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Our firm has been in existence since 1995, and since that time, our goal has been to provide our clients with excellent legal service at a fair and reasonable cost.. Through over 35 years of practice, Steven H. Sewell has gained a reputation for providing clients with personal service on a cost-effective basis. Our clients range from individuals looking to open up a business from their home, to major companies on Long Island and New York City, faced with complex litigation concerning Title VII Employment Issues.. Regardless of the size of the client or the complexity of the matter, our firm is dedicated to providing sound legal advice on an individual basis.

Neal Goldstein has been practicing law for over 19 years. He began his education at CUNY Queens College and went on to receiving his law degree from New York Law School. While in school he worked as a law clerk at various law offices gaining experience in criminal, appellate and personal injury law. After graduating from Law School, Neal worked for a well known medical malpractice firm in New York City. In 1991, he began as an associate at Edelman & Weinberg. He quickly became a partner with firm.. Neal has had extensive experience in the area of Personal Injury law. At Goldstein and Bashner he managed the firm's caseload and has been involved in the resoultion of millions of dollars for his clients. He has resolved matters involving significant injuries some of which were covered in the media. He has had extensive experience representing Long Island Railroad, Amtrak and Metro North employees in their claims against the railroad. Over the last twenty years Neal has expanded the firm's clientele so that the firm now represents injured parties all over New York and is co-counsel in numerous claims in other states.Neal is involved in many community based organizations. For many years, Neal was the President  and Chairman of the Board of the Friedberg Jewish Community Center. Additionaly Neal was involved for many years with the Manhatten Society an organization that raises money for Multiple Sclerosis. Recently, he has been involved with the Adelante a cultural and social service organization in the latino community on Long Island. Neal is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. He is a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and The Ameican Association for Justice.Neal lives on Long Island with his wife and two children. During his  off time  from work Neal spends time with his family. He enjoys traveling and is a fan of jazz and sixties rock and roll.

Ms. Rosen graduated from St. John’s University School of Law in 2010. She has been practicing in the area of personal injury her entire career. She handles all aspects of cases from inception to resolution. Her practice areas include motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice and general negligence.. Ms. Rosen has an unwavering dedication to obtaining maximum results for all of her clients. She is active in the legal community and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Rosen is admitted in New York and New Jersey.

Mr. Spano is Senior Trial Counsel at the firm. He is one of the firm’s most skilled and experienced trial attorneys, proficient in all aspects of litigation. Mr. Spano handles the firm’s complex personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, as well as criminal defense trials. He attended St. John’s University School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1989.. Mr. Spano started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens County District Attorney’s office from 1989 through 1998, where he excelled as an aggressive prosecutor and trial attorney. Since then Mr. Spano easily transferred his trial skills into the civil practice arena where he successfully represents hundreds of victims injured through negligence or medical malpractice.. Mr. Spano is an active member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Nassau County and Queens County Bar Associations, and the Columbian Lawyers (Italian-American) Bar Association. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts.

Mr. Shahabian was first introduced to the firm in 2002 as a summer intern. He is an alumnus of Hofstra Law School where he focused on pre-trial litigation and advanced trial advocacy. While attending Hofstra, Mr. Shahabian also competed in the National Institute of Trial Advocacy competition, finishing in the semi-finals. Upon graduating from Hofstra Law School, cum laude, Mr. Shahabian was hired as an associate for the firm.. Mr. Shahabian’s practice focuses primarily on personal injury litigation and real estate law. He prides himself on his dedication, commitment and sensitivity to his clients. He has established a superior reputation for always putting his client’s interests first. Mr. Shahabian considers it a privilege to be able to meet his client’s needs with the results they deserve.. Mr. Shahabian is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He is currently the Educational Coordinator of the Business Networking International Rego Park Chapter.

Mr. Jaye brings nearly 30 years of legal experience to the firm. He is a skilled litigator, proficient in both civil trials and criminal defense. Mr. Jaye also possesses expertise in the areas of real estate transactions, including condos and co-ops, foreclosures, construction litigation, negotiating commercial leases and handling complex commercial real estate closings.. Mr. Jaye graduated St. Johns University School of Law in 1979 and is admitted in New York State and the Federal Districts Courts in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Mr. Edelman graduated from the American University School of Law in 1981 and is admitted in New York State, the Federal Districts Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well a Washington D.C.. Mr. Edelman was in-house counsel for General Accident Insurance Company, Great American Insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company before entering private practice with the firm of Stangler, Edelman & Binder where he was a partner from 1985 to 1999, prior to forming the firm of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye.

