We're excited to unveil the 2025 Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island guide, a compendium of the region's elite legal minds.
This year’s guide features nearly 50 of the best attorneys from Long Island, nominated by their peers for their standout skills and dedication to the community. Lawyers are pivotal in navigating business and personal matters, and we admire the commitment our honorees have to their clients.
Our celebration of these deserving professionals took place on April 8th at the Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale. Thank you to the many individuals and organizations that contributed to the success of the event, including our sponsors (listed on page 4), and especially our Platinum Sponsors, Minevich Law Group & Villacorta Law Group.
In keeping with our commitment to both supporting the Long Island community and honoring Long Island's legal professionals, we at the Herald have contributed a portion of the event's proceeds to the WE CARE Fund, the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association. WE CARE's mission is to improve the quality of life for children, the elderly, and others in need throughout Nassau County. More information about the organization can be found at the wecarefund.com.
Congratulations once again to the 2025 Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island, and thank you for your unwavering dedication to our community.
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
THOMAS A. KENNIFF
Founding
Partner
RAISER & KENNIFF P.C.
Thomas Kenniff is one of the nation’s preeminent criminal defense attorneys. He is a Founding Partner of Raiser & Kenniff, PC., a full-service law firm with offices on Long Island and in Manhattan, specializing in criminal defense, personal injury, and complex litigation.
Last year Thomas, along with partner Steven Raiser, achieved a historic acquittal for Marine veteran Daniel Penny, the Long Island native charged with homicide for defending his fellow New Yorkers from a deranged subway rider with a history of violence. The NY Post editorial board echoed public sentiment in heralding the verdict as “a watershed moment for common sense, and against the soft-on-crime lunacy that plagues this city.”
Thomas recently captured headlines again when he successfully defended an Alabama man charged with murder for defending his home and family against a violent intruder. Thomas appears regularly on 770AM WABC’s Sid & Friends in the Morning, and his legal analysis is often sought by major media outlets.
In 2021, Thomas was the Republican nominee for Manhattan District Attorney. He ran a spirited campaign against thenDemocratic nominee Alvin Bragg, where he warned New Yorkers of the perils of progressive prosecutors and misguided criminal justice reforms.
Prior to founding Raiser & Kenniff, Thomas served as an Assistant District Attorney under the legendary Jeanine Pirro. He is also a retired Major in the Army National Guard’s Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps and a veteran of the Iraq War, where he earned the Army Commendation Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
Nicholas Papain, one of the most prominent and successful personal injury trial lawyers in New York, was Sullivan Papain’s managing member from 1999 until 2018. He has been a member of the firm since 1985.
He has been with the firm his entire legal career, first coming aboard as a summer law clerk in 1977 and then joining the firm full-time upon graduating from law school in 1978. He started trying cases in 1980, winning his very first trial for a woman wrongfully imprisoned for 11 days. The jury awarded her $250,000. Since then, he has gone on to win many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients killed or seriously injured by defective products, fires, unsafe premises and negligently operated vehicles.
Mr. Papain also played a major role in the negotiation of a $700 million settlement for 9/11 World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers, who had brought suit against the City of New York and its contractors for failing to provide proper respiratory equipment, which was claimed to have resulted in various respiratory injuries.
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MICHAEL S. AMATO
Partner
RUSKIN MOSCOU FALTISCHEK, P.C.
Michael Amato is a Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, where he chairs the Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice Group and is a member of the Litigation Department and Blockchain Technology and Digital Asset Practice Group.
A skilled bankruptcy attorney, Michael has extensive experience representing debtors, creditors, trustees, and creditor committees in complex restructuring matters. His practice focuses on business reorganizations, restructurings, and bankruptcy litigation. He advises clients on negotiating, structuring, and drafting Chapter 11 plans and debtor-in-possession financing agreements. He also represents parties in bankruptcy litigation, including fiduciary duty and fraud claims, preferential transfer and fraudulent conveyance actions, and asset recovery proceedings.
Michael’s litigation experience spans federal and state courts, handling jury and non-jury trials. He has represented clients in complex commercial disputes, including shareholder valuation and dissolution actions, unfair competition and wage and hour claims.
With extensive alternative dispute resolution experience, Michael is an approved mediator for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He is also an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Turnaround Management Association and the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations.
JOSHUA M. LIEBMAN, ESQ. Partner
ROSENBERG CALICA BIRNEY LIEBMAN & ROSS LLP
Joshua M. Liebman is an experienced, skilled, and respected litigator and transactional attorney. He proudly seeks to add to the legacy of excellence bequeathed by one of the firm’s original founding partners, the late Ronald J. Rosenberg, who was Josh’s father-in-law.
Josh plays a strategic role in the law firm where he has deepened and strengthened the firm’s presence on crucial legal matters that often have enormous significance for business, commerce, and government across Long Island and the tristate region.
His respected roster of clients includes many high-profile individuals, organizations, and municipal entities covering a wide range of business, private sector, and public sector matters. He employs the same aggressive and creative problem-solving skills and facilities which he learned first-hand from his mentor, Mr. Rosenberg. Josh is regularly called upon to provide insightful and effective legal services and solutions for clients in diverse fields including commercial real estate development, and all aspects of municipal and business law and proceedings.
He is admitted to practice in New York, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, New Jersey, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Josh graduated from New York University, magna cum laude, with a B.S. in Sports Management. Mr. Liebman attended St. John’s University School of Law, where he received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for Business Organizations and Labor Law, served as an Executive Board Member and Advocate for the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute, and was a member of the St. John’s Law School Child Advocacy Clinic.
He began his legal career as a clerk for the Honorable Gary F. Knobel and later served in positions with the New York Jets’ Football Administration Department, the Arena Football League’s Legal Department, and the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Josh also successfully authored a publication, entitled “Tip Your ‘Cap’ To The Players: 2007-2008 Off-Season Reveals NHL’s Salary Cap Benefits on Players” in the Spring 2009 edition of the Sports Lawyers Journal (16 Sports Law. J. 81). He also served as an adjunct faculty member of Adelphi University as a professor of Sports Law.
He is currently commissioner of his community’s flag football program (Roslyn Flag Football), booster basketball league (Roslyn Booster Basketball). Josh is also a Board Member of the We Care Foundation (NCBA), and Executive Board Member of the Jewish Lawyer’s Association and has been nominated to be its First Vice President.
Josh is also a legal advisor to the Museum of American Armor, which honors our American armed forces.
AWARD WINNERS
CIVIL LITIGATION
AMY E. BEDELL Partner
LEWIS JOHS AVALLONE AVILES, LLP
Amy E. Bedell is a partner and head of the appellate practice department at Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, where she focuses on complex civil litigation and appeals in diverse areas of the law, including medical malpractice and nursing home litigation, insurance law, commercial litigation, labor law, municipal liability, and premises liability. Early in her career, as an associate at a large international law firm in Manhattan, Amy was part of the appellate team that successfully appealed a multi-district class action lawsuit to the United States Supreme Court on behalf of a major health insurance company.
Before joining Lewis Johs, Amy practiced for several years as a commercial litigator in a midsized Long Island law firm and served as a habeas law clerk to the Honorable Joanna Seybert, the Honorable Arthur D. Spatt, and the Honorable Denis R. Hurley in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Amy received her Juris Doctor, With Distinction, from Hofstra Law School, where she served as Managing Editor of the Hofstra Law Review.
Amy is a member and former co-chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Committee and a member of the SCBA’s Judicial Screening Committee. Amy’s charitable interests have included raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program, and she is active in a number of community organizations.
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CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
NEIL DISKIN Counsel
NIXON PEABODY LLP
Neil Diskin is Counsel in Nixon Peabody’s Construction and Real Estate Litigation practice group. As an experienced litigator, he represents businesses and individuals in federal and state courts across a wide range of issues. His expertise includes disputes involving commercial leases, financing agreements, partnership disagreements, business divorces, labor and employment matters, class actions, and various contractual disputes.
