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Jeffrey S. Greener represents individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations in matters involving Elder Law , Trusts and Estates , estate planning, and business succession planning. Based in Uniondale, New York, Jeff advises clients on strategies designed to help protect, preserve, and transfer wealth across generations at Rivkin Radler . Jeff’s practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, health care directives, durable powers of attorney, shareholder agreem...

Matthew V. Spero is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, and a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy , Corporate , and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. He represents debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, lenders, principals, and landlords in business reorganizations, restructurings, acquisitions, liquidations, and out-of-court workouts. His practice includes matters before the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Matt advises...

Benjamin P. Malerba is a Partner at Rivkin Radler LLP and serves as co-chair of the firm’s Health Services Practice Group . Based in Uniondale, New York, he is also a member of the Privacy, Data & Cyber Law Practice Group . His practice focuses on Health Care Law, where he advises a wide range of healthcare providers and facilities, including independent practice associations (IPAs), accountable care organizations (ACOs), provider networks, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic and...

Michelle E. Espey advises individuals, partnerships, businesses and not-for-profit corporations with respect to the application and interpretation of tax policies and laws. Her cases often involve novel, complex problems for which she provides strategic planning and analysis. Clients and colleagues frequently seek Michelle’s counsel with respect to the tax consequences of various transactions and the related tax reporting and compliance obligations. Michelle is a versatile lawyer who is...

Jeffrey M. Schlossberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey M. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey M. Schlossberg since 2023. 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 Jeffrey M. Schlossberg is held by other lawyers.

Michael Daab is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Michael practices law in Garden City, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Daab since 2024. 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 Daab is held by other lawyers.

Jean Hegler is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York. Her practice focuses on trusts and estates , including estate, gift, and trust taxation, estate planning, estate administration, and elder law planning. She works closely with individuals and families to address personal, financial, and business considerations through thoughtful planning and compliance with New York law. Jean represents high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, family-owned businesses, and foundations in...

Ana C. Shields is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Ana C. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ana C. Shields since 2017. 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 Ana C. Shields is held by other lawyers.

Jed Albert is a trusts and estates attorney representing high net worth individuals and their families. Jed provides sophisticated guidance in tax and estate planning, as well as estate and trust administration. With a full understanding of his clients’ goals, Jed drafts wills and trusts that implement tax efficient strategies allowing for a smooth asset transfer process to beneficiaries. Clients appreciate Jed’s strong listening skills, creative thinking, and detail-oriented appr...

Steven E. Pegalis, Esq. is one of the nation's foremost plaintiffs' medical malpractice trial lawyers and the founder of the Pegalis Law Group. In his career as an advocate for seriously injured victims of negligence, Mr. Pegalis has obtained some of the highest jury verdicts in New York State. Continuing his success over so many years, in 2023 he obtained a $4.6 million settlement for the failure to properly diagnose and treat retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition common to premature ...