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Tiffany E. Gallo is a partner with Miller Zeiderman & Wiederkehr, LLP.  Ms. Gallo’s law career has been entirely dedicated to the practice of matrimonial and family law. She has extensive experience in litigating divorce and family court matters and has perfected numerous appeals involving issues of matrimonial and family law. Ms. Gallo is a member of the Attorneys for Children panel by appointment of the Appellate Division Second . Gallo has represented matrimonial and family law litigants in the counties of Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Nassau, Kings, and Bronx, in both Supreme and Family Court, as well as in the Appellate Division Second Department.

Thomas L. Gallivan represents individuals and families in matters of nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice and personal injury. Prior to founding the firm, Gallivan & Gallivan, Attorneys at Law, Mr. Gallivan defended nursing homes, physicians, and hospitals, as well as their insurers. As a result of this experience, Mr. Gallivan is very familiar with the strategies employed by nursing homes, physicians, hospitals and their insurers. He uses his experience defending these matters to the benefit of his current clients, victims of nursing home neglect/abuse, medical malpractice or personal injury.. Mr. Gallivan also serves as counsel to individuals accused of breaking the law. He represents criminal defendants charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Petit Larceny, Assault, Drug Offenses, and Domestic Violence, as well as all other types of misdemeanors and felonies. While in law school, Mr. Gallivan worked in the United States Attorney’s Office (Criminal Division), as well as the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.. Mr. Gallivan is a member of the Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC). LTCCC is an organization committed to improving care provided to the elderly and disadvantaged. He is also a member of the New York State Trial Academy and the Westchester County Bar Association.

Specializing in representation of first responders (e.g. police, correction, fire) with pensions, disability, Workers' Compensation, union matters, and GML 207.

Specialize in complex commercial litigation, arbitration and appeals, with a focus on real estate and construction disputes, contract disputes and partnership disputes.  Manage all phases of litigation from inception through discovery, motion practice, trial, appeals and enforcement of judgments.  Represent individuals and corporate entities in a variety of industries, including residential and commercial real estate development, construction, insurance and financial services.. published decisions of note include:. Accent Collections, Inc. v. Cappelli Enterprises, et al., 94 A.D.3d 1026 (2d Dept. 2012) (affirming order denying motion for partial summary judgment); 94 A.D.3d 1027 (2d Dept. 2012) (affirming order denying motion to vacate trial readiness order); 84 A.D.3d 1283 (2d Dept. 2011) (affirming order denying motion to compel discovery).Ampul Electric, Inc. v. Village of Port Chester, et al., 96 A.D.3d 790 (2d Dept. 2012), leave denied, 19 N.Y.3d 1063 (2012) (affirming order denying motion to extend notice of pendency nunc pro tunc).Anderson Street Realty Corp. v. New Rochelle Revitalization, LLC, 78 A.D.3d 972 (2d Dept. 2012) (affirming order granting motion to compel arbitration).In re Estate of Tripp, 101 A.D.3d 1137 (2d Dept. 2012) (affirming decree issued on default).Schultz v. Gershman, 68 A.D.3d 426 (1st Dept. 2009) (affirming order granting motion to dismiss).Zherka v. Amicone, 634 F.3d 642 (2d Cir. 2011) (affirming order granting motion to dismiss).

Sherene De Palma brings over two decades of legal experience to her clients, combining deep litigation skills with a commitment to conflict resolution. A graduate of Pace University, she earned her Juris Doctor in 1999 and an MBA in International Finance in 1994. During her time at Pace, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Pace Law Review and later became a Professor of Law. She began her career as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Charles L. Brieant in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, an experience that shaped her understanding of judicial decision-making.Sherene has held key positions at top law firms, including Coudert Brothers and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, where she handled high-value litigation in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, construction, and securities. In 2012, she co-founded Hannon De Palma & Associates LLC, a full-service litigation and mediation firm focused on delivering results-driven legal solutions.Beyond the courtroom, Sherene has been an active community leader and elected official in New York. She continues to shape the legal field as an adjunct professor at Pace University, guiding aspiring attorneys in professional development and legal strategy.

