Tappan Lawyers

Steven Skulnik is an international and domestic commercial arbitrator for the AAA/ICDR, CPR, and other providers as well as a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). He is also is a senior legal editor in the Litigation and Arbitration Services of Thomson Reuters' Practical Law division.

While in private practice, he focused on litigation and arbitration matters. He previously was counsel at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP and a partner at Pavia & Harcourt LLP. He has trial and appellate experience in many areas including commercial contracts, art and antiquities law, banking, employment law, real estate, shareholder and partnership...

Elysa Greenblatt has been practicing matrimonial law exclusively since 2004. She specializes in complex high net worth divorce cases and high conflict custody disputes, and also has considerable experience in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, equitable distribution, spousal and child support, parenting time and post-judgment litigation. While Elysa is a seasoned litigator, she also is trained in mediation and collaborative law. She regularly uses these alternative dispute resolution skills to reach favorable settlements for her clients. Elysa also serves as a court-appointed lawyer for children of divorcing parents.

Elysa began her career at the...

Christophe Durrer is a New York and Swiss qualified business lawyer based in New York City. Trained in both civil law and common law, he has broad experience in law firms as well as in-house. He has been practicing in multiple areas of business law in the US, Switzerland and other countries for over 20 years. His dual legal qualification and experience in the US and Europe are particularly valued by his clients.

His practice areas are contracts, commercial and corporate law.

I am a highly experienced business and commercial litigator. I have been successful in 23 reported state and federal decisions at the lower court and appellate levels. My representative cases have involved up to $160 million in dispute, and my significant settlements have involved up to $31 million paid.

I am known as being smart, thorough, resourceful and professional while also relentless – the latter perhaps a carryover from my college wrestling and club rugby days.

I was Ken Warner’s partner and “right-hand man” in Coblence & Warner (now Warner Partners), a midtown boutique litigation firm, for...

Attorney Donald Novick is a New York estate litigation lawyer who has been practicing law for 30 years. Novick received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1973 from the State University of New York at Binghamto and then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law in 1977. Attorney Novick founded the law firm Novick & Associates, PC, which serves to guide New York residents through situations involving wills, trusts, guardianship, probate, and real estate. In addition, Novick & Associates, PC offers high-quality legal counsel in estate planning for same-sex couples. Some of Attorney Novick’s...

Admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, Jessica is a strategic and creative problem solver who is deeply committed to representing her clients with respect, compassion, and valor. The dedication and personalized attention she brings to each case ensures the best possible results for her clients.

Jessica’s practice is devoted to ensuring that each of her clients receive understanding, communicative, and dependable counsel when they are going through some of their most stressful and emotionally difficult times.

While in law...

Brian J. Zimmet received his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in 1989 before graduating, magna cum laude, from Touro Law School in 1992. He was an editor of the Moot Court and recipient of the John S. Bainbridge award for excellence in advocacy. While in law school, he served as a law school judicial clerk for the Honorable Vincent R. Balletta of the Supreme Court, Appellate Division. Mr. Zimmet represents an array of clients primarily in the areas of real property (purchase and sales), probate, wills, trusts and estates. He has spoken at seminars on...

Mr. Goidel is a partner in the law firm of Goidel & Siegel, LLP, which he and Andrew Siegel co-founded in 1990. Prior to the founding of Goidel & Siegel, Mr. Goidel was associated with several prestigious international law firms. At Goidel & Siegel, he focuses on the prosecution of product liability and personal injury cases. He has tried cases to verdict in nearly every trial court in New York City, and has argued appeals in the Appellate Divisions of both the First and Second Judicial Departments. Mr. Goidel graduated from Hamilton College in 1983. In 1986, he graduated from Brooklyn Law...

Thatcher is a highly experienced AV-rated commercial finance, aviation and structured finance lawyer, who has worked with airlines, power companies, manufacturers, banks and export credit agencies all over the world on documenting and litigating complicated financial transactions. In addition, his airline passenger rights practice is world famous since his victory in New York over Continental Airlines in 2005 establishing passenger rights under contract in denied boarding scenarios. Thatcher has extensive experience with export credit agencies, the rating agency process at national statistical rating agencies like Moody's and S& P, and just about every facet of the aviation industry. Currently Thatcher...

