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When I was nine my aunt told me I should be a lawyer when I grew up because I argued about everything, really, really well. That's when I learned I could make a living doing what I loved: winning arguments. After graduating from Columbia University, New York City's only Ivy League school I went on to Fordham Law. Fordham was the only law school ranked in the top twenty-five nationwide that offered a night program in New York. Since I was working full time to pay my own way, Fordham's top tier night division was perfect for me.. After two years working at different firms, gaining experience in multiple areas of legal practice I hit the mother lode. I got a full time job working for one of the best litigators in New York City (which made him one of the best in the country). Over the next six years, this incredible lawyer, who became my friend and mentor, taught me how to be the best litigator I could be. Since then I've used the foundation he helped me build to hone my skills as a counselor and advocate. Whether counseling clients, arguing motions and appeals or, persuading a jury to find in my client's favor at trial, I've spent the next two decades becoming a top tier litigation attorney. Now, I put those skills and experience to work for individuals, businesses and other organizations in state and federal courts throughout New York state. And I can do the same for you.

We provide legal assistance to a wide range of corporations and individuals with legal problems. As a former federal prosecutor, I can deal with highly complex matters. However, I recognize that every case is a major event in the life of my client. Every client receives my personal attention. Since 2022, I have focused primarily on criminal appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Other work is handled by referral only.

We are committed to providing quality legal services and to render those services in a manner consistent with the dignity and integrity of the legal profession. Further, the rapid and extensive growth of our clientele is a welcomed response to our hard work, dedication, and the quality legal services we provide. We can honestly say that our firm’s success and fine reputation is largely due to the much-appreciated efforts of our loyal and satisfied clients, who have proudly recommended our firm to others. Indeed, you can be assured that our commitment to providing quality legal services, with the highest degree of professionalism and courtesies, would be given to you if you give us the opportunity to represent you should the need arise. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything we can do to help.

Trained as a psychologist-psychoanalyst as well as attorney, my practice emphasizes the representation of mental health professionals, practices, agencies and institutes.

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.

Steven J. Schwartzapfel is the founding Member of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., one of the most prominent and well respected Plaintiff’s personal injury law firms in New York.. Steven attended the State University of New York at Buffalo where he earned his B.A. degree with honors in 1977 and went on to graduate with Pace University School of Law’s second class in 1980.. Steven has been a member, director, and officer and Past President-elect of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and currently serves as a Director Emeritus.  Steven served as the first President of the Alliance for Consumer Rights, and is also a founding member, Director and First Vice-President Officer of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has served on the Judicial Screening Committees for the Supreme Court, Appellate Division and New York Court of Appeals, in addition to serving on the Committee on Professional Discipline.. Steven has also served as chairperson and faculty lecturing to attorneys within and outside the country on many topics including trying cases, negotiation, strategies and tactics, decisions and statutes, insurance issues, law office management, client relations and ethics.. Steven has founded , a Web site designed to provide information and other resources for the working families and socially and/or economically disenfranchised of New York.. Steven has been awarded the prestigious AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell, named to The New York Super Lawyers List and selected as one of the 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association.

Sean McKinley is co-chair of the firm's Workers' Compensation Practice Group. He defends insurance carriers and self-insured employers in a wide range of workers’ compensation claims, including those involving slips and falls, motor vehicle accidents, World Trade Center claims, occupational disabilities, repetitive stress claims, psychiatric injuries, and fraud claims under the Workers’ Compensation Law. His experience includes cases arising from numerous industries, including retail; construction; health care, including long-term care facilities and home health providers; and hospitality, including hotels, restaurants, and casinos.. Sean has extensive experience at the appellate level in workers’ compensation cases. He has handled numerous appellate briefs and oral arguments in the Appellate Division, Third Department, and he authored the winning brief used in the landmark Court of Appeals’ reversal of Zamora v. New York Neurologic Associates, a decision that set important precedent for insurance carriers and employers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims involving permanent partial disabilities.. Before entering private practice more than five years ago, Sean spent three years as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department, where he defended the city in litigation involving work-related accidents, occupational disabilities, and World Trade Center claims.. He is a frequent author and presenter on topics in his area of focus, including third-party action consent in workers’ compensation claims, New York State medical impairment guidelines, and New York State medical treatment guidelines.

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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.

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.

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.

