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Prior to joining the firm, Coleman worked at Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic in Hugoton, Kansas, where he focused on general practice law including criminal defense and domestic litigation from 2015-2016. In 2017, Coleman joined Galloway, Wiegers & Brinegar P.A. in Marysville, Kansas, where he expanded into personal injury, estate planning, and municipal law. He holds licenses in Kansas, Wyoming, and Nebraska and has appeared in front of judges in over 20 counties in Kansas.. Coleman attended law school at Washburn University and was Vice President for the Washburn Agricultural Law Society. Coleman earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kansas State University. While at K-State, he was the captain and goalie for the Inline Hockey Club, president of the Sports Club Council, member of Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, and a board member for the Union Program Council.. Coleman enjoys UTV rides, attending concerts, playing hockey, going to the gym, hiking, barbequing, and hanging out with his beloved pocket beagle, Maria.

Principal attorney Michael W. Alpert is an Ivy-League graduate of Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Graduate of Hofstra University School of Law. Admitted to practice in all New York State Courts and Eastern and Southern District of New York.. Michael has represented a vast number of criminal and traffic clients in the Criminal Courts of Nassau, Suffolk, and New York City, as well as the countless number of traffic courts and agencies throughout the area. He is also well-versed in both residential and commercial real estate transactions.

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Paul J. Napoli is nationally known as a tenacious advocate for his clients’ rights in courts around the country, where he consistently achieves results in the multiple millions of dollars for injured plaintiffs.. Paul J. Napoli is a nationally renowned personal injury, medical malpractice, and mass tort litigation attorney with more than 25 years’ experience in the field. He aggressively defends the rights of his clients in courtrooms throughout the country, fighting to ensure they get the maximum amount of compensation they deserve. Trusted by those he represents and respected by his colleagues in the legal field, he has a well-earned reputation for integrity and honesty, and a dedication to ensuring justice is served. He is well known for consistently achieving jury awards and settlements involving multiple millions of dollars for plaintiffs, and he brings his particular brand of excellence, his high powered legal skill, and his tenacious approach work on behalf of clients at Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC, where he has led the legal team in a number of breakthrough legal cases.. He has been named in New York Super Lawyers® each year since 2007, and in 2010, was named as one of the top 100 lawyers in the New York Metropolitan area.