Peter D. Rigelhaupt, an experienced attorney at The Perecman Firm, PLLC since 2009, brings over 20 years of defense practice expertise to his role. His background offers him unique insights into the defense bar and insurance industry, enhancing his effectiveness as a negotiator and attorney. Specializing in personal injury cases, Rigelhaupt vigorously represents clients harmed by negligence, particularly focusing on injured construction workers but also handling premises liability, product liability, and motor vehicle accident cases. He also champions civil rights cases, advocating for victims of police brutality, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution, with a successful track record. Additionally, he leads...

Representative Experience Representation of a large New York developer in an appraisal proceeding to determine the replacement value of several iconic structures that were destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11th. Representation of a large Manhattan landlord in connection with numerous lawsuits involving its commercial tenants. Representation of a major New York City newspaper in connection with an action commenced against its general contractor and engineer for damages for the negligent design and construction of its printing and distribution facility. Representation of a Westchester commercial landlord in a holdover proceeding against its commercial tenant.

Russell Kornblith is the New York Managing Partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp. He practices both employment law and whistleblower law, representing individuals and classes in a wide range of disputes, including claims of unlawful termination, unlawful denials of promotions, unequal pay, and hostile work environment, related to race, gender, pregnancy, protected leave, and disability. In addition, Russell represents whistleblowers alleging fraud on the U.S. government under the False Claims Act.

He is currently class counsel in a nationwide gender discrimination case against Merck & Co., Inc., in which Sanford Heisler won collective action certification and represents more than 650 women alleging...

Judy J. Chang is a California and New York licensed attorney, specializing in the field of U.S. immigration and nationality law. She is also admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. Chang received her law degree from the University of Toronto Law School in 1997. Before founding Judy Chang Law Firm in 2006, Ms. Chang practiced U.S. immigration and nationality law at national and global law firms as part of the international transaction team and built an excellent track record of successfully representing a diverse clientele in challenging matters. Ms. Chang has represented a large spectrum...

Alex Davis is the founder and driving force behind Omni Injury and Accident Law, P.C., specializing in personal injury law and providing support to accident victims across New York and New Jersey. With a passion for justice and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in people's lives during their toughest times, Alex's legal practice embodies compassion, respect, and fairness. As a dedicated personal injury lawyer, Alex Davis has spent his career helping victims of various accidents, including car accidents, workplace incidents, motorcycle crashes, wrongful deaths, and other personal injury cases. His role extends beyond traditional legal representation. Alex takes a...

Mesothelioma lawyer Audrey Perlman Raphael is a partner at Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP. Audrey was recently included in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation. Since joining Levy Phillips & Konigsberg in 1990, she has specialized in asbestos litigation and every year achieves numerous multimillion-dollar settlements against manufacturers and suppliers of dangerous asbestos products. Audrey led the way discovering that many different types of equipment and products contain asbestos. For example, Audrey was one of the first attorneys to conduct depositions of mesothelioma and lung cancer victims who were exposed to...

John Thompson was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, but has lived in New York City for over a decade. John earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He participated in numerous clinics serving low-income clients, clerked with a magistrate judge, interned at the U.S. Department of Justice, and served as an editor for the Annual Survey of White Collar Crime. Upon graduating, John began his professional career at a prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm. He spent three years there as an associate in the firm's litigation department, where he had the opportunity to represent several Fortune...

Owner OLTARSH AND ASSOCIATES P.C. March 2001 â Present Business Visas, Work related and family-based Immigrant Visas, Waivers, Deportation Hearings, and Naturalization Proceedings Oltarsh & Associates, P.C. is a unique law firm whose principal attorneys have practiced in this field for more than forty years. The firm has developed a reputation among discerning professional individual, and business clients, foundations, and foreign consulates, with whom we have built long term relationships. Oltarsh & Associates P.C. has inter-active computer-based programs to facilitate legal processes for clients. We are able to resolve multifaceted and complex immigration issues regardless of our clients' residence or business location. Our attorneys and staff...

Skilled litigation attorney with experience in state and federal courts to appellate level, arbitration and administrative hearing settings and expertise in diverse areas, including insurance coverage, federal regulation, commercial litigation and construction law. Extensive experience in complex, voluminous cases. Excellent writing skills leading to high level of success in winning cases prior to trial or upon appeal. Proven ability to liaise effectively with clients. Admitted to: New York Bar in 1997; United States Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 1998; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2001. Reported Decisions: Technical Support Services Inc....

