James S. "Jim" Gleason

Peter Hoffman possesses extensive experience accumulated over 28 years in the health care law sector, providing dedicated representation to a diverse array of clients in Uniondale, New York. His practice areas include assisting hospitals, physicians, health homes, home care providers, nursing homes, urgent care centers, clinical laboratories, managed long-term care plans, and durable medical equipment suppliers, among other health care entities. Peter is adept at creating and implementing com...

Nicolai J. Sarad is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Nicolai J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolai J. Sarad 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 Nicolai J. Sarad is held by other lawyers.

Akiba Stern has advised clients for 30 years in all aspects of business law, both as in-house counsel and at law firms. Akiba concentrates his practice on outsourcing, technology-enabled business transactions, e-commerce, technology transfers, licensing, intellectual property and joint ventures. He also specializes in transactions involving the commercialization of intellectual property. Akiba helps his clients with outsourcing transactions and strategic alliances, as well as with structuring...

My primary objective is to protect my clients' business and legal interests. My expertise includes strategic mediation and arbitration, which makes my clients happy because it protects their interests while saving them time and money. As a consultant to distressed companies, I help my clients maximize recovery and return to profitability. Advising clients as they emerge from a temporary setback, I outline the legal rights, obligations and options for proceeding and we collaborate on a strateg...

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...

Richard C. Pettus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Richard C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Richard C. Pettus 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 Richard C. Pettus is held by other lawyers.

An experienced litigator, Laura tries cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts across the country in matters relating to copyright, trademark, unfair competition, right of publicity, and represents clients in inter partes proceedings before the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. She also provides strategic advice to clients on diverse intellectual property issues and negotiates and drafts IP agreements, including license and coexistence agreements. Laura represents c...

Nick's broad-based litigation and trial practice includes criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and professional discipline. Nick graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo School of Management with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo Law School. While in law school, Nick was selected to the Buffalo Law Review and in his second year was elected ...

Daniel P. O’Toole is an award-winning trial attorney known for obtaining record-breaking results in some of New York’s toughest personal injury cases. With results including $110 million, $32 million, and $30 million verdicts, Mr. O'Toole has devoted his professional life to helping victims and their families recover from devastating accidents. In 2024, Mr. O’Toole, along with partners David L. Scher and Scott Occhiogrosso, obtained one of the largest reported personal injur...

Steven M. Charney is Chair of Peckar & Abramson PC and practices in the areas of Construction Law and Litigation – Construction . Based in New York, New York, Steve represents contractors, developers, and owners on complex construction matters throughout the United States. Steve’s practice focuses on providing legal counsel and dispute resolution services to contractors, including companies consistently ranked among the largest in the industry by Engineering News-Record. His b...