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With nearly a decade of experience in litigation, Courtney F. Kane is a seasoned personal injury attorney dedicated to securing justice for injured plaintiffs. She focuses her practice on construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability cases, leveraging her formidable legal acumen in construction law, general litigation, and appellate advocacy. Courtney’s career began on the defense side, where she represented construction companies and property owners in labor law and general liability claims. This experience gave her a unique perspective on corporate legal strategies, which she now uses to advocate for injured individuals. Since transitioning to plaintiff litigation, Courtney has built a proven track record of success, recovering millions of dollars in settlements for her clients, including high-stakes labor law cases. Known for her fierce determination and ability to craft compelling cases, Courtney is committed to achieving maximum compensation for her clients. If you or a loved one has been injured, trust Courtney F. Kane to fight for your rights and deliver the justice you deserve.

Vincent “Vinny” Paradise is a seasoned personal injury attorney dedicated to advocating for injured plaintiffs across New York. With years of experience in personal injury litigation, Vinny has built a reputation as a relentless advocate who understands both the legal complexities and the profound personal impact of his clients’ injuries. After gaining valuable experience at several prominent plaintiff firms, he founded his own practice to provide a more personalized approach to client representation while maintaining the zealous advocacy necessary for success. Vinny specializes in representing victims of construction accidents, motor vehicle collisions, and negligent property owners, among other personal injury cases. His deep understanding of personal injury law and strategic negotiation skills have resulted in millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients, including numerous six- and seven-figure settlements. Known for his tenacity and results-driven approach, Vinny is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every client. If you or a loved one has been injured, trust Vincent Paradise to fight for the compensation you deserve.

STEPHEN E. TURMAN is a highly respected trial attorney and appellate advocate with more than 20 years of experience practicing for large national corporate law firms. From his first day as an attorney, Mr. Turman has been representing clients in complex commercial litigation and has extensive experience representing both debtors and creditors in pre-bankruptcy workouts and in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Mr. Turman has also earned a reputation in Surrogate's Courts throughout New York as a tenacious advocate for fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested probate and estate and trust accounting proceedings

Sandra N. Busell specializes in Trusts & Estates and Elder Care law.  Her focus in the areas of Trusts includes Supplemental Needs Trusts, Estates (including contested Estates), Medicaid planning, Elder Care, Guardianships (both contested and not), and Real Estate.  Ms. Busell is also a Certified Public Accountant, and as such brings unique tax knowledge to all planning.. Ms. Busell represents clients in a wide variety of matters including Elder law, Medicaid, Real Estate, Corporate law, Wills, Probate, Business law, Tax law and Contractual transactions.  She is often appointed by the Supreme Courts in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties as a Guardian, Supplemental Needs Trustee as well as a Court Evaluator for Persons alleged to be in need of a Guardian.  She represents clients in all guardianship legal matters dealing with elderly and special needs children.  She advises on contested estates between siblings including representing the non-executor beneficiaries to ensure timely administration and distribution of the estate. Ms. Busell advises clients in estate planning work focusing on business succession issues, where her experience as a Certified Public Accountant adds to her understanding.  Her deep wealth of experience also includes counseling clients on various Real Estate issues that arise relating to elders buying, selling and transferring of property, including helping families obtain reverse mortgages by using irrevocable trusts which allows the elderly family member to stay in their home and still protect the remaining equity for themselves as well as their children.  An integral part of her work is the protection of Medicaid benefits for special needs children and adults and their families.  This is often done through the creation of Supplemental Needs Trusts.. Ms. Busell is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.  She also serves as a Board Member with the Long Island Chapter of the American Heart Association and is an active member of the Planned Parenthood of Nassau County Action Fund Political Committee.. Ms. Busell is a frequent lecturer on estates, trusts and elder care law issues, speaking on behalf of National Business Institute, before numerous Church and other religious senior groups, as well as schools.. Ms. Busell is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, particularly, the U.S. District Courts in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the U.S. Tax Court.  She obtained her B.B.A. from Baruch College of the City University of New York, and her J.D. from St. John’s University of Law.  Ms. Busell is proud to be a member of the National Academy of Elder Care Attorneys.

