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Jacqueline Hattar is a partner in the New York-metro offices of Wilson Elser. She has significant trial experience in handling general casualty matters around the state of New York. She handles and supervises premises liability claims, transportation claims and construction accident claims. She also has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution. In addition, she has significant appellate experience. She has written and argued over 50 appeals in the New York State Appellate Division, First and Second Departments. Jacqueline was selected to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America and 2023 NewYork Metro Super Lawyers.

I graduated from St. John’s University School of Law, where I was an editor of the Law Review and the Catholic Lawyer and was named a St. Thomas Moore Scholar.  Following my law school graduation, I received a Masters in Law from New York University School of Law.  I began my career as a Law Assistant in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for the Second Judicial Department, and then became a Law Secretary to a Supreme Court Justice in the Ninth Judicial District in Westchester County.  I then entered private practice, joining the Family Law Department of an international, general practice law firm, of which I subsequently became Chair.  I am admitted to practice in New York State and the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York.. I have held leadership positions in bar associations, including Chairman of the Family Law Sections of both the New York State Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association, and Vice President of the New York State Bar Association for the Ninth Judicial District.  I am also a member of the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association.. I was named Best Lawyers’ 2011 White Plains Family Lawyer of the Year.  I have been a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1980, and was recently elected to the Board of Managers of its New York Chapter, on which I previously served as Vice President and Executive Committee Member.  I have been listed in Best Lawyers in America, Matrimonial Law, every year since 1989 and was selected as one of the Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law in the Ninth Judicial District for every year since this list  was created. I have also been listed as one of the top 25 lawyers in Westchester County by the New York Times Super Lawyer section every year from 2007 through 2012 and have consistently received the highest peer ratings in Martindale Hubbell.  I am also listed in U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyers - Family Law.. I am frequently called upon by matrimonial attorneys in Westchester County, Rockland County and New York City to act as a binding arbitrator in their cases in which I have been the trier of fact and render decisions on all issues.. I have lectured innumerable times on divorce and family law to the bar and judiciary, under the auspices of bar associations, law schools, judicial training institutes, and other legal organizations.. I have been married to my law partner, Ronnie Gouz, since 1992, and we have four children and six grandchildren.  I am an avid golfer and enjoy traveling.

Ivan Sperber represents clients in real estate and corporate transactions, including real estate conveyance, leasing and financing transactions, as well as corporate formations, dissolutions and asset purchase agreements.  Additionally, Mr. Sperber assists clients with estate planning and estate administration, including the preparation of wills, trusts, estate tax returns and asset transfers.  Mr. Sperber joined the firm in 2014 with prior experience in real estate law and estate planning.

In founding El-Hag & Associates, p.c., Jordan El-Hag brings more than 10 years of experience in advising employees and employers throughout the lower New York State with regard to labor and employment law matters. In those years, he has served as the Chief Officer of several labor unions and has substantial experience in resolving legal disputes that arise at the workplace.. Jordan El-Hag’s MBA in finance combined with his legal experience give him a uniquely skilled perspective in all aspects of business law and commercial real a network of investors that he can tap into for clients seeking to raise money for their business. For entrepreneurs, he has connections to venture capital and can assist in locating partners for new businesses and structuring venture capital transactions. For business owners seeking to raise debt capital from organizations other than commercial banks, Jordan El-Hag can assist with connecting business owners to financiers and structuring the terms of financing.. Mr. El-Hag can offer a valuable and unique perspective on resolving workplace issues due to his extensive background in labor relations. He regularly counsels clients on a host of employment issues, including employment contracts, severance agreements, reductions-in-force, terminations, employee discipline, restrictive covenants, discrimination and union organizing.

If you want a tough, aggressive personal injury lawyer who gets results contact the Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler.   Mr. Kessler is known for getting results and has a track record for success. His areas of practice include automobile accident law, mass transit accident law, medical malpractice, premises liability and workers' compensation. For more information check out his website or call his office.. The call is free and the consultation is free and Mr. Kessler receives no fee unless you win!

I spent the first 16 years of my legal career as a labor and employment attorney -- then I got a divorce.  My experience was so debilitating that I now focus my practice on matrimonial and family law.  I am also a collaborative divorce attorney, and am a member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals ().  The collaborative method is far superior to traditional litigation ... call me and find out how!

