Watervliet Lawyers

Richard Pawelczyk handles transactions and litigation for individuals, as well as companies of all sizes. He has represented household names, both individuals and companies, in music, sports, fashion, food & beverage. He was counsel to several prominent entertainment companies and helped guide their business development. Rich is also a seasoned intellectual property attorney, with vast experience in trademarks and copyrights for celebrities and media companies. He co-authored a legal brief that advocated for extension of copyright protection in a case that was before the United States Supreme Court. Rich’s experience includes corporate transactions, commercial real estate, food & beverage, fashion,...

Kerry Bretz is a former INS trial attorney and partner at Bretz & Coven. His private practice is defined by his dedication to progressive, fair immigration laws that reflect the true value immigrants bring to the United States and the original promises of the United States as a place where people can pursue life, liberty, and happiness. Kerry Bretz has played a major role in challenging the retroactive application of new immigration laws and mandatory detention. He was instrumental in winning major deportation cases such as Henderson v INS and Calcano-Martinez v INS, which cases have changed the national...

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

Stephen J. Murphy is a partner at the premier personal injury law firm Block O'Toole & Murphy. He began his career as a homicide prosecutor for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, quickly distinguishing himself in criminal courtrooms with the successful handling of highly publicized murder cases. Mr. Murphy was described by The New York Times as one of the "Top Attorneys in New York," and by Z100 Radio as a "legendary trial lawyer." Since entering the personal injury field in 2005, he has secured over $450 million in results for his clients. In 2023, Forbes magazine identified him as one...

Slawomir Platta is an attorney at The Platta Law Firm, PLLC, located in New York City, advocating for those who suffer from catastrophic personal injuries due to the wrongful acts of others. Slawomir advocates for his clients, including injured workers, and proudly fights to obtain their rightful compensation and financial recovery. Slawomir Platta attended law school and graduated from University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1999. Slawomir Platta began practicing law in 2004. He was featured in Super Lawyers for 2015 - 2021. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were...

Brian J. Neville, a founding partner of Lax & Neville LLP, has significant experience in broker/dealer, securities, regulatory defense, employment and commercial litigation in arbitration forums and state and federal courts. He has arbitrated cases in at least 18 states and has been lead counsel on well over 500 matters.

David L. Martin, Esq. is an experienced Divorce, Family Law and Criminal attorney who practices in Nassau County and Queens County. Mr. Martin has been licensed to practice Divorce, Family Law and Criminal Law in the State of New York for the past 37 years. Before owning his own practice, Mr. Martin started as a trial attorney with the Criminal Defense Division of the Legal Aid Society, of the City of New York. Today, Mr. Martin handles mostly complex contested divorce cases as well as custody, parenting time, juvenile delinquency and support cases in the Courts of...

I come from a diverse background in customer-facing industries, which has shaped my approach to legal representation. I prioritize clear communication and strong working relationships with all my clients. I recognize that legal issues are often deeply personal, and I am committed to providing not only skilled advocacy but also practical solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each client. Being an immigrant three times over, I have firsthand insight into the challenges individuals face when navigating new legal and business landscapes. Raised in a community of entrepreneurs, I gained a deep understanding of the complexities involved in running...

With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing unique insights from both sides of the courtroom that help to have charges reduced or dropped altogether. Whether you are facing a traffic ticket or charges involving a violent crime, their team offers free consultations to help you protect yourself against the life-changing consequences of a criminal conviction. Get started today. They serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens....

Jaehyun Oh is an experienced civil rights, personal injury, and medical malpractice lawyer. As of 2022, Jae was recognized across the country for securing then-largest settlement in history for sexual assault of incarcerated persons in Federal Bureau of Prisons custody. Since then, Jae has represented numerous survivors of sexual abuse, in and out of carceral setting. Of particular note, she has represented 36 women who were sexually abused in FCI Dublin. She has served as plaintiffs’ liaison-counsel in over a hundred civil cases that have been filed in relation to FCI Dublin sexual abuse. She has also represented a victim...

Rudolf is a frequent lecturer on estate and trust topics and is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association where he serves on the Surrogate’s Court Committee. He is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County. COMMUNITY WORK He is active in his community and currently serves as the President of the Board of Trustees of Bleuler Psychotherapy Center a not for profit mental health clinic located in Forest Hills, New York. He also serves on the Professional Advisory Committee of the Long Island Community Foundation and is a volunteer attorney...