Professionaly trained actor who has appeared in numerous productions throughout the USA.. Graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.. Featured on the front page of The NY Times Arts & Leisure section.. Studied " What lawyers can learn from actors".

Neil P. Diskin is an Associate at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. where he is a member of the Commercial Litigation Department, Insurance Law Group, White Collar Crime & Investigations Department and Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Group. Neil is called upon to handle all manner of cases spanning the gamut, including business disputes and breaches of contract, litigation arising out of real estate transactions, employment matters, and regulatory violations. He has represented insurance companies and their insureds in both insurance coverage and defense matters, with an emphasis on professional liability claims. He has substantial experience representing individuals, businesses, and municipalities in civil litigation in state and federal court. He also has significant criminal defense experience from his time as a public defender with the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County.. Neil received his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center where he was the Managing Editor of the Georgetown Journal of Law & Modern Critical Race Perspectives, and he received honors for the pro bono work he performed as a law student. He received his undergraduate degree from Adelphi University.. Neil is a member the Trademark & Unfair Competition Committee of the New York City Bar. He is also a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, and the Chaminade High School Alumni Lawyers Association.. Neil is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Ms. Lutfy began her career as a lawyer in the Manhattan maritime firm that defended Captain Hazelwood in the Exxon Valdez case.  She was involved in all aspects of the practice, including personal injury claims brought by seaman and longshoremen.. She was in house counsel for State Farm defending those sued in all types of personal injury cases.  This allowed her to gain insight of insurance company tactics, which has been an invaluable asset to Lutfy and Lutfy, P.C.. Admitted to practice. Education. Professional affiliations

Mr. Yasha Tehrani loves practicing family law and formulating creative solutions for his clients. A significant part of his practice involves custody and complex financial matters. His goal is to take clients from their first meeting to a place where they walk out of his office with financial security, confidence in themselves, a close relationship with their children, and the ability to move on and start a new life. He brings his skills as a negotiator and litigator to achieving his client’s goals.

Michael E. Duffy, Managing Partner and General Counsel of the Long Island, New York law firm, Duffy & Duffy is a highly experienced civil litigator with a passion for the law and a desire to represent victims of medical malpractice. Mr. Duffy concentrates his practice on catastrophically injured victims and wrongful death claims involving medical malpractice and personal injury in New York. Throughout his career he has been actively involved in a number of professional organizations and has been repeatedly named in Best Lawyers in America. He has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients and his landmark settlements have been widely publicized both locally and nationally.. As an active member of various trial and NY Bar associations, Mr. Michael E. Duffy is also very involved in philanthropic endeavors and giving back to the community, having served on the board of directors of United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk County, “We Care” of the Nassau County Bar Association, the Adelphi Breast Cancer Coalition, Cancer Care of Long Island, among many other worthwhile local causes.

Litigation attorney with experience in commercial, personal injury, and medical malpractice matters.  Extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation) and trials to verdict.

