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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.

Phil focuses on achieving and maintaining his clients’ competitive advantage. Beginning with counseling the business client concerning its legal rights and available remedies, Phil proceeds to negotiate or litigate with the client’s adversary in command of both the law and  facts. By maintaining a focus on the client’s economic interests throughout the discovery, pretrial and trial phases of litigation, Phil has successfully resolved numerous business disputes placing his clients ahead of the competition.Phil regularly appears before state and federal courts in New York as well as arbitration and alternate dispute resolution forums. Phil has represented clients in disputes over their contract and financial relationships, shareholder and partnership rights, business organizations and dissolutions, claimed errors and omissions, antitrust and trade practices, intellectual property, executive compensation, employment, construction projects, and insurance coverage.. Practice Area: Business Litigation Securities Fails; Other Securities Disputes; Member/Member and Customer/Member Securities Arbitration; Dissolution; Environmental Defense; Service Warranty Disputes; Construction; Antitrust; Employment Law; Executive Compensation and Catastrophic Personal Injury Defense.

Peter Sloane counsels clients and prosecutes domestic and international trademark applications and coordinates international trademark litigation.  He also handles ex parte and inter partes proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, litigates trademark and copyright cases in federal court, and litigates Internet domain name disputes.  Mr. Sloane also advises domestic clients on protection against imported gray market goods and records trademark registrations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Petar Vanjak counsels clients in complex product and professional liability matters in state, federal, and foreign venues, and engages in dispute resolution through a variety of strategies, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation.. Petar recently achieved an exceptional result in a federal settlement conference in a case against a software developer involving professional liability and breach of contract claims. He also oversaw and assisted local counsel in an arbitration involving a highly complex engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning framework for an electric power plant. And, in litigation in a Canadian court involving professional negligence claims in connection with the construction of an ethanol production plant, Petar was able to ultimately settle the case favorably after mediation.. Before entering the legal profession, Petar spent several years in the United States Navy as a Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Hospital Corpsman in the 2nd Marine Division. As an FMF Corpsman Petar administered combat trauma care, performed routine sick call and diagnostic patient care, and instructed Marines on combat trauma treatment, and triage procedures.. Petar, who is fluent in Croatian, earned his Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law in 2006, where, as part of an international internship program, he presented comparative law conferences on common and civil law legal systems for the President of the Zadar Municipal Court in Croatia. The programs involved translating common law principles into the Croatian language.

Paul S. Zilberfein was admitted to practice law in 1993 and has been actively representing clients in lawsuits and arbitrations since that time. When faced with legal issues, whether related to your business or your personal life, you need an experienced lawyer - one with the sophistication and resources to handle your case, as well as personally guide you through the resolution of your issues. If you are involved in a dispute which requires the services of a seasoned litigator or litigation adviser, Paul can provide the type of counsel and representation that only many years of the practice of law and litigation can give. Paul's experience includes working as an associate in the law firm of F. Lee Bailey and Aaron J. Broder, where he did extensive trial preparation in many high-profile cases including the Pan Am Flight 103 disaster over Lockerbie. That litigation resulted in a record breaking $19 million verdict.

Patricia is a leading member of the Matrimonial and Family Law practice group, focusing exclusively on all aspects of the field and is a founding and managing partner of The Kitson Law Firm, PLLC, who has, throughout a 37 year career, built a reputation as an effective advocate and skilled negotiator. She represents clients in complex financial and custodial matters and pays particular attention to her client’s individual needs and unique situations. Patricia has been designated a Super Lawyer every year since 2014 and is recognized as a Top 25 Attorney in Westchester County. Patricia has recently been appointed to the Judicial Screening Committee for Westchester County. In addition her firm has been recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the "10 Best Law Firms in New York".. Patricia is a member the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and is certified in Collaborative Law.  She has been invited to lecture on various topics of Family Law, domestic violence and confidentiality issues.  Patricia is recognized as a Legal Leader in the field of Family Law, regognized as a Top Female Attorney, and has received the Client Satisfation Award. Patricia has received Congressional recognition and Proclamations from local communities and the Office of the Westchester County Executive for her committment to public service. Patricia has also served as an attorney on the Board of Trustees for a not for profit institution.. Patricia understands the emotional strain of her clients and encourages them to remain focused on realistic goals while exploring creative solutions to resolve their issues. Patricia is a skilled negotiator with the personal ability to work successfully with her clients and attorneys in settlement and in the collaborative process.. Patricia is also a member of the Westchester/Rockland Collaborative Law Group, the Westchester Bar Association, Westchester Womens Bar Association and is a sustaining member of the New York State Bar Association.. The matters handled by Patricia include, legal separation and divorce, custody and access disputes, complex financial matters, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

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.

