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Peter J. Weinman
STATEN ISLAND, NY Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(718) 442-2010
260 Christopher Lane, Suite 201
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
Free ConsultationFamily and Real Estate
New York Law School
Buying or selling a home is the most significant and daunting task most of us will ever face. Whether you're buying or selling your first home - or if you've done it before - you owe it to yourself to let Pete Weinman be your personal guide. Pete takes a very hands-on approach and will always be your only point of contact throughout the entire process, whether it's a house, a condominium, or a cooperative unit you're buying or selling. He'll return your calls promptly, won't rush you off the phone, and will explain everything to you as...
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Troy G. Rosasco
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
St. John's University School of Law
Troy G. Rosasco is one of the leading 9/11 attorneys in the nation. He has been representing the 9/11 community from the beginning - soon after that tragic day. In October 2001, Troy was asked to represent the family of a victim who died when the buildings came down. He was able to obtain the family significant compensation and burial benefits. As he did with all his 9/11 cases at the time, he waived his legal fee. For over the last 21 years, he has represented 9/11 victims and their families and has the experience necessary to obtain maximum compensation...
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Gregory Stone
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Trademarks
Florida Coastal School of Law
Gregory D. Stone co-founded Fisher Stone with partner and fellow Florida Coastal Law School graduate Lowrance Fisher. Truly a jack of all trades, Greg has become a qualified New York attorney as well as an experienced business professional, an entrepreneur, and a publisher. His background includes starting a cellphone/iPod accessories company and founding the journal SSB Magazine.
Greg practices business law and real estate law so he can help fellow entrepreneurs achieve their business dreams and help fellow New Yorkers deal in their dream properties.
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Louis Lepore
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and St. John's University School of Law
My firm is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones achieve your estate planning objectives in a caring and compassionate manner. He fully recognizes the emotional challenges of preparing for the time when you will pass on your assets, values and family legacy to your heirs and loved ones. My approach to practice is dedicated to caring for you, the ones that you love and the things that you care about most. The focus is building solid, trusting and lasting relationships that you and your family can count on now and in the future. We work hard...
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Irene Stein
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationHofstra University
Irene Stein, Esq. strongly believes that a lawyer should limit their practice to specific areas of law. Mrs. Stein also believes that being a good attorney requires concentration in that field. As well as the ability to develop a comprehensive and working knowledge of all aspects of the said field, as opposed to having some basic understanding of everything, and a working knowledge of little to nothing.
Since the beginning of our practice in 2000, Irene and her staff have assisted thousands of homeowners in achieving their goals. Including home-ownership, refinancing a current home, representing banks, reviewing titles and lien searches.
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Robert Edward Brown
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Robert E. Brown, founder of the Law Offices of Robert E. Brown, P.C., has been a leading advocate for personal injury victims since 2006. His practice focuses on car accidents, slip and falls, truck accidents, and premises liability. Before launching his firm, Mr. Brown gained extensive experience at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson and Slotnick, Shapiro & Crocker. He also served as a Captain in the New York City Police Department, retiring after over 23 years of distinguished service.
Mr. Brown’s firm has been featured on major news networks like CNN, NBC, and CBS, and in leading publications such as...
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Matthew Lenza
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Whether you are looking to prepare for the future or need help with a current legal issue, you can find comfort in knowing that Matthew will be protecting your interests no matter how big or small. While many estate planning and elder law issues can be very complicated, Matthew can explain all available options in an easy to understand manner. Lenza Law, PLLC was founded with the goal to bring a new approach to estate planning and elder law. We strive to keep clients informed and prepared, thus making the estate planning and administration process as stress-free as possible.
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Gary Christopher Angiuli
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
American University Washington College of Law
Gary C. Angiuli is a founder and managing partner of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP. Mr. Angiuli is the supervising partner of the firm's Business, Franchise and Real Estate groups.
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Vincent Gallo
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Construction and Real Estate
New York University School of Law and Pepperdine University
Premier Real Estate Attorney in Staten Island. We represent Purchasers and Sellers of houses, condominiums and co-ops throughout the Staten Island, Brooklyn, New Jersey, and the New York Metropolitan Area. We treat each deal with the same level of importance, attention, and urgency. Each stage of the transaction is carefully explained, and the client is personally guided through the process making the buying or selling experience smooth, clear, and enjoyable.
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Matthew Frank Medaglia
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
New York University School of Law and New York University School of Law
Matthew Medaglia is an attorney in Staten Island New York. He has received a J.D. as well as a LL.M. in tax law from New York University and a M.B.A. from Baruch University. Before starting his solo law practice, Matthew spent ten years at a fortune 100 company creating risk management solutions. The Law Offices of Matthew F Medaglia were started with the intention of serving clients who are traditionally ignored by the large law firms. Entrepreneurs starting a small family business, working to middle class families approaching retirement, first responders and military personnel who protect us on a daily...
