Vincent F. "Vince" Stempel, Jr.

One of the founding partners of the law firm, Fred serves as senior trial partner in all areas of litigation. Fred has been representing clients in transactions and matters of significant exposure for over thirty years. He takes a down to earth, common sense approach to resolving the most complicated litigation in a cost effective manner. He has also acted as counsel to one of the largest electrical contractors in New York in all matters of litigation, including labor relations and contract d...

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 ...

Daniel J. Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Daniel J. practices law in Uniondale, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Baker 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 Daniel J. Baker is held by other lawyers.

Michelle Jablonsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Michelle practices law in Islandia, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Jablonsky since 2025. 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 Michelle Jablonsky is held by other lawyers.

Wendy Hoey Sheinberg is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York and a member of the firm’s Elder Law and Trusts & Estates Practice Groups . Her practice focuses on elder law, guardianship, special needs planning, trust and estate planning, and trust and estate administration. Wendy advises individuals and families on planning strategies that address long-term care considerations, asset protection, and the orderly administration of estates. She regularly assists clients...

John R. Morken is a trusts and estates litigator representing individuals, families, and institutions. With extensive trial and appellate experience in the Surrogate’s Courts and other courts throughout New York, John handles probate contests, trust litigation, discovery proceedings, accountings, and commercial litigation related to estates. John is very active as a certified mediator, settling disputed estate matters. He also advises clients on steps that can be taken to avoid future e...

Jeffrey Kimmel has positioned himself as a fierce business leader in the legal industry. In his role as Managing Partner and CEO, he has navigated the firm’s rapid growth and elevated its status to one of the leading personal injury law firms in New York. As a graduate of Wharton Business School and Brooklyn Law School, Jeff has meticulously combined his entrepreneurial business background with his keen analytical legal sense to cultivate not just a dynamic law firm, but an effective, c...

Peter Curry is a commercial real estate and economic development lawyer representing clients across the New York metropolitan area and nationally. Peter’s broad transactional practice includes commercial real estate sales, acquisitions, leasing, and development. Major corporations in the telecommunications, technology, pharmaceuticals manufacturing, food manufacturing and distribution, and other fields seek Peter’s assistance in real estate matters. He guides clients through the a...

Michelle A. Klein is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP , practicing in Uniondale, New York. She focuses her practice on litigation, including labor and employment matters and complex commercial disputes handled in federal and state courts. Michelle is part of Rivkin Radler’s Superstorm Sandy litigation team, representing a major corporation in ongoing class action litigation. Her litigation experience also includes insurance coverage disputes arising from property damage claims related...

Christopher M. Valentino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher M. practices law in Melville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher M. Valentino since 2018. 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 Christopher M. ...