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Sean W. Higgins, Esq. has more than thirty years of experience solving employment and business disputes. He represents both employers and employees in the full range of employment law matters. He has successfully represented businesses, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to sole proprietorships, and individuals in federal and state courts throughout the United States, before federal, New York State, and New York City administrative agencies, as well as in arbitration and mediation. Mr. Higgins is also experienced in transactional and counseling matters, including negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts and corporate documents.. Mr. Higgins received his law degree from Brooklyn Law School, and he received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University.. Mr. Higgins is licensed to practice law in the State of New York and the State of New Jersey, and he has represented clients in numerous other states throughout the nation. Mr. Higgins is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Richard D. Willstatter is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who emphasizes his ability to prepare and research your defense more thoroughly than his adversaries will pursue the prosecution. His office is in White Plains, New York but he represents people in the surrounding area, including the City of New York and the federal courts for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York.. ---. Richard D. Willstatter has been a criminal defense lawyer for more than 30 years. He represents individuals who are under investigation by the police and/or federal law enforcement officials and those accused of crimes. Mr. Willstatter also represents people who must appeal a criminal conviction or defend against a government appeal of a defense win in a trial-level court. From time to time, people also retain the Law Office of Green & Willstatter to defend them in a civil action. Mr. Willstatter's legal acumen and ability are his greatest strengths. Yet, his compassion and drive to protect his clients from the tentacles of government are attributes greatly appreciated by those who retain his services.. Mr. Willstatter is a Past President of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer, having served as in that role in 2012.  He currently serves as on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and as Second Circuit vice-chair of its Amicus Curiae Committee. He was Chair of NYSACDL's Amcius Curiae Committee for 15 years and remains a member of that committee.

Rated "AV Preeminent" (4.9 out of 5.0) by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.. Louis U. Gasparini is a Member (Partner) with Lynch Schwab, PLLC, working primarily from the White Plains and Hudson Valley office locations. Lou joined Lynch Schwab in 2008 as a Partner after practicing for a prestigious Albany based civil litigation firm. Since that time, he has developed his practice to include several insurers as well as privately owned businesses and individuals.. Lou primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation (from inception, to trial and appeal), commercial litigation and all aspects of employment law. He focuses a large part of his practice on the defense of municipalities and private schools, clubs and other businesses in sports related injury litigation. These institutions have ranged from colleges, private religious schools, after school programs, local, regional and nationally recognized sports clubs and community groups and organizations.. Since joining the Firm, Lou has tried both personal injury claims and commercial litigation matters to verdict. He has gained a reputation as being a well prepared advocate at trial and beforehand.. Lou also serves as counsel to a national retail supply distributor, overseeing all employment litigation nationwide and handling employment counseling matters for the Company. He actively handles various types of employment matters for other Firm clients, defending against claims of tortuous interference, contracts, discrimination and unfair competition. Lou handles actions to enforce and defend against claims relating to non-competition and solicitation agreements. He counsels clients on employment issues dealing with contracts, discipline, promotions, terminations and workplace law issues, and has defended against employment discrimination suits before the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Lou advises employers on the drafting and negotiating of non-compete agreements, and on the preparation of specific employment policies, handbooks and manuals.. Lou is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut State Courts, and the United States District Courts of the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York and Northern District of New York.

Practice Focused on Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce.Litigation when necessary.. Mediation and collaborative practice put you – the client – in the driver’s seat of the divorce process. You don’t have to give up control; you can be an active participant in creating a divorce settlement that meets the needs and concerns of you and your divorcing spouse. You can put the needs of your children first; you can reduce or even eliminate their exposure to conflict. You don’t have to spend all of your savings on a divorce. And you can keep your family’s matters private and out of the public court records.. In a small percentage of divorce cases, litigation is necessary. If, after an initial consultation, we believe that litigation is warranted in your situation, we will let you know. But, more often than not, we will recommend mediation or collaborative.

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Parisis G. (“Gerry”) Filippatos is the Founding Partner of Filippatos PLLC. Mr. Filippatos is a seasoned and versatile labor and employment attorney with over three decades of experience in the field.. He has represented thousands of employees in legal matters involving employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on gender, pregnancy, race, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity; separation and severance agreements; executive compensation; restrictive covenants; and whistleblower retaliation.. Mr. Filippatos concentrates his practice in the litigation of gender discrimination, sexual harassment and assault, as well as retaliation cases against financial services firms and Fortune 500 companies.. He is also an expert negotiator, having successfully resolved countless cases on behalf of individuals in matters involving executive compensation, employment contracts, and severance agreements.. Mr. Filippatos’s clients hail from a broad range of industries, including financial services, accounting, entertainment, information technology, healthcare, education, restaurant and hospitality, transportation, and retail.

Nicole Muscente graduated from State University of New York at New Paltz with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2010. She continued her education at New Paltz, obtaining her Masters of Business Administration in 2012. Nicole attended Pace University School of Law, graduated with her Juris Doctor in 2015. She was admitted to practice law in New York State in 2016 and in Connecticut in 2017.

