Top Business Lawyers Near Me in Garden City Area

Todd Harris litigates complex commercial disputes, product and premises liability cases, and employment-related matters in various jurisdictions throughout the country, where he represents foreign and domestic corporations. Todd also has extensive experience litigating insurance coverage matters, and acted as coverage counsel for claims related to respiratory injury sustained during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and related litigation. He has also served as coverage counsel for claims relating to diacetyl exposure, commonly known as “popcorn lung” litigation. While Todd is a seasoned litigator, a hallmark of his approach is to help craft solutions for clients that avoid litigation altogether — or, if litigation is unavoidable, to engage in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Thomas R. Fazio graduated from Syracuse University and earned hisJuris Doctorate from City University of New York. He became a member ofthe New York State Bar in 1986. In 1996, Mr. Fazio began his own lawpractice serving corporations and small businesses in New York the last nine years, he has also served as in-house counsel forsecured commercial lenders with annual revenues in the billions ofdollars.. Mr. Fazio enjoys using his unique experience and varied resources tonegotiate and document important business transactions for large andsmall businesses. He concentrates in corporate formations, structureand finance, as well as operation and funding of medical facilitiesacross the country.

The career of Lawrence Pohly, spanning over thirty years, includes serving as outside counsel to public and private companies, family businesses and individuals. He also served as in house general counsel and corporate secretary to several middle market public companies in the financial services, energy, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, real estate development and electronics industries.. Mr. Pohly has represented buyers and sellers of businesses in many different industries and counseled family businesses regarding routine commercial transactions as well as extraordinary events and business succession issues. He has served as an outside director of middle market companies and adviser to family investment companies. He has organized charitable foundations, venture capital firms, real estate development companies and other businesses. He represented business and individual clients in general corporate and commercial matters, estate and business succession planning, real estate purchases, sales and leasing, wills, trusts, probate, elder law, purchases and sales of businesses, formation and administration of corporations, partnerships, LLC’s, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, formation of family foundations, not-for-profit entities and medical practices.. Mr. Pohly is a 1968 graduate of the Cornell Law School (J.D.) and the Cornell Business School (MBA) and a 1964 graduate of Colgate University (BA).

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.

Mark E. Goidell is a tenacious trial attorney with more than 30 years of litigation experience. He is a veteran of the state and federal courts of Long Island who is regularly called upon by other law firms to handle their cases. He represents clients in matters throughout the Northeast.. Mark has received an “AV” rating from Martindale - Hubbell, the national attorney listing and rating agency. “AV” is the highest attainable rating; it denotes an attorney with the highest standards of excellence, competence, and ethics.. Mark’s reputation as an outstanding advocate has resulted in his representation of a number of high profile clients in widely publicized matters, including the following:. Mark successfully defended musician Sean “P Diddy” Combs in 23 wrongful death and personal injury cases brought following a “stampede” at a charity concert Mr. Combs sponsored at the City College of New York.. Mark represented Richard Jewell, the security guard who was falsely accused of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Mark successfully negotiated settlements in defamation cases brought by Mr. Jewell against various media outlets.Mark represented the brother of Jon Benet Ramsey, the Colorado girl who was found dead in her home. Mark obtained significant settlements of defamation actions brought on his behalf who falsely accused him of killing his sister.. Mark was successful in obtaining a significant settlement in a defamation case brought by Congressman Gary Condit against the journalist Dominick Dunne, who falsely accused the Congressman of being involved in the disappearance and death of his aide, Chandra Levy.You can learn more about the high profile cases Mark has handled in Notable Cases. (Please note that all cases are unique, and prior results are no guarantee of future outcomes.)

Erin Mackin defends prominent corporations in a broad range of general liability claims, including property damage, construction, and premises liability. She has in-depth experience conducting and defending depositions, overseeing settlement negotiations, and managing cases from motion preparation through trial.. Erin’s background includes working in an integrated legal, operations, and technology firm where she handled claims analysis for a multi-billion-dollar environmental fund, and oversaw internal protocol compliance. She also has experience in criminal court, specifically the New York City Department of Probation and the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. Erin uses this valuable experience conducting legal research, performing investigations, and assisting court proceedings to maximize productivity when preparing for, and conducting, mediations and trials.. While at New York Law School, Erin was an active member of the Moot Court Association and National Moot Court Team, reaching the finals of the Charles W. Frossel Moot Court Competition her second year. She also served on the executive board of the Association and received the Order of Barristers award.

Ellen Victor concentrates her practice in all aspects of elder law, small business and estate planning. She is qualified to serve as attorney to incapacitated persons in a guardianship proceeding.. While Ellen provides estate planning and elder law to a wide variety of clients, as the parent of an adult special needs child, her passion is serving the legal needs of families with disabled children.  Ellen's Mom is currently in a nursing home, and Ellen finds working with families in this difficult situation very rewarding.

