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John K. Diviney represents management-side clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters , including labor arbitrations and grievances, unfair labor practice charges, employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, wrongful competition and restrictive covenant disputes, and wage and hour collective and class actions. John is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP ’s Employment and Labor Practice Group in Uniondale, New York. His practice focuses on Employment Law &ndash...

Louis P. Karol is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Louis P. practices law in Garden City, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Louis P. Karol since 2026. 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 Louis P. Karol is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence Eric Davidow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates who practices law in Islandia, New York, and has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence Eric Davidow is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Mr. Davidow is the senior and managing partner of Davidow, Davidow, Siegel & Stern , redire...

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...

Michelle Jablonsky is an attorney with Davidow, Davidow, Siegel & Stern LLP in Islandia, New York. Her recognized practice area is Elder Law , with a focus on elder law and estate planning matters, including Medicaid eligibility , asset protection, and long-term care planning. Ms. Jablonsky developed an interest in Elder Law through her work preparing trusts, wills, health care proxies, and powers of attorney. Earlier in her career, she conducted legal research and prepared memoranda invo...

A veteran of the Nassau and Suffolk trial courts, John Nash has built a lengthy and distinguished career as a highly respected litigator across several practice areas. Mr. Nash joined Sullivan Papain in 1980, after working with the New York City Law Department Office of the Corporation Counsel where he served as unit chief and lead trial attorney in the prestigious Manhattan Trials Unit. He became a member of the firm in 1985, and in 1991 moved to the firm’s Long Island office. There, h...

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...

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.

Felicia Pasculli is an attorney at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where she focuses her practice on elder law , special needs planning, and trusts and estates. She works with individuals and families to address legal and financial issues that arise as loved ones age, including long-term care planning, asset protection strategies, and planning for individuals with disabilities. Felicia’s commitment to elder law was shaped by her personal experience navigating complex health ca...

John T. Bauer has more than 24 years of experience representing and advising employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. His practice includes: Wage and hour compliance Employment discrimination and harassment issues Labor relations, collective bargaining and other union/management issues Wrongful termination Personnel policy review and development Employee discharge and discipline Employment contracts Restrictive covenants and trade secrets Mergers, sales and acquisitions of busine...