Michael H. Ricca focuses primarily on criminal defense cases representing individuals charged with serious offenses in federal and state courts.  He has dedicated his legal career to helping individuals who are targeted by the government for criminal investigations and prosecution.  Most notably Mr. Ricca has demonstrated a commitment to public interest particularly assisting in the representation of hundreds of indigent criminal defendants.. Mr. Ricca obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Politics and Law from Binghamton University. He went on to receive his MBA from Adelphi University in which he was a member of the Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society. While attending law school at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Mr. Ricca worked as a research assistant where he explored many novel legal issues.  While in law school he was named to the Dean’s List and received the CALI award in Academic Excellence in the Criminal Law Externship.. Mr. Ricca is a passionate advocate for criminal defendants and strives to ensure that his client’s rights are protected. Mr. Ricca is admitted to practice in the New York State Courts as well as the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He is currently a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association and the Federal Bar Council.

Levine & Wiss, PLLC.. CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION!. Joel is an attorney with over 25 years experience trying cases involving serious injuries in both the Federal and State Court Systems. He has a track record of obtaining outstanding results for his clients totaling tens of millions of dollars and has had successful results at trial against many of the top insurance companies such as Allstate, State Farm and Geico. Joel’s results at trial have been featured numerous times in the New York State Jury Verdict Review and Analysis and Verdict Search as well as Newspapers such as Newsday and magazines such as New York Magazine. Joel is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum which comprises the top trial lawyers in America. His results have been published in New York’s top verdicts of 2009-2019.. Joel holds a Bachelors of Business Administration and a Masters of Business Administration from the George Washington University as well as a Juris Doctorate from The New York Law School.. In addition to being the Senior Trial Attorney and a founding partner in Levine and Wiss, Joel has been a NFLPA certified contract advisor and has done legal work for many National Football League players including Former New York Jet and Super Bowl 43 MVP Santonio Holmes, Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys Quarterback and 2016 NFL Rookie of the Year Dak Prescott, and perennial Pro Bowlers Roddy White of the Atlanta Falcons and Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals.. On a personal note Joel is a tireless fundraiser for The Family Center for Autism and The Anderson Center for Autism which Joel’s son Jamie attends. Joel and his wife Debbie have received the Autism Speaks Sustained Supporter Award two times. Joel has also partnered with his client Santonio Holmes to raise monies for the 3rd and Long Foundation to support children with sickle cell anemia and their families as well as with Ellie’s Army to support terminally ill children and their families.

Kenneth L. Marten is an experienced, hands on Criminal Defense Attorney who takes a personal interest and involvement with every one of his clients. He is available 24/7 and his powers of advocacy are available in all related matters, He makes it a priority to personally appear at each and every Court appearance as he is uniquely familiar with all the facts and circumstances of each case.. He practices in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties and has successfully handled all types of Criminal Cases and investigations. He is well respected throughout the Criminal Justice System and forcefully defends and protects his client's rights while presenting his clients with well thought out and original options to help resolve their cases. All initial consultations are free and potential clients as well as their friends or family members are encouraged to contact Mr. Marten as early on in the process as possible in order to produce the best results.

Jules G. Messinger earned his law degree at Brooklyn Law School in 1984 and devotes his practice to personal injury litigation. Jules was admitted to the New York bar in 1986. Education: State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1981); Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1984). Member: Brooklyn Bar Association; New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Jon M. Kessel received a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1996, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1993.. Mr. Kessel was admitted to practice in the State of New York in 1997, the District of Columbia in 1998, and in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York in 1997.. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Kessel began his legal career by representing both secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Proceedings, defending creditors in Federal Court in actions brought pursuant to the Consumer Credit Protection Action.  His practice was in both State and Federal Courts representing individuals and businesses.. Currently, Mr. Kessel concentrates in representing insurance companies in first-party insurance coverage matters, including cases of suspected fraud, arson and exaggerated claims/damages.   These claims include fraudulent auto theft claims, fraudulent burglary/theft claims, fire/arson claims, fraudulent water damage claims and claims involving exaggerated or fraudulent damages.  As a result, he has issued legal opinion letters regarding the liability of insurance companies regarding coverages and disclaimers of coverage.  He has successfully litigated and defended insurance companies in numerous actions brought in the New York State Courts.. Mr. Kessel is an accomplished trial and appellate attorney, having conducted numerous trials in the Counties of Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester, as well as the five boroughs of New York City. He has obtained jury verdicts in favor of his clients in cases of suspected insurance fraud.