My desire to attend law school crystalized in college; however, it only became feasible for me to attend years later, at the age of 30.  Never waivering from my long-held goal of becoming an attorney, after graduating from college I was fortunate enough to work for a boutique law firm as a file clerk and relief receptionist on Madision Avenue.  This job experience was an invaluable introduction to handling client needs and concerns, and also law firm functioning.  The next step in my then "legal" career was to become a real estate paralegal.  That employment, during a very exciting time in the commercial lending and residential real estate market, provided a different aspect of my legal education in the real world - transactional work.  I handled mass closings for numerous luxury Manhattan apartment buidlings which had converted to condominium or cooperative ownership and also assisted counsel in the underlying transaction and commercial lender work, among other real estate matters.. Having been so fortunate as to attend Fordham University School of Law, and based on my prior employment experience, by the time I graduated I knew I wanted to practice in a "people-oriented" area of law, meaning not transactional, corporate or the like.  I also knew that I preferred to work at a smaller law firm where, based on my personal knowlege and what I had gleaned during the on-campus interview process, I believed I would gain far more experience and responsibility at such a firm.  That is how I came to practice matrimonial and family law exclusively since my admission to the Bar almost 30 years ago.. When people ask what i do for a living, once I tell them, it is not uncommon for them to respond, more or less "Oh, that must be so depressing", or "Oh, that's tough".  In my view, we matirmonial and family attorneys are helping people address, in a time of incredible stress and uncertainty, what is most important in their lives: their children, their home, their life savings, perhaps a business interest or a professional practice, and their financial future.  Divorce is a process - and not just a legal process.  Hopefully, at the end of that process, the seeds of a new beginning have been planted, and within them hold the promise of a happy future.. The vast majority of cases, whether pre-judgment (meanining not yet divorced) or post-judgment (addressing issues that arise after parties are divorced), can be resolved without resort to litigation.  For those which cannot be so resolved, litigation is the tool, though it is financially and emotionally very costly.. It it my hope that in providing this glimpse into my background, you have a broader sense of me as an attorney and as a person than just reviewing my professional qualifications can provide.

Ms. Marotta is an Associate Attorney at Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari.  She graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law, where she was a Senior Associate of Pace Law Review and a University Merit Scholarship Recipient.  While in law school, Ms. Marotta founded Pace’s Family Law Society and served as its President.  She also worked as a Legal Extern for the Pace Women's Justice Center, where she operated under a student practice order in representing victims of domestic violence and assisting with uncontested divorce and child support cases.  Prior to joining Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari as a Law Clerk in May 2012, Ms. Marotta worked in a variety of legal fields, including the real estate and title insurance industries, and also worked for the United States House of Representatives under a senior Congresswoman in Connecticut's Fifth District.  In her spare time, Ms. Marotta enjoys volunteering at Save a Best Friend Animal Rescue in Winsted, Connecticut, and is actively involved in animal rescue efforts across the country.

Ms. Lyons is a Senior Associate of the Firm Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP and concentrates her practice on Elder Law with a focus on Medicaid home care and nursing home.. She is a graduate of Pace University School of Law (2012) and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.. Ms. Lyons is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Elder Law and Special Needs Section (Senior Law Day Committee, Medicaid Committee) and a member of the Westchester County Bar Association. Ms. Lyons is also a Co-Chair of the Cocktails for a Cause Committee of the Pace Women’s Justice Center.

Mr. Wiederkehr litigates complex matrimonial and family law matters putting the client’s goals and needs first. Every effort is made to achieve resolution never losing sight of the fact that some matters may only be resolved through court proceedings and intervention. The client is always educated with respect to the process and potential outcomes to enable the individual to understand and influence the issues that will affect the fundamental aspects of their life.

Mr. Portale is known as a pit bull in the courtroom and at the negotiting table and he has the results to prove it.. While attending the University of Buffalo Mr. Portale majored in Interdisciplinary Studies, Classics and Philosophy of Law, and graduated with Honors. Throughout undergraduate studies, Mr. Portale played football, basketball and rugby. After receiving his Juris Doctor,, Mr. Portale moved to Westchester County, New York where he studied for the New York Bar Exam while he co-managed the re-election campaign of then Westchester County Attorney Jeanine Pirro. That year, Ms. Pirro received a greater percentage of votes than any candidate in Westchester County history.. In January 1998, Mr. Portale was hired as an Assistant District Attorney at The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. During his almost five year tenure he was promoted through the ranks as follows: starting in the Motions and Appeals Unit, the Grand Jury Bureau, the Investigations Division and finally the Gangs Unit of the Investigations Bureau. Mr. Portale Left the DA’s Office and joined one of the most successful Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Firms in the nation – Duffy, Duffy & Burdo where he further honed his trial and litigation skills.. In addition to being appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Richard had also received the 2019 Litigator of the Year award from the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Longing to return to his true passion criminal law, Mr. Portale pursued his dream and established his own practice in Westchester County, with a concentration in criminal matters. In May of 2009, Mr. Portale joined the firm of Pappalardo & Pappalardo as a partner.  In January, 2012, Richard was named Senior Criminal Defense at the law firm of Gaines, Novick, Ponzini, Cossu & Venditti, LLP.  In May, 2014, Mr. Portale resurrected the Law Offices of Richard A. Portale, and has become one of the busiest criminal practices in the tri-state area.  Mr. Portale has tried over a hundred cases to verdict - with a success rate that is second to none. He is admitted to the Bar of New York State, the United States Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.. Professional & Bar Association Memberships:. New York State Bar Association (Criminal Law Section). Westchester County Bar Association. NYS Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. NY State Trial Lawyers Association. Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Columbian Lawyers Association. Other Interests: Following a 10 year career playing International Rugby League for the Unites States - Mr. Portale now and has for the past 5 years, served as Legal Counsel to the American National Rugby League. In addition, Mr. Portale and his business partner Danny Bull founded the Connecticut Wildcats - their very own Rugby Tteam (). The Wildcats have won 3 National Championships in their short five years of existence. Mr. Portale is also an avid Snowboarder - he enjoys dropping off cliffs and other risky maneuvers and is just learning to play the guitar. Please like him on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, and read his Blog: The Hanover County Courthouse.