Kera Reed is of counsel at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., where she is a member of the firm’s Trusts and Estates Department and the Estate, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation practice group. Kera’s practice includes all Surrogate’s Court proceedings to appoint an Executor or Administrator of an estate, SCPA Article 17 and 17-A guardianship proceedings, preparation and litigation of fiduciary accountings, and preparation of New York State and Federal estate tax returns. She also is qualified to serve as Guardian ad Litem in Surrogates’ Court proceedings. In addition to her Trust and Estate practice, Kera is certified to serve as counsel and court evaluator in Supreme Court Guardianship matters. She is a Vice-Chair of the New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates section’s Surrogate’s Court Committee and is the past Co-Chair of the Surrogates Court Committee of the Suffolk County Bar Association. She is currently serving a three year term on the Board of Directors for the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. Kera is also on the New York State Office of Court Administration E-Filing Advisory Committee which assists in implementing E-filing procedures statewide. Kera is also a frequent contributor to the Suffolk Lawyer.. In 2018 Kera received the honor of being named an “Outstanding Woman in Law” by Hofstra University School of Law Center for Children Families and the Law and Long Island Business News. In 2021, for the fifth consecutive year, Minneapolis-based Law & Politics publishers of Super Lawyers magazines announced that Kera had been named as a Rising Star Attorney. Super Lawyers published in the New York Times Magazine is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in their respective fields. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. In 2019, Kera was also honored with the Leadership in Law Award by the Long Island Business News, which is dedicated to those individuals whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has had a positive impact on Long Island. Recipients of this award demonstrate outstanding achievements, involvement in their profession, support of the community and mentoring.

Josh Beldner has established himself as one of New York’s premiere litigators, specializing in labor, employment, and constitutional law. In the five years prior to founding Tilton Beldner LLP, Josh worked at a well known firm on Long Island, where he represented hundreds of clients, handling cases from inception to trial. Josh has achieved multiple successful jury verdicts as lead trial counsel at the United States District Court and New York State Supreme Court levels, and has successfully represented numerous clients at arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings. Josh has also successfully argued several appeals in the New York State Appellate Division, and has obtained favorable decisions from the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In October 2014, Josh was selected by Super Lawyers magazine as one of New York’s “Rising Stars,” a professional recognition awarded to less than 2.5% of eligible attorneys.. Josh is a 2009 graduate of Tulane University Law School. While in law school, Josh participated in several non-profit legal projects which helped the City of New Orleans and its residents rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, including the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic, the Entertainment Law Legal Assistance Project, and The Advocacy Center. While in law school, Josh also interned for current Appellate Division Judge Leonard B. Austin, in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court.. Josh attended Lehigh University for his Undergraduate degree, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics.. To contact Josh directly, email him at , or call

John is a partner in Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. ("RMF") where he co-chairs the Trusts and Estates Department.. John heavily concentrates his practice in trust and estate litigation, handling a wide variety of litigated matters including prosecuting and defending will contests (i.e., contested probate proceedings) accounting proceedings, discovery and turnover proceedings, elective share proceedings, proceedings to determine the validity of claims, proceedings for advice and direction, will and trust construction proceedings, beneficiary disqualification proceedings, fiduciary liability and removal cases and guardianship proceedings.. John also handles appeals related to trust and estate cases including cases in the Supreme Court Appellate Division and the New York State Court of Appeals. In addition to litigation, John represents clients in estate planning, estate administration and guardianship matters.. John is an active member of the New York State Bar Association's Trusts and Estates Law Section where is serves as a member of the Section's Executive Committee. John is curretly serving as chair of the Section's Estate Litigation Committee. John is a past chair of the Nassau County Bar Association's Surrogate's Court Estates and Trusts Committee. He frequently writes and lectures in the area of Trusts and Estates Law.. Prior to joining RMF, John was a partner at a Long Island law firm, where he specialized in trust and estate matters. While in law school, John interned for the Nassau Surrogate’s Court under Judge C. Raymond Radigan.

In addition to my other activities as a practicing commercial real estate attorney, I chair our Firm's Pro Bono Committee, where I not only supervise the intake of all matters, and coordinate the attorneys who will work on them, but also handle numerous real estate-related matters myself.. Also, I co-chair our firm's efforts to comply with "green" and LEED standards of conducting business.

I believe that clients should be empowered by their attorney to make powerful, positive and effective decisions concerning legal issues they are facing. I provide my clients with my cell number so that they can reach me and get advice quickly. The legal process does not have to be overwhelming if you have the right attorney on on your side.

