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Christopher Villanti is a Partner at Rosenberg Fortuna & Laitman, LLP whose practice is focused on civil litigation matters in the areas of real estate litigation, mortgage foreclosure defense and commercial contract disputes.  Mr. Villanti zealously represents his clients in all aspects of litigation and is committed to protecting his clients interests and providing them with high-quality and affordable legal representation.

Christopher L. Van De Water focuses his practice on employment, labor and business law, where he proactively and aggressively represents all manner of clients in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law, including wage and hour matters, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, professional contracts, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and numerous other types of employment-based litigation and disputes. He has over 20 years of litigation experience and has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict in both State and Federal court.. In his own words, Chris’s education truly started at Chaminade High School, where he proudly continues to be involved in their alumni network. Chris then went on to pursue a dual degree of Economics and Business Management at Cornell University, where he rowed for the Lightweight Crew Team and was a proud member of Phi Sigma Kappa. He then went on to study Labor Law at Hofstra University School of Law where he served as an Editor of the prestigious and nationally renown Labor Law Journal. Chris also served as an Assistant Attorney General within the New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Division during Andrew Cuomo’s tenure as Attorney General, as well as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in New York City’s Special Federal Litigation unit defending the City against the infamous “Mafia Cop” cases.. Chris’s numerous successes have been featured in newspapers, legal journals and other media sources including the Associated Press, New York Post, New York Daily News, Law 360 and the New York Law Journal.

Christopher Holbrook is a partner at Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. and his practice concentrates on trial work involving negligence cases with catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Chris routinely returns multi-million dollar recoveries through jury verdict, arbitration, mediation, and settlement. Mr. Holbrook’s results include eight-figure and seven-figure verdicts and judgments. Recently, Chris represented 1 of 8 wrongful death victims in a multi-district federal court litigation involving the Amtrak Train Wreck in Philadelphia resulting in a historic $265,000,000 global recovery.. Mr. Holbrook has earned a reputation for excellence and superior results among his colleagues, judges and clients. He has a proven track record of success, even in the toughest circumstances.. Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts & Settlements - Mr. Holbrook’s high awards were also recognized in the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 issues of New York Law Journal in its “Top Verdicts” and “Top Settlements” sections. These awards included the year’s highest motor vehicle verdict and highest construction site accident settlement in Suffolk County and Staten Island — both widely regarded as difficult plaintiffs jurisdictions. These accolades earned him membership in the exclusive “Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.”. Additionally, ALM Verdict Search published numerous noteworthy results Mr. Holbrook reached in all five boroughs of New York City as well as Nassau and Suffolk Counties.. Highly-Regarded New York City Injury Attorney - The National Trial Lawyers also named Mr. Holbrook a “Top 40 Under 40” trial lawyer in the United States and a National Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer . Super Lawyers named him a New York “Rising Star.” He serves on the board of directors for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, a statewide organization comprising attorneys and members of the judiciary and is a Dean focusing on their Continuing Legal Education Trial Skills programs.. Because of his exceptional experience, Mr. Holbrook is a sought-after speaker on trial advocacy and practice, including multi-city circuits on “Trial Advocacy in Voir Dire” and “Telling the Damages Story: Effectively Proving Damages at the Time of Trial.”, “Mastering Cross-Examination” and “Winning from Beginning: Jury Selection and Opening Statements”. He has taught the next generation of lawyers as adjunct professor at St. John’s University School of Law and as instructor at the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute, where his students won the American Bar Association’s National Trial Advocacy Competition held annually in Chicago.. Previously, Mr. Holbrook was a homicide prosecutor in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure, he tried a multitude of jury trials to verdict with an astounding success rate. Among those verdicts were a number of high profile murder cases, which garnered significant media attention. Mr. Holbrook has appeared on television and radio and in print, including CBS Channel 2, ABC Channel 7, News 12, 1010 WINS and Newsday.. Mr. Holbrook believes strongly in giving back to the community – both locally and globally – through charitable organizations including Catholic Charities Disaster Relief Fund, MADD, , American Cancer Society and the local level outreach and soup kitchens. Chris is also involved in coaching youth sports including baseball and basketball in his local community.

