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Andrew A. Monteleone graduated from Fordham University School of Law in New York City in 1999.  Thereafter, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Nassau County District Attorney's Office where he prosecuted numerous misdemeanor and felony charges ranging from DWI to Attempted Murder.. Upon leaving the prosecutor's office in 2003, Mr. Monteleone worked for a civil litigation firm in New York City defending construction companies from lawsuits arising out of construction accidents throughout the New York area.. Mr. Monteleone opened his own practice in June, 2004 where he has handled numerous personal injury matters leading to favorable settlements for his clients and successfully defended criminal clients in cases against both the State and Federal government.  He has been the village prosecutor for the Village of New Hyde Park since 2012.  In January 2016, Mr. Monteleone merged his firm with the Law Office of Jarad Siegel to found the firm Monteleone & Siegel PLLC.. Mr. Monteleone is the chairman of the Nassau County Bar Association’s Criminal Law and Procedure Committee and a member of the Bar’s Plaintiff’s Roundtable Committee.  He also serves on the Board of the Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association. Mr. Monteleone has also served as the President of the Nassau County Former Assistant District Attorney’s Association.

Riley T. Waddoups has been with Robert J. DeBry & Associates for over 19 years, holding various positions in the firm. He has been an attorney since 2008.. He represents people with product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, trucking accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, auto/pedestrian accidents, auto injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Riley is dedicated to each client and enjoys sitting with his clients and listening to their personal injury stories.. Riley received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Utah. After graduating, he pursued a Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he was recognized with the CALI Award for Excellence in Remedies.. Since being admitted to the Utah State Bar and American Bar Association, Riley has since received an award from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, ranking as one of the Top 10 under 40.. Riley believes strongly in helping others who are otherwise not able to receive the justice they need. That is why he is a member of the Utah Association for Justice, American Association for Justice and Utah Trial Lawyers Association, legal organizations that are dedicated to preserving fairness and equality.. He is also court approved for the Utah and U.S. District Courts—District of Utah.. Riley donates much of his time and money to local groups and charities. He has a strong passion for service and compassion both for his clients and community. Riley volunteers often at the Utah burn center and the Utah Food Bank. He also has donated to many causes, including the March of Dimes, Humane Society, Food Bank and Primary Children’s Hospital.. He is confident in taking on many complex and catastrophic cases knowing that he can advocate for a fair settlement so that his clients can repair their lives.. Riley has three labradors (one of which sheds a lot) which he enjoys taking to dog parks and letting them play. He also considers himself an amateur dog trainer. When he is not training or playing with his dogs, he is with his family camping or going to the lake.. He loves coaching little league baseball and basketball in the Sandy area and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Andrew M. Gelbman is a partner at Gelbman Legal Group, P.C. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Gelbman has over 30 years’ experience in technology and healthcare. Mr. Gelbman is an expert in online privacy and information technology. Mr. Gelbman has advised other attorneys on technology and privacy issues for over 25 years.. Mr. Gelbman also has 14 years’ experience in Medicaid and medical billing regulation and policy. He served as a compliance officer for New York’s Medicaid system for over a decade.. Mr. Gelbman was born in New York City in 1965 and grew up in Commack, NY. He holds baccalaureate degrees from the State University of New York in Philosophy and Logic, as well as a Doctorate of Divinity, in addition to his Juris Doctor from the Albany Law School of Union University.. Mr. Gelbman has a long record of success as a negotiator and mediator, as well as having an intimate knowledge of the insurance industry and public healthcare payment systems such as Medicaid and Medicare.. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Gelbman is active in many local and national charities. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Gelbman has also performed hundreds of hours of Pro Bono legal work.. Mr. Gelbman is also an Eagle Scout and is currently a merit badge counselor for Twin Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America for the Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Community, Stamp Collecting, Coin Collecting, Genealogy and Law merit badges.. Mr. Gelbman is admitted to practice law in New York State and the United States Court for the Northern District of New York with admission pending in Massachusetts and South Carolina.