New York Lawyers

Mr. Coffy (www.coffylaw.com) is a registered Patent Attorney and former Patent Examiner. His practice emphasizes patent application preparation, prosecution and enforcement in the electronic arts including Business Methods Patents and Design Patents. Mr. Coffy has extensive experience in digital technologies, computer networks and information technologies as well as device physics, which includes semiconductor applications. Mr. Coffy co-invented a device called the “Low Friction Apparatus” which currently has a patent application on file with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). He also has experience in re-examination, litigation support, patent infringement assessment, patentability opinion letters, cease-and-desist letters, demand letters and...

John A. Pappalardo is a Partner in the law firm of Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. He has been an active matrimonial practitioner for 32 years handling moderate to very complex litigation involving matrimonial and family law cases. He oversees a very experienced matrimonial department. He also has a private matrimonial mediation practice, is certified in matrimonial collaborative law, sits as a matrimonial arbitrator, and is New York State Certified as an attorney representing children. He has served as Guardian Ad Litem in matrimonial proceedings and is admitted to the State and Federal Bar in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts....

Former Prosecutor for New York State Attorney General Peter W. Kolp, P.C. has over 23 years of trial experience as a prosecutor, civil litigator and criminal defense attorney. He served as an Assistant Attorney General of New York State from 2007-2013 and prior to that he served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the esteemed Rackets Division of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office from 2000-2007. As a prosecutor, he was lead counsel in over 25 felony trials involving white collar crime, insurance fraud, consumer fraud, arson, and enterprise corruption. As a litigator, he has over 50 civl...

Jeffrey B. Novak is an attorney practicing in Tiveron Law’s Litigation Department with a focus on Business & Corporate Law. Mr. Novak graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Buffalo with a major in Political Science and History. He received his legal education from the George Washington University Law School while interning for the Army Environmental Law Division. Mr. Novak also served as a summer Law Clerk for the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York and as a Judicial Intern for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Mr. Novak has...

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.

Before joining HoganWillig,...

Nancy Burner is Founder and Partner of Burner Prudenti Law, (successor firm to Burner Law Group P.C.) a trust & estates and elder law firm established in 1995. She is also a Founding Member of Mediation Solutions of NY, Suffolk County’s first full-service mediation and arbitration company. With nearly three decades of experience, Nancy has been recognized as one of New York’s prominent elder law and trust & estates attorneys. She holds the designation of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation as accredited by the American Bar Association. Since 2014, Nancy has been selected...

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...

Theodore Alatsas, Esq. was born the child of Greek immigrants in the early 1970s. Growing up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Theodore learned the importance of hard work and dedication to his community at an early age. As an exemplary student and community activist, Theodore often volunteered his time to help those who needed it. Theodore attended Brooklyn Technical High School, New York University and St. John’ s University School of Law. During his early 20s, Theodore worked his way through college and law school, while at the same time actively participating and leading various civic organizations.


Among these organizations are the...

Mr. Johnsen is an attorney at Tiveron Law primarily focusing in the firm’s Litigation Department. While attending SUNY Buffalo Law School, Mr. Johnsen was part of the University’s Consumer Financial Advocacy Clinic and was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for his work with the program. While in law school, he was a clerk at New Era Cap Co., Inc. Following law school, Mr. Johnsen has gained exposure to several areas of his litigation practice, including special education claims against school districts, employment discrimination claims, general business disputes and work in Erie County Surrogate's Court on...

Chris O'Brien is a seasoned Buffalo personal injury lawyer and one of the founding partners at O'Brien & Ford Buffalo Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. He is one of WNY's most experienced and successful trial lawyers. He has built a reputation over thirty years of being client-focused. Having taught both locally, nationally and internationally, Chris brings the latest and most effective trial tactics to every case, resulting in more than 98% of his cases settling before trial. He never charges for an initial appointment and takes the time to explain the law to all of his clients.

My practice pattern at the Cimasi Law Office is focused on DWI, criminal defense, and traffic matters (e.g. speeding, mechanical violations, unlicensed operation, etc.) in courts across Western New York. I also represent clients on parole violations and landlord-tenant matters. I am a highly meticulous and diligent practitioner who seeks to provide dedicated service to each client, regardless how big or small the matter. I am always available by phone, and there is no fee for initial consultations.

I also teach courses in sociology and legal studies to undergraduates at the University at Buffalo ("UB") and Buffalo State College....

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...

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,...