I specialize in residential and commercial real estate transactions and have done so for over the last twenty-five years.  I am available to represent you in the purchase and/or sale of your home or business property.  I charge both hourly rates and fixed fees.. I handle each transaction personally and completely. Even though I do the entire process, I charge what are currently considered discount fees.  Most other law firms that do transactional work today use paralegals and/or assistants to do the paperwork of your contract and closing, with little or no lawyer time on the file in order to save costs.. My customary business hours are 9-6 pm M-F.  I will make myself availability under special circumstances to meet my clients needs.

I represent injured persons throughout New York City (all 5 boroughs), in addition to Westchester, Rockland, Orange and surrounding counties. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, my office is able to conduct all consultations remotely and safely.. I formerly served as a Police Officer in two Westchester County departments. Unfortunately, my police career was cut short following an on-duty motor vehicle accident which resulted in multiple surgeries and a long recovery. I can readily relate to my clients undergoing life-changing injuries, and it is my personal mission to not only obtain the best compensation possible for their injuries, but to also be responsive to my clients' phone calls and emails as they recover.. I handle a variety of injury cases including those caused by medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death, falls on snow and ice, sidewalk and roadway defects, ceiling falls, police misconduct, assaults by security guards, etc.If you or a  loved one has been injured and believe you are entitled to compensation, all to set up a free consultation.

I represent clients in professional responsibility matters, administrative proceedings and appeals, trust and estate planning and administration, business contracts, and mediation.. I am very active in the New York State Bar Association. I am a member of the executive committee of the Dispute Resolution Section, where i am the liaison to the Young Lawyers’ Section and a member of the New Lawyers and Law Students’ Committee and the Ethics Committee.. In addition to practicing law, I have played music professionally as a drummer across the country, including at Carnegie Hall.

I pride myself on treating every client like they were a member of my own family. I provide dilligent and tenancious representation and am very passionate and protective of my clients. When you need an Attorney, I know that your case is one of the most important things going on in your life. I handle every case  with an enourmous amount of care and compassion. I know when to be aggressive with my opponents and when to tread lightly, experience dictates that each case and each client is unique and there is no such thing as one size fits all. One thing I personally guarantee each and every client is 150% effort on my part. I know that being selected as your Attorney is a privilege which is never to be taken lightly.. As for my background outside the practice of law, I am a retired Sergeant from the NYPD having served 20 years. I am an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast, I moonlight as a Bass Player in a band called FDR Drive (top 40 dance hits) and  have been married to my sweetheart for the last 25 years and we have two great children in College.

I pride myself on being goal and solution oriented and bring that approach to the firm. Every matter presents its own challenges and I'm committed to overcoming them. My commitment is present from a client’s first contact with the firm to the conclusion of their respective matter. Whether it’s a contract review or a TN Visa, I'm thorough every step of the way. The firm currently handles contracts, business law, immigration and family.. Currently, I am licensed in Ontario, Canada and New York State. In addition, I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Notary Public in New York, Ontario and Florida.

I practice exclusively in representing parents of children with special needs and disabilities. From special education advocacy, to discipline matters, to future planning for a disabled child, I provide expert counseling and advocacy in all aspects of having a child with special needs.

I have handled in excess of a thousand criminal defense matters during my carrer, and have personally participated in more than 50 jury trials in New York State.  I believe that every person is entitled to a strong defense when accused of a crime.  I also believe that communication between the attorney and the client is paramount to achieve the best possible result.

I have dedicated my career to representing injured plaintiffs and working tirelessly to bring clients the justice they deserve. I strive to uncover the answers to what really happened and recover maximal monetary compensation for my clients. I take great pride in keeping clients informed and educated throughout the entire litigation process.. I litigate all types of personal injury and medical malpractice cases. I draw on a unique background of experience, which includes litigating hundreds of birth injury cases resulting from OB/GYN and neonatal malpractice and representing thousands of clients with injuries from pharmaceutical and medical devices.. If you or a loved one has been injured, I would be honored to speak with you to see if I can help you through this difficult time.

