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Since emigrating from Russia in 1989, Mr. Paykin has lived in multiple countries, owned multiple successful businesses in the financial and IT worlds, and now acts as Managing Director and sole owner of The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C., while also operating a technology and finance consultancy catering to law firms and other professionals, a real estate brokerage and a real estate holding company. His diverse life experiences have helped him to understand different mentalities, cultures, and points of view, making him an effective advocate for many complex issues. Mr. Paykin’s firm is modeled as a high-tech client-centered law firm, focusing on delivering efficient services in litigation and complex transactions relating to business/commerce, finance, and real estate.Mr. Paykin also strongly believes in vocational services to give back to his profession. On the national level, he serves on the ABA GPSolo Technology & Resource Center Committee, the ABA LPD Legal Technology Resource Center Board, the Productivity & Knowledge Strategy Committee, and Legal Project Management Committee, as well as the Pro Bono & Public Service Committee and the TechShow Board. On the state level, he also serves as Chair of the Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession, with the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), where he is also a member of the Committee on Law Practice and Court Rules, the Committee on Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), the Law Practice Management Committee and the Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship.Mr. Paykin regularly teaches continuing legal education (CLE) courses to fellow attorneys, on behalf of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and other attorney associations and groups. He has been repeatedly published in the New York State Bar Association Journal, on topics ranging from mutual insurer demutualization and the definition of policyholder for demutualization payout purposes, to artificial intelligence in the practice of modern law.Mr. Paykin knows and understands the value of hard work and prioritizes giving back to his community whenever he can. He sits on multiple 501(c)(3) non-profit boards, including a domestic violence shelter network called Brighter Tomorrows where he serves as Secretary of the Board and a community improvement charity known as the Commack-Kings Park Charitable Fund where he previously served two terms as President of the Board and is now serving a second non-consecutive term as Vice-President. Mr. Paykin has sat on the board for General Needs Ltd, a non-profit which focuses on helping veterans in need and is a former president of his Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society Member and an active Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation.

Sagar Sharma is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Sagsharma LLC. Sharma has developed his legal practice in the corporate and startup sector, with a wide ranging number of interests and capabilities.. Sharma was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. In 2019, Sharma graduated with a double major and double minor from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. During his time at the University of Miami, Sharma served in numerous leadership positions, including Vice-President of Miami Aviators, the University of Miami’s Aviation Club.. Subsequently, Sharma attended law school at the University of North Carolina where he served as 1L Class President and lead his Class during the COVID crisis. While at UNC Law, Sharma was a fervent advocate of protecting First Amendment rights on campus.. Sharma received his clinical experience from the NC Startup Law Clinic at the University of North Carolina School of Law where he conducted various pro bono legal projects for North Carolina startups and small businesses. Sharma was the first legal extern for the storied automobile brand, Aston Martin, a position he founded and established at UNC Law.. In his free time, Sharma is an avid traveler and food enthusiast. He ranks New Zealand as one of his favorite destinations and sushi as one of his favorite foods. Sharma also enjoys practicing the skill of Muay Thai and alpine skiing.. Additionally, Sharma is a patron of the arts and is an active member of Young Fellow program of The Frick Collection in New York City.. Sagar Sharma resides in Manhattan, New York.

Mr. Sturm was admitted to the New York and Florida Bars in 1977. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Courts of Appeal for the Second and District of Columbia Circuits and the District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Sturm graduated Yeshiva University cum laude (Major: economics) in 1973 and received his Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra Law School in 1976. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a trial attorney for the National Labor Relations Board from 1976-1980. Mr. Sturm is a member of the New York State Bar is a past president of the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway and the Young Israel of Woodmere. Mr. Sturm has a broad background in labor and employment law, representing management, labor and individuals before federal and state, trial and appellate courts and governmental agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, the Public Employment Relations Board, the Public Employment Realations Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York State Industrial Board of Appeals and the New York City Commission on Human Rights. He also has extensive experience in labor-management negotiations

Barbie D. Lieber , of Lieber & Lieber, LLP,   treats her clients with dignity and compassion.   Her interpersonal skills and knowledge  help to ease the anxiety felt by many of her clients, particularly those clients who are undergoing enormous financial stress or other types of stress.  The legal process can be daunting and Ms. Lieber does everything she can do to make it stress free.   She takes prides on being very approachable and available to her clients.  Her clients never feel alone, but very much part of the process.  Her clients contact her directly rather than paralegals as Ms. Lieber believes that  with 23 years of legal experience, she is best suited to address  all of her clients concerns.  Ms. Lieber understands that each of her clients is an individual who comes with a distinct set of circumstances.  Ms. Lieber approaches the case differently depending on the particular issues at hand.   She applies an individualized approach to each client.   Ms. Lieber's practice is based primarily on referrals by other satisfied clients.. Barbie D. Lieber is head of the Firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditor & Debtor Rights and Collections practice and Commercial and Employment Litigation practice, and co-head of the Firm's Real Estate and Employment/Benefits practices.  She began her career as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Cornelius J. Blackshear of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.  She was previously associated with Tenzer Greenblatt LLP, Luskin Stern & Eisler and White & Case LLP.  Ms. Lieber received her undergraduate degree from SUNY Stony Brook (B.S., 1984, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society) and her law degree from SUNY Buffalo, (J.D., 1987, with honors).  Ms. Lieber is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and the American Bankruptcy Institute.. Bruce J. Lieber, of Lieber & Lieber, LLP, is head of the Firm’s Corporate/Business practice and co-head of the Firm’s Real Estate and Employment/Benefits practices.  He was previously Counsel to Dechert LLP.  Prior to that, he was associated with Olwine, Connelly, Chase, O’Donnell & Weyher and before that Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon.  Mr. Lieber received his undergraduate degree from SUNY Albany (B.S., 1982, magna cum laude) and his law degree from SUNY Buffalo, (J.D., 1985, with honors), where he was a member of the Buffalo Law Review.  Mr. Lieber is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and is on its Legal Referral Panel for Corporate, Contracts and Real Estate Law.

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Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in and surrounding areas.