Westmoreland Personal Injury Lawyers

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. ...

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...

Mr. Miller graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 1994 and was admitted to practice in the State of New York in 1995. Mr. Miller spent seven years as an associate attorney cultivating his skills as an advocate for injured and disabled workers. In 2001 he continued his legal career as a solo practitioner, again focusing on protecting the rights of injured and disabled workers. In 2003, Mr. Miller and Mr. Caggiano joined their disability firms to establish the law firm of Miller & Caggiano, LLP. Mr. Miller has had an opportunity to represent thousands of injured workers throughout the...

Haley received her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Haley attended SUNY Stony Brook, where she received her bachelor's degree in Political Science. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip, graduating with honors. She is currently admitted to the New York State Bar. Haley was appointed and served as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County. There, she assessed, investigated, and prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. She conducted evidentiary hearings and spent innumerable hours in the courtroom. She was placed in the domestic violence unit, where she obtained specialized training...

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...

John J. Giuffré is a trial lawyer with over thirty years’ experience and the founding lawyer of Giuffré Law Offices, P.C. Having left a Park Avenue corporate law firm, he has focused his law practice on helping individuals – people who are injured through negligence or neglect. John has successfully represented hundreds of people injured in motor vehicle accidents as well as cases involving construction site injuries, dog bites, bed sores, nursing home malpractice and medical malpractice. John is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association where he serves as a member of the Ethics Committee. He earned his...

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...

I am the founding partner of The Law Offices of Lisa Michael & Associates, P.C., a firm based in New York that is committed to representing plaintiffs in all facets of personal injury litigation. I am recognized for my tenacity, compassion, and deep understanding of the law, qualities that have helped me become a trusted advocate for clients during some of the most difficult times in their lives. My practice includes representing victims of motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, construction site incidents, and other negligence-related cases. Born and raised in Brooklyn, I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of...

Whether you are involved in or just thinking about divorce, having custody or child support issues, or planning to get married and want to make sure that your assets remain yours, you need a qualified and experienced legal expert who can make the process easier and less stressful. At the Law Office of Joseph Soffer, we provide legal counsel for all aspects of family and matrimonial law.

Our main goal is to make sure that you feel safe and your rights are protected, be it in family court for a custody or child support case or in Supreme Court negotiating an...

Joseph T. Kremer is an senior trial attorney and junior partner at Lipsitz Ponterio. He has over thirty years experience in trying personal injury cases. For over twenty of those years he has devoted most of his practice to representing injured persons who have had a toxic exposure in either the workplace or in their home. He has handled many asbestos cases involving mesothelioma and lung cancer victims who have worked at places like Durez, Hooker Chemical Chevrolet, Kodak, and Bethlehem Steel. His representation has resulted in both significant verdicts and settlements.

I am a lifelong resident of Western New York. My father was the first in his family to attend college and was a computer consultant at a time when owning computers, even in the business world, was rare. My mother was a cardiac nurse for 45 years, working at several local hospitals in the Western New York area. I remember the pride they took in working hard to provide for their family and am grateful that they instilled that same pride in me.

I graduated from SUNY Buffalo with a degree in Legal Studies in 1997 then went on to attend...

Milenkovic Law Group PLLC strives to provide our clients with cost-effective and personalized solutions.

We know that it’s a good day when you need to get in touch with the good lawyer that can help you achieve your goals through a legal process so we aim to make it as comfortable for you as we possibly can. We believe in offering transparency to our clients and grant them complete access to our lawyers during closings, settlements & trials.

When you hire us as your legal representatives, we consider you as part of the team! We’ll work closely with you to devise customized...

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...

Peter DeFilippis & Associates is a top-rated personal injury law firm serving clients across Midtown Manhattan and Southern Westchester (Ardsley), New York. With nearly 40 years of experience, we are proud to offer skilled, ethical, and aggressive legal representation for victims of motor vehicle accidents, trip and fall incidents, and medical malpractice—at no cost unless we win your case. New Yorkers have trusted our firm for decades because we deliver results. Our attorneys combine legal expertise, careful planning, and relentless advocacy to achieve a 99% success rate. We have secured numerous high-value settlements and million-dollar jury verdicts for injured individuals and...

Peter M. Jasen has been practicing personal injury law for over 40 years. He has obtained Millions of Dollars on behalf of his clients. He has been given the coveted AV Rating, the highest rating by the judiciary and the bar for both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.

As the founder of The Law Offices of Brian A. Kelly, P.C., Rockland County lawyer Brian A. Kelly focuses his attention on personal injury and criminal defense cases. Mr. Kelly has been working as an attorney for more than 17 years. Prior to opening his current firm, Attorney Kelly spent time as a prosecutor and attorney at other films. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law. Contact his firm today for a no-charge consultation.

Daniel R. Tota is a partner at the Yorktown Heights legal office, Durante, Bock & Tota, PLLC. He primarily devotes his practice to real estate and business transactions, but he also handles criminal defense cases, estate planning and civil litigation matters. Mr. Tota is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Connecticut State Bar, and is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, the Yorktown Bar Association, and the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. To find out more about the representation offered by Attorney Tota, do not hesitate to give the firm a call today.