I am a partner in the Real Estate, Zoning and Land Use Practice Group at Rivkin Radler LLP.. My concentration is in commercial and multi-family residential real estate transactions, commercial leasing and secured financing.  I have represented investors, developers, landlords, tenants, businesses, institutional and private lenders and individuals in various transactions including the acquisition and disposition of office buildings, shopping centers and industrial properties, drafting and negotiation of leases for office, retail and industrial space, and real estate financings.. In addition, I work closely with the firm's Corporate practice group to provide real estate expertise in corporate sales, acquisitions and mergers.. I have served as a volunteer with the Make-a-Wish Foundation, a national organization dedicated to granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Employee Rights Advocate:. For over 14 years, my practice concentration has been in assisting employees in negotiating and navigating all aspects of their employment relation. I have vast experience with drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and modifying employment documents, including without limitation, employment agreements, offer letters, non-compete agreements, severance packages, retention agreements, and ex pat agreements. I have counseled employees on how to handle all employment related concerns, including among others, responding to performance improvement plans, filing an internal complaint, participating in internal and external investigations, corporate whistleblower actions, review and response to code of conduct, employee handbooks, corporate plans and policies.. Divorce Mediation and Litigation:. Aside from assisting employees in their employment relation, I also assist individuals in making a life transition. Specifically, I am an attorney and mediator and can assist with a mediated divorce, negotiated divorce, contested divorce or uncontested divorce. We recommend mediation in most situations as it allows the parties more flexibility and control over how to resolve their marriage. However, mediation is not the proper course of action for all and in those situations we are prepared to move forward with Court proceedings.  I am available to answer questions regarding custody, child support, maintenance, equitable distribution of property, among others.

Doug Nadjari's  practice focuses upon the representation of health care professionals in disciplinary proceedings, civil and criminal litigation matters, third-party payor audits and hospital medical staff matters. Prior to joining the private sector, he served as a prosecutor for over eleven years in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, he supervised the Homicide Bureau and served as Deputy Chief of the Investigations, Felony Trial and Major Frauds Bureaus. Prior to joining his present firm, Mr. Nadjari was a partner in a major medical malpractice defense firm. He has extensive experience appearing before The New York State Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct and trying complex civil and criminal cases to successful conclusion. Mr. Nadjari attended Tulane University and the Tulane University School of Law.

Community service is important to me and to my firm.. I serve on a number of not-for-profit boards: (i) Queens Chamber of Commerce (executive committee), (ii) Long Island City Business Development Corporation, (iii) Queens Economic Development Corporation, (iv) Queens Theatre in the Park, (iv) Queens College Business Forum.. I also serve as pro bono counsel to a number of charities.

As a dedicated and experienced Construction Law Attorney, I help Homeowners, Contractors, and Design Professionals with their legal needs in construction litigation and arbitration. The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C., practices primarily in Construction Litigation, Supplier Disputes, Construction Contract Claims, Construction Defects, Construction Disputes, Labor Laws, House Lifting Cases, Real Estate Services, Construction Arbitration and Construction Contract Advising.. Based in Long Island, our firm has three offices in Uniondale, Melville, and Ft Lauderdale, FL. We have a singular focus on construction law and place an emphasis on communication with our clients to better understand their needs. Clients can expect honesty and trust from every member of our team. It’s this trust and confidence from clients, that always comes first. This serves as a foundational principle for the firm, acting as a driving force for growth since our establishment in 2008.. I developed a passion early on for architecture. As a high school student, I was driven to learn and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, my father, and my whole family. My dedication to education and hard work led to a successful career in the field, giving me invaluable experience and skills that serve as not only a unique differentiator, but also as a scaffolding for success in the construction industry. I’ve been committed to excellence in construction law for two decades.. Credentials & Experience includes: American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Panel of Neutrals, Nassau County Bar Association Arbitration and Mediation Panel, as well as the Eastern District of New York Hurricane Sandy ADR panels. I’m also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association Construction Law Committee.. I maintain an “open door” office policy and always provide free, no-obligation telephone consultations.