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Albert Cohen
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Albert Cohen is the owner and founder of the Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. As a highly esteemed advocate, author, and community leader, Albert Cohen’s mission has been to improve the lives of his clients by helping them navigate through complexity of estate planning and elder law. Mr. Cohen has experienced firsthand how emotionally and financially devastating it can be not to have a proper estate plan. Mr. Cohen combines legal skills with compassion and understanding, in developing estate plans personalized to each client’s unique circumstances. He is known for his ability to reduce estate taxes, minimize or...
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Pasquale R. Calcagno
STATEN ISLAND, NY Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
A great lawyer protects you. At Calcagno and Associates we take pride in fighting hard for our clients rights. We leave no stone unturned and understand the devil is in the details.
Calcagno and Associates practices law in the areas of Personal Injury, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Foreclosure Defense and Business Formations and Litigation.
Our law firm has been proudly representing clients in the New York community for over 22 years. Thank you for your trust and confidence in Calcagno and Associates. We consider all existing clients family. Call us 24/7 for...
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David Gouiran
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, IP and Real Estate
New York Law School
I want to help people, using my training and skills, to protect themselves and their loved ones, legally and to accomplish their financial goals.
I am passionate about business and financial matters (and math!). I find too many people who could have used the assistance of a business attorney and counselor, do not avail themselves of one, and then something unexpected happens, and they find themselves in an avoidable, unwanted situation. I will do my best to help you avoid such circumstances. My practice is limited in scope and much of what I can help you with is located on my...
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Karra Kingston
Staten Island , NY Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Karra L. Kingston Esq. has helped people from all walks of life start their lives over by getting out of debt. Karra Kingston is a Staten Island Bankruptcy lawyer and New Jersey bankruptcy lawyer. Ms. Kingston began her career as a bankruptcy attorney. She has appeared in front of many federal court judges and has helped many debtors obtain a fresh start. Ms. Kingston understands the complex federal rules for discharging debt. While working as a bankruptcy attorney, Ms. Kingston’s dedication has resulted in settlements of large debts for clients at 20-30 percent of what they owed. She also...
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Lowrance Fisher
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Florida Coastal School of Law
Lowrance Fisher co-founded Fisher Stone with partner and fellow Florida Coastal Law School graduate Greg Stone. In addition, he is a New York licensed attorney and an accomplished entrepreneur who has started and run two successful enterprises.
Lowrance now focuses on real estate law and business law. In these fields, Lowrance is now able to assist real estate buyers, sellers, and developers. Moreover, Lowrance has assisted thousands of businesses looking for help along their journey.
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Brian J. O'Connor
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Municipal and Personal Injury
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Joseph Andrew O'Shea
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
St. John's University School of Law
Joseph A. O'Shea is a trial attorney with over 35 years of experience representing clients in a wide range of areas. He focuses his practice on divorce and matrimonial law, family law issues in family court as well as criminal defense in the various courts throughout New York and New Jersey.
Mr. O'Shea also advises clients in residential and commercial real estate matters, including contracts and closings. In addition, he has also handled plaintiff's personal injury cases.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. O'Shea was an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County. In that role, he prosecuted and tried numerous criminal...
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Adelola Sheralynn Dow
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The City University of New York School of Law
Here at Dow Divorce Law, we work with those in New York to obtain positive endings in their family law cases. Our Staten Island divorce lawyer is a qualified individual who grew up in New York herself. She calls this place home and uses her understanding of the law to offer solutions to those she considers neighbors. Our team works in many area of family law, including divorce cases, mediation, or outside matters including seeking a modification or establishing paternity in a case. We work tirelessly for the good of our clients and provide diligent representation to every person we...
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Michael Cirigliano
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
Michael E. Cirigliano, began his legal career in 2011 at the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. While working as a prosecutor, Mr. Cirigliano developed his trial skills and learned the intricacies of criminal law and criminal procedure. During his tenure at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Cirigliano handled thousands of Driving While Intoxicated prosecutions among other offenses. Mr. Cirigliano resigned from the DA’s Office in 2015 and formed the partnership of Rosas & Cirigliano.
As a founding partner of Rosas & Cirigliano, Mr. Cirigliano defends individuals charged with crimes ranging from driving while intoxicated and domestic violence to serious sex offenses...
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Jay John Torrenzano
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Personal Injury
New York Law School
Mr. Torrenzano is an accomplished trial attorney who is passionate in fighting for justice. His calm demeanor combined with his litigation experience creates a guiding force that helps his clients to recover in Court for the harms they have suffered. Mr. Torrenzano is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey State Courts, as well as Federal Courts in the Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York and the U.S Court of Military Appeals. He has been successful in recovering for his clients for the harms they have suffered in numerous trials throughout the five boroughs...