Charles Horn, Esq. a partner with the firm and a well-respected federal and state litigator, with far in an excess of 100 verdicts to his credit. Mr. Horn secured his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law in 1996 after earning two Bachelors of Arts from Lehigh University in 1992.. Beginning his legal career as a Deputy County Attorney for Nassau County, Mr. Horn went on to supervise the County’s federal litigation unit. There he and his unit aggressively defended allegations of constitutional deprivations ranging from discrimination to the unlawful use of deadly force. After leaving the County to enter private practice, Mr. Horn was personally solicited by various municipalities to handle some of their most complicated matters.  Also since entering private practice Mr. Horn has developed an extensive practice representing individuals who have been the subject to false arrest, malicious prosecution and excessive force.  As trial counsel, Mr. Horn has secured verdicts for clients as high as 5 million dollars.. With his foundation in the federal and state trial courts, Mr. Horn went on to expand his civil practice to include complex commercial, RICO and health care related controversies and has been handling high profile litigation since that time. His cases have regularly been reported upon in the New York Times, New York Newsday, New York Daily News, New York Law Journal as well as numerous television outlets.. In 2004 while practicing in the private sector, Mr. Horn joined the United States Army as a commissioned officer in the Army National Guard Judge Advocate Corps. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Horn volunteered for active duty in Iraq. In recognition of his service in Iraq, he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Action Badge, and the Army Achievement Medal. MAJ Horn is presently the Brigade Judge Advocate of the 369th Sustainment Brigade (“Harlem Hellfighters”) with the New York Army National Guard.. In addition to his private practice and military service, Mr. Horn is also the Deputy Village Attorney performing prosecutorial and general legal services to the Village of Lynbrook since 1998.

Bruce Barket is well known for successfully handling high-profile cases and for his many trial victories.  When the stakes are high, he has been the trial lawyer of choice.  He has been frequently covered by the national media, including CNN, USA Today, Court TV, Fox News, The New York Times, and PBS’ Frontline.. Mr. Barket has won numerous acquittals in high-profile cases involving such crimes as securities / mail fraud, murder, and racketeering.  Through grit, tenacity, and the use of his courtroom skills, he has put together an impressive string of both criminal and civil trial victories that span more than two decades.. He is also known for obtaining uncanny results in the appellate and post-judgment process for clients previously convicted. Based upon his energetic and highly skilled re-investigation of these “cold cases”, he has won motions and hearings resulting in the overturning of criminal convictions where prior attorneys had failed and the clients were serving a prison sentence.. Mr. Barket is a sought-after lecturer at Continuing Legal Education seminars where he teaches various aspects of trial practice and criminal defense to other lawyers.  He has spoken at bar associations and law schools on such topics as delivering effective summations, the art of cross examining government witnesses, cross examining law enforcement agents, and confronting and defeating eye witness testimony. He is also well known for his work and lectures regarding how to attack confessions taken by law enforcement personnel.. The New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers bestowed upon him the prestigious Gideon Award in 2003 and 2008 for his outstanding work on behalf of his clients.  He was also named Practitioner of the Year in 2005 by the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association.. Mr. Barket was an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County from 1986 to 1991 and has been in private practice for nearly 20 years. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 1999 to 2008 and remains an active member of the Association. He is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Barket served as President of the Nassau County Legal Aid Society from 2005 to 2006 and has been a member of its Board of Directors from 2000 to the present.  He also served as President of the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association from 2002 to 2003.. He represents individuals and businesses facing allegations involving all types of federal and state offenses.