Marc Weissman is a partner of the firm. His practice focuses on estate administration and litigation, commercial transactions, corporate matters, commercial leases, private mortgage loans, purchase and sale of a business, corporate restructuring, purchase and sale of real estate and the financial aspects of divorce litigation.

As a partner at the firm, Marc acts as counsel to many of our corporate clients, including banking institutions and insurance carriers. Marc represents institutional lenders in making secured loans to New York City Taxi Medallion Owners. Marc has developed strong relationships with his clients, their staff and the vendors they do business with.

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David Haber is a partner at Cobert, Haber & Haber with expertise in complex litigation.

David has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in Federal and State Courts in a variety of matters, including commercial, personal injury, and intellectual property litigation.

David is also active in the firm’s transactional practice, representing institutional lenders in making secured loans to New York City Taxi Medallion Owners.

I help domestic and international businesses and their directors and officers resolve complex commercial litigation disputes through practical and economical pre-suit negotiations and, if necessary, litigation (federal and state), arbitration, and mediation.

For all of my clients, I strive to understand their businesses as well as they do and work efficiently to achieve their desired outcomes hopefully without need for litigation. All of my clients have come to expect that I will provide frank but value-added legal advice that empowers them to consider salient risks and act decisively.

I have successfully represented clients in a wide range of disputes involving corporate...

I am a trial lawyer and litigator. I also provide corporate advice and representation to religious institutions and represent foreign nationals in applications for religious asylum. I have actively practiced as a lawyer since graduating from law school in 1983. After eight years of training in big firms in Chicago and New York, I established my own law office in New York City. In summer, 2016, I joined with two other experienced lawyers to form Nelson Madden Black LLP. Our firm focuses on the representation of churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and other religious institutions, and individuals who have legal...

Rachel Einbund is in the business of changing people’s lives for the better. When New York passed the Marriage Equality Act in 2011, Rachel was inspired to open her own law practice, recognizing an opportunity to help the LGBT community in ways that had not yet been possible. Law Office of Rachel Einbund (LORE) specializes in green card applications based on marriage and family petitions. Rachel is a strong female business owner who does great humanitarian work. She mentors law students and holds free workshops and information sessions. A graduate of NYU and New York Law School, Rachel celebrates...

At Beck Law, P.C., our attorneys and staff are dedicated to serving the injured throughout the tristate area. Our New York and New Jersey accident Lawyers strive in obtaining the best possible results for our clients while providing them peace of mind through unparalleled personal service and attention to detail. Our main focus is representing the rights of the injured due to the negligence, intentional acts or recklessness of others. Devoted to preserving and protecting the rights of the injured, our lawyers work diligently to obtain the maximum monetary damages possible for our clients.

We handle the following cases: car...

The Denver Law Firm LLC is led by experienced trial attorney William Denver. Mr. Denver started his career as a clerk to NJ Appellate Division Chief Judge Hermann Michels. Mr. Denver then spent three years trying felony cases as an Assistant District Attorney for the Manhattan DA’s office before moving to Robertson, Freilich Bruno & Cohen and undertaking insurance recovery work on behalf of policyholders. Mr. Denver was later elected as a partner in the insurance recovery group of two AmLaw 100 firms in New York City before forming The Denver Law Firm in 2014.
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Jennifer Ann Wynne is the principal of Wynne Law, P.C., located in Garden City on Long Island. She is an Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, born and raised on Long Island, with significant experience handling a variety of legal matters. Aside from practicing at a tax attorney, she has experience handling all aspects of complex business and commercial litigation, including bench and jury trials and appeals, along with litigation involving employment, labor and education law. She is also familiar with estate planning, Surrogate Court practice and drafting business agreements.

She graduated from...

Alexia serves a diverse clientele spanning podcast and audiobook production companies, documentary filmmakers, TV producers, and studios. In her role at Klaris, she heads the Podcasts & Audio team, collaborating closely with founders, audio heads, and producers in both business and legal capacities. From the initial deal-making stages to development and distribution, she acts as clearance counsel, negotiating and drafting various agreements such as host deals, slate/first-look agreements, distribution and sales arrangements, and IP development and adaptations. Alexia is deeply passionate about the audio industry, aiming to guide content creators responsibly through evolving technologies and emerging distribution models within the...

Kevin Gratt, with over 27 years of experience as a personal injury attorney, is deeply committed to ensuring client satisfaction. At Gratt & Associates, our mission is clear: we are dedicated to relentlessly pursuing the compensation our clients deserve. Our law firm has successfully assisted thousands of clients throughout his career and remains passionately dedicated to representing individuals who have been injured or wronged. With a track record built on integrity, expertise, and unwavering advocacy, we are here to provide the support and legal expertise needed to seek justice for our clients.