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Kenneth Anthony Gonzalez
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law and State University of New York - Binghamton
If Ken Gonzalez values one thing above all else, it’s putting his clients first. He wants the people he serves to understand that the foundation of estate planning isn’t just saving tax dollars, but also appreciating the value of planning for you and your loved ones. With nearly a quarter century of legal experience, Ken has gained expertise in the fields of estate planning, elder law, and probate, as well as real estate purchases, sales, and financing. He routinely prepares estate plans for asset protection and wealth preservation. Additionally, he assists clients seeking to qualify for Medicaid benefits.
Ken is a...
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Michael Edgar Vitaliano
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Brooklyn Law School
An accomplished legal advocate, Michael E. Vitaliano is the founder and principal of The Vitaliano Law Firm, based in New York City. Mr. Vitaliano is a leading criminal defense lawyer and experienced advocate in handling all criminal matters in state and federal court.
Mr. Vitaliano is a former New York City prosecutor with extensive experience in homicide, narcotics trafficking, illegal firearms, burglary, robbery, DWI, sex offenses, and financial crimes. He is known for his passion and dedication to all his clients as demonstrated by his pursuit of investigations, vigorous plea negotiations, his attention to detail, trial preparation, and his effective trial...
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Michael Robert Rosas
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(732) 795-9027
1492 Victory Boulevard
3rd Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Michael Robert Rosas prides himself in representing individuals and businesses in criminal and administrative prosecutions and investigations in New York and New Jersey. He is a trial attorney and has tried criminal and civil matters successfully to verdict. He has tried criminal matters ranging from DWI charges to Murder.
Mr. Rosas has represented clients who were the target of long-term investigations and charged with Racketeering, Conspiracy, Larceny, Embezzlement, Tax Violations, and other criminal violations.
Mr. Rosas gained significant trial experience while serving as an Assistant District Attorney for the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office in New York City. Afterwards, Mr....
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Brendan Patrick Tracy
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Brooklyn Law School
As a member of the Trial Division at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Tracy learned from and worked side-by-side with some of the most experienced trial attorneys and prosecutors in the country. This real-world practice helped him to hone his investigation, litigation, and trial skills, which is evident in his perfect felony-trial conviction rate as a prosecutor. While a member of the Trial Division, Mr. Tracy handled every type of criminal case, from DWI, Assault, Grand Larceny, Domestic Violence and Criminal Possession of a Weapon to the most serious crimes including Rape, Sexual Abuse, Attempted Murder and...
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Michael J. Kuharski
STATEN ISLAND, NY Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Syracuse University College of Law and Syracuse University College of Law
Mike Kuharski's legal career has been a steadfast commitment to advocating for the severely injured, earning him a reputation as a champion in the courtroom. This unwavering dedication has consistently resulted in securing multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients, marking significant victories that have not only highlighted his expertise but also led to his inclusion in prestigious national peer recognition groups such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, SuperLawyers, and being named among the Top 100 Lawyers.
Educationally, Kuharski laid his foundations at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY, where he earned his B.A. in 1985, followed by...
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Suzanne Alexandra Ascher
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 24 years of experience
Tax
New York Law School and New York Law School
Suzanne Alexandra Ascher, Esq., C.P.A., Tax LL.M. is an experienced Staten Island tax attorney. Not only is she a Staten Island tax lawyer, but she is also a certified public accountant (C.P.A.) licensed in New York State.
Suzanne Alexandra Ascher, Esq., C.P.A., Tax LL.M., is a solo practitioner in Staten Island with both law and accounting practices. Ms. Ascher is admitted to practice as an attorney at law before all New York State Courts, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court. She is also a licensed certified public accountant in New York State....
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John Robert Merlino JR
STATEN ISLAND, NY Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
New York Law School and New York Law School
John is a seasoned real estate attorney with expertise in residential and commercial real estate transactions, mortgage loan transactions, commercial real estate finance transactions and title clearance. Recognized as an authority in New York and New Jersey real estate law, John frequently counsels lending institutions and other attorneys in complex real estate transactions and his firm was selected by the State of New York to serve as settlement agent for the State’s purchase of hundreds of properties damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
John is a fierce advocate and the office guru for problem solving and brainstorming. He guides clients through every stage...
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Frank Joseph Dito
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
New York Law School
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Mr. Richard Albert Luthmann Jr.
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Securities
University of Miami School of Law and New York Law School
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Alexander O Bentsen
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment and Workers' Comp
Seton Hall University School of Law
I provide no nonsense representation from retainer to resolution. I understand the difficulties built into the system and the realities faced by individuals when they wind up in court. I believe the best attorneys get the best results by personally getting to know all the facts and circumstances of each case. I am not selling the fight for you image, that many attorneys use to make it look like they are representing your interests. Nor am I pretending to be a big city firm. These two marketing methods are where the misleading begins. Almost every lawyer settles almost every case,...