Marie Elena is a Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C. of Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach and Manhattan, New York. Marie Elena joined the firm in 1991 and her areas of practice include Trust and Estate Administration, Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning, Guardianships, and Real Estate. Marie Elena is a member of the New York State, Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations, the Academy of Special Needs Planners, and has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) from 2004-2011. She is a former Co-Chair of the Legal Education Committee, former Chair of the Trusts and Estates Administration Committee, former Chair of the Estate Tax Planning Committee, and former Co-Chair of the Trusts and Estates Administration Committee for the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. Marie Elena was also the Chair of the 2010 Annual Meeting for the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section.. In addition, Marie Elena is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She is a former Chair of NAELA’S Member Relations/Membership Committee, a former Chair of NAELA’S Academic Committee, and continues to be actively involved with NAELA. In 2010, Marie Elena was nominated to the Board of Directors of NAELA National. She has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Chapter of NAELA. She earned her law degree at St. John’s University School of Law and is admitted to the New York State Bar.. “I receive great personal and professional satisfaction from helping families achieve their objectives, protect their assets, and cope during times of family crisis,” says Marie Elena. “I am also proud of the fact that we have become one of the most respected Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning firms in the country. Every day offers me a new opportunity to use my experience and knowledge to help families during difficult times.”

Katherine Ryan, Esq. earned a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law, currently ranked as a first tier, "Best Law School" by U.S. News, where she specialized in Family Law and Domestic Violence. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Ryan graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a B.A. in English.. Ms. Ryan is admitted to practice in the State of New York and is a member of the  Nassau County Bar Association and Suffolk County Bar Association.. Concentrating her efforts and skills in the areas of matrimonial, family and criminal law, Ms. Ryan has appeared in Courts within the boroughs of New York, Nassau and Suffolk County.. Ms. Ryan aggressively handles all aspects of adversarial matrimonial actions, including complex equitable distribution cases involving clients with high net worth. Further, Mrs. Ryan handles custody and visitation matters, paternity and termination of parental rights proceedings in both Family and Supreme Court. Ms. Ryan actively defends clients against CPS/ACS matters and criminal prosecution, specializing in the area of domestic violence.

Kamini Fox has practiced in the area of bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, and debtor’s and creditors’ rights for over 17 years.. Prior to her association with Ackerman Fox, LLP, Ms. Fox was an associate with Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP and Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP, focusing on chapter 11 debtor representations, creditor representation, chapter 7 trustee representation, and chapter 7 and 13 personal bankruptcies.. Ms. Fox was also the Former Managing Bankruptcy Attorney at Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., where she was responsible for the representation of various national institutional lenders, as creditors, in individual and corporate bankruptcy proceedings throughout New York State.. Ms. Fox was admitted to the New York State Bar in March 2003, and is admitted in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York.. Ms. Fox graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1999 with a B.S. degree, and received her J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 2002.

Joining Horn Wright, LLP in 2021, Spencer D. Shapiro is a litigator, with extensive experience handling civil rights, personal injury, and municipal law cases in the New York State Supreme Courts and Federal District Courts.. As a Deputy County Attorney for the Litigation and Appeals Bureau of the Nassau County Attorney’s office, Mr. Shapiro aggressively defended the County against claims of municipal liability through motion practice, depositions, and at trial, taking several cases to verdict. As a founding member of the Early Case Assessment and Litigation Support Section, Mr. Shapiro also oversaw the intake and triage of notices of claims received by the County, identifying problematic claims, and assessing the County’s potential liability.. Drawing on his experience, Mr. Shapiro now devotes his practice to representing victims of civil rights violations, including police brutality, false arrest, malicious prosecution, and prisoners’ rights. Mr. Shapiro also represents clients who have been injured in all types of accidents. Mr. Shapiro’s municipal law experience is invaluable when a client’s claim is against a municipality or municipal agency (e.g., school districts, public transportation agencies, etc.) as these claims have very strict deadlines and must be filed expeditiously to avoid being time-barred.. Mr. Shapiro earned his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Stony Brook University.

