New York Lawyers

Formerly with the Law Offices of Alex Hernandez, Mr. Hernandez is now CEO of ARH Consulting LLC a National Law Firm; A multi area litigation practice; Federal and State matters in New York, New Mexico, and California Pro Hac Vice (immigration nationally) With over 20 years of legal experience, Alex R. Hernandez Jr. has represented thousands of clients. Economist, Author, and Attorney, Alex has worked for several decades getting justice for his clients. Alex comes from a family of legal professionals, his father was the first Hispanic County judge and is currently the sitting County Court at Law Judge, his mother has been...

Nina Juncewicz, Esq. has 25 years experience in representing those internationally seeking to obtain physical access to the United States market for commercial work and/or family reunification. Her experience was developed early as an outstanding scholar for the agency formerly known as INS at the U.S/Canadian border, and later in its Buffalo District Office’s litigation Department. This experience brought her first-hand knowledge of the technical nuances of complex U.S. immigration law and the government adjudication process which experience she uses for her client’s benefit. She later practiced business and family Immigration in a statewide corporate law firm before opening her...

Jonathan May, Esq., M.A. studied communications at the University of Illinois, the University of Miami and Law at Nova Southeastern University. Attorney May developed skills in leadership, teaching, coaching and physical training as a collegiate football coach with the University of Miami, University of Illinois and Florida International University.
Attorney May then became a communications professor and has taught at over sixteen schools in the area. This is a unique background that has helped contribute to his success in the legal field. Most people are not aware that a communications background involves education and the development of...

Scott Michael Duquin focuses his practice on Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Civil Litigation. Prior to joining us, Scott spent the first 11 years of his career doing insurance defense. He holds an AVVO Super rating, Martindale Distinguished, and has been named a Super Lawyer in Personal Injury every year since 2013.

Scott has extensive trial and appellate experience representing individuals to multi-national corporations in automobile liability, medical malpractice, products liability, toxic tort and catastrophic personal injury matters. Scott has successfully represented several small business owners in various litigated commercial matters.

In 2016, in a highly publicized case Scott was able to...

Our founding member and principal, Russel Morgan has concentrated in commercial and contract litigation, trust and estate planning, business and personal asset protection, wealth preservation and dynasty succession planning. Russel has also assisted clients with all forms of commercial and personal transnational work, including the preparation, re-structuring and litigation of various types of contracts. Our estate law office also includes; Eldercare planning, nyc healthcare proxy, beneficiary in a Will, Medicaid planning trusts, mltc plan, Medicaid planning strategies, help with drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts. Russel Morgan was raised in Brooklyn, New York and has remained loyal to his origins...

Michael L. Walker graduated cum laude from Queens College, City University of New York in 2003, with a double major in Philosophy and Political Science. While in college, Mr. Walker was elected to the Pi Sigma Alpha and Golden Key Honor Societies. Following college, Mr. Walker enrolled in Albany Law School of Union University, where he graduated in 2006 with a concentration in Business Law. Upon being admitted to the bar in New York and Massachusetts in 2007, Mr. Walker worked in Manhattan at a boutique immigration law firm. He then opened his private practice in...

Anthony A. Nozzolilo, Esq. is a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience representing buyers, sellers, (individuals and corporate entities) and lending institutions in complex and routine commercial and residential real estate/cooperative closing transactions. He is well versed in all Landlord/Tenant Matters; as well as Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolutions for both residential and commercial property claims. In addition to this representation, Mr. Nozzolillo serves as Chief Legal Counsel to On Point Land Services Corporation, a Real Estate Title Insurance Company with headquarters in Merrick, Long Island, NY. He is also General Counsel to Keen Settlement Services Incorporated,...

With a progressive law practice since 2007, Mr. Ali Shahrestani is a bi-coastal litigation attorney representing international and domestic clients in state and federal legal matters in CA, NY, and MA. He has been featured in print and TV news for his legal expertise, is a recipient of multiple awards and a graduate of top rated universities with honors, and has donated much effort and time to public education, legal journalism, and social justice activism. 1) Education Law - K-12, College, Graduate, Students, Teachers, Schools 2) Divorce & Child Custody - High Conflict, LGBTQ, Father's Rights 3) Business, Contracts, & Real Estate Law...