In construction and real estate litigation, he helps owners, tenants, lenders, brokers, and others resolve disputes over commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, and financing agreements. His work includes handling breach of contract cases, commercial landlord-tenant matters, mechanics liens, construction access disputes, and business dissolution actions.
In commercial litigation, Neil assists clients in resolving shareholder disputes, fraud claims, trade secret issues, and breaches of contract. His deep understanding of client industries allows him to manage cases effectively, ensuring efficient resolutions.
In labor and employment, he defends clients on matters like wage and hour claims, harassment, discrimination, and non-compete disputes. Additionally, Neil conducts internal investigations, interviewing witnesses and providing legal counsel based on relevant laws and policies.
CORPORATE
JOSEPH G. MILIZIO, ESQ. Managing Partner
VISHNICK MCGOVERN MILIZIO LLP
Joseph Milizio is the Managing Partner of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP. He leads the firm’s Business & Transactional group, including the Real Estate and Exit & Succession Planning for Business Owners practices. He also heads VMM’s LGBTQ Representation and Surrogacy, Adoption, and Assisted Reproduction practices.
Mr. Milizio represents startups and established businesses, providing day-to-day general counsel and advice. He has significant experience in various areas of transactional law, including acquisitions, sales, entity and owner representation, franchising, leasing, and transactional real estate matters. He represents a wide range of businesses, including retailers, manufacturers, real estate entities, healthcare providers, and other professional industries and organizations.
His diverse corporate and real estate finance experience includes representation of both borrowers and lenders. He regularly advises clients on corporate governance, dispute resolution, and estate planning matters. He also works with proprietors and other representatives as a consultant and legal advisor in planning for and implementing exit and succession strategies.
Mr. Milizio is the founder and head of VMM’s groundbreaking LGBTQ Representation practice, one of the first in the nation. The practice provides legal counsel, representation, and education to the LGBTQ community in a variety of business, family, and personal matters.
Among his recognitions, he has been named to U.S. News & World Report “The Best Lawyers in America,” New York Law Journal “Top Rated Lawyers,” Crain’s New York Business “Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives” and “Notable Diverse Leaders in Law,” Long Island Business News “Leadership in Law,” and Long Island Herald “Top Lawyers of Long Island.” In 2021 he received a Special Congressional Recognition for his pro bono and community work.
AWARD WINNERS
CORPORATE
ASHLEY MISTRETTA Counsel NIXON PEABODY LLP
Ashley Mistretta is counsel at Nixon Peabody, specializing in M&A and corporate law. She works collaboratively with clients and their advisors on corporate transactions across various industries, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions within the healthcare sector. Ashley is highly skilled in representing closely held and family-owned businesses in their sales to both private equity and strategic buyers.
Ashley graduated from Fordham University School of Law with a J.D., magna cum laude.
AWARD WINNERS
CORPORATE
MEYER, SUOZZI, ENGLISH & KLEIN, P.C.
Charles Skop is a Shareholder at Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., practicing in the Corporate Law, Corporate Finance and Real Estate Law departments. He handles business formations, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, financing and loan transactions, purchases and sales of real estate, commercial leasing, and mortgage loan transactions. He has structured, drafted, negotiated and closed a broad range of sophisticated and complex acquisition, sale and merger transactions and has drafted and negotiated stock purchase, shareholder, partnership, LLC, joint venture, buyout, employment, licensing, distribution, loan, credit line, security, lease, private placement, work-out and intellectual property related agreements as well as commercial real estate lease, sale and finance transactions. Charles also prepares U.S. trademark registration applications and serves as outside corporate counsel to many clients.
Charles is a member of the Board of Directors of the Merrick Jewish Centre since 1995 and has served as Chairman of the Legal Committee. He has served as a Folio Awards judge, and as a Connections Day Moderator for the Fair Media Council. He is also a Board Member of Accountants & Attorneys Networking Group and Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors.
DANIEL W. RUSSO, ESQ. Founder & President
NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL W. RUSSO, LLC
Daniel W. Russo is an expert criminal defense attorney who skillfully represents clients who have been arrested and charged with a variety of crimes, in both state and federal courts.
Dan began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, New York. After his time in the Brooklyn DA’s Office, he held positions as an associate and partner in boutique law firms, focusing on criminal defense. In 2022, Dan proudly founded the Law Office of Daniel W. Russo in Garden City.
Dan is the current President of the Nassau County Bar Association, having been installed as the 122nd President of the Association in June 2024. Prior to becoming President, Dan served as the Dean of the Nassau Academy of Law and chair of the Criminal Law and Procedure Committee.
He received his Bachelor of Arts iin Political Science from Hofstra University in 1996. At Hofstra, Dan excelled at both academics and athletics and was the recipient of a prestigious internship on Capitol Hill where he interned for a United States Congressman. Following his graduation from college, Dan attended Fordham University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1999. During his tenure at Fordham Law, Dan published a student article in the Fordham Urban Law Journal.
Jason Isaacson is a founding partner of Sunshine, Isaacson & Hecht, LLP, and is licensed to practice in New York, Florida and Connecticut, and the Eastern District of New York. He focuses on matrimonial and family law, guiding clients through challenging legal matters with empathy and clarity.
Jason is an active member of Nassau County’s Assigned Counsel Plan (18B), representing individuals who cannot afford private counsel. He also serves on the Attorney for Children Program in the Second Department, advocating for children to make certain their voices are heard. Above all, Jason prioritizes client education, ensuring that every individual understands the legal implications, strategies, and potential outcomes of their case.
By providing a clear analysis of risks and benefits, he empowers clients to make informed, strategic decisions at every stage of their legal journey. His dedication to advocacy, education and compassionate representation has made him a trusted and respected attorney in the field of family law.
CHARLES SKOP SHAREHOLDER
DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW
JASON A. ISAACSON Partner
SUNSHINE ISAACSON HECHT, LLP
DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW
DEBORAH A. KELLY, ESQ.
Divorce and Family Lawyer
MEJIAS,
MILGRIM, ALVARADO & LINDO P.C.
For the past 22 years, Deborah A. Kelly has devoted her practice to matrimonial and family law. Deborah handles cases involving complex equitable distribution, child custody and support issues, parental alienation, relocation, and has appellate advocacy experience involving issues of equitable distribution, support and the valuation of a professional practice. She is a zealous advocate, guiding her clients through the complexities of the litigation process and assisting them in managing the emotional issues experienced during a divorce. She has been recognized for her pro bono work with the Safe Center LI, formerly the Coalition Against Domestic Violence & the Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect, representing victims of domestic abuse. She has obtained custody, support and equitable distribution for those in abusive marriages, allowing them to lead productive, independent lives.
Deborah has extensive advocacy experience having prosecuted and defended appeals involving complex matrimonial and family law issues. She has won precedent setting appeals on matters ranging from parental alienation, spousal and child support, indirect contributions made by spouse during the marriage and counsel fees. Many of these cases are still the law to this date.
A graduate of the College of New Rochelle where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors, Deborah went on to receive a Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1993, and an award for excellence in legal writing. She was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1993 and the New York State Bar in 1996. She is also admitted to practice law in the Federal Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Prior to practicing law, Deborah was employed by United Airlines.
Deborah is a member of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, the Matrimonial and Family Law Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association and the Family Law Inns of Court.
EDUCATION LAW
CYNTHIA A. AUGELLO Managing Partner
AUGELLO LAW GROUP
Cynthia A. Augello is the Managing Partner of the Augello Law Group, P.C. She primarily focuses on labor and employment defense for employers of all types and sizes, as well as education law where she represents private K-12 institutions and colleges and universities. She graduated from Hofstra Law School in 2008 and began her legal career at Cullen and Dykman LLP, becoming Partner in 2015. She then founded Augello Law Group, PC in 2018.
In her practice, Cynthia has represented employers in union negotiations, workplace investigations, general labor issues, and litigation defense. She has represented private educational institutions in issues of labor and employment, Title IX investigations, contract review and preparation, teacher certification issues, and litigation defense.