Our policy is to provide quality legal representation by keeping abreast of all developments in the ever-changing immigration laws, policies and regulations and having a hands-on involvement in each matter. We believe in open communication and keep our clients informed of all legal issues relevant to their case. We understand the stress and confusion that stems from your immigration concerns. With this in mind, we provide the honest, realistic, and prompt communication that you need.  At any stage of the process, you are welcome to contact us to learn about the progress of your case.

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.

Nadin practices across multiple areas of law including civil, corporate, and business litigation, as well as labor and employment law.. Before becoming an Associate with Criscione Ravala, LLP, Nadin was a Law Clerk at the firm during her law school tenure. Nadin's additional legal experience includes working as a Summer Legal Intern for the United Nations Development Programme, and as Research Assistant for one of her law school professors. Her other past professional experience includes working in Public Relations for several years.

My name is Austin S. Brown and I am a New York and Connecticut Construction and Real Estate Litigation Partner at Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, LLP, a leading construction and real estate law firm representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, engineers and developers.

My firm represents individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents, trip and falls and all types of accidents/incidents. Free consultation. There is no fee unless you receive compensation for your injuries. To date, my firm has recovered millions of dollars for clients. Please call to discuss your potential case.

Ms. Zaremba is an Associate Attorney at Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. She is experienced in all aspects of matrimonial and family law practice including divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, equitable distribution, domestic violence and pre-nuptial and post-marital agreements.

Ms. Ressler’s practice is 100% dedicated to the areas of matrimonial and family law. She appears in Supreme Court and Family Court in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, Putnam and Orange Counties.. Ms. Ressler was admitted to the New York State Bar in February of 2003 and graduated from New York Law School in 2002. Prior to attending New York Law School, Ms. Ressler graduated with an Award of Distinction from York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.. Ms. Ressler serves an Attorney for Children in Westchester and Putnam Counties.. Her prior work history includes serving as a law clerk for the Honorable Jacqueline W. Silbermann who served as the Statewide Administrative Judge for Matrimonial Matters. She served as an intern at Lawyers for Children. She practiced at the Manhattan law firm of Mayerson Stutman, LLP (presently Mayerson, Abramowitz & Kahn, LLP) and she practiced in the Westchester law firm of DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP.. Ms. Ressler’s memberships include the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York; the Westchester Women’s Bar Association; New York County Lawyer’s Association; Westchester County Bar Association; The New York City Bar Association; The New York State Bar Association; The American Bar Association and Justice Brandeis Westchester Law Society

Ms. Meyers is a Member of the firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, having joined the firm as an Associate in July 2007. She concentrates her practice on Elder Law, Trusts & Estates, Special Needs Planning, Guardianships, and long-term care planning strategies, with a focus on Medicaid home care and nursing home. She has been named to the 2013-2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list in Elder Law.. Prior to Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, Ms. Meyers was a staff attorney at the Sadin Institute on Law of the Brookdale Center on Aging (December 1999 – June 2007) and the New York Legal Assistance Group (September 1995 – December 1999).Ms. Meyers has authored “Highlights of New York’s Medicaid Law,” NYSBA Senior Lawyer Section, The Senior Lawyer, Summer NYSBA 2019; “Effectively Utilizing the Fair Hearing Process to Establish that a Transfer was a Gift for Medicaid Purposes,” WCBA Newsletter, May 2019; “Using SCPA Article 17-A and MHL Article 81 Guardianships for Disabled Children,” NYSBA Senior Lawyer Section, The Senior Lawyer, Spring 2015; “Medicaid Managed Long Term Care is Coming to Westchester. Are You and Your Clients Ready?,” WCBA Newsletter, January 2013; “Guardianships and Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNT) as planning tools for Parents of Adult Disabled Children,” NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Journal, Winter 2012; “An Overview of Medicaid Home Care Options for Seniors,” NYSBA Elder Law Attorney, Winter 2010; “Utilizing Medicaid Home Care as a Solution in a Post-DRA World,” NYSBA Elder Law Attorney, Summer 2007 and WCBA Newsletter, June 2007.. Ms. Meyers is a frequent lecturer for Elder Law Programs sponsored by the New York State and Westchester County Bar Associations. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Elder Law and Special Needs Section (Executive Committee, vice-chair Guardianship Committee and 9th District Delegate; Editor, Elder Law and Special Needs Journal) and Trust and Estates Section, and a member of the Westchester County Bar Association (Co-Chair Guardianship Committee, past Co-Chair of the Elder Law Committee) and is an editor of the Westchester County Bar Journal. She is also a Co-Chair of Westchester County Senior Law Day.. Ms. Meyers has a B.A. in History, cum laude, from Brandeis University and a J.D. from the Cardozo School of Law. She is a volunteer attorney for Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. She is a Trustee of the Board of Directors of the Westchester Day School in Mamaroneck, New York. Sara is also the White Plains coordinator for I-Shine, an after-school program for children living with illness or loss in their homes.