Brittany Mangan is a partner in the Firm’s Matrimonial & Family Law Practice. A highly experienced litigator, Brittany has dedicated her career to helping individuals through the difficulty of divorce and family law issues. She approaches all matters with compassion and respect as she guides clients through the emotional, financial, and temporal costs often inherent in these issues.. The wide range of services that Brittany provides to her clients includes handling prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, divorce litigation and divorce negotiations, post-divorce actions, child custody and child support, spousal support, marital and separation agreements, equitable distribution, property distribution and settlements, paternity, CPS and neglect matters, and qualified domestic relation orders.. Brittany’s practice focuses on the divorce courts in both Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York, where she has a deep understanding of the unique dynamics and judges of those courts. She is also an experienced litigator at the appellate level, having argued before the Second Department, Appellate Division.. Brittany has presented Continuing Legal Education classes on points of evidence and on matrimonial law, and she has authored numerous articles on family law issues.

Brian J. Griffin concentrates his practice of law in the areas of criminal defense at the state and federal level. As the firm’s principal New York criminal defense attorney, Mr. Griffin regularly attends court proceedings both in State and Federal court and is often on trial. Mr. Griffin’s in-court trial experience has proven invaluable for Foley Griffin, LLP’s clients. Mr. Griffin is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Former Assistant District Attorneys Association and the Nassau County Bar Association. Mr. Griffin was President of the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association and was also a member of the prestigious Judicial Screening Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association. In 2010, Mr. Griffin was awarded the prestigious Practitioner of the Year award by the Criminal Courts Bar Association. He is also admitted to practice in the Federal Southern and Eastern District of New York. Lastly, Mr. Griffin regularly appears as a legal commentator and is regularly quoted in local newspapers such as Newsday.. Mr. Griffin is a life long resident of Long Island. Mr. Griffin attended the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania where he graduated with honors with a degree in Economics/Finance. Upon completion of his degree in Scranton, Mr. Griffin returned home to New York to purse his law degree as a Dean’s Merit Scholar at Brooklyn Law School. At Brooklyn Law, Mr. Griffin interned for a Federal Judge and later the United States Attorney’s Office. As a third year law student, Mr. Griffin joined the staff of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission where he worked until graduation.. Immediately upon completion of his studies at Brooklyn Law and after taking the New York State Bar Examination, Mr. Griffin continued his legal career as a prosecutor. He joined the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office located in Hempstead and Mineola, New York. At the DAs office, Mr. Griffin was initially responsible for handling misdemeanor crimes such as driving while intoxicated (DWI), assault, domestic violence and traffic offenses. After a short time, he was promoted to the County Court Trial Bureau. In the County Court, Mr. Griffin was responsible for handling a wide range of felony offenses including felony DWIs, violent assaults, burglaries and robberies. At the DAs office, Mr. Griffin tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained valuable courtroom exposure. Mr. Griffin was also appointed as a Special Prosecutor for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and handled a variety of prosecutions in Suffolk County.. In 1997, Mr. Griffin left the DAs office along with this colleague and current law partner, Thomas J. Foley. The firm was originally located in Mineola and moved to the current location in 2008.

Brendan T. Fitzpatrick concentrates his practice in all aspects of appellate litigation. In his years of experience, he has briefed and argued appeals in every appellate court in New York, including the New York State Court of Appeals and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. These appeals have covered a diverse range of issues, including constitutional law, contracts, insurance coverage, products liability, and negligence.. As a member of the Amicus Curiae Committee for the Defense Association of New York (DANY), he contributed to the preparation of amicus briefs to the New York State Court of Appeals on significant cases that impact the defense bar throughout the state.. Brendan has published articles with the New York Law Journal, through Aspatore Publishing, and USLAW Magazine on topics such as insurance coverage, the value of having an appellate attorney involved throughout the litigation process, the impact of e-discovery amendments on the Federal Rules of Evidence, and trade dress.. For his work with DANY, the organization honored him with its Literary Award “in recognition of his outstanding work on the Amicus Curiae Committee” in 2009 and 2014. Brendan has also been selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers.