I have been in private practice for over twenty years and I concentrate in the areas of criminal defense and family law.  Prior to my private practice I was an Assistant District Attorney with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.. I take great pride in my commitment to my clients and the fact that I treat every case as if it is my only case.  It is extremely important to me that my clients have complete confidence in me not only as their attorney but also as someone who is genuinely concerned for their best interests and who treats them with compassion and respect.. In all of my cases I always make sure that my clients understand every aspect of their case, that they are kept informed and up to date and most importantly, that they know that I am zealously and relentlessly protecting their legal rights and interests at all times.

I have been in practice for  34 years. I am a fourth generation lawyer in my family.  We have proudly served as attorneys in New York State for more than 116 years continuoulsy.. My practice is primarily focused on protecting those people who protect us all.  These people are primarily municpal workers such as police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, DPW workers, school teachers and CSEA members.. I read every review posted and try to be responsive to all of my clients.  I have work very hard on each case and am typically in my office 6 days a week.  I provide clients with my email address and cell phone number for emergencies on request. We have state of the art technology and can access your files remotely to always be on top of your legal matters.. I regulary deal with issues concerning disability retirement pensions, social security disablity, workers compensation issues as well as personal injury litigation. I typically work six days a week and answer the calls and emails  of my clients seven days a week as the need arises.. I have seen that I have recieved many reviews on Avvo both good and bad.  I welcome anyone to email me or call with any suggestions on how we can impove the servies we render in these matters. I am proud of the work that my team of lawyers and legal assistants have done.  We have set many case precedents in New York.. I am here to serve the needs of the sick and injured and am typically available seven days a week.  I do not charge for initial consulation calls and constantly strive to improve on the quality of the services I offer.   I have a very large team of attorneys and legal assistants working for me in the firm to ensure efficient service.

I have been designated AV Preeminent® by my peers throughthe Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ service.  This is the highest possible professional rating an attorney can achieve.. Getting caught in an accident can be one of the most traumatizing moments of our lives. We’re lucky when we can walk away from an accident with no injuries or only minor scrapes and bruises. But many accidents involve far more serious injuries, and, unfortunately, these happen far too often. When an accident is due to the actions of a negligent party, it would be unfair to ask you, the victim, to take on the responsibility of paying the medical costs of your recovery. In order to protect your rights and get fair treatment, it is recommended that you hire a personal injury lawyer to represent your needs. With the recovery period being full of all new stressors, an attorney can help to take care of the legal stuff and guide you through what to expect from a lawsuit. If you have been injured near White Plains, New York, or New City, New York, the legal team at Greenspan & Greenspan, P.C., has decades of experience helping clients with cases just like yours, so you know you can trust us to look out for your best interests.

I have been a member of the New York Bar since 1978. My practiceand my client base are varied but, the thread that connects my clientsto me is that they have all been seriously injured and they all requiresome much needed help in getting their lives back on track.  I can’tremember a single client who would not have exchanged everythingobtained in a lawsuit to go back in time - one (1) day before theaccident. Since I am a lawyer - not a magician, that was animpossibility.  I still take great pride though in knowing that my clients’lives have been made significantly better through my efforts.. Ireceived my undergraduate education at State University of New York atBuffalo where I graduated with honors. I completed my legaleducation at Union University Albany Law School.  I am licensed topractice before the state courts of New York, the U.S. District Courtsfor the Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and theUnited States Supreme Court.. Aside from the thousands of personal injury cases I have handled arising from all types ofaccidents, including medical, dental and legal malpractice, I have alsotaken a particular interest in assisting  people who have had theircivil rights violated or were  injured by police officers and othermunicipal officials who have abused their authority.. Throughoutthe years, I have spoken on numerous medical and legal issues. Currently, I am a member of the Medical -Legal Committee of theWestchester County Bar Association. I am also proud to be an activemember of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State TrialLawyers Association, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and theAmerican Association for Justice.  I firmly believe that our system ofjustice is still the best system in the world for improving the qualityof life for people injured through the negligence of others.

