorce, separation, custody, paternity, child and spousal support, property distribution, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and post-divorce issues such as enforcement and modification. Her goal is to assist clients to achieve clear and practical resolutions during...

he Castle Law Firm is a General Practice Firm which has been practicing law in the Mohawk Valley area for more than 30 years. We handle all types of legal cases primarily in Herkimer, Oneida, Montgomery, Fulton and Otsego Counties, as well as other Upstate New York counties. At the Castle Law Firm, Attorneys Michael A. Castle and Scott H. Oberman put their combined legal experience to work for you to obtain the best possible outcome in your case. The Castle Law Firm utilizes the most up-to-date computer research and with their many years of experience, specializes in handling your...

Okasi & Okasi PC is a law firm serving New York City and Hudson Valley areas of New York with personal and business legal services. We offer extensive support in the areas of Immigration Services, Personal Injuries, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Family Law. We are proud of the attorneys we have assembled with extensive experience to respond to every aspect of your legal needs. We are here to help! Call us today. 718-822-6800.

Diligent and trustworthy attorney specializing in the areas of bankruptcy and immigration law. Bankruptcy practice includes individual (personal) and business chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions serving the counties of Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess and Sullivan. Immigration practice includes green cards for spouses, siblings, parents, children; citizenship / naturalization applications; cancellation of removal and handling of removal proceedings; temporary protected status applications; deferred action; fiancé visas; and waivers for inadmissibility.

I grew up in the Mohawk Valley, and have worked almost continuously since I was about 10 years old. I learned early on the importance of a strong work ethic, and good communication. While attending Syracuse University School of Law, I worked for the New York State Office of the Attorney General, under both Dennis Vacco and Elliot Spitzer. After graduation, I postponed taking the bar exam to take part in a special Criminal Law Clinic in Syracuse, where I was allowed to represent indigent individuals under the supervision of Law School Professors. Several months later, on my first attempt,...

Steve Yale-Loehr is an Attorney Of Counsel in Miller Mayer Immigration practice group. He brings 30 years of immigration law experience to bear in advising corporate and individual clients on a broad array of family- and employment-based immigration matters. In addition to his work at Miller Mayer, Mr. Yale-Loehr is an active and internationally renowned member of the immigration law community. He teaches immigration and asylum law at Cornell Law School as a Professor of Immigration Practice. He also founded and was the original executive director of Invest in the USA (IIUSA), a trade association of EB-5 immigrant investor regional...

Paul S. Lee is an Attorney Of Counsel in Miller Mayer’s Business Law Practice Group. Mr. Lee focuses his practice on corporate law with an emphasis on financial institutions and regulatory matters. Mr. Lee’s practice includes advising companies with respect to corporate governance, private equity, acquisitions, internal investigations and regulatory compliance. Mr. Lee also has a broad range of working experience in swap agreements, finance transactions, compliance matters, regulatory audits and examinations, and construction contracts. Prior to joining Miller Mayer, Mr. Lee practiced corporate, banking and regulatory law as in-house counsel at a commercial bank and in private...

Ms. Fraser represents EB-5 families, physicians, engineers, teachers, and other highly trained professionals, as well as hospitals, colleges, IT companies, and religious organizations in pursuit of work authorizations and other immigration benefits. Ms. Fraser has presented at national conferences on immigration office staffing and U.S. immigration agency practice. Prior to law school, Ms. Fraser lived in China and New York City, where she worked as a teacher and writer.

Ms. Bruno practices exclusively immigration law, with a focus on employment-based immigration. She assists employers in obtaining non-immigrant and immigrant status for their employees. She has extensive experience working with post-doctoral researchers, professors, engineers, scientists, scholars, and individuals of extraordinary ability. Ms. Bruno also represents individuals on a variety of family-based immigration and naturalization matters. Prior to joining Miller Mayer, Ms. Bruno worked as an associate attorney at an immigration firm in the Chicago area. She is fluent in Spanish.