Bradley R. Siegel has over twenty five (25) years of legal experience advising clients in a variety of legal and business matters.. The Siegel Law Firm. P. C. focuses on Landlord Tenant , commercial real estate and other business matters.. Bradley recognizes that underlying most legal situations is a business or financial transaction. He has faced unique and complex challenges working with, and representing, highly sophisticated and talented CEO’s, business owners, entrepreneurs and other executives. This experience includes real estate, corporate law, litigation, employment, and finance.. As the former General Counsel and Corporate Counsel for the Jack Parker Corporation for 17 years Mr. Siegel worked on a real estate portfolio throughout the United States consisting of apartment buildings, office buildings, retail, hotels (including the world class Parker Meridien Hotel in New York City and the Parker Palm Springs in California).

BAR ADMISSIONS:. State of New York, 2016. United States District Court, Eastern & Southern Districts of New York, 2016. United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 2018. EDUCATION:. St. John’s University School of Law. Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus,

Attorney Todd Restivo is a partner at Restivo & Murphy LLP and an experienced trial lawyer. He has tried more than 100 cases on behalf of accident victims and secured tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients. In addition to recovering record-breaking verdicts and maximizing settlement offers, Attorney Restivo is an accomplished legal writer who has written dozens of appellate briefs. Attorney Restivo focuses his litigation on plaintiff’s personal injury and has been recognized by Super Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in New York State and the U.S. District Courts (Southern and Eastern District of New York) and is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association.

Attorney Sari Friedman is a Long Island divorce lawyer at Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law whose extensive list of accolades testify to the quality legal counsel she provides. Not only does she have more than 35 years of experience, but she has received the following awards and honors:. Divorce can be an extremely arduous and stressful legal process that Attorney Friedman is prepared to bear on your behalf. She has extensive skill in handling a wide range of issues that may arise in your case, such as those involving child custody, child support, and visitation. Turn to Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law when you need excellent and experienced counsel!

Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez joined the law firm of Horn Wright, LLP in 2024, having a diverse background in the areas of civil rights, child victims act, municipal law, public contracts, child protective services, adult protective services, public benefits, criminal, immigration, construction and real estate law.. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez was a deputy county attorney with the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, where he was a Deputy Bureau Chief in the Litigation & Appeals Bureau. This Bureau defends against all civil matters brought against Nassau County, including Section 1983 actions. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez, while at the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, also served as counsel to the Nassau County Child Fatality Review Team. Prior to his work with the Litigation & Appeals Bureau, Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez represented Nassau County’s Department of Social Services.. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez also served as an adjunct law professor with the Maurice A. Dean School of Law, where he taught Legal Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiation. Mr. Fernandez is also a volunteer firefighter with the Atlantic Steamer Fire Co. No. 1 of Oyster Bay where he also serves as the Dive Rescue Captain. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez earned his Juris Doctorate from City University of New York School of Law in 2001 after earning an undergraduate degree from St. John's University School in 1997.. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez is fluent in Spanish.

Attorney Jay D. Raxenberg is the leading attorney at his Long Island law firm, the Law Offices of Jay D. Raxenberg, P.C. At the firm, Mr. Raxenberg focuses on family law, which he has been practicing for nearly twenty  years. He has represented countless clients in the Supreme and Family Courts throughout Suffolk, Nassau, and Queens Counties in Long Island, New York. Some of the specific family law matters Mr. Raxenberg has handled include divorce, equitable distribution, paternity, fathers’ rights, mothers’ rights, grandparents’ rights, parental alienation, domestic violence, domestic partnerships,  and order of protections. Attorney Raxenberg  is sensitive to the emotional and financial costs that are often brought on by divorce and family issues. While going through a family law matter can be stressful enough, an individual should not have to add on additional stress from a lack of performance from their lawyer. This is why Attorney Raxenberg makes sure he provides personal attention and aggressive representation at competitive rates.. While Attorney Raxenberg would never wish marital difficulties on a family, it sometimes is an unfortunate reality that must occur. When an individual decides to retain the representation of Attorney Raxenberg, he works to make sure that the client and their family’s interests and rights will be protected. Mr. Raxenberg has the ability to help clients pursue an uncontested divorce, in which skillful and creative settlement negotiations allow both parties to arrive on a peaceful agreement outside of court. If your situation calls for litigation in the courtroom, Attorney Raxenberg is prepared to aggressively represent you through your contested divorce. Every client will be given Attorney Raxenberg’s cell phone number, so that in the event of an emergency or after hours, he will be able to assist them. To learn more about how you may be able to retain the representation of Attorney Raxenberg, contact the Law Offices of Jay D. Raxenberg, P.C.

