Best Lawyers Near You in Islandia, New York
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Robert Sandler is a partner in the real estate and retail practice groups. He chairs the firm’s retail practice group. Mr. Sandler represents commercial landlords and retail and office tenants. He focuses on leasing and real estate development. His practice includes financing, acquisitions, tax deferred exchanges, co-ops, condominiums and other residential development. Over the past several years, he has represented various clients in connection with multi-state leasing and acquisitions...
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...
K. Joy Chin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. K. Joy, who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which K. Joy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stuart I. Gordon is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP’s Bankruptcy Practice Group and focuses his practice on bankruptcy, corporate reorganization, and related litigation matters. Based in Uniondale, New York, he represents a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate owners and developers, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, physicians and medical practices, non-profit organizations, unions, and health and welfare funds. S...
Taylor Napoli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Taylor, who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Casey Hughes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Casey, who practices law in East Meadow, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Casey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Serene E. Carino is a commercial litigator representing individuals and entities in complex commercial disputes in areas involving general business torts, breach of contract claims, breach of fiduciary duty, and shareholder disputes. Serene conducts legal research and analysis and provides trial support. She engages in many aspects of trial preparation including performing due diligence, research, and discovery of electronically stored information. Before joining the firm, Serene was an in-ho...
Kerona Samuels is a Senior Associate at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP. Her areas of practice include medical malpractice and nursing home litigation defense. Prior to civil practice, Ms. Samuels began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York. Ms. Samuels served the People of the State of New York for many years and gained extensive trial experience. As a prosecutor, she was responsible for the investigation and trial of misdemeanor and felony cases. Ms....
Samantha Barbere’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate governance. Samantha represents both general corporate and healthcare clients and advises businesses on a broad range of complex transactional matters. My focus Mergers & Acquisitions I represent both buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of businesses through stock and asset transactions. I frequently partner with tax counsel to advise clients on potential tax implications of propo...
Michael Giarratano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael, who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James R. Maguire represents businesses, contractors, and individuals in all aspects of commercial litigation matters. His experience involves a wide range of complex litigation matters, including contract claims, fraud claims, breach of fiduciary duty claims, real property disputes, and mechanic’s lien foreclosures. James’ trial experience includes direct and cross-examination of witnesses and drafting pre-trial briefs. He is also experienced in motion practice including researchi...
Elyse L. Patterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elyse L., who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elyse L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Taylor Ferris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Taylor, who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Libbi Vilher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Libbi, who practices law in Melville, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Libbi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erik W. Snipas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Erik W., who practices law in Garden City, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erik W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.