As a former police officer and NYS Investigator, I bring a wealth of practical experience in the areas of my practice. I have tremendous legal experience as a trial attorney, having tried numerous civil, family law and criminal cases.

Mr. Lissauer, who specializes in appellate advocacy, joined Finkelstein & Partners in 1996. He is considered by his peers to be one of the premiere appellate advocates in regard to construction accidents and trial appeals. Mr. Lissauer has argued appeals in all four Appellate Divisions within New York State and has handled cases of first impression before the highest Court in New York, The Court of Appeals. He successfully argued the matter of Riglioni v. Chambers Four Tractor Sales Inc., 2005 08243, 2006 01746 where summary judgment was denied to a distributor and a retailer in a strict products liability...

Michael Kolb was born and raised in Newburgh, New York and is a graduate of Chestnut Street School, North Junior High School, Newburgh Free Academy, Cornell University and Columbia University Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1976 and has practiced law in a variety of settings for more than 35 years. Early in his career he served as a Law Secretary to a Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department for almost two years. At present, his practice consists primarily of representing persons injured by defective machines and other products. He also represents injured persons...

After obtaining his undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo, he then studied at Florida A&M University where he received his Juris Doctor and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Joshua is admitted to practice in both New York and Florida. He spent time in the Public Defender’s office defending indigent clients where he developed a passion for protecting the rights’ of those who are charged.

After opening up his own law office in New York, Joshua developed a personal injury practice and has gained key experiences in prosecuting claims for the injured. He has made a habit of making sure his clients...

Karen R. Sanders, Senior Counsel in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Rochester office, focuses her practice on Civil Litigation (Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Whistleblower Actions) and Employment Law.

Karen was admitted to the bar in New York State in 1994. She also is admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Western and Northern Districts of New York, the Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Karen practiced with the firm of Harris, Chesworth, Johnstone & Welch, LLP (2015-Present). She was previously associated with Harris,...

I'm an attorney and legal marketing professional. As an attorney that practices in the area of personal injury lawyer, I understand the need to market one's legal practice. Early in my legal career, I saw the internet as an opportunity to market myself. But I became highly disenchanted by all the self-proclaimed "lawyer marketing gurus" and "top" or "best" legal marketing companies on the internet -- People that play fast and loose in the eyes of professional ethics. Instead, I turned to own abilities, incorporating search engine optimization and other digital marketing techniques I honed while affiliate marketing during...

Are you in need of a New York workers’ compensation lawyer? You have come to the right law office! At the law firm of Katz Leidman Grossman Wolfe & Freund, you can have confidence in the representation you can procure because the team is competent, committed, and ready to fight for the compensation that is due to you. They have experience with neck and back injuries and knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries. Have you been harmed in an auto accident on the job? You could be suffering from a wide variety of ramifications and repercussions. It is critical that you...

Leilani Rodriguez has a diverse legal background having practiced in both the private and public sectors in state and federal court. Her practice focuses primarily on medical malpractice, personal injury, civil rights, criminal defense and professional liability. She is well versed in both trial and appellate litigation. Prior to transitioning to the private sector, Ms. Rodriguez worked for the New York State Attorney General’s Office defending the State in various lawsuits, including general negligence, medical malpractice, municipal law and automobile accidents. She also worked in the Federal Habeas Corpus Unit and has briefed and argued numerous cases...

Experience After nearly a decade of public service as an Assistant District Attorney in the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, Louis C. Mussari founded a small boutique firm focused Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Insurance Defense Litigation. Mr. Mussari is a consummate professional in the courtroom and his background as a prosecutor makes him a formidable opponent. Louis has successfully litigated jury trials to verdict in the following areas: Homicide, Rape, Gun Possession, Burglary, Strangulation, and Driving While Intoxicated. Education Following graduation from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2008 (B.A. Psychology Magna Cum Laude) Mr. Mussari attended Law School...

Attorney of Julio E. Portilla is a knowledgeable and reputable lawyer who assists clients throughout New York with bankruptcy, family law, personal injury, and real estate litigation. From individuals to business owners, Attorney Portilla is committed to providing his clients with superior legal services and top-notch legal representation. Mr. Portilla is known for advocating for his clients with compassion, assertion, and uncompromising integrity. Attorney Portilla takes great pride in using a hands-on approach, meticulous preparation, and insightful representation to fight for his clients' best interests. Individuals in need of a lawyer who brings quality, skill, and competence to depositions, hearings,...

Joshua Fogel attended Brandeis University, where he obtained a B.A. in Politics. Upon graduation, he began working at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP as a paralegal, and continued to do so while obtaining his J.D. at Fordham University School of Law. While at Fordham, Mr. Fogel served as Vice President of the Fordham Law Democrats, and was an active member and associate editor of the Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law.
Upon graduation from Fordham, Mr. Fogel became an associate with SNT. He is actively involved in all aspects of litigation, from initial client interviews through trial and appeal. He...