Jill Altarac is the founding partner in The Altarac Law Firm. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and graduated with high distinction from the University of Michigan in 1992. In 1995, Ms. Altarac received her law degree from Brooklyn Law School and was subsequently admitted to practice in New York in 1996. Since her admission in 1996, Ms. Altarac has concentrated solely in the field of matrimonial and family law. Ms. Altarac is extremely well versed in the area of matrimonial law and has handled numerous trials and proceedings in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as well as in each of the five boroughs of New York, over the last seventeen years. Ms. Altarac was recently accepted as a member of the American Inns of the Court, an organization that consists of the most pristine matrimonial attorneys in Long Island. Jill Altarac is recognized as a specialist in matrimonial law, serving as a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association/Family Law Committee, the Nassau County Bar Association Custody and Family Law Subcommittee, the New York State Bar Association/Matrimonial Family Law Committee and the American Bar Association Matrimonial/Family Law Committee. She is also a member of the Nassau County Women's Bar Association. Ms. Altarac is a strong advocate for her clients. She will work with her client in an effort to obtain the most favorable outcome in a cost effective and expedited fashion. She is extremely dedicated to her clients and makes certain that their rights are protected throughout the matrimonial proceedings. She has argued cases before the New York Supreme Court and Family Court and the New York State Appellate Division. In addition, Ms. Altarac has served as a distinguished lecturer for the National Business Institute, and New York Life Insurance and the Professional Speaker's Bureau, Inc. Her lectures have covered numerous topics in the Matrimonial/Family law area, notably grandparent visitation rights, custody, visitation and support issues, equitable distribution considerations, property rights, ethical considerations in divorce cases and settlement negotiation tactics. While Ms. Altarac understands that all children's financial interests should be protected throughout the divorce proceedings, she is especially cognizant that the rights of special needs children must be addressed, on a case by case basis, so that their necessary services are maintained and continued for the children. Thus, she makes certain that the financial provisions, as set forth in the legal documents are tailored to the individual child's needs. Ms. Altarac currently serves as the Vice President of Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) in the Syosset School District.

Irene Angelakis is a dedicated and experienced matrimonial and family law attorney. Throughout the last nine years she has worked in both the private and public sector.  Since her admission to the BAR, Ms. Angelakis has represented clients in matrimonial, child support, family offense, custody and visitation proceedings.  Upon graduation, Ms. Angelakis worked in the private sector handling matrimonial and family court cases.  In 2009, she joined the Children’s Law Center where she fiercely advocated for hundreds of clients in custody, visitation, paternity, neglect, termination of parental rights, family offense, substance abuse, and domestic violence proceedings. In that time, she successfully litigated over twenty trials involving complex issues of law and fact and was eventually promoted to “Senior Attorney.”   In the Spring of 2014, she joined Schwartz & Ciesinski, LLP and one year later she founded her own practice dedicated to representing clients in matrimonial and family law matters.   Several academic institutions have repeatedly invited Ms. Angelakis as a guest speaker including St. John’s University School of Law, Brooklyn Law School Clinic, CUNY Law, Long Island University and BramsonOrt. She has presented on topics including custody, visitation, ethics, confidentiality, basics of a matrimonial case, domestic violence and the role of the attorney for the child. In addition to presenting at various academic institutions, she has presented continuing legal education courses to colleagues such as “Ethical Considerations in Family Law Cases,” “Traumatic Exposure,” and “The Role of the Attorney for the Child.” From 2010 through 2014, she was an active member of several court based committees including the Family Court Domestic Violence Working Group, Child Protective Working Group, and the Disproportionate Minority Representation Working Group.. Currently, Ms. Angelakis is member of the Nassau BAR Association, Hellenic Lawyers Association, Nassau County Women's Bar Association and American Bar Association, Family Law Section. Since June of 2015, she has been the recording Secretary of the Nassau County Women's Bar Association, as well as the Co-Chair of the Solo-Practitioner and Small Firm Committee for the Nassau County Women's Bar Association.  Ms. Angelakis serves as an Arbitrator for the Nassau County Fee Dispute Resolution Program as well as a Pro Bono Attorney for the Safe Center representing victims of Domestic Violence.. Ms. Angelakis was selected to the New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2016 and 2017 and was named "Top 40 Under 40" in 2017 by the National Advocates.  In 2015, she was named "Who's Who of Distinguished Alumni" by the Worldwide Association of Notable Alumni.

For over 20 years, I have been exclusively dedicated to representing victims who have sustained serious personal injuries and families who have lost loved ones as the result of the negligence or wrongful action of another in cases involving medical malpractice, automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, construction accidents and nursing home neglect and abuse.. My office does not just handle personal injury cases, we represent real people and real families and understand the physical, financial, and emotional burdens a serious injury or the death of a loved one can cause.. If you have been injured or have lost a family member as a result of the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, or want a second opinion on your existing case, contact ME directly at for a free-no obligation, confidential consultation and honest evaluation of your case. -Ted

Erik is a partner with Bashian & Papantoniou. He is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. Prior to launching the firm, Erik was an attorney at one of the country’s premier general litigation defense law firms. Today, he successfully represents clients in lawsuits involving civil rights discrimination, employment issues, business disputes, claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), and solar energy law.. Erik has been awarded the Super Lawyers distinction for the past few years in business litigation and selected by his peers as a “Rising Star” for the period of 2014-2020 and as a “SuperLawyer” from 2021 - 2024. He concentrates his civil litigation practice at both the Federal and State levels.