Mr. Venditti's practice include corporate and commercial transactions, acquisitions and sales of businesses; commercial litigation; transactional real estate and litigation; land use and development; zoning and planning; asset based lending; municipal law, Eminent Domain and municipal representation; personal injury, medical and professional malpractice litigation, Matrimonial and Family practice. He was an Elected Official in Westchester from 2003 to 2013. He has served as Pres. of the Greater Ossining Bar Association and Pres. of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary International Chapter. Mr. Venditti was named Partner in January of 2012. In 2012, Mr. Venditti was the recipient of the prestigious Above the Bar Award as Westchester's "Most Socially Conscious Attorney."  Mr. Venditti is certified by the Office of Court Administration to serve as a Part 36 Receiver, Counsel to Receiver, and Property Manager for Westchester and Putnam Counties.  Mr. Venditti is currently on the Board of Directors of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester County.  Mr. Venditti has the thighest "AV (Preeminent)" Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

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. Green has been affiliated with three Westchester County law firms since 2002 on an “of counsel” basis, and maintains a private law practice, Law Offices of Timothy A. Green. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics in 1991 and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Pace University School of Law in 2001.  Since February 2002, Mr. Green has been admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of New York and the United States Federal Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.. Mr. Green is a full-time civil litigator with a focus on matters such as personal injury, matrimonial and family law, contract disputes, real estate disputes, construction litigation, insurance disputes, discrimination, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, legal malpractice, declaratory judgment actions and Article 78 proceedings, just to name a few.. We provide each client with respect and the personal attention they require.  Call today for a free and confidential consultation.

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.

Mine has been a life of service which has included doing my duty as both a United States Marine and a New York City Police Officer. I have already raised three very fine young adults, Matthew, Jacklyn and Brian and have two beautiful  new infants, Conor and Cecille at home! I had previously spent several wonderful years teaching and coaching at Salesian High School in New Rochelle, NY and several more traveling the country as a performing songwriter. I have served as an adjunct professor at several colleges,  where I have taught paralegal studies, civil law and criminal law. In my life I have been blessed to dedicate myself to the service of my country and my my community. These days, I am dedicated to the service of my clients, most of whom have been very seriously injured or have had criminal charges against them. While I can never repair an injured body  or soul, I can, and I have,  secured for my clients the highest measure of justice the law will allow. I take our mission and our responsibility very seriously. I carefully select our cases and our clients so as to maximize the individual care I personally give to each case. I am a trial attorney and will approach your case with the mindset of properly preparing it for a jury to hear. Over the years, I have become convinced that this is the ONLY way to get the insurance industry to take cases seriously. I will not ever settle a case for anything less than both what I, and my client, after careful consideration, think is fair and equitable. Period! I was recently nominated to run for the NYS Supreme Court, losing a very close election. It was an honor to be asked!