She is a certified mediator and has mediated dozens of cases involving complex employment law issues. She is also admitted in the states of New York, New Jersey, and California and is admitted in the federal courts of New York (EDNY, SDNY, WDNY, NDNY), New Jersey, and California as well as the Second Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Cynthia is also the President of CAM Investigation Services, an employment and education investigation firm.
Cynthia currently serves as the Chair of the Nassau Bar Association’s Publication Committee and the Editor-in-Chief of the Nassau Lawyer, the Nassau Bar Association’s legal newspaper. She is a current member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association Eastern District of New York Chapter and served as its President in 2017-2018.
AWARD WINNERS
ELDER LAW
STEPHANIE D’ ANGELO Owner and Principal Attorney D’ANGELO LAW ASSOCIATES, P.C.
After earning her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law, Stephanie D’Angelo ignited her law career at the family practice started over thirty years ago. Stephanie continues to concentrate the practice in the area of elder law, she is a passionate advocate for clients in legal matters relating to trust and estate planning, asset protection, and real estate. Stephanie exemplifies the determination to provide innovative solutions to the long term legal, financial, and planning needs of her clients and their loved ones.
While at Fordham, Stephanie served as an Executive Board Member of the B rendan Moore Trial Advocates, Fordham’s nationally ranked trial advocacy program. Stephanie was also an Associate Editor of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal and the recipient of the Fordham Law Merit Scholarship.
Stephanie maintains an unwavering passion for advocating on behalf of the underprivileged and disadvantaged. During her time at Fordham, Stephanie participated in the Women’s Law Project, a not-for-profit national program that provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. Additionally, Stephanie strongly believes in the Family & Children’s Association core values of providing help and hope to the people of Long Island.
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ELDER LAW
STEPHANIE M. KEATING Partner SCHWARTZ, FANG & KEATING, P.C.
Stephanie M. Keating is a partner in the Estate Planning, Probate, and Elder Law Groups. She is a member of the New York and New Jersey Bar, representing clients in estate planning matters. Stephanie also handles the Probate and Estate Administration of estates, including preparation of estate and inheritance tax returns. In addition, she offers elder law planning, as well as the preparation and filing of certain Medicaid applications.
Stephanie belongs to the American and New York State Bar Associations (member of the Elder Law and Special Needs Trusts and Estates, and Real Property sections), and the Nassau County Bar Association (member of the Surrogate's Court Estates and Trust Committee). She is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and served as co-chairman of the Estate and Financial Planning Committee. She is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).
Stepanie has lectured on estate and tax planning issues, published articles on various matters, and co-authored the tax section of the treatise entitled Elder Law and Guardianships in New York.
MARJORIE MESIDOR Founding Partner
MESIDOR PLLC
Marjorie Mesidor is a distinguished employment discrimination attorney with a proven track record of securing justice for victims of workplace harassment. Driven by a steadfast commitment to equality, she has established herself as a formidable advocate for employees' rights.
Her legal career is marked by significant achievements, including the landmark case Johnson v. STRIVE, where she successfully challenged intraracial discrimination. Her work has also extended beyond employment law, as evidenced by her advocacy against discriminatory housing practices, for which she received recognition from the Office of the Public Advocate. With a history of securing over $65 million in settlements and verdicts, Marjorie’s reputation as a tenacious litigator is well-deserved.
Her practice is characterized by a compassionate and strategic approach. She is dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces and empowering employees to assert their rights. Beyond litigation, she is a sought-after speaker and educator, sharing her expertise to prevent harassment and discrimination. A committed community member, Marjorie actively supports organizations dedicated to advancing the rights of marginalized individuals.
Her unwavering dedication to her clients and her exceptional legal acumen have solidified her position as a leading authority in employment discrimination law.
F. BURDI, ESQ. Partner
James Burdi is a partner in Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP’s Wills, Trusts, and Estates and Elder Law practices, concentrating in Trust and Estate Planning and Administration. He heads the firm’s Special Needs Planning and Adulting 101℠ subpractices and is a member of the Real Estate practice.
Mr. Burdi advises and assists clients in preparing both simple and complex estate plans, including aspects of tax planning and planning for families with special needs. He also represents clients in probate proceedings, Surrogate’s accountings, and other matters involving trust and estate administration.
Mr. Burdi is a former counsel to the Advisory Committee of the New York State Law Revision Commission for the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law and the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act. Before entering the practice of law, he worked as a title examiner and clearance officer with the City Title Insurance Company.
Mr. Burdi is a frequent lecturer in continuing legal education at St. John’s School of Law and addresses professional and student audiences on various legal topics. He also speaks before parent associations and other community groups on estate and special needs planning.
Among his recognitions, he is named a MartindaleHubbell AV Preeminent Lawyer (highest peer review rating, given to 10% of all attorneys) and an Avvo 5-star reviewed member. His practices are named to Chambers USA Regional Spotlight NY: Trusts & Estates, 2024 – present (the only firm on Long Island named in the category) and U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms in AmericaTier 1: Elder Law,” 2022 – present.
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AWARD WINNERS
ESTATES & TRUSTS
MATTHEW G. KIERNAN ESQ. Counsel
PRUDENTI LAW P.C.
Matthew G. Kiernan joined Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. in September 2023 as Counsel focusing his practice on Guardianship. His distinguished legal career includes time in private practice, public service, the court system, and academia.
Matt is the former Public Administrator for the County of Suffolk, appointed by order of the Surrogate of Suffolk County. He held that position on two separate occasions, from 1998-2002, and again from 2018-2023. In this role, he served as fiduciary for numerous estates and guardianships, marshaling estate assets, paying creditors, searching for heirs, making distributions to beneficiaries, and coordinating estate administration and litigation with outside counsel.
In August 2024, Matt was appointed as co-chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Surrogate’s Court Committee for the 2024-2025 term. The Surrogate’s Court Committee is a specialized committee within the Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) that focuses on issues related to the Surrogate’s Court and plays a crucial role in examining recent developments in Surrogate’s practice, including updates to case law and statutes.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SHAYNA E. SACKS Partner
NAPOLI
SHKOLNIK PLLC
Shayna E. Sacks is a partner at powerhouse national law firm Napoli Shkolnik where she provides experienced representation to individuals, communities, local and state governments in multiple mass torts, including healthcare litigation, defective pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, the opioid crisis, and complex environmental & emerging contaminant litigation.
Known for their ability to oversee large-scale complex litigations, firm lawyers are consistently appointed to leadership roles in a variety of mass tort litigations, notably for Shayna in the Plavix Product Liability and Marketing Litigation and PPI Products Liability Litigation.
Ms. Sacks is a sought-after speaker for high-profile conferences such as the NACo Annual Conference and NY State Trial Lawyers; has been interviewed by national media outlets such as the Associated Press and ABC News; and has contributed thought leadership articles on Social Media Addiction and product recall processes.
For her legal accomplishments, Shayna is regularly selected to Super Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America®, and The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers.
As a part of a dedicated team of attorneys with a proven track record of success, Shayna exemplifies the firm’s knowledge, resources, and tenacity to pursue justice and compensation for their clients.
SVETLANA MINEVICH ESQ. Attorney MINEVICH LAW GROUP, P.C.
Svetlana Minevich is a healthcare attorney licensed in New York and New Jersey, known for her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to advocacy. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Baruch College and went on to receive her Juris Doctor, graduating magna cum laude, from Touro University’s Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.
In her initial years of practice, Svetlana gained experience in healthcare law and litigation, working closely with medical providers. During this time, she quickly recognized the challenges that doctors and healthcare businesses face with insurance disputes and regulatory compliance.
Before founding her own firm, Svetlana served as General Counsel to a medical company specializing in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). In this role, she not only handled traditional legal duties but also took on broad operational responsibilities. She advised the company’s management on healthcare regulatory compliance and oversaw litigation and employment law matters. She also guided lobbying efforts and navigated complex insurance law issues.