Attorney Chris McDonough, Esq. is a partner of McDonough & McDonough, a New York law firm that provides legal guidance and representation to lawyers and law students. He has represented many attorneys and law students in cases involving character and fitness representation, criminal defense, disciplinary defense, grievance defense, fee disputes, legal ethics opinions, and risk management.In addition to his work as a lawyer, Attorney Chris McDonough, Esq. has served as an adjunct professor of legal ethics. He has written several articles and presented lectures to bar associations, law firms, and other organizations on subjects such as grievances, ethics in law, and attorney discipline. He served as Assistant Counsel to the Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District from 1989 to 2002.Attorney Chris McDonough, Esq. is admitted to practice in Colorado as well as the state of New York.

Associate Alexander H. Mun is a dedicated and highly skilled New York attorney at Russell Friedman Law Group. Mr. Mun focuses on arbitration and no fault litigation for the firm, as well as general liability/personal injury lawsuits and real estate matters. He has tried more than 75 no fault cases and has been involved in all phases of the firm’s practice since joining the team. He handles all phases of litigation from inception through appeal.. Mr. Mun is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and also holds a B.S. degree from New York University. He is licensed to practice in New York, California, and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York.

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As an adoption attorney, I have dedicated my law practuce to helping couples and individuals realize their dream of becoming parents.  For the past ten years, I have represented adoptive parents and birth parents in many types of adoption matters.  My office can assist you with the following types of adoptions:. 1.  Private infant adoptions within the United States. 2.  Stepparent adoptions. 3.  Relative adoptions. 4.  Finalization of agency adoptions. 5.  Re-adoptions of internationally adopted children. 6.  Adoption of children in foster care. To learn more about adopting a child, please visit my website, , or contact my office to schedule a consultation.

As a skilled New York birth injury attorney and Partner of The Sanders Firm, E. David Woycik is committed to helping his clients fight for the justice and recovery they are owed. He has been practicing law for two decades, earning recognition as a Distinguished Law School Graduate for his outstanding achievements to the field of law. He is committed to giving back to the local community, which he does by participating in numerous local and state-wide organizations. When you need an attorney by your side, Mr. Woycik is a compassionate guide and fierce advocate. Call for a free consultation.

As a founding partner at Grunwald & Seman, P.C., Garden City attorney Karl C. Seman provides legal counsel to criminally accused persons. For over 30 years, he has been licensed to practice law. Prior to the formation of his current firm, Mr. Seman spent time working at the Nassau County District Attorney’s office. His legal diligence has led to him being selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® for three years in a row. Attorney Seman is a graduate of Northeastern University and the American University Washington College of Law. Contact his firm today for a free-of-charge case evaluation.

Anthony Yovino has been practicing matrimonial law on Long Island for more than 28 years. He is a member in the New York Family Law American Inn of Court, and has been selected for The New York Times Super Lawyer publication every year since 2007. He has been the attorney of record on several cases that established legal precedent, including McGowan v. McGowan, which held that an advanced educational degree is marital property subject to equitable distribution. He has published several articles on matrimonial and family law topics. Mr. Yovino is a lecturer for the Nassau Academy of Law, a continuing legal education instructor at St. John's University and a frequent guest on the radio program "Law You Should Know" on WHPC 90.3 FM.