Personalized care & attention to your concerns & issues by atty with 35+ years' experience, rated 5.0 " "AV® Preeminent" on lawyers.com and martindale.com (highest ratings achievable). Experience includes successful representation of numerous individuals in Chapters 7, 11 and 13 cases; public corporations & other businesses in Chapter 11 Bankruptcies; defendants in preference, fraudulent conveyance, & other bankruptcy & commercial litigation; and buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. Former bankruptcy trustee in LI for 20+ years. Interviewed on television twice about Bankruptcy Law and issues. Former Chief Law Clerk for Bankruptcy Judge. Wrote numerous articles published in NY...

Svetlana Prizant is the Managing Attorney of the firm and has personal experience in the immigration and naturalization process as an immigrant herself. Svetlana Prizant was honored with a Super Lawyer Award of 2020 and designated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in the field of Immigration Law. In 2019, she was named one of the ten best attorneys in immigration law by The Legal Practice Magazine. In 2018 she was one of the Top Forty Under Forty Honorees by the American Society of Legal Advocates and received the client satisfaction award by the American Legal Counsel Institute.
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Going on 25 YEARS as a Criminal Defense Lawyer, every facet of criminal jurisprudence has been learned & perfected. Former Prosecutor so I know how Law enforcement operates and vast experience defending clients in NY, BK, Queens, SI & LI.

Mahmoud Rabah is an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney. He is a master litigator with extensive trial experience. He has successfully tried murders, robberies, larcenies, burglaries, rape cases, drinking and driving cases, arson cases, assault cases, fraud cases, and numerous other types of cases. Mr. Rabah has practiced in all New York City Criminal Courts, as well as courts in Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties.

Peter Lomtevas is a licensed family law attorney specializing in divorce, child support, and child custody cases formerly in Schenectady and the New York Capitol region. A graduate of The Kew Forest School, Hofstra, and Touro College Law Center, Peter is also a member of the New York State Bar Association. Education • The Kew Forest School, 1966 - 1978 • Hofstra University, 1978 - 1981 • Touro College Law Center, 1993 - 1996 Civilian Awards • Distinguished Public Service Award, 2006: Brooklyn Borough President • Businessman of the Year, 2006: National Republican Congressional ...

I founded Maria Mateo PC in 2010 and have been practicing law ever since. I earned my Legal Master’s Degree from St. John’s University, graduating with distinction. Throughout my legal career, I have focused on complex litigation cases. I am licensed to practice law in the State of New York and admitted to Federal Courts in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. My practice covers various areas including Immigration and Matrimonial Law. I manage family and work petitions, as well as family matters such as divorces, child custody, and child...

I enjoy advising companies and identifying solutions to complex business and legal problems. My intimate knowledge of corporate/real estate law, investment banking, and private equity has positioned me to serve as outside general counsel to dozens of startups, middle-market, and enterprise clients over the last decade. I've also provided guidance to several tech companies in their sale to large cap businesses, and have closed some of the largest commercial real estate transactions.

Prior to law practice, I worked in finance for several years as both an investment banker and consultant with a focus on M&A. I enjoy working with founders and...

CLINTON MIKEL has been a Partner at The Health Law Partners since 2012. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and Cornell University.
Mr. Mikel works with nearly every type of provider/supplier in the health industry, along with innovative entrepreneurs, tech companies, and thought leaders in the healthcare field. Mr. Mikel understands healthcare - whether it is industrywide or client specific, Mr. Mikel understands the pains, pressures, and workflows unique to the health industry. His breadth of knowledge and strategic thinking have made him a nationally sought after thought leader.

Mr. Mikel helps clients with regulatory, compliance, transactional. and litigation...

Moses Apsan, Esq. emigrated from Brazil in 1955. He is a past President of the Federal Bar Association, New Jersey Chapter (1997-2002), and was Coordinator of the Annual Immigration Seminar, and a member of The American Immigration Lawyers Association. He graduated New York Law School with a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude degree and was an editor and writer for the Law Review. He graduated from Long Island University in 1970 with a degree in Business Management. He is a 1966 graduate of The Bronx High School of Science. He writes for jornal.us and The Brasilian. He hosts a weekly...