Arthur Jerry Kremer is probably Long Island's best known former public official and most respected former member of the state 23 years in state government he distinguished himself as student of the government .He served as Chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and is well known and respected around the state for his knowledge of the workings of government. He lobbies in Washington and Albany and can claim numerous victories in behalf of his many clients. Kremer created the state's only legitimate grassroots operation providing clients with key contacts in eight regions of the state.. Kremer appears frequently on television as a commentator of the subjects of the day. He is seen on Fox, Cablevision's News 12, and numerous other writes a weekly column for Long Island Business News that is seen in numerous parts of the country. Kremer is the go-to guy for successful business people seeking help with government.

Anthony J. Licatesi is the senior litigating partner at Licatesi Law Group, LLP, a leading firm specializing in personal injury and no-fault medical collections through arbitration and civil litigation. With extensive trial experience, he has guided the firm to become New York’s top No-fault Arbitration/Civil Litigation firm.. Mr. Licatesi frequently lectures on New York State No-fault laws and regulations, collaborating with organizations such as the New York State Chiropractic Association and the American Arbitration Association. He has also contributed to insurance law reforms as a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.. Beyond his legal career, Mr. Licatesi is a founding board member of the Torch Foundation, which raises funds for underprivileged children. He has supported numerous charities and served in leadership roles in civic and educational organizations, including the Atlantic Beach Estates Civic Association and the Lawrence School District Board of Education.. Mr. Licatesi holds a B.S. in Marketing and Management from NYU and a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law. He resides in Nassau County with his wife and three children.

Adam H. Russ is a partenr at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., where he is a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, Insurance & Insurance Litigation Department, Alternative Dispute Resolution Department, and Fine Art Law Practice Group.. Adam is an experienced AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated litigator.  He has been selected to the 2013 - 2015, and 2021 - 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers lists.  Adam has litigated and arbitrated matters for clients throughout the United States.. Adam represents clients in a wide range of state and federal suits, arbitrations, and mediations involving insurance runoff and agency disputes, art ownership, authenticity, and title disputes, complex contract and commercial claims, business torts, declaratory actions, bad faith and insurance/reinsurance coverage claims, real-estate disputes, wrongful termination and employment matters, and estate litigation.. Adam has prosecuted and defended actions for clients in a variety of industries, including insurance, art dealers/auctions, title insurance, electronics, technology, manufacturing, banking, health care, real estate, construction, and sanitation.. He has litigated various types of cases from class actions and multi-jurisdictional complex commercial cases to simple collection matters. In addition, Adam provides clients with pre-litigation advice and strategic planning, he conducts and supervises all aspects of litigation including pre-litigation investigations, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, motion practice, trials, and settlement negotiations. Adam recently successfully arbitrated a matter and, following a hearing, he obtained a $1.125 million award for his client, a ceding insurance company, against a reinsurer who refused to pay its share of certain losses and related expenses. In addition, the arbitration panel awarded Adam's client interest, attorneys' fees, and other damages.. Mr. Russ also performs a broad range of legal activities in areas complementary to his litigation practice, such as commercial and business transactions, including corporate formation, acquisition and governance, purchases and sales of assets, insurance agency and claims administration agreements, leasing and the purchase and sale of real estate, and estate administration and probate.  Recently, Adam represented a property and casualty insurer and reinsurer in connection with the sale, transfer, and reinsurance of another insurer's specialty property book of business to a managing general agent.. Mr. Russ graduated from the University of Illinois (Champaign/Urbana) with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and from DePaul University College of Law with a Juris Doctor dehree.. BAR ADMISSIONS:. New YorkMassachusetts (Inactive)Illinois (Inactive). U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitU.S. District Court Southern District of New YorkU.S. District Court Eastern District of New YorkU.S. District Court Northern District of IllinoisVarious Pro Hac Vice Admissions

"Former Prosecutor, Hard Fighting Defense Attorney"