New York Debt Collection Lawyers Protecting Your Interests. The Nathanson Law Firm LLP was established on Thanksgiving Day, 2004, with the purpose of servicing our clients locally on Long Island and throughout New York State. We have decades of legal experience and are committed to providing the highest level of legal guidance while instilling the utmost confidence in our abilities to aggressively pursue all actions. It is our objective and responsibility to maintain preeminent standards of ethics and professionalism and protect all privileged and confidential information and communication. The Nathanson Law Firm LLP now limits its legal services, aimed at protecting the rights, investments and financial security of our clients. We provide straightforward representation in the areas of commercial and retail debt collection, consumer credit transactions, and creditors' rights, serving clients nationwide from our office in Garden City, NY. When you need to collect a debt or enforce a judgment against a debtor anywhere in the State of New York, a debt collection attorney can provide invaluable guidance.. At this time, our firm is restricting new client intake to the following three areas of practice:. Judgment Enforcement for Creditors:It can be extremely frustrating and time-consuming for creditors attempting to collect unpaid debts or enforce judgments on their own. Often, debtors are difficult to locate and their assets may be harder to find without professional assistance!. To deal with this challenge, our firm uses the most advanced, cutting-edge software to assist in our efforts to collect debts for clients. We constantly update our investigation tools to locate debtors and their assets. Whether a commercial debt is secured or unsecured may make a significant difference in the ability to collect by seizing affected collateral or gaining a priority interest on personal property. In New York, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) applies to secured debts of personal property. New York is a "race-record" state, which means certain priorities in judgment enforcement are determined by the earliest date of recording. Likewise, concerning real property, judgment liens are prioritized based upon the date of docketing a transcript of the judgment with the clerk of the county in which the real property is situated. Speed is key, timing is critical and we know it. (Now, so do you!). In some cases, debtors intentionally attempt to conceal themselves and their assets. We will dissect any information you have obtained and expand the search as information is uncovered. Once we locate a debtor, we may try to negotiate a payment plan arrangement that is secured by a confession of judgment or that triggers a consent judgment clause. This will allow us to enter and enforce a judgment with the court in the event that a debtor defaults under the terms of the payment plan.. However, it may not be possible, or even desirable to negotiate with the debtor and reach an amicable settlement resolution in a timely fashion. In such instances, our New York debt collection lawyers can commence litigation by filing the Summons and Complaint and completing service of process, usually within 30-60 days. We follow a lawsuit to completion through entry of judgment to judgment enforcement proceedings. Tactics to enforce judgments may include wage garnishments via income execution or levying upon bank accounts.. Under New York CPLR Article 52 and similar laws, we can enforce a money judgment against all real and personal property that is not otherwise exempt from judgment enforcement.. Our law firm represents landlords in Nassau County and Suffolk County (Long Island) in eviction proceedings.  We are known by bench and bar as responsible professionals who do not mislead their clients with false promises and thereby manage expections of a resolution in a realistic and timely manner.. Sellers are guided from start to finish of real estate transactions.. Representation in Transactional Matters:. Our firm handles legal matters pertaining to the sale real estate. We handle the negotiation and preparation of residential real property contracts of sale, and we offer counsel to resolve disputes relevant to rent collection, non-payment or holdover eviction proceedings, in the prosecution of these actions.. Retain a Debt Collection Lawyer in New York from Anywhere in the United StatesThe Nathanson Law Firm LLP provides knowledgeable representation in the areas of debt collection, enforcement of judgments, and transactional matters, including those involving residential real property. New York debt collection attorney Mitchell A. Nathanson is a straight shooter with the experience and knowledge to resolve even the most complex debt collection and judgment enforcement matters. Lawyers from many different states have sought the assistance of Mitchell A. Nathanson to domestic their out-of-state judgments for enforcement in New York. We offer multiple billing options, including contingency fee arrangements, flat fees, hourly rates, and a combination of these, and we accept credit card payments from clients. Please call us to schedule an appointment if you need a debt collection, landlord-tenant or real estate attorney. We serve clients nationwide from our office in Nassau County on Long Island, New York.

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My practice is focused on commercial litigation, professional liability, and insurance coverage disputes.  Additionally, I regularly provide coverage opinions on complex insurance interpretation issues.  My practice has spanned industries including legal, engineering, real property, securities and insurance brokerage disputes.

My firm is relatively young, having been formed in 2007. Currently, I am a solo practitioner, so all clients deal directly with me. It is my philosophy, though, that every client should have a relationship with his or her attorney. As such, even after my support staff grows, I will remain active and accessible to all clients.By being a solo practitioner, I am able to develop and maintain close client relationships and ensure each person is given the respect and dignity he or she deserves. As a young, energetic attorney, I am breaking the standard mold of “impersonal and cold” service and I will ensure all clients are treated as individuals with unique problems.I am the most down to earth attorney you will ever meet. I believe in treating all people with respect, courtesy and empathy. My ability to sympathize with my clients, yet fight hard for their rights is my greatest strength. A close second is my love of a good argument and my inability to be intimidated.My firm focuses on areas of law that interact with the business world and financial matters. I focus my practice on bankruptcy, corporate and commercial law and other transactional matters. These focuses allow me to utilize my entire educational background, both in law and business. My business knowledge and understanding of finance and “numbers” has proven invaluable to me while assisting people through debt negotiation and bankruptcy.

Ms. Tuber joined Divins & Divins, P.C. in January 2015, focusing her practice exclusively in family law, representing clients in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings and New York County. She helps families navigate issues regarding child support, child custody, modifications of support, orders of protection, temporary support awards and divorce.