Gregory Kirschenbaum is a New York City employment attorney at the law firm of Phillips and Associates who can handle the full spectrum of cases arising from violations of workplace rights. Mr. Kirschenbaum is passionate about helping people who need a sexual harassment lawyer or assistance with another claim. He enjoys seeing how cases unfold from start to finish and coming to work daily to advocate on behalf of those in need. Achieving positive resolutions makes the hard work worth it for him. Mr. Kirschenbaum also has strong trial experience.

Mr. Kirschenbaum received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from...

Lisa M. Yaeger is an attorney practicing in Tiveron Law’s Criminal Defense and Litigation departments. With over 30 years of legal experience in the Western New York Court System, she is very familiar with effectively and efficiently representing her clients’ needs. In addition, Ms. Yaeger’s long tenure as an Assistant District Attorney in the Erie County DA’s Office will be an excellent resource for the complex trial litigation work she will continue to handle. Ms. Yaeger received her Juris Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo after receiving her undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature at the...

With more than Fifteen Years of legal experience, Attorney Michael J. Redenburg began his career defending cases for the clients of insurance companies. Initially defending no-fault claims at a Long Island based law firm, he then moved on to a Manhattan based firm where he defended the clients of insurance carriers in auto accident and premises liability matters. It was there that Attorney Redenburg tried his first case, defending the firm's insurance company's insured and successfully obtaining a directed verdict on behalf of his client. Subsequently, Michael J. Redenburg, Esq., defended clients facing various criminal charges throughout the five boroughs,...

Pia Perfetto is an associate attorney at HoganWillig, primarily focusing her practice in the Corporate and Business Practice Group. Ms. Perfetto is also a member of the litigation team who initiated numerous constitutional challenges pertaining to the State of New York’s COVID-19 governmental restrictions. Ms. Perfetto graduated from Canisius College and the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2016 and 2019, respectively. Prior to joining HoganWillig as an attorney, Ms. Perfetto clerked with the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, was a legal intern for the Kinship Care Legal Services Program with the Center for Elder Law and Justice, and worked for...

I founded Cordello Law PLLC to focus entirely on labor and employment litigation on behalf of employees throughout the Rochester, New York area. Since that time, my law firm has been instrumental in obtaining significant financial recoveries for clients through the litigation and negotiation of employment disputes. While a firm’s success is generally measured from a financial standpoint, I am proud of the fact that my cases have also led to changes in illegal and abusive employment practices.

The Law Office of Paul G. Barden, PLLC focuses on personal injury litigation, medical malpractice claims, and healthcare licensing issues. As a former JAG officer, I have the experience and knowledge necessary for helping my clients obtain the justice they deserve. Contact the office today for a free consultation!

Attorney Emanuel Mouganis has the accolades you and your family can trust, including being ranked by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of New York. He is also ranked by the American Institute of Family Attorneys as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in the State of New York and has a perfect rating by AVVO. He is also ranked by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys as one of the Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys in the State of New York. Prior to becoming a...

Nicholas A. Taylor is an Associate Attorney in HoganWillig’s Corporate and Business Department, handling contract formation and enforcement, corporate matters regarding formation, restructuring, and dissolution, and issues regarding commercial leasing of property.

Prior to joining HoganWillig, Mr. Taylor practiced insurance defense litigation, representing insurance carriers, employers, and third party administrators in workers’ compensation proceedings throughout Western New York.

Mr. Taylor graduated from Penn State Law at Pennsylvania State University and is an inducted member of the Woolsack Honor Society, which recognizes academic excellence. He is admitted to practice law in New York and is a member of the New York State and...

Joshua F. Scrivani is a litigation attorney in Tiveron Law’s Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice departments. His focus areas within the Personal Injury Department include automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, dog bite incidents, and construction accidents. Before joining the firm, Mr. Scrivani worked at several local personal injury law firms. Early in his legal career, he developed his unwavering passion for helping his seriously injured clients achieve the best possible results. Joshua understands the unique hardships endured by each client and prides himself on his personal approach to every case. Mr. Scrivani grew up in the City of Buffalo...

Tyler J. Eckert is an attorney, in Tiveron Law’s litigation department, focusing his practice with the Criminal Defense Practice Group. Mr. Eckert obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California Berkeley and his Juris Doctorate from Penn State Dickinson Law. While in law school, Mr. Eckert was a Regional Champion of the 72nd National Moot Court Competition and a recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Negotiation/Mediation. Tyler was also a judicial intern to the Honorable William Tully in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and had experience clerking for the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office.