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Frank T. Santoro is a trusts and estates counselor and litigator. He concentrates his practice in trusts & estates litigation and Article 81 guardianships, representing clients in a variety of proceedings in Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court, including will contests, discovery proceedings, contested accountings, and guardianship proceedings. Frank’s extensive experience in sophisticated and complex trust and estate disputes informs his advice when guiding clients through con...

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...

Scott A. Eisenmesser is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where he focuses his practice on Trusts and Estates , including complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, business valuations, and corporate and real estate tax matters . Scott represents individuals, families, and family-owned businesses, including large real estate companies throughout the metropolitan area. He advises clients on long-term estate and tax planning and regularly serves as genera...

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.

Henry E. Klosowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Henry E. practices law in Garden City, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Henry E. Klosowski 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 Henry E. Klosowski is held by other lawyers.

Geoffrey R. Kaiser is an attorney at Rivkin Radler LLP whose practice focuses on Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in these practice areas. Based in Uniondale, New York, Geoffrey R. Kaiser has been included in Best Lawyers since 2026. This distinction is based on peer review from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and legal disciplines. The brother of a physician, Jeff developed an early interest in health care an...

Dina De Giorgio has more than 30 years of experience handling divorces and other family law matters. Prior to joining Abrams Fensterman, LLP, she operated her own boutique law practice focused on representing clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Dina is a tenacious advocate and pragmatic problem solver for her clients, both inside and outside the courtroom. Clients choose her because she is solution-oriented, remains focused on their objectives, and seeks to avoid protracted and unnecessar...

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...

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 ...

John J. Porta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. John J. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John J. Porta 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 John J. Porta is held by other lawyers.