Dedicated, Highly Respected, Experienced Attorney; Always a thorough consultation for our prospective clients. My firm is built on quality relationships. "Client Driven" is my core belief.. I assist my clients in taking the necessary steps to control their assets while they are able, prepare for potential disability, and ensure that they will give what they want to whom they want, when they want.  Together we prepare a legacy plan that will not only protect assets, but provide confidence and a sense of satisfaction in my clients knowing they have taken the steps necessary to protect the financial well-being of not only themselves, but their loved ones as well.. My experience, coupled with my compassion, form the cornerstone on which you will be able to trust that you have done what is necessary to prepare for the future. And then, you will be able to enjoy each and every day, knowing that you have a plan in place that protects not only you, but also the ones you love.  It would be my honor to be your trusted advisor for years to come.

Commercial counsel with deep knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offereings, reglatory compliance, international and domestic joint venures and other commercial matters on behalf of publicly traded and privately held entities in various industries.

At Emouna & Mikhail, PC, our mission is to learn and understand our clients' needs and the external factors affecting them so that we may aggressively and professionally represent them throughout the legal process.  We clearly communicate our legal knowledge and experience, thereby enabling our clients to make well-informed decisions for themselves.. Our approach is to provide a personalized attorney-client relationship based on each client's unique concerns and requirements.  Our philosophy is based on our commitment to provide experienced advice to our clients. We are dedicated to full value for every dollar invested in legal services. Our clients can expect prompt personal service and uncompromising, quality legal representation delivered in a cost-effective manner.. We constantly seek to improve our performance in order to be prepared for the challenges facing our clients. We keep pace with the latest innovations in the delivery of legal services by continually investing in training and technology. Our work environment is based on diligent work effort, community involvement and a commitment to the profession.. Our Firm’s Practice Areas include: complex commercial litigation; criminal law defense, bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors’ rights; corporate and commercial transactions; real estate; land use and zoning; estates and trusts;. Emouna & Mikhail, PC serve clients that operate locally, nationally and globally. Our clients range from start-up companies to multinational public companies as well as individuals, and not-for-profit organizations. Our clients rely on us to serve as their most trusted advisor and to provide the best possible solutions to their legal and business issues. The Firm maintains offices in Mineola, New York.. With years of service, we continue to meet our clients’ needs for timely, sophisticated and cost-effective legal advice. The firms lawyers are committed to client service and to building lasting relationships with clients. We offer a depth of experience that sets us apart from other firms, and pride ourselves on our responsiveness to our clients’ needs and the level of personal attention and commitment we provide.

Angela Siegel earned her postdoctoral Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Taxation from New York University School of Law and her Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law. She has been admitted to practice in New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. She is a member of the Business Law, Tax Law and Trusts & Estates Law committees of the American Bar, New York State Bar and Nassau County Bar Associations.. After spending a number of years working at the large and prestigious Manhattan law firm of Proskauer Rose, Angela Siegel opened her own law office in 1991. In addition to her legal background, Angela spent several years working in government and politics, first as an assistant with the United States House of Representatives and later as a member of the Executive Staff of Harrison J. Goldin, former New York City Comptroller. She also earned a Master of Science degree from Columbia University and in November, 1995 she was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Andreas Papantoniou is a principal and founder of Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. Andreas heads up the business department. He is engaged in a general legal business and corporate practice that encompasses a broad range of corporate and financial matters covering diverse industries. He has represented companies and individuals in the banking, financial, real estate, venture capital and private equities, entertainment, medical, dentistry, manufacturing, apparel, restaurant, and eSport (electronic gaming) industries in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, tender offers, intellectual property licensing, and other commercial transactions. Many of these business transactions have had both domestic and international components. Andreas also serves as outside counsel for certain clients and their board of directors. Andreas was selected as a 2014 Rising Star bySuper Lawyers.. Andreas represents clients in the software, automotive, restaurant, medical, security surveillance, logistics, and distribution and warehousing industries in strategic acquisitions and general corporate matters, including drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements. He has represented leading international apparel retailers and wholesalers in multiple strategic acquisitions totaling over $1.5 billion in acquisition purchases, as well as general corporate matters. Andreas also represents many professionals in the medical and dentistry industries, providing sound assistance and guidance with respect to the formation, creation and management of their practices and with the negotiation and drafting of employment related agreements.   Additionally, he represents Not-for-Profit organizations, including advising such clients through the 501(c)(3) application process, car wash owners and prospective car wash buyers, and clients in fashion and entertainment industries in connection with contract negotiations and intellectual property issues.. Andreas, a Cornell Law graduate and International Law Journal member, has had the opportunity to practice law for 10 years at some of the biggest corporate law firms in the world, leading on mergers and acquisitions of multimillion dollar deals for large companies, and working on complex transactional deals for large firms.  Andreas has chosen to bring his expertise in law into the small business market because seeing small business grow and helping entrepreneurs is what excites him.  Andreas has a competitive edge, he enjoys nothing more than to help a company’s best interest, provide the best counsel and sound business advice to  small businesses and their owners and watch them thrive and grow into prosperous businesses. "Your success is our success" is what we practice by.  Andreas is able to apply his Big Law experience, and pass his knowledge on to smaller businesses and entrepreneurs. Andreas believes that great representation is everything, and has seen first hand what can happen when law matters are not dealt with by a qualified attorney, even if they are well-meaning - if you do not have the knowledge you are powerless to help people the right way.