The Law Offices of Adrienne Woods, P.C. was founded in 2013 to provide individuals and businesses with full-service bankruptcy counsel. We represent businesses and individuals in chapter 7, chapter 11 and chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. We also represent creditors of bankrupt debtors, whether they seek to assert claims against the estate, defend avoidance actions, protect contract and lease rights or enforce obligations, or negotiate lease or contract interests. We provide innovative and strategic advice to assist clients in meeting their business and personal goals. The firm’s diverse practice includes representing clients in bankruptcy litigation, transactions including the purchase...

Dan Johnston is an innovative and aggressive attorney with proven success on both sides of personal injury, insurance defense, breach of contract, fraud, complex commercial, and trade secrets litigation. These results have included representing seriously injured plaintiffs, pursuing novel applications of RICO and fraud statutes, representing insurance companies in high-exposure claims, pursuing and defending defamation claims, and more. Dan also has developed a highly sought-after practice as one of the leading cannabis attorneys in the State of New York for both litigation needs and business consulting. Dan has been featured as an expert on New York Cannabis Law in a variety...

Regina advises clients in the areas of Probate, Estate & Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Contested and Uncontested Guardianship matters, Will Contests, Contested Accounting, and Special Needs Planning.
To this end, Regina:
Prepares estate planning documents (from basic to complex), including, but not limited to: Wills, various Trusts (e.g.: Revocable, Irrevocable, Life Insurance, Charitable, and/or Personal Residence), and Advance Directives;

Prepares Petitions for Probate and/or Estate Administration to help fiduciaries obtain Letters Testamentary, Limited Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, or Letters of Administration, C.T.A;

Counsels fiduciaries (e.g.: executors, administrators, trustees, and guardians) on the administration and taxation of their (or...

Buying or selling a home is the most significant and daunting task most of us will ever face. Whether you're buying or selling your first home - or if you've done it before - you owe it to yourself to let Pete Weinman be your personal guide. Pete takes a very hands-on approach and will always be your only point of contact throughout the entire process, whether it's a house, a condominium, or a cooperative unit you're buying or selling. He'll return your calls promptly, won't rush you off the phone, and will explain everything to you as...

Simon, our seasoned immigration lawyer in New York City, brings over 11 years of experience and a track record of over 2,000 successfully completed immigration cases. Simon's journey includes working in large firms as well as smaller boutique firms and various humanitarian organizations. His expertise spans employment immigration (EB1, PERM, National Interest Waivers, O1, L1, Es, H1B, TN visas), and he's well-versed in fiance visas (K1), family green cards, and humanitarian cases. Simon earned his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School in 2012. Mr. Craven also received various awards including an Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project Award. Admitted to practice immigration...

John Fazzio is an aggressive young trial lawyer who is a fierce advocate for his clients in and out of the courtroom. He lives for David and Goliath type contests. John is not afraid to go to trial and has gone all the way to verdict on varied cases including foreclosure, bankruptcy, tax, intellectual property, criminal, and personal injury. John has also prosecuted a number of appeals cases. John regularly practices in the State and Federal Courts in New York and New Jersey.

Michael V. Kaplen is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School where he teaches the only course in the nation devoted to traumatic brain injury law. Michael is a member of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council and chaired the council from 2007 to 2013 and from 2019 to 2021. He is president of the American Academy of Brain Injury Attorneys. He is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is board certified by the American Board of Professional Liability attorneys in...

Inna Fershteyn is New York best Medicaid Planning and Trust and Estate lawyer who received education from the top schools and practiced law Bryan Cave LLP before opening Law Offices of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C. She has been practicing for over 23 years. Her practice focuses on Trust and Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate Proceedings in NY, Business Planning and Formation, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Fraud investigations and Employment law. She is licensed in New York and New Jersey and is NY state certified Mediator with over 600 hours of disputes that she mediated. ...