During her tenure as General Counsel, Svetlana spearheaded the organization’s strategy for resolving out-of-network billing disputes. She led the charge in utilizing the new Federal No Surprises Act arbitration process as well as New York and New Jersey’s state surprise billing arbitration systems to advocate for fair payment. Her innovative approach to arbitration and compliance significantly boosted the provider’s revenue, as she ensured that the company was promptly and effectively challenging underpaid claims. This success in recovering payments demonstrated her resourcefulness and deep knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, solidifying her reputation as a leader who could blend legal acumen with business savvy.
She recognized that medical providers were in need of knowledgeable counsel to navigate these new regulations. Building on that insight, she structured her firm to guide doctors, surgical centers, and other providers through the evolving landscape of healthcare reimbursement and compliance.
Outside of her legal practice, Svetlana is familyoriented and pursues an active life. She is married and the proud mother of three young children, all under age 10. Balancing a busy law career with motherhood is no small feat, but she manages to prioritize quality time with her family. Weekends often find her hiking or biking with her husband and kids.
Gregory Caggiano graduated from the College of Old Westbury State University of New York in 1996. He then attended Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center where he graduated in 2001. Gregory attended both of these programs at night while he was employed full time as a union splicer for New York Telephone, later known as Verizon.
While employed for Verizon Gregory was a member of CWA Local 1104. As an active member of The Communications Workers of America, he acted as shop steward with the union representing co-workers with labor issues with management of the company. It is in part, this foundation that gave him the experience and determination to continue as an attorney, in representing and defending the rights of injured workers’ and the benefits due to them and their families.
He and Mr. Miller began working together early in 2001. Soon they formed the current firm based on their like-minded determination to bring about fairness and equality for injured workers against the deep pocketed insurance companies. Miller & Caggiano, LLP Is not only involved in the practice of representing injured workers of all types, we also advocate politically for change in the system to perpetuate a more fair and balanced system of the administration of justice. It is through knowledge and experience that he brings about successful results for clients.
Gregory is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States District Court Eastern District of New York. He is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association and Queens County Bar Association as well as the Injured Workers Bar Association and the Workers’ Compensation Alliance.
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IMMIGRATION
MICHAEL CATALIOTTI ESQ. Principal CATALIOTTI LAW P.C.
Michael Cataliotti, Esq. is the Principal at Cataliotti Law P.C., an immigration law practice working with international artists, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and more, across a variety of industries and disciplines, ranging from television, film, fashion, and finance, to AI/ML, sciences, journalism, architecture, and everything in between.
Michael has been a faculty member at Lawline CLE, and led town halls, workshops, and Q&A sessions at Harvard University, Columbia University, NYU, Juilliard, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), and the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), among others, and is a regular contributor to the New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal (EASL), where he writes a column on the topics of sports and entertainment immigration.
Additionally, Michael is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where he is an active participant on several committees, including the Board of Publications as a peer reviewer. Michael has also been recognized as one of Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” since 2018, and since 2023 has been named one of “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” in the field of Immigration, as well as being ranked in 2023 and 2024 by Chambers USA as "Up and Coming" in the field of Immigration.
IMMIGRATION
EDUARDO M. VILLACORTA ESQ. Founder
VILLACORTA
LAW GROUP, P.C.
Eduardo M. Villacorta stands as the esteemed founder of Villacorta Law Group, P.C., a distinguished immigration firm catering to the Hispanic community residing on Long Island.
Eduardo’s legal journey began at the esteemed Central American University in El Salvador. After earning his law degree there, he embarked on a transformative path. His pursuit of legal excellence brought him to the United States, where he enrolled in law school once again. At West Virginia University, he honed his skills and became an integral part of the Immigration Law Clinic. His dedication paid off as he successfully navigated the rigorous bar exams in both New York and New Jersey. Today, he stands proudly as a licensed attorney in these states as well as in his home country, El Salvador.
In 2015, Eduardo rooted himself on Long Island, swiftly establishing himself as a leading figure in immigration law. His tenure witnessed countless victories as he championed the causes of hundreds of immigrants facing the complexities of asylum cases, representing them with unwavering dedication in immigration courts. Furthermore, his efforts facilitated the joyous reunification of numerous families worldwide, navigating them through the intricate U.S. family petition system. The year 2022 marked a significant milestone in his career, as he took the bold step of establishing Villacorta Law Group, P.C. With an unwavering commitment to the American Dream, Eduardo’s passion knows no bounds as he endeavors to transform this dream into a tangible reality for immigrants from all walks of life.
Travis Stockman is an attorney licensed in New York with a focus on both real property and intellectual property. He has been licensed to practice law for over four years with an overall 11 plus years in private sector law experience. This enables him to provide professionals with the utmost in litigation advocacy. Mr. Stockman has resolved hundreds of intellectual property disputes and maintains a unique knowledge regarding the application of intellectual property on ecommerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay. He has helped ecommerce sellers navigate online platforms such as Amazon while ensuring they are in full compliance with the intellectual property laws of the United States. In addition to his passion for intellectual property comes his involvement in real property. He has handled numerous closings, both commercial and residential, and can provide the representation you need to buy the home of your dreams. Mr. Stockman has been involved with law for more than a third of his entire life and takes pride in the legal services he provides. It is not just a job, but a passion to assist individuals with their legal needs. INTELLECTUAL
TRAVIS J. STOCKMAN, ESQ. Co-Founder STOCKMAN & POROPAT, PLLC
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HON. RUTH BOGATYROW KRAFT
Partner, Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group FALCON RAPPAPORT & BERKMAN, LLP
Ruth chairs FRB’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, bringing decades of experience advising businesses on employment and labor law, including wage/hour disputes, employee misclassification, workplace policies, and legal compliance. Her practice combines strategic counsel with litigation, and she has successfully represented employers in multi-million dollar employment class actions in both federal and state courts.
A former judge at the New York State Department of Labor, Ruth also led the employment law group at a multi-state law firm. She began her legal career at a prominent national firm before joining the faculty at New York University, where she earned accolades for teaching law, business ethics, and medical law. Ruth maintains a special interest in healthcare organizations.
A Yale Law School graduate, Ruth studied under leading 20th-century jurists. Her doctoral thesis on informed consent, housed in Yale’s Sterling Memorial Library, contributed to foundational research in medical law.
Ruth is a sought-after speaker on employment law and corporate social responsibility, addressing professional, academic, and international audiences, including visiting jurists from China and national industry organizations such as the National Conference of CPA Practitioners and the National Association of Mortgage Field Services.
She is a past president of the New York State Association of the Administrative Law Judiciary. She also serves on the board of the Jewish Lawyers’ Association and has received numerous accolades, including the Hon. Paul Widlitz Award, Long Island Power Woman in Business, Super Lawyer designation, and recognition as a Lawyer of Distinction.
Ruth is active with the Federal Bar Council’s Employment Litigation Committee and the Nassau Bar Association’s Employment Law and ADR Committees. She has lectured nationally on the Americans with Disabilities Act and authored a groundbreaking ACA settlement agreement. A passionate educator, she has long served as a judge for the International Business Ethics Case Competition, which renamed its writing award in her honor.
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
CHRISTOPHER MARLBOROUGH Principal Attorney
THE MARLBOROUGH LAW FIRM
Christopher Marlborough is a Long Island-based wage theft lawyer practicing in Nassau, Suffolk, and the five boroughs of New York City. He is the principal attorney of the Marlborough Law Firm, P.C. located in Lynbrook, where he represents workers who have been cheated out of overtime, minimum wage, tips, and other wages by their employers in both individual and class action cases. He has been fighting for Plaintiffs since 2004, litigating class action lawsuits since 2007, and has been appointed lead counsel and co-lead counsel in several highprofile wage theft lawsuits.
Christopher has seen worker exploitation and wage theft first-hand in the course of his work as a vocational evaluator prior to attending law school. He provided work readiness assessments and career counseling to persons with disabilities. In this job, he developed a passion for workers’ rights, which continues to this day.
He is a proud alum of Nassau Community College, SUNY Purchase, and Brooklyn Law School. He graduated manga cum laude from both SUNY Purchase and Brooklyn Law School.
