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Kenneth A. Novikoff is a senior partner and trial attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where he practices in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Novikoff represents management in Employment Law and Labor Law matters in federal and state courts, as well as before arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution forums. His practice includes representing public and private corporatio...

A.J. Temsamani represents individuals and families with a focus on practical and reasonable solutions designed to meet each client’s goals. Based in Garden City, New York, A.J. works with clients of The Law Firm of A.J. Temsamani PC on a wide range of Family Law matters, including divorce, mediation and related issues. Whether a matter is resolved through mediation or litigation, A.J. approaches every case with careful attention to the specific facts, priorities, and concerns involved. ...

Spencer L. Reames is a trusts and estates counselor and litigator representing individuals, families, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries throughout the New York metropolitan area. Spencer handles a broad range of sophisticated and complex probate and trust disputes, including will contests, contested accounting proceedings, discovery proceedings, fiduciary removal and surcharge, will and trust construction and reformation, asset discovery proceedings and other miscellaneous proceedings. His pract...

Walter J. Gumersell advises businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders on a broad range of corporate, legal, and financial matters. Based in Uniondale, New York, he is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP and works with clients at various stages of growth, from formation through complex transactions and ongoing operations. As a partner in Rivkin Radler’s Banking , Corporate , Tax , and Trusts & Estates Practice Groups, Walter represents clients in merger and acquisition transac...

Jeffrey Kimmel has positioned himself as a fierce business leader in the legal industry. In his role as Managing Partner and CEO, he has navigated the firm’s rapid growth and elevated its status to one of the leading personal injury law firms in New York. As a graduate of Wharton Business School and Brooklyn Law School, Jeff has meticulously combined his entrepreneurial business background with his keen analytical legal sense to cultivate not just a dynamic law firm, but an effective, c...

John Anzalone is a dedicated attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, based in Uniondale, New York, focusing on Real Estate Law. With a comprehensive background in zoning, municipal law, public finance, and commercial transactions, John guides clients through various legal challenges related to land use development across Long Island. In addition to his work in zoning and municipal law, John advises corporations and other clients in civil litigation cases. He is well-versed in handling transactional ...

Brian Stolar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Brian practices law in Uniondale, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Stolar since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian Stolar is held by other lawyers.

Robert J. Kurre is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Robert J. practices law in Manhasset, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Kurre since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert J. Kurre is held by other lawyers.

Michael Calcagni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Michael practices law in Garden City, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Calcagni since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Calcagni is held by other lawyers.

Ed Puerta represents developers, purchasers, sellers, landlords and tenants of commercial, retail and industrial properties around the country and investors and stakeholders in both simple and complex property transactions. My focus Acquisitions, dispositions and financing Representing purchasers and sellers of real property is a key aspect of my practice, and includes working with developers, health systems, real estate investors and not-for-profits. In this role, I negotiate agreements and ...