In 2012, Ernest T. Lawson became an associate attorney with Levine and Wiss, PLLC. Mr. Lawson's practice has been limited to personal injury matters. Mr. Lawson is aware that each and every client has a right to justice in addition to the right to be heard. Because Mr. Lawson understands that every case is unique, he handles them one at a time. Mr. Lawson wants his clients to feel confident while they face legal obstacles.

I have over 30 years of experience in the bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring fields focusing on a wide spectrum of matters including representation of debtors, creditors, trustees, and creditors committees in commercial chapter 11 and 7 cases, consumer chapter 7 and 13 cases, and various interested parties in complex bankruptcy litigation and insolvency matters. I have represented clients and handled matters in diverse industries, including professional and service businesses, manufacturing and retail companies, and financial institutions.  As a federally appointed Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New Your since 1990 I have presided over more than 25,000 bankruptcy cases.  In addition to my bankruptcy practice I also serve as a mediator for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York and the Mediation Panel of the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County

I believe one of my greatest strengths in practicing law is my ability to take a legal problem or issue, hold it upside down, and shake it violently until something useful falls out.  I enjoy tackling the complex, complicated, and uncertain.  Often, I approach litigation as a chess match, where I must think beyond the immediate motion or argument at hand, to better ensure that the tactics chosen will best align with sound-strategy, and, ultimately, my client's goals.

Fox & Lefkowitz, LLP is a progressive firm well suited to handle a wide variety of personal, business and commercial matters. We pride ourselves on offering personal service tailored to the needs of our individual clients. Including counsel, the firm consists of four practicing attorneys, each involved with specific areas of the and lefkowitzWith respect to our real estate practice, we represent clients purchasing or selling new and existing residential and commercial properties including houses, condominiums, cooperatives, buildings and stores. We perform closings on behalf of our clients and have been involved in representing cooperative corporations and condominium boards. We represent clients on matters involving commercial and residential leasing and other finance-oriented and secured transactions.A part of our practice is devoted to wills, trusts and probate of estates. With respect to estate planning, we represent clients on matters involving estates, wills, living wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, living trusts, marital trusts, children trusts, life insurance trusts, special needs disability trusts and testamentary trusts. Importantly, we represent clients in the probate and administration of an estate of a deceased family member or loved one as well as estate litigation and will contests.Our representation in estate planning also includes strategies to minimize the effect of federal and New York State estate taxes. Absent proper planning, estate taxes can approach and exceed fifty percent of an estate.We also represent clients concerning matrimonial and family law including divorce, child support and custody matters. We represent clients in both contested and uncontested divorces. We are retained to review mediation agreements and are also retained by divorcing couples to act as mediators to facilitate the completion of a divorce or separation agreement. We prepare both prenuptial and postnuptial marital and lefkowitzA portion of our practice is devoted to negligence and personal Injury law. We represent clients involved in automobile, bus and train accidents; slip and fall accidents; wrongful death; defective products; construction accidents; and job-related injuries.With respect to our business practice, we represent clients involved in commercial matters, business law, contract law and business litigation as well as clients who are starting up new businesses and buying and selling existing businesses. We advise and represent clients in reference to different business entities including corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, partnerships and sole gavelWe practice in both State and Federal Court in the New York Metropolitan area including New York City and Long Island. In addition, our experience includes representing clients at arbitrations and administrative trials and hearings. Two of our attorneys are Court-Appointed Arbitrators. One of our attorneys teaches law at Hofstra University.

As an associate attorney at Levine and Wiss PLLC, Martin M. Howfield is devoted to giving our clients the best possible legal advice and representation in the area of personal injury. By providing individualized attention and thoughtful answers, he hopes to equip and enlighten clients so they may confidently face legal issues.