Alexander E. Mainetti is a personal injury trial attorney and partner at the law firm of Mainetti & Mainetti, P.C. Alex along with his brother and father had a new vision for a personal injury law firm and spent countless hours turning their vision into a reality. In 2018, Alex along with his father Alfred and brother Michael formed Mainetti & Mainetti, P.C., a law firm designed exclusively to handle personal injury cases. Within the firm, Alex is focused on personal injury trial advocacy. He has obtained several favorable trial verdicts in Supreme Court and obtained millions of dollars in...

Kevin is an associate in the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O’Connor, P.C. Kevin joined the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O’Connor, P.C. , where he currently specializes in Personal Injury litigation, Civil Defense, Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense. Kevin is a graduate of the University at Albany, where he received a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Economics. Subsequently, Kevin attended Albany Law School where he was the Third Year Class President and a member of a Trial Team that successfully won the Northeast Regional Competition in Rhode Island. Upon graduating from Law School...

Hello. My name is Daniel Green. I am the sole attorney at this office and I oversee every step of my clients' cases personally, from doing the legal research and preparing legal briefs and memoranda to reviewing incoming and outgoing mail and preparing application forms. I communicate with clients face to face, via email, via chat, via phone, and via skype, and have repersented overseas clients in Europe, Africa, and Central and South America. My office is located in Kingston, New York, a 5 minute drive from the New York State Thruway and a 7 minute walk...

The Law Office of Diane Martin-Grande is a New York law firm committed to helping individuals find solutions for their family law matters. The firm is led by Attorney Martin-Grande, who has over 21 years of legal experience, and an in-depth understanding of all New York family laws. Ms. Martin-Grande acknowledges that family law matters can be some of the most difficult issues to work through, which is why she makes sure her clients receive the individualized attention and trusted legal counsel they deserve. If you are ready to file for divorce, Attorney Martin-Grande is prepared to assist you in...

I am admitted to practice law before the courts of the states of New York and New Jersey, as well as the Southern District of New York and District of New Jersey. I earned my J.D. degree from Touro College School of Law and my B.B.A. from Pace University. I practice in the areas of bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, real estate, and criminal law. My office is located in the historic Gaynor Mansion Professional Building in Middletown, New York. I am a proud member of the New York State Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, and Hudson...

Since his admission to the New York State Bar in 1978, Michael Laucello has demonstrated the qualities that you should look for in a lawyer: absolute integrity; complete honesty; diligence; attention to detail; comprehensive knowledge of the law; the courage to fight the tough battles; compassion for the plight of his clients; and the ability to work with Judges and other attorneys so as to gain their trust and respect.

Mr. Laucello has over 34 years of legal experience, including over 15 years as a trusted, confidential legal advisor to three distinguished judges: New York State Supreme Court Justices John W....

Michele earned her J.D. Degree from University of Toledo College of Law in 1982. Her coursework included a year at Albany Law School.

After associate work in two New Jersey firms, Ms. Ellerin established her own private practice in 1986. For twenty-six years, she has devoted herself primarily to serving clients in the matrimonial and family law areas.

Ms. Ellerin is active in a number of professional organizations. She has served the Orange County Bar Association in many roles... as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and President. For the past nineteen years, Ms. Ellerin has sat on the organization's Board of...

Husband, father, lawyer living in Guilderland, New York.

After working for a small private law firm for 5 years, Mr. Giannetti started his own practice in 1998. Since that time he has represented hundreds of injury victims in personal injury, workers compensation and social security matters. His firm handles all types of accident and injury cases and represents only injury victims.

42 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer. Former police Officer in the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Former Senior Assistant Public Defender in Dutchess County.
Extensive trial and pre-trial hearing experience.
DWI legal instructor to State and local Judges. Member of the Dutchess County Ignition Interlock Panel.
My current practice has a special emphasis on DWI and Opioid Addiction cases. I practice law with the highest degree of ethics, honor and professionalism.
I am certified in the administration of naloxone for the prevention of death in the event of opioid overdose.

The Law Office of Terry D. Horner specializes in civil and criminal appeals in all New York State appellate courts. A practicing attorney for 38 years, he is admitted to the New York Bar, the federal District Courts in New York State, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Horner has represented civil and criminal clients in 150 appeals in the New York courts, with successes in the Court of Appeals, all four Appellate Divisions, and the Appellate Term. Mr. Horner has been approved to handle assigned criminal appeals by the Appellate Division, Second...