I graduated from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, in May 1986.  I was admitted to the New York Bar in January 1987.  Since 1990, after serving as an Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County, I have concentrated my practice in the area matrimonial law.  From 1990 to 1992, I served as a senior associate with the firm of Pobiner, London, Bashian & Buonamici, a Westchester litigation firm concentrating in the area of matrimonial and family practice.  From 1992 to 1998, I was a partner in the firm of Bertan & LaRaus.  From 2000 to 2013, I was a partner in the firm of Buonamici & LaRaus, LLP.  Presently, I am a partner in the firm of Buonamici, LaRaus & Di Fabio, LLP.  I have been responsible for and have extensive experience in preparing motion papers, memorandums of law and appellate briefs in courts of this State, including the Appellate Division, First Department and Second Department and the New York Court of Appeals.  I have also conducted trials and hearings both in the Supreme Court and the Family Court of the State of New York. I have been a member and active participant in the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section and the Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section.  I have also been a contributing author to the Domestic Relations Law Review of the Westchester County Bar Association's Family Law Section.  I am also an active member of the Association of Collaborative Lawyers for Rockland/Westchester.  I also served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section, Westchester County Bar Association.

I concentrate primarily in family law, including divorce, child custody, child support and spousal support. I also have an active practice defending persons charged with crimes. I practice in the courts of New York State and in the federal courts, in both trial and appellate courts.

I bring everything I know about litigation into whatever situation arises so that I can be the most effective advocate for my client. Whether it is criminal defense or defending a debtor in bankruptcy, I fight for every possible good result for my clients.

I am a attorney who concentrates in the areas of Medicaid and Advanced Asset Protection Planning, Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, Probate and Probate Litigation, Guardianships, Health Care Regulatory Matters, Nursing Home Placement, Long Term Care Insurance, Medicare Appeals, Social Security/SSI Litigation, and Special Needs and Disability Law. He is admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut, Federal District Court and U.S. Supreme Court.. I am also licensed and has practiced as a Nursing Home Administrator in both NY and CT and has managed and consulted in numerous Health Care Facilities, including Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Centers, Independent Housing and Ambulatory Surgical Centers.. A sought-after educator and speaker, Michael has spoken at conventions, Board of Directors, Health Care Facilities and Trade Groups in the tri-state area. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Long Island University, where he also received his Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration, currently teaching both the Legal Aspects in Health Care Administration and Long Term Care Administration classes. He also writes a weekly column, "Hot Topics in Health Care," which is published in numerous newspapers and is a featured writer for Advance Health Care Publications' "Politics of Health Care."

I am the head of  Bleakley Platt's  Labor and Employment and Immigration Practice Groups. I have over 40 years' experience in representing and advising employers, employees, independent contractors and other clients with respect to labor, employment and immigration law issues. My background includes over 20 years of experience with Bleakley Platt, 14 years of experience with Skadden Arps, and more than 6 years of experience with Jackson Lewis.. I advise clients on a wide variety of labor and employment law issues involving employment terminations and discipline; unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation; wage and hour claims; employment agreements and job offer letters; non-competition and confidentiality agreements; separation and severance agreements;  unfair labor practice charges; union representation cases; and collective bargaining negotiations. I have acted as lead counsel for significant employment discrimination law cases, wage and hour actions, and non-competition cases, and in NLRB and PERB proceedings, mediations and arbitration hearings.. I also advise clients with respect to I-9 employment verification, visa work authorization, and immigration-related discrimination issues.. My articles on labor and employment law include my  seminal work on the employment-at-will rule entitled, "The Effect of the Employment-at-Will Rule on Employee Rights to Job Security and Fringe Benefits," 10 Fordham Urb. L.J. 1 (1981), which has been cited by the New York Court of Appeals in the landmark decisions of Murphy v. American Home Products Corp. and Weiner v. McGraw-Hill, Inc. and by other federal and state courts. I have also been a featured lecturer at various labor and employment law seminars.

I am the founder and principal of the Parandian Law Firm.  I am a dynamic, results-driven attorney with substantial experience in immigration, real estate, corporate, litigation and wills, trust and estates .  I have represented and advised many individual and corporate clients on a wide range of matters helping them achieve success.  I have represented clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, software, international trade, health, construction, and manufacturing.. I spent my early years as an attorney practicing corporate law at a large New York firm, and then went on start the Parandian Law Firm, a boutique law firm with a solid track record representing small to mid-size businesses and individuals.  Prior to that, I served as served as a judicial intern with the Hon. John E. Babiarz, Jr. at the Delaware Superior and Chancery Court.. I enjoy playing tennis and spending time with my family.

I am the Chairman of the Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Group at Cuddy & Feder LLP. I concentrate my practice in the areas of elder care, estate planning, disability planning, probate, estate and trust administration, gift and generation-skipping tax transfer planning, asset protection, special needs planning and guardianships.