My goal is to help individuals and businesses facing IRS and New York State tax problems obtain the most favorable result possible while minimizing their stress and maximizing their time. My firm has focused exclusively on the resolution of IRS and New York State tax controversies for over 25 years. Our attorneys have the in-depth experience taxpayers need when dealing with tax officials and negotiating a resolution that saves them significant time, money and worry. We represent taxpayers before the IRS and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on matters such as: • New York State and New York City...

Carissa is a former professional ballet dancer-turned lawyer who is licensed to practice law in New York, Washington D.C., and Florida. Aside from anchoring on the Law & Crime Network as a show host with Dan Abrams, you may have seen her on Nancy Grace, Dr. Drew, Fox News, CBS, CNN/HLN, NBC, Sirius radio and other major news media outlets as the Legal Expert.

Before founding her own INJURY law firm in order to be a caregiver for her ballet teacher-mentor, Carissa worked as a Prosecutor where she tried close to 100 cases, a litigation attorney at Greenberg Traurig, a law...

Northwestern University, B.A., Honors in Philosophy. Attended Harvard, Columbia University, and Laval University [Montreal] City University of the State of New York, New York, Ancient Greek Philosophy, 1982. New School for Social Research, New York, Modern European Philosophy, 1983. Writer and Lecturer on a Broad Range of Legal Issues: "Fraudulent Conveyances (New Broad Scope of Debtor Liability for Collections)": "The New Scope of Web-Based Jurisdiction to sue foreign and out-of-State Entities"; "Litigation Strategies to Win"; "New Concerns for Lenders in Bankruptcy Litigation"; Author of "Creative and Strategic Analysis To Win", Author: "How to Lose a Litigation"; "Is Arbitration still viable?" Author...

RIchard has over 27 years of experience in immigration law, is AV-Rated, skilled and friendly. Call him at 1-216-696-6170 to discuss your case. Schedule an appointment online now: https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/book-consultation/ Richard and his team are happy to help! The Herman Legal Group is the "Law Firm for Immigrants." Founded by nationally-known immigration lawyer Richard Herman in 1995, the Herman Legal Group provides...

In founding El-Hag & Associates, P.C., Jordan El-Hag brings over 15 years of experience in advising employees throughout lower New York State with regard to labor and employment law matters. In those years, he has served as the Chief Officer of several labor unions and has substantial experience in resolving legal disputes that arise at the workplace. Mr. El-Hag can offer a valuable and unique perspective on resolving workplace issues due to his extensive background in labor relations. He regularly counsels clients on a host of employment issues, including unpaid wages, overtime and minimum wage claims, employment contracts, severance agreements,...

I started my legal career interning for Legal Aid, where I helped provide legal service to the marginalized. I became a licensed attorney in 2012. I earned a Bachelors in Science in Brain Behavior and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Campus in 2007. In 2011 I earned my Law Degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. I am licensed to practice in the States of Michigan and New York. I understand that dealing with family related legal issues can be overwhelming. My goal is to help my clients navigate the legal maze and reach your desired...

Mr. Kron is an expert in handling traffic violations ranging from a minor traffic ticket to speeding to reckless driving. Some violations won't hit your driving record, but if you have tickets you've not dealt with, you can be arrested.

Many traffic citations require legal guidance, especially if you have numerous tickets. There's more unwanted trouble in store if the points on your driving record push you over New York's limit.

Mr. Kron deals with a blend of regulations and criminal offenses based on state, county, or city ordinances — each related to operating a vehicle. Federal law may come...

Brooke Barron is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Matrimonial & Family Law and Estate Planning & Administration Practice Groups.

Ms. Barron obtained her B.S. in Business Administration from SUNY Geneseo, and received her Juris Doctor in 2018 from American University- Washington College of Law.

While in law school, Ms. Barron was an Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition winner. Additionally, Ms. Barron was a law clerk for Commissioner Feldblum at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Washington, D.C. and a student attorney for American University- Washington College of Law’s Civil Advocacy Clinic. Ms. Barron had also previously been employed at HoganWillig as...

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...

Robert B. Pollack is the founder of The Pollack Law Firm, P.C. , which since 1997, focuses entirely on divorce, whether contested or uncontested, separation, prenuptial agreements, modifications, enforcement and all other matrimonial and family law. Robert has come to be considered one of the top divorce lawyers in Nassau and Suffolk. He is a "Preeminent AV Rated" attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and has received many other awards and honors throughout his career. In 2015 Robert was honored by his appointment to the Matrimonial Special Masters Panel in Nassau County. In his role as Special Master,...

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...