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Leonid Mikityanskiy
Brooklyn, NY Probate Lawyer
Probate, Estate Planning, Patents and Trademarks
Experienced intellectual property attorney with over 18 years of practice - specializing in patents and trademarks, admitted to practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office and in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
Leonid received his Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the New York Polytechnic University (now NYU Tandon School of Engineering). After working five years as an engineering consultant, he pursued a law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Leonid worked for a boutique law firm and later for a Top 25 Am Law/Global 100 general services law firm.
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Jason Stern
Forest Hills, NY Probate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Hofstra University
Jason W. Stern, Esq., is a graduate (B.A.) of The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a graduate (J.D.) of Hofstra University School of Law. After graduation from law school, Mr. Stern was employed by the Yankowitz Law Firm before founding his own firm in 2002.
No other NY will contest lawyer has successfully overturned more fraudulently attorney drafted and witnessed wills than Mr. Stern. Mr. Stern has fiercely litigated and recovered more than fifty million dollars in estate assets on behalf of NY estate litigants alone.
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John F. Lang
New York, NY Probate Attorney with 54 years of experience
(212) 300-0646
One Grand Central Place
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 4600
New York, NY 10165
Probate
Fordham University School of Law
My law firm handles trust and estate controversies, will contests, commercial litigation, and white collar defense matters. We provide a range of general corporate, corporate securities, and corporate finance services. We troubleshoot problems for businesses, professionals, executives, and high net-worth individuals through strategic counseling, assistance with negotiations, supervision of investigations, representation before government agencies, and trial advocacy.
We offer large-firm quality, small-firm personal service, and cost-conscious representation. We invite litigation and transactional engagements from throughout the United States and overseas. We are pleased to serve as local counsel, coordinating counsel, or in a consulting capacity.
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Adam C. Wilner
New York, NY Probate Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
City University of New York School of Law
Broad legal background with more than 15 years experience in commercial litigation, corporate transactions, real estate law, and estate litigation. Experience providing counsel to private corporations in a small firm environment has contributed to a broad based legal knowledge. A history of successful trial and mediation experience. An outstanding ability to effectively manage costs in litigated matters. Ability to anticipate legal issues and corporate exposure to adequately protect clients.
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Varvara Mariana Gokea
Water Mill, NY Probate Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Widener University Delaware School of Law and New York Law School
I became an Attorney and Counselor at Law to guide families just like mine in the intimidating and some time convoluted judicial process. My ambition is to provide value and shape the culture in our communities for women just like me.
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Elaine Shay
New York, NY Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Probate, Appeals, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
A respected and skilled attorney with over 28 years of experience as a litigator representing clients before the Courts in the Bronx, Brooklyn, New York City and Queens. Ms. Shay is also a talented negotiator who understands her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their goals.
Her practice is primarily concentrated on real estate and housing matters, including evictions, nonpayment cases, holdover proceedings, HP cases, ejectments, partition actions, DHCR filings, PARs, commercial litigation, leasing, summary proceedings, property transfers, mortgage transactions, corporate governance, shareholder disputes and appeals.
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Anthony S Park
New York, NY Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Fordham University
For all your Probate needs - Call Anthony! (212) 401-2990
Our office offers several flexible billing options, including contingent fees, deferred fees, and flat fees.
Anthony S. Park, PLLC is a probate law firm located in midtown Manhattan providing contingent fee probate and professional executor services. Our firm represents clients from all over the world in all New York State probate courts. Our attorneys also provide wills, trusts, and estate planning services for select existing clients living in the New York City area.
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Michael Ettinger
Middletown, NY Probate Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
London School of Economics and Mcgill University
Michael Ettinger is the Author of "Elder Law Estate Planning" and has been practicing Elder Law Estate Planning since 1991. With twelve attorneys and 25 staff members Ettinger Law Firm is New York's largest Elder Law Estate Planning Firm. We provide free consultations for Revocable and Irrevocable Living Trusts, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Medicaid Applications, Special Needs Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration, Estate Tax Planning and all other areas of Elder Law Estate Planning.
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Jaclyn Nayar
New York, NY Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
43 West 43rd Street
Suite 026
New York, NY 10036
Probate and Estate Planning
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Michael David Siegel
New York, NY Probate Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
University of Chicago
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Aaron Elliot Futterman
Valley Stream, NY Probate Attorney with 24 years of experience
(516) 323-8559
70 East Sunrise Highway
Suite 513
Valley Stream, NY 11581
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Hofstra Univeristy School of Law
Mr. Futterman established the law firm of Futterman & Lanza in Smithtown, New York after working for several years at a premier Long Island Elder Law and Estate Planning firm and after establishing a successful solo practice located in Commack, New York. An adjunct professor at a Long Island based College, Mr. Futterman’s work experience as a Certified Public Accountant with two of the world’s largest public accounting firms enhances his ability to resolve the complex legal issues that arise in his Estate Planning, Tax, and Elder Law practice. The legal and tax experience Mr. Futterman has acquired...