As a criminal defense attorney, Vince offers effective representation for his clients at every stage of their case.

Alissa L. Van Horn, Esq. is a Founding Member and Managing Partner of Van Horn & Friedman, P.C., a boutique family law firm, exclusively dedicated to handling family and matrimonial cases in the New York Metropolitan Area.. Prior to founding Van Horn & Friedman, P.C., Alissa opened the doors to her first solo practice in 2010, the Law Office of Alissa L. Van Horn, P.C. where she exclusively concentrated on matrimonial and family law matters.   Alissa was previously an associate of Rosin Steinhagen Mendel in New York, NY, a boutique family law firm, where she primarily focused on adoption and foster care litigation for more than three years.  Alissa began her career as an attorney in 2006, as an associate of Gildin, Zelenitz & Shapiro, P.C., where she engaged in general practice with a concentration in matrimonial and family law matters.. Alissa is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Chapter, the Suffolk County Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, a former member of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association.. Alissa is licensed to practice law in New York, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court.  Alissa has a juris doctor from Widener University School of Law, and obtained her undergraduate degree in Public Administration from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.. In 2017, Alissa received Alissa received the Long Island Power Women in Business Award and the Long Island Business News Leadership in Law Award and has been selected as an honoree at the Long Island Business News 40 Under 40 Awards in 2018.  Alissa is also a 4-time recipient of the Rising Star Award and the Top Female Attorneys Award for NYC Metro by Super Lawyers Magazine. Alissa received the “10 Best” Award by the American Institute for Family Law Attorneys in 2016 and 2017, the Top 10 Under 40 Award by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, the Top 100 Attorneys Award and the Top 40 under 40 Award for NYC by the National Advocates in the area of Divorce and Family Law, the Outstanding Women in the Law Award for 2016 by Hofstra Law School’s Center for Children and Families, and was featured by LI Pulse Magazine as a Top Legal Eagle in March 2017.. Van Horn & Friedman, P.C. was selected as a Top 10 Law Firm in New York in the area of Family Law 2 years in a row.. Alissa began teaching CLE’s in 2015 on family and matrimonial matters for Marino CLE, LawLine and the National Academy for CLE.  Alissa was also a Guest Speaker at Legaltech’s LegalWeek in 2018 on the topic of starting and succeeding in a small law firm.  Additionally, Alissa has presented on topics related to divorce and Family Law by the New York State Society of CPA’s and New York Presbyterian Hospital.  Throughout the year, Alissa offers free seminars to residents of Long Island on procedural and substantive matters they face in Family and Supreme Courts.  Alissa is also a member of , networking for a cause, and supports many local charities including the American Kidney Fund, Kids Clubhouse and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, LIAFF.

A graduate of St. Johns University School of Law, Mr. Krasin is an established attorney in the metropolitan area.  He is well known for his legal expertise in the areas of personal injury, litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse as well as business and corporate representation. Additionally, Mr. Krasin has experience in the area of property management, rentals, and maintenance.  Mr. Krasin began his legal career at the New York State Supreme Court, Queens County, where he clerked for Justice William D. Freidman. He subsequently served as an associate at the firm of Stangler, Edelman, & Binder and went on to form the firm of Edelman, Krasin and Jaye. Mr. Krasin was a board member of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, and served on the board of Walk the Walk, an organization dedicated to the fight against elder abuse.  He devotes time to numerous other charitable organizations as well.

A compassionate, caring and understanding Divorce/Family Lawyer with thirty years experience who is highly respected in his field and enjoys an excellent reputation with the Courts, their staff and other Divorce/Family Lawyers.  Referrals stem from former clients, former adversaries and former spouses of former clients.  Mr. Dubinsky's goal is to resolve every case using a practical, cost-benefit analysis with a priority to safeguard the client's best interest and the children's best interest. If a trial is warranted or necessary, Mr. Dubinksy has extensive litigation experience and is well known in this regard.. Areas of specialty:. * Divorce (uncontested/contested);. * Custody/parenting time;. * Child support;. * Maintenance;. * Asset/Liability Distribution;. * Pre-Nuptial/Post-Nuptial;. * Divorce Mediation/Resolution;. * Family Court;. * Grandparents Rights; and. * Orders of Protection.. FREE CASE EVALUATION/CONSULTATION