Anthony J. LoPresti has been a practicing family law attorney in Nassau County since 1988. He is intimately familiar with the laws and divorce proceedings in New York, and provides his clients with the trusted guidance they need during this difficult time. Mr. LoPresti founded his private practice, Anthony J. LoPresti, Attorney at Law, in 1991 with the mission to provide dedicated service in a personal, competent, and professional manner. He is extremely attentive to detail, performing thorough investigations to uncover any details that can impact a case’s outcome. He knows how emotional these situations can be for his clients, and helps them make reasoned decisions that will benefit their best interests. Contact his firm to schedule a free consultation with him.

Andrew Weiss is a Senior Associate at Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., specializing in Employment Law, Civil Rights Litigation, and Trial Advocacy.. Prior to joining Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., Andrew Weiss was an associate at a prominent New York Civil Rights firm, and an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department. While with the City, Andrew litigated over one-hundred cases involving police misconduct, taking several to trial. After becoming an associate at a boutique plaintiff’s civil rights firm, Andrew litigated matters involving police misconduct, inmate abuse, and personal injury all across New York State.. Andrew is a practiced trial attorney. He graduated law school as one of the top trial advocates of his class, earning him the New York State Trial Lawyers Association Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and the Judge Edward Hart Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Since graduating, Andrew has taken numerous trial verdicts at both the state and federal levels. He has also successfully defended a trial verdict through his advocacy in New York State’s First Appellate Division.

Alexander Klein is the head of Barket Epstein’s commercial litigation unit and a co-chair of its division on Civil Rights. He joined the firm in 2013 after having worked for the Bank of New York Mellon and Merrill Lynch, as well as on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. He then graduated from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with a full merit scholarship.. Since joining the firm, Mr. Klein has helped grow the civil litigation practice exponentially. In the commercial sphere, he has represented and won cases for companies of all sizes, from growing local businesses to international publicly traded corporations. He has won cases that clients and prior lawyers labeled “impossible,” and won decisions that changed the law for clients’ respective industries. He has also been at the cutting edge of a range of litigation practice areas spanning from commercial finance to scholastic discipline to the ever-sensitive interface between civil and criminal law.. In addition to his commercial practice, Mr. Klein has been a driving force in Barket Epstein’s renowned division on civil rights. In that capacity, he has contributed to several newsworthy matters, including Christopher Loeb’s civil rights case that helped lead to the imprisonment of Suffolk County’s District Attorney and Chief of Police and Samuel Brownridge's wrongful conviction case against the City of New York.  He has also represented clients in quieter but equally important matters, recovering millions of dollars on behalf of many disadvantaged members of society.. Applying his commercial and financial background, Mr. Klein also represents criminal defendants in high-stakes white collar federal cases. There, in the white collar sphere, he has been recognized several years in a row by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star.”

Alan S. Hock is a  Partner of the firm and Chair of its promotion marketing, advertising, trademark, and Internet/new media practice areas.. Over the past twenty five years Alan has represented some of the country’s largest direct response advertisers marketing directly to consumers through the vehicles of catalogs, direct mail, space advertising, infomercials, television spot advertising and the Internet.  In connection with such representation, Alan is recognized as one of the leading promotion marketing attorneys in the country, regularly representing clients in connection with compliance with the myriad of Federal and State laws and regulations governing this practice area.  When necessary, Alan represents clients in connection with investigations by the various governmental agencies having jurisdiction over such marketing practices and in litigation with such agencies including the Federal Trade Commission, State Attorney General, U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, U.S. Postal Service, Customs Office and the Food and Drug Administration.. Alan also represents some of the nation’s leading retailers both in the traditional retail setting and in connection with their Internet presence.  He counsels such clients in all aspects of retail and online marketing matters including privacy, licensing, contests and sweepstakes, email promotions and a host of other emerging issues facing retail and online marketers.  New York Lawyer magazine has called Alan “a major player in e-commerce.”. Alan also handles complex litigation in both State and Federal Court focusing on intellectual property matters including trademarks, copyrights and unfair competition.  Alan and his litigation matters have attracted significant interest from the national media.  He has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, ABC’s 20/20 and CNBC.