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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...

Andrea Berkowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Andrea, who practices law in Garden City, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Adam Hurwitz brings over 38 years of litigation experience to The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., where he dedicates his career to seeking justice for those who have suffered significant injuries. A natural problem solver and skilled debater, Adam views personal injury law as the perfect avenue to combine his talents while making a profound impact on his clients’ lives. Adam has successfully handled numerous challenging cases, each leaving a lasting impression. He recalls representing the fami...

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...

Robert V. Fallarino, Esq. is a trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience leading medical malpractice litigation, complex labor law, and product defect litigation. Notably, he obtained the fourth highest verdict in New York State for medical negligence, and a top ten verdict overall, in 2012. Mr. Fallarino has dedicated his career to compassionately helping people who have endured life altering and catastrophic injuries. He strives to resolve matters in the most advantageous setting...

Kathryn J. Russo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kathryn J., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Louis Vlahos is an attorney at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York whose practice focuses on Tax Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation and Controversy - Tax, and Trusts and Estates. He advises businesses, individuals, and tax-exempt organizations on a wide range of federal and state tax matters, including corporate, individual, and partnership income taxation, as well as estate and gift taxation. His work includes tax planning, ruling requests, and rep...

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...