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Steven M Adler
Jericho, NY Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Brooklyn Law School
Attorney Adler is a Long Island estate planning lawyer who has the dedication and experience you are looking for in your representative. When you come to the Adler Law Firm, PLLC, you can have confidence in the help you can receive. Attorney Adler has dealt with all kinds of complications and hardships, and he is ready to stand beside you and assist you at this time. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at the State University of New York at Albany. He later received his Juris Doctorate at Brooklyn Law School. When you come to this law office, you...
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James C. Freeman
White Plains, NY Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
James C. Freeman, Of Counsel to Law Offices of Thomas L. Gallivan, PLLC, Attorneys at Law, is a highly experienced civil litigator who has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. His personal injury and medical malpractice verdicts and settlements have been publicized in various media outlets. Early on in his legal career, Mr. Freeman worked as an Assistant County Attorney for Westchester County from 1990-1995. Mr. Freeman also represented physicians and hospitals at a well respected defense firm. His experience on both sides of the aisle works to the benefit of all his current clients, medical malpractice...
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Meg Gilmartin
Saratoga Springs, NY Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Family and Real Estate
Western New England University School of Law
A 2007 graduate of Western New England University School of Law, Ms. Gilmartin spent nearly 30 years in Technical and Operational roles for a variety of manufacturers before her career in the law. Her most recent non-legal role was as Vice President of Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs for a mid-sized adhesive film manufacturer based in the UK. Ms. Gilmartin knows firsthand as a business executive what is required of a legal counsel in a business environment and the breadth of experience to understand the subtle ramifications of the decisions concerning the businesses of her clients. As the former North...
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Valerie S. Wolfman
New York, NY Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Family and International
Yeshiva University
For the past 30 years Valerie Wolfman Esq. has concentrated her law practice on Family, Matrimonial and Divorce Law, Child Custody, Divorce and Equitable Distribution (both simple and complex). Many of her cases have International components, including issues such as whether a French or Chilean or Swiss pre-nuptial agreement is valid; whether a divorce should proceed in France, New York or Australia, whether the mother may relocate the residence of the child away from the father. She has also litigated Will contests and has proven heirship with the aid of a genealogist and has been a guardian in guardianship...
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Michael Lawrence Pfeifer
East Meadow, NY Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
As the founder of The Law Firm of Michael L. Pfeifer, P.C., Nassau County attorney Michael L. Pfeifer Esq. offers legal services in estate planning and elder law issues. Since 1987, he has been in the legal field. Attorney Pfeifer was recognized by the New York Law Journal as one of the top rated lawyers in the New York area. He is a graduate of the Stony Brook University and the Pace University School of Law. Mr. Pfeifer is an instructor at the Nassau Academy of Law and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
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Joseph A. Bollhofer
St. James, NY Probate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law and State University of New York - Stony Brook
Mr. Bollhofer is an attorney, and President of the law office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. in St. James, New York. He is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Bollhofer received his undergraduate degree from the Stony Brook University and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law. Elder Law and Estate and Business Planning, including asset transfer and Medicaid applications, have been primary areas of Mr. Bollhofer's law practice since 1985. He periodically gives lectures in these areas of law to community, professional and continuing education groups. He is a member...
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Terence Ricaforte
Brooklyn, NY Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
New York Law School
Terence J. Ricaforte, grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. After graduating from Manhattan College with a B.S. in Business Administration, he earned a J.D. from New York Law School. Since 2008, Terence has primarily practiced in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate, Tax and Business Succession Planning.
Mr. Ricaforte started his legal career as an attorney with the Miami Dade State Attorneys Office. He became an Assistant State Attorney in 2006 and prosecuted misdemeanor and felony crimes through at least 15 jury and numerous bench trials. Mr. Ricaforte then...
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Suzanne A. Ettinger
Middletown, NY Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Touro College
Suzanne's interest in Elder Law Estate Planning comes from her personal experience as a daughter caring for the needs of her father after he was diagnosed with many health issues including dementia. Suzanne knows first hand how difficult it is for families to navigate the estate planning needs of their loved ones and how important it is to be informed of their options.
Public service has been a very important part of Suzanne's life. Suzanne served as the attorney consultant to the Long Island chapter of the non-profit organization Every Child Matters. She has been a member of the local PTA...