Beginning his career in insurance defense, coverage analysis and litigation, Alan soon became general counsel to a New Orleans-based insurance consulting firm, where he assisted clients with specifications for coverage, captive formation, claims handling and loss mitigation. He was instrumental in the passing of the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act and for many years represented the London market in CGL, marine and contractual liability claims, largely in the context of the “oil patch”. In 2005, Alan relocated his primary residence to New York, and continues to practice there as well as in Louisiana, focusing on construction, contract, and insurance...

Since the beginning of his legal career, Andrew J. Levine has quickly ascended to the vanguard of the New York personal injury community.

As a partner and personal injury attorney at Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm Andrew understands the difficulties victims and their families face after a serious accident. He provides a voice to the injured knowing that we are often their one and only opportunity to right the wrong and obtain much-needed compensation on their behalf.

Over the past decade, Andrew has been featured in New York Magazine as one of New York’s “Top Personal Injury Litigators” and has been...

Jason Goldman began his career as a prosecutor in Brooklyn, where he swiftly rose through the ranks and was entrusted to handle the most serious felony offenses from indictment through trial. After four years, Mr. Goldman moved seamlessly into private practice, leaning on his trial experience and courtroom instincts to find instant success and secure a string of significant results for his clients. Mr. Goldman’s initial years as a criminal defense attorney were spent practicing alongside renowned trial attorney Jeffrey Lichtman, collaborating with Mr. Lichtman on numerous high-profile matters which captured the nation’s attention. With his rapid ascent, Mr....

With thirty-one (31) years experience in both litigation and transactions, I am dedicated to representing individuals and small businesses with their legal needs. My practice includes many types of litigation, including contract disputes, collections, family matters, estate related litigation and other types of litigation. I draft and review contracts and represent clients in various transactions. I assist clients with their Last Wills and Estate Plans.

Howard Raphaelson, partner and personal injury attorney at Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm has always understood how his clients are affected by accidents and is able to bring that empathy to the courtroom and settlement table every day.

His approach, personalizing and making sure defendants and insurance companies treat each client as a person and not a file, is one of the main reasons why Raphaelson and Levine Law Firm has been able to recover verdicts and settlements that exceed industry standards in many cases.

Howard has earned a strong reputation over the past decades with his peers, judges and community...

Attorney Ethan Early is a partner in the New York City law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. His work serving mesothelioma and asbestos victims is centered primarily around asbestos bankruptcy matters. As an asbestos attorney, he manages the bankruptcy department, makes bankruptcy court appearances, and addresses other bankruptcy related issues. Under his leadership, the bankruptcy department has collected hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of the firm’s clients. Attorney Early constantly seeks new and creative ways to help pleural mesothelioma victims receive the compensation they deserve. Through the asbestos bankruptcy trust process, clients, in some cases, need...

James H. “Jim” Shenwick graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Undergraduate Division in 1979, the Boston University School of Law in 1982 and the New York University School of Law Graduate Tax Program in 1983. He is admitted to the bar in the State of New York and admitted to practice law in the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York. He has practiced law for 34 years and has a practice limited to real estate and bankruptcy law. He is “of counsel” to Littman Krooks (a firm with corporate/securities and elder...

Tanner “Bryce” Jones, Managing Director of Jones Law Firm, P.C. in Manhattan, develops the litigation strategies on all cases and ensures that they match client goals. By listening to and understanding the client’s perspective, he is able to give balanced advice on the risk-weighted costs and benefits of undertaking legal work at all stages of the litigation lifecycle. His legal interests include the enforceability of money judgments and the powers and limitations of contracts to create and maintain incentives among businesses and their stakeholders.

Before forming his own firm, Bryce was an eDiscovery project manager who deployed cutting edge technology to...

Brian Heller, a Partner with Schwartz & Perry LLP, has been with the firm since his graduation from Fordham Law School in 2001, where he served on the Fordham Urban Law Journal and as a mediator in the Bronx Small Claims Court. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Penn State University, Mr. Heller has an impressive background in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, sexual harassment, fraudulent inducement, contractual disputes, stock options and benefits and workplace torts. Mr. Heller is an experienced litigator, having Co-Chaired numerous trials, including jury and non-jury trials in both the Federal and state courts. Mr....