Adam Deitz is a maritime personal injury attorney licensed to practice law in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, New York, and Connecticut. Adam is also a licensed mariner with experience navigating commercial passenger vessels on both coasts. He is proud to use his years of experience to represent individuals who were injured on or around the navigable waters of the United States, including Jones Act seamen, vessel passengers, longshoremen, and recreational boaters.

Avi is an experienced General Counsel turned entrepreneur. As the Principal Attorney at Manifest Law -- a modern law firm located in New York City and focusing on immigration and employment law -- Avi brings a wealth of experience and common sense to help clients realize their objectives. Avi has deep experience in the start up world, in consumer electronics and in distressed finance and M&A. These skills are brought to bear in bringing together a team of super talented lawyers that are focused on helping bringing clients fairness and justice. Strong legal professional graduated from University of Pennsylvania...

Chair of the largest residential real estate department in Western New York. Extensive third party relocation, REO, commercial and residential lending representation. Recently closed a $3 Million dollar refinance, and a $965,000 commercial purchase secured by properties in Western New York and Florida. Experienced in time share, zoning, land use, condominiums and cooperatives, real estate negotiations and litigation. Voted for inclusion in "Best Lawyers in America" for the past four years.

Troy G. Rosasco is one of the leading 9/11 attorneys in the nation. He has been representing the 9/11 community from the beginning - soon after that tragic day. In October 2001, Troy was asked to represent the family of a victim who died when the buildings came down. He was able to obtain the family significant compensation and burial benefits. As he did with all his 9/11 cases at the time, he waived his legal fee. For over the last 21 years, he has represented 9/11 victims and their families and has the experience necessary to obtain maximum compensation...

Dzifa Gan is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Real Estate Law Department; handling all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. Ms. Gan has varied legal experience having previously worked as a family and matrimonial attorney in London. Her priority across practice areas has always been her clients and ensuring that their needs are met.

Ms. Gan obtained her B.A. in Psychology and concurrently her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Western Australia in 2008. Ms. Gan is admitted to practice law in New South Wales, Australia; England & Wales, UK and New York State, USA.

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William A. Lorenz, Jr., joined HoganWillig as an Associate Attorney in the fall of 2013. He currently focuses his practice in the areas of Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, and Real Estate Law.

Mr. Lorenz brings a variety of legal experience with him to HoganWillig, having worked in the areas of civil litigation, criminal practice, family law, intellectual property law, landlord-tenant law, and real estate law. Since admission to the New York State Bar, Mr. Lorenz has appeared in courts in both Erie and Niagara County on various matters, including evictions and civil litigation. Recently, he lobbied in Albany for the Child...

Jessica Peraza is Counsel working with the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. She focuses her practice on Estate Planning and Administration, Medicaid and Long-term Care Planning, and Wealth Management. As a law student, she interned for the Hon. Barbara Howe in Erie County Surrogate’s Court and worked in the Public Benefits Unit of Neighborhood Legal Services. Her previous experience includes residential foreclosures, public and private sector labor law, contract negotiations, probate matters, third party credit collections, and representation of clients in administrative hearings and arbitrations. Ms. Peraza attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York where she graduated with a...

I am a Personal Injury and Malpractice Attorney practicing all over New York and Pennsylvania.

I started my career as a felony prosecutor with the Chemung County DA's Office, prosecuting the most serious crimes in Chemung County. From there, I became head of the legal department for the Chemung County Department of Social Services, where I supervised an office of seven attorney and was responsible for prosecuting all child abuse, child neglect, juvenile delinquent and PINS cases occurring in Chemung County

In 2004, I joined the Ziff Law Firm, where I handle all types of personal injury cases.

Throughout my...

With over 30 years of diverse legal experience including civil litigation, mediation, negotiation, counseling and consulting, Laura’s passion is offering clients personal and powerful representation on employment law issues. The Noble Law is a recognized leader in employment law with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Charlotte. Our goal is to level the playing field for employees. We work to deliver outcomes with integrity and empathy for the client’s journey. Our success is measured by delivering positive impacts for our clients and serving as a catalyst for changes in employment law and society as a whole. Laura developed this conviction from...