Ms. Makofsky practices in the areas of  Elder Law, Trusts and Estates and Probate, Estate Administration and Guardianships and has done so for over a quarter of a century.  Four times selected to the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers list for the New York metro area, Ellen G. Makofsky is a the principal shareholder of Makofsky & Associates, P.C. successor firm to  Raskin & Makofsky, LLP.   The National Elder Law Foundation has named her a certified elder law attorney (CELA).. Ms. Makofsky is a past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, New York Chapter and just completed a third term as Secretary of the New York Bar Association (NYSBA), the largest voluntary Bar in the United States.   Ms. Makofsky was a member of NYSBA's House of Delagetes for a decade.  She served as Chair of NYSBA's Committee on Legal Education and as Co-Chair of NYSBA's Women in the Law Committee and is Chair of the Working Group to amend the Power of Attorney statute.  Ms.Makofsky has served as a member of the Executive Committee of NYSBA for three terms  and served as Chair of NYSBA's  Elder Law Section.  Ms. Makofsky  is a past president of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau, Inc., served as a Chair of the Long Island Alzheimers' Foundation Legal Advisory Board and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and a member of the Elder Law, Social Services and Health Advisory Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association.  She is also one of the founders of the Senior Umbrella Network of Queens and  founder of the Sun Council, Inc. She is past president of the Nassau chapter of the Gerontology Professionals of Long Island and the Senior Umbrella Network of Nassau.. Ms. Makofsky graduated cum laude from  Brooklyn Law School. In 2009, she received an award from the NYSBA Elder Law Section for her work in furtherance of the rights of the elderly and the disabled. In 2010, the 7th Senatorial District of New York State named her a Woman of Distinction. Long Island Business News  named her a Top 50 Woman in 2014.  In 2016 Ms. Makofsky was honored by The Maurice A. Deane School of Law Center for Children, Famiilies and the Law as an Outstanding Woman in the Law.  In 2017 Ms. Makofsky  received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Law from Long Island Business News. Best Lawyes named Msakofsky & Associates the best law firm concentrating in Elder Law in Long Island, NY.

Ms. Bartling has experience dealing in both civil and criminal aspects of the law from complex civil litigation to misdemeanor and violent, complex felony criminal trials. She also specializes in matrimonial and divorce law. While in law school she interned at the United Stated Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York where she gained knowledge through the teachings of federal prosecutors as well as the hands-on experience in criminal trial techniques. Ms. Bartling was also employed at the reputable Long Island law firm of Farrell Fritz, P.C. While there she gained extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, municipal litigation, trust and estates, matrimonial litigation and bankruptcy litigation. She then went on to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. It was at the District Attorney’s Office that she gained knowledgeable experience trying misdemeanor and felony cases to verdict at the state criminal level. Since her employment at LaRusso Conway & Bartling she has tried numerous State felony cases to verdict including major offense homicides, violent felonies and complex white collar cases. She has also tried numerous Federal Court trials dealing in RICO, white collar and narcotics and gang cases.Ms. Bartling has broadened her expertise to include matrimonial litigation. She has experience dealing in complex contested matrimonial actions as well as uncontested mediation. She has a broad range of experience dealing with the new matrimonial guidelines and laws in New York State. Her extensive litigation background has allowed Ms. Bartling to have a high success rate in matrimonial litigations.Ms. Bartling attended Salisbury University and graduated summa cum laude. Following this, she went on to attend New York Law School graduating with a Juris Doctorate, summa cum laude. While attending law school she was the Editor-in-Chief of the Media Law Journal where she was in charge of the final publications drafted by the Media Journal.She is a member of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA Panel), Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New York State Criminal Defense Attorney Association, American Bar Association of Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. She is admitted to practice in New York State and the U.S. Federal Courts of the Eastern, and Southern Districts.

Mr. Snipas concentrates his practice in the areas of land use, zoning, environmental, municipal, and real estate law. He has secured variances, change of use permits, special use permits, site plan approval, as well as minor and major subdivisions, and other zoning approvals on behalf of large corporations, real estate developers, restaurant owners, and residential property owners. In connection with these zoning applications, he has appeared before boards in the following municipalities:. Mr. Snipas also utilizes his extensive trial experience in representing clients in a variety of litigation matters, including Article 78 proceedings challenging the determinations of boards and appears in district court on behalf of entities charged with code violations.