He is an active member, former Chair (2018-2019), and former Vice Chair (2015-2017) of the Nassau County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Committee. In 2021, the Committee awarded him the Lawrence Solotoff Memorial Recognition for Distinguished Professional Achievement. He is also a member of the New York Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers’ Association and serves on its legislative committee, drafting legislation and advocating for strengthening New York’s employment laws to benefit workers. In 2024, Christopher was awarded NELA-NY’s Courageous Counsel award for his representation of workers cheated out of wages by their employers. He has also been recognized by SuperLawyers each year since 2013. He has provided numerous legal education presentations to attorneys, chambers of commerce, and other groups on issues including class action law and the American wage theft crisis.
Prior to founding his own firm, Christopher worked on several prominent consumer fraud and wage theft cases. He served on the three-person trial team that secured two jury verdicts for $37 million and $50 million on behalf of a class of 150,000 users of Avacor, a phony hair restoration product. His experience in wage theft cases includes a lawsuit against the Ruby Tuesday restaurant chain, in which he represented more than 5,000 workers who joined the case.
Since founding the Marlborough Law Firm in 2013, Christopher has represented more than a thousand class members and secured more than $20,000,000 in settlement funds for his clients, including an $11,000,000 settlement on behalf of a class of discount store workers, a $7,200,000 settlement on behalf of portable toilet company workers, and more than $875,000 on behalf of members of the Buffalo Bills, NFL cheerleading team.
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
MORO Counsel NIXON PEABODY LLP
Christopher J. Moro, counsel in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment practice group, represents both large and small employers on a variety of employment-related issues.
His practice centers on employment litigation and preventative advice. In litigation, Chris defends employers in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. He has extensive experience defending against lawsuits under laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and both the New York State and City Human Rights Laws.
In his advisory role, Chris works proactively to prevent litigation by providing guidance on personnel decisions and assisting employers with drafting, revising and implementing workplace policies to ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and New York City laws. He also provides anti-discrimination, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation training for management and human resources officials.
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LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
KATHRYN C. COLE SHAREHOLDER LONG ISLAND LITIGATION PRACTICE GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
Kathryn (Katy) Cole is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Long Island Litigation Practice. She represents large and small businesses, financial institutions, and individuals in virtually all aspects of federal and state court commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation, and before federal agencies and regulatory bodies. In addition to advising on electronic data and cyber-related issues, Katy has considerable experience in all areas of complex litigation including contract claims, product liability claims, tort claims, consumer class-action claims and securities class-action claims.
Katy has received numerous professional accolades from a variety of legal guides and publications including The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Long Island Business News, and J.D. Supra. Katy, a former clerk at each of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the New York State Court of Appeals, received her J.D., magna cum laude, from St. John's University School of Law and her B.A. from Colgate University.
LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
DANIEL B. RINALDI OF COUNSEL
MEYER, SUOZZI, ENGLISH & KLEIN P.C.
Daniel B. Rinaldi is Of Counsel in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group at Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. He represents individuals and businesses, including not-forprofits and municipalities, in litigation in state, federal, and alternative dispute resolution.
He practices in areas of the law such as contracts, labor and employment, business torts, including interference with contractual relations, misappropriation of trade secrets, and fraudulent conveyances, corporations and other business organizations, including partnerships and LLCs, insurance and civil rights.
In 2019 and 2020, Daniel was named to the New York Super Lawyers – Rising Star list. Before joining the firm, he was an Associate in the Litigation Department at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP in New York City.
JACQUELINE HAROUNIAN, ESQ. Managing Partner
WISSELMAN HAROUNIAN FAMILY LAW, P.C.
Jacqueline Harounian’s compassionate and responsive approach to family law sets her apart from her peers. Her style as mediator and attorney combines strategic foresight with civility and common sense. She is the managing partner and sole shareholder of Wisselman Harounian Family Law in Carle Place.
Jackie’s education includes Columbia College (BA 1991); Hofstra Law School (JD 1994); and a SUNY post graduate degree in Behavioral Forensic Psychology and Family Systems Therapy (2017). Her multidisciplinary background enables her to adeptly handle complex divorce and custody matters with a holistic and therapeutic approach. Under Jackie’s leadership, WHFL has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in every aspect of its operation, and virtually all firm clients come from referrals. The firm has been consistently ranked among the top matrimonial firm by industry publications and routinely earns the most prestigious accolades, including recognition as “AV Preeminent” 2024 by Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating for ethics and professionalism.
Jackie was also in the inaugural class of Hofstra Law’s Outstanding Women in Law, and recognized as a Family Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal. Jackie speaks Farsi and Hebrew, and has extensive experience in Eastern and Middle Eastern religious and cultural divorce matters. A thought leader and trailblazer in her field, she is a sought after public speaker and has been widely published on the topic of religious divorce and other complex family law topics.
“As a child of immigrants, I was raised by people who strive to succeed, and who worked incredibly hard. I learned to see challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles.”
From 2021 to present, Jackie has been appointed Co-Chair of the Matrimonial and Family Law Committee of the New York Women’s Bar Association, where she has worked to implement changes to legislation affecting children and families. Jackie values her family — her husband Maurice and four adult children — above all else, and is grateful for their strong support. She resides in Nassau County.
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STEVEN E. MILLON Partner
SHAPIRO & MILLON
Shapiro & Millon, a partner at Shapiro-Millon, Esqs., has been practicing law for 40 years, specializing exclusively in plaintiff’s personal injury. Throughout his career, he has handled a wide range of accident and injury cases from inception through trial and appeal. His experience includes medical malpractice (such as birth defect and failure-to-diagnose cases), construction accidents, aviation disasters, premises liability, fire and burn injuries, product liability, workplace discrimination (sexual harassment and religious discrimination), and motor vehicle accidents in both State and Federal Courts.
Steven has been an active member of the New York State Bar Association, where he has served as Vice President, Chair of the Young Lawyers Section, and a member of both the Trial Lawyers Section’s Executive Committee and the House of Delegates. He is also a member of the Bronx County Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Admitted to practice in New York and Florida, he is also licensed before the United States Supreme Court and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Steven earned his bachelor’s degree from The State University of New York at Stony Brook and his J.D. from Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.
A lifelong Long Island resident, he enjoys running, fitness, and spending time with his wife and grown sons in his free time.
HON. JOSEPH SPINOLA Mediator RESOLUTE SYSTEMS, LLC
Joseph Spinola is a former Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County. He has extensive experience litigating and presiding over a wide array of civil disputes including complex, commercial, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, business, employment, labor law, premises liability, insurance coverage, and financial matters.
Since leaving the bench in 2010, Joseph has become a full time mediator and one of the most popular and successful mediators in New York and nationwide. He has successfully mediated over 8,000 cases. He has been voted the #1 Mediator in the U.S. by lawyers in the National Law Journal for eight consecutive years (2018-2025). He was also voted the #1 Mediator in New York by lawyers in the New York Law Journal survey for a record five years in a row.
His other accomplishments include being named for three consecutive years a National Law Journal Alternative Dispute Resolution Champion, as part of a select group of only 48 neutrals nationwide. In addition, he has been selected for the 10th consecutive year for inclusion in Super Lawyers in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Joseph has 35+ years experience as a litigator and judge. He also has the unique perspective of trying cases as a defense attorney, plaintiff’s attorney, and judge — which gives him the ability to understand all sides and aspects of the cases he mediates.
MATTHEW T. MCDONOUGH, ESQ. CRE Founding Member
Matthew T. McDonough, Esq., CRE, is the founding member of McDonough PLLC and a trusted legal advisor with a distinguished career in municipal law and government representation. Known as a go-to attorney for complex matters, he provides strategic counsel to government entities, municipalities and public agencies, helping them navigate intricate legal and regulatory challenges.
Prior to establishing McDonough PLLC, he served as CEO of the Town of Babylon Industrial Development Agency (IDA), where he played a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and development. Earlier in his career, he was a law secretary to a New York State Supreme Court Justice, gaining invaluable insight.