Elder Law, Estates & Guardianship Attorney offering ON-LINE, VIDEO, PHONE CONSULATIONS during the COVID-19 crisis.   You have Elder Law and Estate Questions that can't wait. My office is ready to meet your needs - no matter where you are in NYS.. FACETIME, ZOOM or SKYPE you can MEET WITH PATRICIA to discuss your concerns. NYS is allowing video notarizing and witnessing so Wills and Estate Planning can be completed. Courts are open for emergency applications.. For matters of PROBATE, ELDER LAW, GUARDIANSHIP or TRUSTS - take immediate action and seek out the help of an Experienced Lawyer you can trust.  Call me at today!. Look no further than Law Office of Patricia A. Powis, where you will receive the quality, personalized legal services that you need to resolve your issues.  I have handled all kinds of  ESTATE, ELDER ABUSE and GUARDIANSHIP issues, and I am well equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you in a just resolution. I have earned my highly-respected reputation and I am  prepared to take on your case and support you at this critical time in your life.. You care about your Pets.  Dogs, Cats, Birds, Turtles what happens to them if you are ill, hospitalized.  What happens to them upon your death.  Let's discuss Estate Planning for Pet Parents.  We prepare POAs and  PET TRUSTS.. We prepare MEDICAID APPLICATIONS.  I serve as a SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS TRUSTEE.. Whether the best resolution for you involves MEDIATION or LITIGATION you do not need to look any further!  I can help you.. Are you in need of professional help in with a new or ongoing PROBATE issue - call me today to discuss your matter and GET RESOLUTION!. Are you in need of professional help in establishing and managing GUARDIANSHIPS?   Do you LIVE OUTSIDE of NEW YORK and have an elderly or vulnerable relative in New York - call me now for assistance - You have come to the right place! Let me assist you! I can help you review and modify a guardianship or bring a petition to PROTECT A LOVED ONE!. I have experience with the MEDIATION of ELDERCARE and ESTATE issues.. I have experience with MEDICAID fair hearings  and Medicaid applications. You should not hesitate to seek out help from a reliable attorney. When you come to my firm, you can rest assured that your case can receive the care and attention it requires, because my staff and I are experienced, competent, and dedicated to fighting or you and the outcome that is in your best interests.. I have experience with PROBATE administration, probate disputes, and probate matters of all kinds, and I want to help you through this time as swiftly and seamlessly as possible.. Are you dealing with problems regarding your LIVING WILL or POWER OF ATTORNEY? If you need professional assistance in regards to WILLS and TRUSTS or wills contests, you should not waste any time in seeking out the help and support you need. Let THE LAW OFFICE OF PATRICIA A. POWIS assist you! Ican help you with issues involving a power of attorney or supplemental needs trustee (SNT). I have experience with successful MEDIATION and LITIGATION as well, and can provide you with the best service for you when you contact my law office today.. Remember Patricia A. Powis for all your ELDER LAW needs.. Call us at now!

Deidre M. Baker received her J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law and her B.A. in English and History from the College of Mount Saint Vincent. She is an associate at Makofsky & Associates, P.C., with offices in Garden City. For over a quarter of a century, the firm’s practice has concentrated in Elder Law, estate planning, guardianships, probate, and estate administration.. Deidre is an active member of the Nassau County Brehon Law Society, an organization whose mission is to protect, defend and extend human rights. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and its Elder Law and Special Needs and Trusts and Estates Sections. Deidre is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and its Elder Law, Social Services and Health Advocacy Committee, as well as the Queens County Bar Association.. Deidre is a respected writer and has authored numerous articles for legal publication on topics ranging from estate planning (“Planning with Trusts,” Nassau Lawyer, October 2016) to complex Medicaid planning (“Promissory Notes: Medicaid’s “Plan B,”” Nassau Lawyer, March 2017) to the importance of attorney collaboration to best serve clients (“Securing Medicaid Benefits for Those With an Immediate Need” Elder and Special Needs Law Journal, , Spring 2017).. Deidre concentrates her efforts on guardianship proceedings, asset protection, Medicaid applications, and drafting various estate planning documents for our clients. Deidre is eligible for court appointments pursuant to Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge of the New York State Unified Court System and often serves as Court Evaluator, Counsel for the Guardian, and Guardian Ad Litem.. Deidre is a lively lecturer and has presented to numerous groups on elder law topics.

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.

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 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.

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.