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 spent over 24 years in the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.  During his time there he tried over 45 felony trials to verdict.  Michael also supervised 3 separate geographical areas of Westchester County for the DA's Office, gaining valuable knowledge and relationships with judges, court clerks and law enforcement personnel which he can now use to his client's benefit.  Michael was also the DWI Coordinator for the District Attorney's Office for 12 years making him responsible for training and keeping all Assistant District Attorneys and law enforcement personnel current on the latest DWI laws and procedures of the State of New York.  Let Michael's vast experience in the area of Criminal Law, as well as his tireless work ethic, guide you now when you need it the most.

Michael Shalhoub is a proven trial lawyer who focuses his practice on product liability defense for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. In his more than 30 years of experience, he has resolved more than 100 cases at the trial stage and achieved numerous defense verdicts. His experience includes cases involving product liability as well as medical malpractice, business and commercial disputes, insurance coverage, construction accidents, and general liability.. Mike is a Co-Chair of Goldberg Segalla’s Life Sciences Practice Group and a nationally recognized authority on product liability defense, medical device litigation, and trial technique. He is the former Chair of the international Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel’s Product Liability Section and its Drug, Medical Device, and Biotechnology Section. Mike is also a past member of the Board of Directors of the 22,000-plus-member Defense Research Institute and a past Chair of DRI’s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee. He has written and lectured for national audiences on emerging trends in drug and medical device litigation, Daubert preclusion of scientific expert testimony, and other topics. He is the co-editor of Life Science Matters, Goldberg Segalla’s blog covering the latest legal developments involving medical devices and pharmaceuticals.. In the area of medical liability, Mike has defended many types of health care malpractice actions including pharmacy malpractice, dentist malpractice, medical malpractice, physical therapy malpractice, and nursing malpractice, as well as licensing and disciplinary actions for health care providers. The specialties of his clients and cases range from anesthesiology to urology and from catastrophic loss to minor cases. He has also represented a number of major hospitals in medical malpractice cases as self-insured entities.. Mike brings to each matter exceptional scientific and technical understanding developed through his experience handling dozens of complex, high-exposure product liability cases across the country. He has defended manufacturers that span the full spectrum of health-related and personal care products, ranging from medical laser components, anesthesia machines, CPAP machines, eye care products, and joint implants to denture cream, hair care products, hospital and home care safety devices, and mobility aids. He is integrally involved in the firm’s role as science counsel for a major product manufacturer in the dental adhesive cream federal multi-district litigation. Mike’s recent work also includes defending a golf car manufacturer in personal injury cases involving rollover accidents.. Mike has been selected by his peers and clients for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America and New York Super Lawyers for a number of years, and he was named among the Top 25 Attorneys in Westchester County in Super Lawyers several times.

Michael Markhoff concentrates on estate planning and estate administration, representing professionals, executives and small businesses owners. Michael works with clients on minimizing (and often eliminating) estate and gift taxes through the coordination of pension benefits, business assets and other assets in the estate plan while preserving the client's assets for future generations. He analyzes liquidity needs for the payment of estate tax, including the use of life insurance products, family limited partnerships, qualified personal residence trusts and generation-skipping trusts. Michael also advises individuals with regards to charitable giving including the formation of not-for-profit corporations. He has also worked on numerous estates and estate plans involving clients who have non-citizen spouses. Michael works closely with accountants, financial advisors and insurance underwriters using a "team approach" to identify the clients' goals and provide creative and appropriate solutions.Michael is a graduate of Columbia College (1987) and Brooklyn Law School (1990) and is listed in Best Lawyers in America - Trusts and Estates Category. He is Past President of the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County, Inc. (where he served on the Board of Directors from 1998-2001), Past Chairman of the Trusts and Estates Section of the Westchester County Bar Association (1998-2000), Past Director of the Westchester Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals (2001-2005) and Past President of the Northern Westchester Bar Association (2001-2002) and the White Plains Bar Association (2004-2005). Michael was the Ninth District Delegate to the New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section (2003 - 2005) as well as a member of its Executive Committee (2000 - 2005) and was the Ninth District Delegate to the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association (2005-2008).. Michael is the Vice-President of the Hudson Valley Estate Planning Council. Michael has also been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Bedford Free Library since 2005.Michael is also a member of the Westchester County (Sections on Tax and Trusts and Estates), Connecticut (Estates and Probate Section) and American (Sections on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations as well as the Estate Planning Council of Rockland County, Inc.