Mr. Rabinowitz earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Citation in Spanish language studies.. Prior to joining Schwartzapfel Lawyers and while at Harvard Ben interned for the Honorable F. Dana Winslow, Supreme Court of the State of New York, 10TH Judicial District, Nassau County who primarily oversaw medical malpractice, personal injury, and other commercial litigation trials. Ben earned his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law where he served as a member of the Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal, Media & Entertainment Law Society, and the Latin American Law Students Association.. Mr. Rabinowitz began his career representing a diverse range of clients in civil litigation, bankruptcy, criminal defense, commercial litigation, real estate matters, and probate and estate proceedings. Mr. Rabinowitz presently concentrates his practice on Workers’ Compensation and personal injury where he represents construction workers and their families who have been injured or killed on the job. Mr. Rabinowitz is bilingual and speaks both English and Spanish Ben prides himself on passionately and meticulously representing clients of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.. While at Harvard College Mr. Rabinowitz played for the Harvard Men’s Baseball Team and also spent a semester abroad to study at the University of Barcelona. Mr. Rabinowitz is the youngest of three brothers and remains an avid exercise enthusiast and passionately follows his favorite sports teams: New York Yankees, New York Giants and New York Knicks.

Mr. McCaffery’s practice concentrates in the areas of legal malpractice defense, professional liability, commercial litigation, and general liability defense. He is experienced in both trial and appellate practice. Among other areas of professional liability and defense litigation, he represents attorneys and law firms that have been sued for legal malpractice in cases ranging from real estate and personal injury matters to complex business transactions and commercial litigation.. Prior to joining L’Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P. in 2001, Mr. McCaffery had a general practice in which he handled real estate transactions, business formations, commercial litigation, will drafting, and personal injury matters. Prior to his general practice, he was associated with two defense firms in New York City, where he defended Labor Law actions, dental malpractice actions, general liability claims and represented individuals, small businesses and large, self-insured corporations. This broad range of experience enables Mr. McCaffery to better represent his clients in the varied subject matter that arises in the context of legal malpractice actions and other defense litigation.. Mr. McCaffery has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, their highest rating for general ethical standards and legal ability, and he has received the highest rating of "Superb" from AVVO. He is a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM); Vice President of the Long Island Chapter of CLM; and a member of CLM’s Professional Liability Committee. He is also a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the University of Scranton Council of Alumni Lawyers, and the Chaminade Lawyers Association. He has authored articles for the New York Law Journal ("Trusts and Estates Lawyers Face Increasing Risks of Malpractice Claims," "Build a Stronger Firm Through Risk Management," "Basic Principles Make Exceptional Attorneys," and "Avoiding Attorney Fee Claim Litigation"), Nassau Lawyer ("Time Management for Lawyers"), and co-authored the CLM Claims Handling Resources for New York. He is a regular speaker on matters of legal malpractice, professional liability, risk management, and litigation before insurance carriers and groups such as the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, the Suffolk County Women's Bar Association, and the Affiliated Lawyers of the Americas (ALTA).. He received his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law in 1996 and his undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton in 1993. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is admitted to the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Mr. Koutsoudakis is focuses his practice on government audits, and individual and class action employment litigation defense. Specifically, he represents individuals and businesses involved in federal or state litigation, or who are the subject of a government audit or investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division, the New York State Department of Labor Division of Labor Standards, the National Labor Relations Board, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He also regularly represents individuals and businesses who are sued for alleged violations of federal and state civil rights and employment laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law. Within his Commercial practice, he represents clients involved in various business disputes including shareholder, partnership and membership disputes, as well as breach of contract and other commercial claims. He has extensive experience in representing individuals and businesses in the food service industry, including restaurants, distributors, and manufacturers, as well as in the real estate and construction industries. While in law school, Mr. Koutsoudakis was a Member of the St. Thomas Law Review and the recipient of numerous Best Student Awards. He completed a joint degree (JD/MBA) program in less than three years, and graduated at the top of his class. Because of his business background and experience, he understand his client’s needs and is able to better counsel them by taking into consideration both the business and legal issues involved.. Mr. Koutsoudakis was named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Metro New York for Employment Litigation Defense in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He volunteers at local non-profit organizations, and is regularly published in a restaurant industry magazine. Mr. Koutsoudakis is fluent in Greek.

Most people work their entire lives in order to make sure that they have enough saved away to provide for themselves and their family after retirement, yet few are truly well-informed about the decisions and obstacles that await them in their later years.   The cost of long-term care can be astronomical, and very often people underestimate the importance of proper planning.. As an elder law and estate planning attorney, I provide my clients with the knowledge and perspective they need to ensure that their assets are protected, and that their wishes are accurately reflected in their estate planning documents.  It is my passion to help others protect what they have worked their entire life to obtain, and to help those in need age with the dignity and respect they deserve.. If you or a loved one are curious about what steps can be taken to ensure that you are well prepared for whatever obstacles life might put in front of you, please call me today to set up a consultation.

