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Stephen J. Silverberg is nationally recognized as a leader in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning and Elder Law. He is a past president of the prestigious National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a founding member and past president of the New York State chapter of NAELA. Silverberg was awarded the credential of NAELA Fellow, the highest honor bestowed by NAELA to "attorneys... whose careers concentrate on elder law, and who have distin...

Joseph A. DeMarco is a founding partner of Karabatos Rosenkrantz DeMarco Schoenfeld, PLLC (KRDS). He is a 1997 graduate of Wake Forest University and received his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School in 2001. Joe has practiced exclusively in matrimonial law since his admission to the New York Bar in February 2002. He began his career with KRDS’ predecessor, Schlissel Ostrow Karabatos, PLLC. In 2015, Joe was elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (“AAML&r...

Jeffrey W. Brecher is a principal and the office litigation manager of the Long Island, New York, office of Jackson Lewis, and is co-leader of the firm's Wage and Hour practice group. He has litigated hundreds of cases, defending management at arbitration, before state and federal administrative agencies and at trial. Jeff regularly advises clients on compliance with various state and federal laws affecting the workplace, including discrimination and related claims arising under Title VII, Fa...

Denise Pursley leads Nixon Peabody’s national Real Estate practice, which encompasses Nixon Peabody’s real estate, affordable housing, environmental and land use practices. As practice group leader, Denise is responsible for managing and setting strategy for the group and its industry teams. Denise advises on all aspects of commercial real estate, real estate finance, development, land-use and environmental law. She works with national company owners and operators, institutional i...

Craig S. Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Craig S. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Craig S. Roberts 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 Craig S. Roberts is held by other lawyers.

Scott B. Silverberg focuses his practice on estate planning, Elder Law and special needs planning. He is the Immediate Past President of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and a member of the National Board of Directors of NAELA. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Elder Law Practicum of national NAELA. As a member of the New York State Bar Association, Scott serves as Vice-Chair of the Practice Management Committee of the Elder...

John Tomsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John practices law in Cutchogue, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John Tomsky 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 John Tomsky is held by other lawyers.

Lisa has practiced exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law since her admission to the New York State Bar. She handles all types of matrimonial/family law matters, including but not limited to complex financial and custody matters, spousal and child support issues, postnuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements, and appeals. In addition to being selected as a Best Lawyer since 2018, Lisa is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and The New York Bar Foundation. L...

Michelle Jablonsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Michelle practices law in Islandia, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Jablonsky 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 Michelle Jablonsky is held by other lawyers.

Patrick Formato is an Executive Partner, Director of the Health Law Practice group at Abrams Fensterman, LLP. Mr. Formato represents a variety of health care providers including skilled nursing facilities, diagnostic and treatment centers, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, imaging centers, home health care agencies, assisted living facilities, management service organizations, physicians and physician groups in connection with mergers and acquisitions, fraud and abuse, governme...