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Joanne Fanizza
Melville, NY Probate Attorney with 36 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Florida
I am your New York-Florida connection, with offices on Long Island and in Fort Lauderdale. I practice: Estate planning for New Yorkers and Floridians, especially for those contemplating changing domiciles; administration of estates in both states, especially ancillary administrations for decedents with properties in both or either state; real estate transactions in both states, especially New Yorkers buying or selling in Florida. I also practice in the areas of litigation and small business law. I have more than 25 years' experience practicing law in Florida, and eight in New York. My office provides caring service with an...
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Jason D. Jones
New York , NY Probate Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Family and Tax
Fordham University
Jason D. Jones, the Principal of the Law Office of Jason D. Jones, P.C. specializes in estate planning, probate and estate litigation matters for both high net-worth and average net-worth individuals and families throughout the NYC metro area. Within estate planning, Jason works primarily in drafting wills and revocable trusts. Prior to founding the firm in January 2018, Jason trained with highly experienced estate practitioners at Heidner Law Firm P.C. and Eisenberg & Baum LLP and handled a wide array of Surrogate’s Courts proceedings. Such proceedings included kinship proceedings, guardianship proceedings, will contests, and contested accountings. ...
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Steven Luis Guerra
Brooklyn, NY Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
I have extensive experience in trusts and estates and guardianship proceedings throughout New York. My representation also includes designing specifically tailored estate plans and protecting and pursuing the rights and interests of fiduciaries, beneficiaries and heirs.
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Jacqueline A. Cara
Garden City, NY Probate Attorney with 32 years of experience
(516) 217-9200
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325.
Garden City, NY 11530-6522
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
St. John's University School of Law and St. John's University School of Law
Jackie Cara has been practicing law for over 20 years and has spent most of her career helping families meet life's uncertainties and milestones. Her passion for estate planning started with the birth of a special needs child and learned, firsthand, how important advanced and considered planning is. Her personal experience provides clients with a unique, understanding perspective. Her practice started by working with other parents with children who has special needs and required advanced planning to make sure their needs were met, not just now, but for the future. A desire to help...
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Elisha Wellerstein
New York, NY Probate Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Touro College
I am the founding principal of Wellerstein Law Group, P.C. With my years of experience as an accountant and business consultant, I am able to offer the most sound advice when it comes to your legal needs. My focus is on Estate Planning and Elder Law. My knowledge in law and tax matters come together to offer you and your family the best advice while you are planning for your future. I also heads the firm's Seminar Division. I am available for seminar/presentations to educate you and your groups in the basics of ElderLaw and Estate Planning. I can...
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Matthew Lenza
Staten Island, NY Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning 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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Tatia Barnes
New York, NY Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
Fordham University School of Law
I am an experienced New York Probate Attorney who has the rare skill of simplifying Estate law into plain language so that my clients clearly understand their situations and how I can help them achieve their legal goals. I represent individuals whose assets and rights are subject to New York Estate laws. I also serve as a Court Appointed Part 36 Fiduciary in Supreme and Surrogate's court. As a poised litigator (and former prosecutor), I am adept and practical in representing my clients both in and out of the courtroom. ...
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Glenn J. Witecki
SCHENECTADY, NY Probate Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Albany Law School
Glenn did his undergraduate work at the Boston University School of Management (B.S.B.A magna cum laude), received a Master’s Degree from the Philosophy Department at the University of Chicago and his J.D. from Albany Law School. He has been practicing Law in Schenectady, NY since 1985, initially in the Criminal Defense Arena and for the past 25 years in Trusts and Estates, Elder Law and Real Estate.
Glenn is Co-Vice Chair of the Health Care Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association; and a Member of the National Academy of Elder Law...
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Jennifer V Abelaj
New York, NY Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Tax
St. John's University School of Law
Jennifer helps clients plan and carry out goals for estate planning and not-for-profit matters that are most important to them. She believes that all individuals, irrespective of the size of their estate, can benefit from proper estate planning. Whether the focus is on tax savings, family business continuity, providing ongoing income and assets for their loved ones, or supporting their favorite charities by creating an endowment, Jennifer guides individuals toward the estate planning tools that best meet their wishes and needs.
Jennifer also assists not-for-profit organizations in obtaining federal tax-exempt status, updating their Bylaws, creating supporting organizations, or assisting with...
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Anthony Nigro
Valhalla, NY Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Anthony Nigro is a member of both the New York State bar and the New Jersey State bar. He focuses on trusts and estates law: estate litigation, probate, administration, wills, trusts, guardianships,powers of attorney and health care proxies. He also enjoys helping small businesses reach their full potential from company formation to trademark guidance. His regional focus is limited to Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, and all of NYC including the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Anthony is a graduate of Fordham University and Pace Law School, cum laude. While in law...
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Robert Stephen Sikorski
New York, NY Probate Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Graduated from St. John's Law School in 1972, and was admitted to the NYS Bar in February 1973. Practicing in the areas of Wills, Probate, Estate Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, and Real Estate Litigation. I have also been appointed a Court Receiver in several Real Estate Litigation cases.