Michael was born and raised on Long Island where he currently resides with his wife and four daughters. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my girls.

Michael Katzen, a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and member of the firm’s Employment and Labor, and Business and Commercial Practice Groups, devotes his practice to representing businesses and organizations in employment law matters.. Mike routinely defends employers, both directly and as Employment Practices Liability (EPL) panel counsel, in employment litigation matters brought in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York, as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums like the American Arbitration Association. Mike also represents employers before a wide variety of administrative agencies, including the U.S., New Jersey, and New York State departments of labor; the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights; the New York State Division of Human Rights; and the New York City Commission on Human Rights.. While much of his practice involves defending employers once a dispute has arisen, Mike also focuses a great deal of his practice on providing employers with practical advice to avoid lawsuits. Mike routinely counsels employers on day-to-day human resources (HR) and employment law issues, including employee discipline, terminations, discrimination/harassment, leaves of absence, overtime, independent contractor and unpaid intern/volunteer classifications, workplace accommodations, trade secrets, social media, and protected union-related activity. He audits employment practices, delivers management training, and assists employers in investigating allegations of employee misconduct such as theft and discrimination/harassment. Mike also prepares HR policies, employee handbooks, and employment contracts, as well as confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-compete agreements.. Mike represents employers from a wide variety of industries, including retail, health care, manufacturing, transportation, and higher education. Mike’s focus on the retail industry in particular has gained him experience representing retailers and developers in “public accommodation” cases under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He also has significant experience representing religious non-profit entities in workplace issues.. Mike frequently trains and presents to attorneys, business groups, and clients on a variety of topics, including accommodating employees with disabilities under the ADA; the interaction of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ADA, and workers’ compensation; conducting effective workplace investigations; and avoiding wage/hour pitfalls.

Michael J. Barresi focuses his practice in defending a wide range of general liability and products liability claims from inception through trial. He has extensive experience in both state and federal courts, as well as conducting depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.. Prior to joining Goldberg Segalla, Michael served as a Deputy County Attorney (DCA) in the Office of the Nassau County Attorney. As a DCA, Michael represented the County on matters involving tort claims, civil rights violations, and employment disputes.. Michael is also a PTO-registered Patent Agent with a background in biochemistry. As a summer associate at a major patent-prosecution firm on Long Island, Michael prepared patent applications regarding chemical compositions, pharmaceutical apparatuses, and mechanical gadgets. While earning his J.D. from Pace University School of Law, Michael served on the executive board of the Intellectual Property Student Organization.

Michael C. Barrows practices in all areas of matrimonial law at the trial and appellate levels, with a particular emphasis on complex contested divorce litigation. In addition to his divorce litigation practice, Mr. Barrows represents clients in uncontested divorce matters, divorce mediation and the negotiation of separation and pre-nuptial agreements.. As an experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate, Mr. Barrows has successfully prosecuted and defended complex civil, criminal and commercial actions on behalf of clients located in the New York City, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island.. Mr. Barrows’ commercial litigation experience includes State and Federal matters involving actions for breach of contract, shareholder disputes, fraud and fraudulent inducement, mismanagement, theft, unlawful transfer of assets, breach of fiduciary duty, employer/employee disputes, and commercial collections.

Meghan Kearns focuses her practice on workers’ compensation defense. She manages matters from start to finish, working with clients from case opening through settlement or trial to efficiently resolve claims disputes. Meghan is experienced in discovery research, pre-trial document preparation, motion drafting, and pre-trial and settlement conferences.. Previously, Meghan worked as a legal fellow in Washington D.C. to Congressman Joe Wilson, and then to Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. While on Capitol Hill, she met with constituents and foreign diplomats, conducted in-depth case law research, and drafted documents in accordance with the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards.. As a student at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Meghan served as an Articles Editor on the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Law Journal. In addition, her note, “Getting the Gold But Losing the Money: Taxing Olympic Cash Prizes,” was published in the Willamette University Sports Law Journal.