Beyond his legal practice, Matthew serves as Vice Chairman of Jovia Financial Credit Union, contributing his expertise to one of the region’s leading financial institutions. He is also a member of the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE), an exclusive, by-invitation organization of distinguished real estate professionals. His professional accolades include an AV Preeminent rating from MartindaleHubbell, recognizing his high ethical standards and legal ability — the organization’s highest distinction. His contributions to the legal field have been widely recognized. He has been named a SuperLawyer, honored as a Long Island Business News Leader in Law, and acknowledged as an Economic Development Trailblazer by City & State. Matthew’s dedication to excellence and service has made him a respected leader in the legal community and beyond.
About McDonough PLLC
Situated in Babylon, New York, McDonough PLLC is a premier law firm recognized for its unparalleled expertise in municipal law. The firm is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to towns, villages, and public entities, ensuring that they navigate legal complexities with confidence and clarity.
At McDonough PLLC, professionalism, integrity, and a results-driven approach define every client relationship. The firm’s attorneys understand the unique challenges facing municipalities and public entities in an evolving legal and regulatory landscape. With deep experience in municipal governance, public finance, land use, and economic development, McDonough PLLC delivers strategic legal solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs.
With a steadfast dedication to excellence, McDonough PLLC continues to uphold its reputation as a trusted partner for municipalities and government agencies, offering insightful counsel and innovative legal strategies that drive progress and protect the public interest.
LAURETTE D. MULRY, ESQ. Attorney & Counselor
LEGAL AID OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, INC.
She is a graduate of Colgate University and Touro Law Center. Her varied work at Legal Aid in criminal, family and appellate matters was the impetus for creating a holistic model of defense representation. Laurette is a past President of the Chief Defenders Association of New York (CDANY), and currently serves on its Board of Directors and as Co-Chair of its Legislative Committee. She leads efforts to advocate for budgetary needs and policy reforms for indigent defense providers statewide. Hon. Hector LaSalle, Presiding Justice, appointed her to serve on the Appellate Division, Second Department Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. She was previously appointed by then Chief Judge DiFiore to serve on the Commission to Reimagine the Future of the Courts in New York. She is also a member of the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services Criminal Defense Advisory Group. She is Vice Chair of the New York Bar Association (NYSBA) Committee on Mandated Representation and served on the Bar Association Task Force on the Modernization of Criminal Practice. She serves as Co-Chair of the Suffolk County Women in the Courts Committee and currently co-chairs its Access to Justice subcommittee. Laurette is a past President of the Brehon Law Society of Suffolk County and a past Brehon of the Year. She also served on the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Suffolk County and was an Honoree at the 2019 Red Mass. Laurette was proud to serve on the Suffolk County Bar Association Academy of Law and currently serves on the Bar Association’s Board of Directors. Her proudest role is that of mother to David Mulry, Esq., Aidan Mulry, Esq. and Alixandra Mulry, R.N.
JASON A. GREENBERG, ESQ. Founder JAG LAW GROUP
Jason A. Greenberg is a dedicated attorney whose career has been shaped by a strong sense of justice and an unwavering commitment to serving others. His interest in law began at a young age, inspired by the devastating events of the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis. Watching the legal and political systems work to resolve the crisis ignited a passion in Jason to pursue a career in law. His childhood heroes, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, both figures known for their wisdom, leadership, and dedication to justice, deeply influenced his personal and professional values.
Jason graduated from the University at Albany in 1991 with a solid academic foundation and continued his education at Hofstra Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1995. His years at Hofstra equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the complexities of legal practice.
Since entering the legal field, Jason has built a reputation for being a compassionate advocate for his clients. His practice focuses solely on personal injury cases, and he approaches each case with a commitment to securing the best possible outcome for those he represents. Jason is known for his strategic thinking, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex legal matters with professionalism.
Beyond his legal career, Jason is actively involved in his community, supporting initiatives that align with his belief in equality, freedom, and justice. His work and life are a reflection of the values he has held since childhood, and he continues to uphold these ideals in everything he does. Through his dedication, passion and leadership, Jason remains a respected and influential figure in the legal community.
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DAVID ALTMAN Founding Partner
BROWN ALTMAN & DILEO, LLP
David Altman is a founding partner of Brown Altman, LLP and has extensive experience in real estate law, commercial litigation and environmental law. He handles a broad range of matters involving land use and zoning, municipal law, commercial and residential transactional real estate, environmental law, commercial and civil litigation, corporate practice and commercial transactions. He represents commercial and residential real estate developers, commercial and residential lenders, national and local retailers, and is involved in all phases of site development, with particular experience in the development of sites for the retail petroleum industry and for wireless telecommunications. He has worked with major national corporations, including Fortune 500 businesses, as well as local businesses in various aspects of the retail, commercial and industrial sectors. As a land use attorney, he practices before municipalities throughout Long Island, as well as New York City. Additionally, David serves as transactional counsel to a number of commercial and residential lenders.
KEITH P. BROWN Founding Partner
BROWN ALTMAN & DILEO, LLP
Keith Brown is a founding partner of Brown Altman, LLP, where he represents a wide range of corporations in real estate matters, from complicated commercial disputes to issues related to zoning and land use regulations. He counsels on real estate development, liability avoidance and litigation, as well as compliance with federal and state environmental laws.
Among Keith’s clients are many Fortune 500 companies, including national retailers, commercial developers, residential developers, national petroleum distributors, national and local community banks, gasoline station retailers, automotive dealerships, pharmacies; also other local businesses throughout the New York metropolitan area, including all townships and many villages throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.
ANTHONY A. NOZZOLILLO, ESQ.
Chief Legal Counsel
ANTHONY A. NOZZOLILLO ESQ.
Anthony A. Nozzolillo, Esq. is a seasoned attorney representing individual and corporate buyers, sellers, and lenders in both routine and complex residential and commercial real estate closing transactions; commercial and residential leasing agreements (lessor and lessee); mortgage refinancing- representing national and local lenders in closings on both first and second residential and commercial loans.
He serves as Chief Legal Counsel to a real estate title insurance company, On Point Land Services Corporation, and is General Counsel to Keen Settlement Services, Inc. a loan settlement company, both located in Merrick. He also serves as Of Counsel to the Real Estate and Litigation Departments of Turturro Law, P.C., a full-service law firm in Staten Island.
He is well versed in all aspects of landlord/tenant matters, as well as title and title insurance, and possesses vast knowledge of real estate litigation and dispute resolutions (evictions, foreclosures, breach of contract disputes, escrow deposit disputes, title disputes (quiet title/notice of pendency), boundary line disputes, adverse possession, breach of warranty of habitability). He is a frequent guest speaker at Realtor and mortgage broker conventions involving first time homebuyers and all facets of title insurance.
Additionally, Anthony serves as President / Legal to the Board of Managers of The Meridian, a 36 unit luxury oceanfront condominium located in Long Beach. He is also Community Counsel to 70-80 Gibson Owners Corp., a 500 unit cooperative building located in Valley Stream, and Building Attorney/ Counsel for The Sandcastles,, a 2 building boutique condominum located at the West End of Long Beach’s famous boardwalk.
Although the current mainstay of his practice concentration is Real Estate Law, having run his own private law practice for almost a decade, Anthony provides additional legal services not limited to: drafting of wills and trusts; business law; (corporate entity formation, contract drafting); civil litigation representation; (personal injury; slip and falls; arbitration; mediation); small claims court matters; contract law (partnership agreements, independent contractor agreements ,prenuptial agreements, etc.).
He is the recipient of awards from The New York Association of Mortgage Brokers (NYAMB), Martindale- Hubbell, The American Registry, and Herald Community Newspapers. He has represented celebrity clients, the late Alan Colmes (Hannity & Colmes), as well as high net worth investors.
Anthony received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from State University of New York at Albany (School of Business, Dean’s List Honors) and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. He is an active member of the New York State Bar Association; Nassau County Bar Association; American Bar Association; American Association of Notaries; Affiliate Member of Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) and New York Association of Mortgage Brokers (NYAMB). In addition, he is a licensed New York State Real Estate Broker.