Mr. Garcia is a battle tested trial attorney and seasoned litigator with a wealth of litigation experience successfully representing the Government, Unions, Corporations, and Individuals in all criminal, labor and employment disciplinary matters. Mr. Garcia is a former NYC Prosecutor with substantial experience which provides a unique first-hand perspective of how law enforcement and prosecutors develop and investigate their cases, which is critical to presenting a strong successful defense. Call today for a free consultation.

Michael W. Freudenberg is a New York attorney working primarily in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. He has experience in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters in New York State and Federal Court, as well as in alternative dispute forums such as the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Mr. Freudenberg is responsible for all aspects of litigation in complex commercial, insurance, trademark, employment, products liability, professional liability, and construction claims matters.. Mr. Freudenberg also serves as outside General Counsel for small to medium-sized companies, and provides advice and counsel regarding litigation, compliance, employment and labor law claims, and collective bargaining agreement grievances. He also has experience negotiating and preparing various business agreements, including operating, buy-sell, agency, management, employment, intellectual property license, consulting, non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, as well as corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, consents and assignments.. Representative Matters:

Michael is a graduate of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York and the Pace University School of Law. Mr. Duffy is admitted to the Bar in the states of New York and Connecticut, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America.. Mr. Duffy is a former police officer for the City of White Plains, where he served in the Patrol and Detective Divisions, and is the recipient of 33 awards for excellent police work.. As the former Chief Investigator, for the Westchester County District Attorney’s office under Hon. Jeanine F. Pirro, he headed a squad of 38 investigators and was in charge of organized crime, financial crime, public integrity, and Internet sex crime investigations, among others. He was also in charge of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) unit for Westchester County. HIDTA is a federal program administered by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Mr. Duffy also ran the Westchester District Attorney’s Narcotic Initiative that conducted all major narcotics investigations county-wide.. As an attorney, Mr. Duffy primarily practices criminal defense law. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients, having defended successfully thousands of cases, true to the PortaleRandazzo form. In his last seven trials, not one client was convicted of a crime. While he handles all aspects of criminal defense, he concentrates on DWI/DUI matters. He has also successfully represented clients who have regained their New York State pistol permits that had been revoked by the courts. Mr. Duffy has successfully argued before the New York State Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest court.. Mr. Duffy has served as a board member for Operation Safe Streets, an entity of the United States Department of Justice, and as an Administrative Law Judge for the County of Westchester.. He is a pro bono Arbitrator for the City Court of White Plains, and is an active member of the New York State, Westchester County, and White Plains Bar associations. Mr. Duffy previously served as an adjunct professor for Monroe College and is a weekly on-air contributor for Westchester radio station WVOX 1460 AM where he provides commentary regarding current legal and law enforcement issues. Mr. Duffy also serves as a moot court judge for the Elizabeth Haub School of Law of Pace University.

Michael H. Schwartz, P.C. has been helping people get their lives back on track throughout the Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Bronx and New York counties for 40 years.. As one of the oldest and leading consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure defense firms, Michael H. Schwartz, P.C. as earned the reputation for making the process as easy and painless as possible.. We have helped thousands of people preserve their families, save their homes, their possessions, their jobs and their dignity.. As a graduate of the Max Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp in 2007, the Max Gardner Veteran's Boot Camp in 2008 and numerous additional bootcamps, Michael has successfully sued lenders, winning hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages for violating the law and at the same time saving people's homes.. Michael H. Schwartz, P.C. is based in White Plains. Call Today.

Mary E. Desmond is an Environmental and Natural Resources attorney serving the Westchester County, New York area.  She has 17 years of experience representing clinets in Federal, State and Local courts, and has sucessfully helped clients with administrative matters and enforcement actions before the U.S. EPA, New York Department of Environmetnal Conservation. She also has experience in municipal law, land use, and international environmental law.