Megan Gallagher has over 37 years’ experience working as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. She began her career as an assistant district attorney in Nassau County handling countless cases including violent street crimes, drug crimes and multi-million-dollar frauds. Megan spent nine years as a defense attorney using her experience as a prosecutor to defend and protect the rights of numerous clients achieving positive results. In 2012 Megan became a special assistant attorney general for the Office of the New York State Attorney General. While there she protected the rights and welfare of elderly and incapacitated individuals by prosecuting criminals for assault mistreatment and neglect. During the Covid-19 pandemic in nursing homes, Megan lead a team of professionals investigating nursing homes throughout New York State. In addition, Megan collected millions of dollars stolen from the Medicaid program. Megan’s accomplishments also include being an adjunct professor at Hofstra School of Law.

Maureen is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association, where she serves on the Matrimonial Law Committee, the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee, and the Surrogate's Court Estates and Trusts Committee.  Maureen is also a member of the Nassau County Women's Bar Association and was appointed Treasurer in 2010.  Maureen is a member of the Nassau County Matrimonial Mediators and the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals as well as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.  She is also a long time member of the Nassau Lawyer's Association of Long Island, where she was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2002.  Maureen has lectured at the Academy of Law, the Nassau County Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association.. In addition to her practice Maureen is active in the community as she has been a member of the Board of Directors at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead since 2006; a member of the Board of Directors for The Maurer Foundation since 2010; a member of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce; and a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts USA.

Marvin Romero has more than 10 years of experience defending clients in state and federal courts. He has represented a wide range of corporate, municipal, and individual defendants in a variety of civil litigation matters, including insurance law, municipal law, premises liability, discrimination, negligence, and product liability claims. Marvin also handles commercial litigation cases, and has conducted mediations, arbitrations, and appeals.. Marvin previously served as outside counsel to a major insurance company. In that role, he defended coverage disputes, vehicular negligence, uninsured motorist claims, and no-fault claims. In addition, Marvin has experience litigating breach of contract matters and negotiating settlements on behalf of general contractors, medical service providers, and alarm companies.. While receiving his juris doctor from Brooklyn Law School, Marvin was the recipient of Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Excellence for the Future Award in Commercial Paper and was a dean’s list student. He was also a dean’s list student at Rutgers University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in administration of justice and a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.

Mark R. Blaustein, CPA, Esq. joined Futterman Lanza, LLP as Of Counsel in December of 2023. Mark is known as a creative tax advisor and problem solver. Mark has a diversified practice where he assists clients in developing tax planning strategies that preserve wealth for his clients, formulates tax planning strategies for his clients that may sell a family business or assist clients in transferring a family business to the next generation. On the corporate side, Mark concentrates on commercial transactions, including the purchase, sale or restructuring of businesses, stock transactions, mergers and corporate agreements as well as advising clients on the tax aspects of such transactions. Mark is a dedicated advocate who resolves tax controversies before federal, state, and local tax authorities at all stages of the administrative process, from audit, administrative appeals, and litigation, if necessary. Mark advises clients on estate planning that involves wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives. Following a death, Mark advises families on estate and trust administration issues including the related estate and trust administration and litigation that may follow in a contested estate or trust matter. Mark also assists clients with commercial and residential real estate transactions.. Prior to affiliating with Futterman Lanza, LLP Mark served as the founder and managing partner of his own law firm (Mark R. Blaustein, P.C.) in Garden City, New York. Prior to that, Mark was a partner in Blaustein & Weinick, Esqs in Garden City, New York. Mark started his legal career with Katz and Bernstein, Esqs. where he was a law clerk during law school, an associate after graduation from law school and then a partner at the firm. Mark also gained valuable experience at Peat Marwick Mitchell, a Big 8 accounting firm during college and thereafter. Mark has been called upon by members of the federal judiciary and the federal government to assist and represent them with personal matters involving their families’ estates.. With extensive and a broad range of experience over many years of practice as both a Certified Public Accountant and Attorney, Mark has successfully married these two professions in accounting and law to deliver exceptional guidance and service to his diversified clientele. Mark prides himself on his long-term and meaningful relationships with the individuals, families, and businesses with whom he works and often finds himself advising them on all aspects of their personal, business, and related estate planning and estate matters for generations.. Mark is an active member in both the legal and accounting communities and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mark is also a former Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Adelphi University, his alma mater where he taught for more than a decade. Mark works primarily in the firm’s Garden City office.