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Ellen N. Savino is a partner of the Firm practicing real estate law and transactions. She was associated with several prominent Long Island law firms prior to joining Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC. She has represented major institutional lenders and credit unions as well as real estate investors and business owners. Ellen has extensive knowledge and experience in handling all aspects of real property law, including institutional financing, real estate sale, acquisition, and leasing transactions, as well as foreclosure and real estate litigation.
From 2006 to 2018, Ellen served as Counsel to New York State Senator Carl Marcellino of the Fifth Senate District.
In 2023, she received the Real Estate Achievement and Leadership Award from Herald Community Newspapers recognizing her accomplishments in real estate transactions on Long Island. She was featured in the New York Real Estate Journal 2021 Spotlight which highlights the achievements of Women in Commercial Real Estate. In 2019, Ellen was recognized by RichnerLIVE and Herald Community Newspapers as a Top Real Estate Lawyer on Long Island. In 2017, she was named to Long Island Business News as “Who’s Who in Professional Services” which honors influential businesswomen who take a lead role in their companies. Ellen was also recognized by Hofstra Law as an Outstanding Women in Law. In addition, she was honored in 2016 by Schneps Communications and Star Network as a “Power Woman in Business”. In 2014, she was recognized in Long Island Business News as “Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate Law”. In 2003 and 2008, Ellen was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women on Long Island by Long Island Business News. She has also received the distinction of receiving the Class of 2002 Business Recognition and Leadership Award from the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
She is a member of a wide array of professional and community activities. She is a former trustee and past president of the Glen Cove Library Board. She is also a former member of Women Economic Developers of Long Island (WEDLI), where she served as a board member for four years. Ellen is also a member of the Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG), the Nassau County Bar Association, where she is active in the Real Property Law Committee, the Women’s Bar Association and Columbian Lawyers Association. Ellen is actively involved with her alma mater, Hofstra University, where she has served as an affiliate instructor, teaching real property law for the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program as well as a mentor for the Hofstra Law Mentorship Program. She received a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Hofstra University. She was a member of Phi Betta Kappa and Psi Chi. She graduated from Hofstra Law School and is admitted to the New York State Bar, Second Judicial Department. She is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
ELLEN N. SAVINO Partner
SAHN WARD BRAFF COSCHIGNANO PLLC
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P. BYRNES Partner
SCHRODER & STROM, LLP
Christopher Byrnes became a partner at Schroder & Strom, LLP in 2021. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in January 2011 and is also a member of the New Jersey Bar. Chris’ practice focuses on commercial and residential property tax appeals across Long Island and throughout New York State. He handles every aspect of property tax assessment litigation, from property valuation and negotiation to trials and appellate advocacy. Chris has successfully resolved thousands of property tax appeals throughout his career, saving clients millions of dollars. Real estate developers, Fortune 500 corporations, condominiums, cooperatives, homeowner associations, nonprofits, small businesses, property managers and private homeowners appreciate his expertise.
Chris regularly provides pro bono legal services to elderly, low-income homeowners seeking assistance with Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Chris helped dozens of residential and commercial property owners obtain property tax relief resulting from the damage sustained to their properties. In 2016, he received the Pro Bono Legal Services Recognition Award from the Iranian-American Bar Association.
Chris is heavily involved with the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowner associations. Since 2015, Chris has served on the Board of Directors of the Long Island Chapter, and in 2018 he served as Chapter President. In 2016, 2017, and 2019 Chris served as co-chair of the Chapter’s Annual Trade Show (its biggest fundraiser) during which time its attendance increased by over 65%.
Chris is also an active member of the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations, the New York State Bar Association, Community Bankers’ Mortgage Forum, the Federalist Society, and is a past president of the Great South Bay Chapter of Business Networking International. He is a member of the Long Island Business News 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. Chris has also been named to Super Lawyers’ New York Metro List from 2018 through 2024.
Chris earned his Bachelor’s Degree in History from Stony Brook University and his J.D from Hofstra University in 2010.
Chris lives in Huntington Station with his wife and their three children.
JOSEPH C. PACKARD Partner
SCHRODER & STROM, LLP
Joseph Packard became a partner at Schroder & Strom, LLP in 2022. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in June 2012. He concentrates his practice on representation of commercial and residential property owners in real property tax litigation. Throughout his career, Joseph has successfully resolved thousands of property tax appeals, saving clients millions of dollars in taxes. Joseph began his legal career as an Associate at a civil litigation law firm. Prior to that, his legal experience included internships with the Schenectady County District Attorney, Special Victims Unit and the Cheshire County Attorney. Always active in his community, Joseph has provided pro bono legal services to elderly, lowincome homeowners seeking assistance with Senior Citizen Exemptions. He has served on the Board of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club for many years. He was treasurer of the club for several terms and is a Past President. In addition, Joseph is a volunteer firefighter and currently the secretary for Ladder Company 2 of the East Meadow Fire Department, as well as current chairman of the Fund Drive Committee and Installation Committee.
Professionally, Joseph is an active member of the Nassau, Suffolk, the New York State Bar Associations. He belongs to the Community Bankers’ Mortgage Forum, the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island (CIBS), the Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG), the Mineola Lions Club, as well as the Mineola Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Long Island Business News 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. He frequently speaks publicly to educate homeowners on the processes available in New York to appeal real estate taxes.
Joseph earned his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School in 2011 and his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Keene State College. He resides in Huntington with his wife and their daughter.
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CRYSTI D. FARRA, ESQ. Principal
CRYSTI
D. FARRA ATTORNEY AT LAW
Dedicated Advocate for the Disabled Community with over 18 years of experience, Crysti D. Farra has dedicated her legal career to assisting individuals with disabilities in obtaining the benefits they rightfully deserve. As a passionate and resultsdriven attorney, she has successfully argued and won hundreds of claims* before Social Security Administrative Law Judges across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Crysti’s deep understanding of the legal system, coupled with her extensive experience in the trenches, makes her a formidable advocate for her clients. She knows that navigating the complexities of Social Security law requires not only legal knowledge but also perseverance, dedication, and a personal commitment to her clients' wellbeing. She approaches every case with the same level of care and determination, treating her clients like family.
Born and raised in Texas, Crysti's journey to the legal profession was shaped by a diverse background. Before becoming an attorney, she successfully ran a solar products company while raising two children. She later pursued her passion for justice, earning her B.A. in Criminal Justice/ Criminology with honors (cum laude) from the University of Texas at Arlington. She then went on to obtain her J.D. from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro Law School in 2009.
Crysti Farra’s unwavering commitment to justice, combined with her legal expertise and personal dedication, has made her a trusted advocate for those in need. Her mission remains clear: to fight tirelessly for the rights and benefits of her clients. She is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Connecticut State Bar and is also authorized to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. She is an active member of several professional associations, including the Nassau County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Additionally, she serves as a sustaining member, board member, and executive committee member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives.
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SAMUEL L. BIFULCO Associate
Samuel L. Bifulco is an Associate with the firm. Mr. Bifulco concentrates his practice in zoning and land use planning, real estate law and transactions, municipal law and legislative practice, corporate law, and estate planning.
Prior to joining the firm, he spent nearly a decade working at the Town of Brookhaven. Samuel served as the Executive Assistant in the Brookhaven Town Law Department where he managed the Town’s unsafe structure program, helped oversee and conference case files, and prosecuted town code violations in the Sixth District Court. In this role, he worked diligently to improve the quality of life for all those who reside in one of New York’s largest townships. His work under County Executive Edward P. Romaine, Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico, Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro, and Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle provided him with the foundation and experience necessary to navigate complex land use, zoning, and planning processes across Long Island.
He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Central Islip, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2023. Samuel, an honors scholar, graduated second in his class. He volunteered in various capacities on the Student Bar Association and served as a Cyber Law Research Assistant. He founded and served as President of the Cyber Law Society where he worked to foster extracurricular engagement in the cybersecurity, data privacy, and emerging technology space. He published “Drones and Zoning Enforcement: Will it Fly?” in the New York Zoning Law and Practice Report and received several notable academic awards, including CALI Awards for Academic Excellence in: Business Organizations Cybercrime, Intellectual Property, Land Use & Zoning & Planning, and Property II. Recently, he was honored as a Long Island Business News 40 under 40 Award recipient.