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Michael C. Giordano
Blauvelt, NY Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
572 Route 303
Blauvelt, NY 10913
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Brooklyn Law School and St. John's University School of Law
I am a solo practice elder law attorney with a Masters in finance. I focus mainly in the area of elder law which includes Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Will Preparation, Estate Planning, Trusts, Deeds, Power of Attorney, Medicaid planning, Special Needs Trusts, Caregiver Agreements. I am available to see clients in one of my two office locations in PA or NY and to travel to clients residence in South Central Pennsylvania and New York.
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Bonnie Kraham
Middletown, NY Probate Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law
Bonnie Kraham has practiced Elder, Estate Planning, Probate, Estate Administration, and Medicaid Planning Law for over 20 years. A skilled and knowledgeable attorney, Bonnie is dedicated to providing exceptional representation to New York residents.
Bonnie has a personal relationship to her role as an elder law attorney. When her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Bonnie saw and experienced the many challenges that families face when a loved one is ill. Bonnie brings compassion and understanding in her approach to assisting her clients with their legal needs.
Bonnie earned her B.A., magna cum laude in 1981. After raising her children, she continued...
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Christopher Joseph Baione
Albany, NY Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Seton Hall University School of Law
New York City 9/11 lawyer Christopher J. Baione has devoted his practice to representing clients before the federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a top rated 9/11 lawyer and by Avvo with a Clients' Choice Award.
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Rudolf Karvay
Garden City, NY Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Tax
Brooklyn Law School
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...
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William George Goode
Hampton Bays, NY Probate Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Collections, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
William G. Goode received his B.A. in Economics from the College of William & Mary in 1996. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond in 1999. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2000 and to the New York Federal Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts, in 2001. In 2008, Mr. Goode received an MBA in Corporate Finance from Dowling College.
After graduating from Law School, Mr. Goode worked for a large Long Island Law Firm in the Trusts & Estate Department, the Litigation Department and the Corporate...
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Cyrus Shaw
Nanuet, NY Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Immigration and Social Security Disability
Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and Widener University
As the founder of Shaw Law, Cyrus Shaw believes there is only one thing that the firm should be focused on – getting the best possible results for clients. This starts from the initial client interview, where a rapport and trust needs to be established. It is common for new client intake to be limited to one a day, so as much time as needed can be spent with the new client. Each client is a person, not a file. Each client has their own story. A law firm where clients become like family is what he strives for. This...
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Scott Steinberg
New York, NY Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Family and Medical Malpractice
Since the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates was founded in 1997 we have been recognized for our tenacious yet personal approach to serving our clients. We understand that being seriously injured in an accident is one of the most serious challenges that anyone could face. You may not be able to return to work for an extended period of time. Your injuries may be permanent, affecting every aspect of your life including you career, the manner in which you interact with your family and friends, your ability to participate in leisure activities, and your ability to take care...
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Cesar Mejia Duenas
New York, NY Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
University of Miami School of Law, University of Miami School of Law, Brooklyn Law School and Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras
Cesar is an International Attorney specialized in business law, litigation, and cross-border investments. He assists start-ups and seasoned investors to structure their business efficiently, reducing risk and setting them up for success. His experience in dispute resolution and litigation allows him to provide comprehensive and top-notch advise zealously protecting the interest of his clients.
He holds a J.D. and International Arbitration LL.M. from the University of Miami School of law, an LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers from Brooklyn Law School, and a Licenciatura en Derecho “Cum Laude” from the Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras. He is admitted to practice law in the states...
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Robert Maher
New York, NY Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
St. John's University School of Law
Robert J. Maher, counsel to Saland Law PC, assists clients in navigating the complexities that arise when New York State criminal law and Federal immigration laws collide. Understanding the impact of a New York State or Federal criminal conviction on a person’s immigration status in the United States can mean the difference between simply addressing the consequences of a criminal arrest or effectively facing banishment from the United States. The stakes are genuinely that high and the price of making the wrong decision are potentially that drastic. Being permanently removed from the United States without the opportunity to return is...
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Lori Somekh
Bellerose, NY Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
St. John's University School of Law
Ms. Somekh enjoys serving her clients’ elder law needs especially those affecting their health and wealth. She has served in guardianship cases as court evaluator, court-appointed counsel, temporary guardian and guardian-ad-litem. She has served as a Judicial Hearing Officer for the State of New York, where hearing appeals of real property tax reductions cases. Prior to building a successful elder advocacy firm, Ms. Somekh was assistant vice president of First Northern Mortgagee Corp., and an associate of Cullen & Dykman, one of New York City’s oldest and largest law firms.
Ms. Somekh graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1981 and received...