Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in New City Area

The principal attorney of the  Koplen Law Firm is Judge Michael A. Koplen, who has 35 years representing clients in the New York area.  Mr. Koplen is a Judge, and a former New York Legislator.  The Koplen Law Firm is a leading New York State law firm with  in the Hudson Valley area, 14 S. Main Street, New City, in Rockland County, directly  across the street from the New York State Supreme Court.. The Koplen Law Firm is one of the leading bankruptcy law firms in New York State, and the predominant bankruptcy law firm in the Hudson River Valley.. The Koplen Law Firm practices in all State and Federal Courts and in addition to its bankruptcy practice, represents clients in criminal proceedings, including DWI, and Family Law, including divorce and child custody proceedings.. Founder Michael A. Koplen is a highly respected attorney, a former member of the Legislature, Deputy Mayor, Civil Court Arbitrator, author, speaker, and professor of  law.  He is the founder and President of the Washington Online Learning Institute, a nationally recognized and highly accredited paralegal college.

Peter A. Hurwitz began his legal career working with his father, Martin Hurwitz, and became a partner in the Law Firm of Hurwitz and Hurwitz P.C. His father, Martin Hurwitz, established the law firm in 1955. The firm brought decades of experience with a strong commitment of expertise, competence, and the finest legal representation to its clients. Martin Hurwitz practiced law in Rockland County with both a respected and exceptional reputation by his colleagues, clients and courts. Upon retirement, the legacy of his law practice continues today with the Law Office of Peter A. Hurwitz.. Peter A. Hurwitz has spent his legal career concentrating on many areas of civil litigation. His commitment to quality legal services, a thorough understanding of the law, and a personalized approach has brought successful results to his clients. Mr. Hurwitz has litigated many legal matters that has resulted in six and seven figure verdicts for his clients, and has fought hard to insure that his clients receive justice. Many clients of the firm come from referrals from other lawyers and existing clients due to the satisfaction of representation that our clients receive.. Areas of Practice. Bar Admissions. Professional Associations. Education

Keith I. Braunfotel began his legal career at the Kings County District Attorneys office in Brooklyn, New York. After leaving the District Attorney's Office he began representing Police Unions, including the New York City Policemen's Benevolent Association and the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. During his tenure representing police unions he was able to provide legal assistance to members on various legal issues; including personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense, and real estate.. Mr. Braunfotel continues to make time for his community. Mr. Braunfotel is the Chairman of the Assigned Counsel Plan of Rockland County, which provides underprivileged people with legal assistance. He is a member of the New City Rotary Club and an Executive Committee Member of the American Heart Association. Mr. Braunfotel is also General Counsel to the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority.. Mr. Braunfotel is member of the Rockland County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and The New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Braunfotel graduated from New York University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and International Business. He graduated from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1994 with a Juris Doctorate. He is admitted to practice in The State of New York including the Eastern and Southern Federal District Courts.

James M. Birnbaum is a partner in the firm. He practices in the areas of estate administration, estate planning, municipal law, and general litigation, and represents companies large and small, both for-profit and not-for-profit, in litigation and transactional matters. He has litigated many disputes on behalf of companies and individuals involving general commercial matters, real estate, banking, and  employment, among other areas of the law. James currently serves as a Village Attorney for the Village of South Nyack, where he provides advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees, drafts Local Laws and resolutions, prepares agreements, and serves as Village Prosecutor. He previously served as Legislative Counsel to the Rockland County Legislature. In that capacity, he drafted Local Laws and resolutions and provided legal advice to the County Legislature and County personnel. He is admitted to the bars of New York and New Jersey and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.. James is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Boston University School of Law. He has served as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Rockland County Bar Association, and has been a member of a number of the Association’s committees, including Judicial Screening, Nominating, Real Estate, and Mock Trial.  He is Past President of the Board of Directors of the Rockland Conservatory of Music in Pearl River, New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, and is enrolled in its Elder Law and Special Needs Section and its Trusts and Estates Section.

I am graduate of Pace University School of Law with a Certificate inEnvironmental Law.  I have served on the Board of Directors for the Rockland County Board of Realtors and am certified by the State of New York to teach Real Estate Salesperson and Broker courses. Before joining Kahn & Licker, LLP, I worked in the title insurance field. I focus my law practice on assisting clients in the areas of real estate, business, landlord/tenant, business, wills and condominium law.

As an attorney with more than 20 years of practice, call me to help you get rid of the stress you are feeling when buying or selling a home, or when you don't know how to manage your mortgage payments, or when you don't know if it is time to make a will and plan your estate.   I am easily available to address your questions and concerns and to help ease the anxiety of making important decisions that affect you and your loved ones.  I will be happy to give you the personal attention you need and deserve.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in New City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in New City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in New City and surrounding areas.