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Theodore A. Cotter
Staten Island, NY Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law
Theodore A. Cotter, Esq. earned his undergraduate degree at Fordham University, College at Lincoln Center, located in Manhattan. Mr. Cotter graduated Fordham University School of Law in 2008 where he interned for Professor Abraham Abramovsky [deceased].
Following law school, Mr. Cotter worked as an assistant district attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. There Mr. Cotter specialized in prosecution of crimes where juveniles were charged as adults and prosecutions of crimes on school grounds.
Following his work as an assistant district attorney, Mr. Cotter joined his mother, Roseann F. DiVernieri, Esq., at DiVernieri, DiVernieri, and Cotter, LLP. Mr. Cotter specializes in...
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Marguerite A. Fiore
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 32 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Marguerite A. Fiore has been practicing law since 1992. Her practice focuses on real estate, estate planning, probate, asset protection planning, elder law, business formation and succession planning, guardianships, and condominium law. Ms. Fiore received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting, summa cum laude, from St. John’s University College of Business Administration in 1988 and her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in 1991.
She worked as an attorney in the Tax Department of a major NYC accounting firm after law school and then went on to work in small law firms, seeking courtroom experience and greater contact...
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Robert Mulligan
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 57 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and Fordham University School of Law
Robert F. Mulligan is a senior associate of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP's Elder Law and Estate Planning groups. Mr. Mulligan has over 40 years of experience and specializes in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Taxation, Trusts and Estates.
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Kevin Bernard Zazzera
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
California Western School of Law
Attorney Kevin Zazzera has been serving the people of Staten Island for over 25 years. His main area of concentration is Consumer bankruptcy, having filed over 1,700 successful consumer bankruptcies over the years. His office focuses on personal attention and taking the stress and anxiety away from the client so that they can begin again with a fresh start and a clear head.
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Jeffrey Norman Lisnow
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Estate Planning, Immigration and Real Estate
Hofstra University
I am a solo practitioner in Staten Island, New York. My practice focuses on all aspects of Immigration Law, as well as Wills & Estates, and Real Estate. For Immigration matters I can handle cases in all 50 states. My main objective is to treat my clients in the same manner in which I would like to be treated.
I have been in practice for almost 30 years. I am and always have been very concerned about sustaining direct workable client relationships.
My clients deal directly with me, and telephone calls are promptly...
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John Mazzella
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Don't you expect your lawyer to go face to face, toe to toe, with the cop who wrote you that ticket? Sadly, many lawyers take your money, but merely "phone it in" via a virtual hearing, from their La-Z-Boy loungers. Do they tell you that up front?? I'm the Only traffic court lawyer that will represent you, in person, right there inside Staten Island Traffic Court, unless I'm stuck in Criminal Court on a DWI. I've been fighting for metro NYC drivers since 1990!
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Lana Sukhman
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Consumer, Divorce, Family and Health Care
Seton Hall University School of Law
Lana Sukhman was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Marlboro, NJ. Lana attended Rutgers University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. In 2003 Lana was admitted to Seton Hall School of Law as a Deans Scholar. During Law School, Lana served as a Law Clerk to Honorable James J. McGann in the Family Part of the Superior Court in Monmouth County, NJ. In 2006 Lana earned her Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall School of Law.
After receiving her law degree, Lana served as law clerk to the Honorable...
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Steven Joseph Maffei
Staten Island, NY Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning and Real Estate
New York Law School and New York Law School
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Mark Gallo
Staten Island, NY Attorney with 30 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Nursing Home and Probate
Mark Gallo is partner in the firm and for over 25 years has concentrated in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate and Administration, Guardianships and Special Needs Advocacy. He also has extensive experience in the areas of Real Estate Law and Business Law. Mark is a magna cum laude graduate of New York University and a graduate of St. John's University School of Law. He is a frequent public speaker on the issues of Medicaid and Estate Tax Planning, conducting seminars and lectures throughout the New York City area. He is committed...
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William J. Leininger
STATEN ISLAND, NY Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Fordham University School of Law and Fordham University School of Law
Mr. Leininger is a native New Yorker who attended Regis High School in Manhattan, St. Francis College in Brooklyn, and Fordham Law School at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. He graduated Fordham Law School in 1974 with the rank of #1 in his Evening Division. He is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Florida. He has appeared on National TV shows including The Today Show on NBC, the CBS Morning Show, the Phil Donahue Show, the Sally Jessie Raphael Show, and has lectured on Divorce for 40 years.
Mr. Leininger became the first...