As a dedicated lawyer with an extensive background in government and politics, Mr. Bifulco is passionate about helping his colleagues, neighbors, and clients understand the importance of philanthropy and civic engagement. To that end, Mr. Bifulco founded and ran numerous non-profit organizations over the years. He currently serves as President of the St. Joseph's University Alumni Association where he represents 42,000 alumni. In addition, Mr. Bifulco serves his community as President of the Centereach Civic Association. The association provides public outreach to improve the greater Centereach community, home to over 30,000 residents.
Before law school, Mr. Bifulco graduated with distinction from Stony Brook University where he earned a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy. Mr. Bifulco earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Joseph’s University majoring in Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Human Relations.
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Harshdeep "Harry" Brar is a litigation paralegal with the law firm of RAISER & KENNIFF, P.C. Prior to his legal career, Harry worked as a political operative in national elections, securing a U.S. Congressional victory for an underdog candidate; he subsequently served in leadership positions at state and local levels. Observing the policyfocused nature of politics and government deepened Harry's resolve to earn his law degree so that he may produce better results for local communities. A fortuitous meeting with RAISER & KENNIFF Founding Partner Steven Raiser led to a shift in careers for Harry, transitioning from government to law.
From 2023-24, Harry served as the Chief Paralegal for The People of the State of New York v. Daniel Penny; he was entrusted with comprehensive discovery review, motion practice, witness selection and preparation, examination drafting, case law application, case theorycrafting, and client management. The time Harry spent working with Danny further fortified his belief in fluently understanding the legal system in order to effect change that benefits local communities and beyond. Due to the excellent trial work of Steven Raiser and his partner, Thomas Kenniff, and due to the contributions of Harry and his colleague, Khiabeth Burgos, Danny was acquitted by a jury of his peers in a case that captured the nation, creating a watershed moment for America's view on Good Samaritans and justification.
Harry has since been intimately involved in a variety of cases, including criminal defense, complex civil litigation and Title IX defense. In his spare time, he enjoys reading the Western canon (he's currently enjoying Homer'sOdyssey), watching films (Stanley Kubrick is his favorite director) and MMA, and spending time with friends and family. Harry has a neverending list of countries he intends to travel to, and he aspires to have visited every state by the end of the decade. He hopes to attend law school in Fall 2025 and looks forward to becoming a larger credit to society.
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Kristine Garcia-Elliott is an associate in Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP’s Wills, Trusts, and Estates and Elder Law practices, and Guardianships, Special Needs Planning, and Adulting 101SM subpractices. Her work focuses on Trust and Estate Planning and Trust and Estate Administration.
Ms. Garcia-Elliott represents clients in all phases of estate planning, Medicaid eligibility planning, and special needs planning, with a focus on asset protection.
As a meticulous estate planner as well as savvy litigator, Ms. Garcia-Elliott assists individuals and families with their long-term health care needs, ensuring their autonomy and dignity and preserving their assets and legacy.
As a special Section 36 court appointee— evaluator, counsel to alleged incapacitated persons, and legal guardian—she helps protect the physical and financial wellbeing of the most vulnerable people, including the prevention of elder abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
Ms. Garcia-Elliott regularly lectures in both English and Spanish on various Medicaid, Medicare, and estate planning topics to professional organizations and community groups, often in a pro bono capacity.
Prior to joining VMM, she was a Samuels Medicaid Long Term Care Fellow at the nonprofit Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program, where she helped low-income New Yorkers maximize their government benefits and trained legal, social services, health care professionals, and consumers about health care programs.
Before that, she was a litigation paralegal and later associate at a boutique law firm in New York City. During that time, she also worked for State Supreme Court Judge, the Hon. Charles J. Thomas (retired).
Ms. Garcia-Elliott is passionate about giving back to her community and is actively involved in various charity and volunteer organizations.
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VISHNICK MCGOVERN MILIZIO LLP
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PHILIP RIZZUTO IV
Associate THE RIZZUTO LAW FIRM
Philip Rizzuto IV is an Associate with the firm handling pre-litigation files, motions, appeals, surrogates court proceedings and real estate. The cases he has handled range from car accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, nursing home neglect and abuse, funeral home neglect and abuse, criminal cases, and real estate.
While in high school, he began his employment with the firm in various capacities in order to gain as much insight into the legal field as possible. Upon being admitted to the New York State Bar, Philip joined the team of attorneys.
Philip grew up in East Setauket where he attended Ward Melville High School. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. While in the Boy Scouts, he became a member of the Order of the Arrow, and he eventually earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Upon graduating high school, he attended Binghamton University. There he earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics, and law.
While attending Binghamton University, Philip was a Resident Assistant for three of his four years. He then went on to attend St. John’s University School of Law, where he earned his law degree. While in law school, Philip worked as a research assistant for professors in addition to being a law clerk with the firm.
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Nixon Peabody’s New York office is a cornerstone of the firm’s national and international presence, offering a full range of legal services across multiple practice areas. Situated in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic business hubs, the New York office serves a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies, emerging startups, and highnet-worth individuals. The office is particularly known for its strength in financial services, real estate, corporate transactions, and litigation, providing strategic legal solutions that align with the fast-paced and competitive nature of the city’s business landscape.
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If you’re out of work due to a debilitating injury or medical condition, you could be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. We have helped residents of Long Island, Brooklyn, Long Beach and Queens file for Social Security Disability for years. Our legal team will determine if you qualify for benefits and handle all of the necessary paperwork for your claim. You’ll be well on your way to physical and financial recovery when our team is working on securing your benefits.
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A trusted name for over 50 years, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP is a full-service law firm providing counsel and representation in a variety of matters.
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SCHRODER & STROM, LLP
Schroder & Strom, LLP recently celebrated their 25th year in business. The firm’s philosophy and mission as leading real estate tax attorneys on Long Island and throughout New York State is to provide clients with the most effective real estate tax counsel and litigation services.
As part of its real estate tax practice, primarily focused on commercial and residential tax appeals, attorneys at Schroder & Strom handle several types of pro-bono services for the public. For example, they have assisted clients in obtaining senior citizen exemptions and have litigated exemption denials — restoring valuable tax savings for our older clients. Schroder & Strom attorneys frequently host seminars, aimed at educating homeowners and homeowners’ organizations on the tax appeal process. The attorneys are active members in Chambers of Commerce throughout Long Island and New York City, striving to engage in community initiatives and support local businesses. Additionally, the firm supports numerous local not-for-profit organizations focused on aiding the elderly, ensuring access to home heating assistance, and advocating for the protection of animals.
Schroder & Strom has expeditiously and successfully handled thousands of cases saving their clients multi-millions of dollars in property taxes. By providing sound counsel, unsurpassed responsiveness, service, and professionalism, Schroder & Strom aims to protect and value their clients and local community, forge long-term relationships, and continue to build an impressive record of tax reduction for New York State, inclusive of New York City, property owners for many years to come.
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Catherine Stanton is a Senior Partner at the New York law office of Pasternack, Tilker, Ziegler, Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP and heads the firm’s workers’ compensation department and has been a staunch advocate for injured workers for over 35 years. Cathy has represented thousands of injured workers, helping them secure the benefits and compensation they deserve. From occupational disease cases to complex work injury claims, her dedication to her clients is unwavering. She is a past president of WILG and continues to serve as a board member; she is a past President of AAJ’s workers’ compensation section; past Officer in the New York State Trial Lawyers and is current President of the Brehon Law Society of Nassau County. She is a Fellow in the College of Workers’ Compensation; has been listed on Super Lawyers annually since 2007 in the area of Workers’ Compensation; was awarded the 2023 Comp Laude Applicant Claimant Attorney of the Year and was honored to receive the WILG 2024 Lewis L. Heller Beacon Award, which is given to those attorneys who have demonstrated a lasting commitment to advancing the rights and protections of injured workers.
