Description of Practice: We handle any case involving divorce, custody, spousal/child support, equitable distribution, pre-nuptial agreements, neglect/CPS matters, and orders of protection. My firm can handle any aspect of a family law matter whether it be a mediation -- as I am a certified mediator – or a collaborative negotiation, or litigation, either at the trial level or in the Appellate Division. I regularly appear on family law matters in the Appellate Division, both First and Second Departments, Supreme Courts and Family Courts in Nassau, Suffolk, and all five boroughs of New York City.
Adoption
Practice Area: All facets of adoption law, including private domestic adoption, representation of both adoptive parents and expectant parents; step-parent adoption, second parent adoption; and agency adoption. In addition, I serve on the foster care panel in Nassau County Family Court, representing foster parents in their adoptions. Member, Board of Directors, Nassau County Women's Bar Association.
Premarital Agreement
Description of Practice: Divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, trials, appeals, CPS matters, neglect/abuse cases. Memberships and honors: Martindale Hubbell AV - Preeminent rating 2014; SuperLawyers; Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; New York Family Law Inns of Court; Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations.
Guardianship
Practice Area: Special Needs including 17A Guardianships, life planning, supplemental needs trusts, special needs settlement planning, and Special Education
I have been a member of this group since its inception in near-biblical times. That alone is reason enough to commend it since I ordinarily follow the Marxist (Groucho) doctrine regarding organizations that would have me as a member. Having missed out on the Knights of the Round Table, however, I thought I might settle for the Attorneys thereof since no other serious entity could possibly tolerate my juvenile wit. Unable to speak for the other members since I am not a ventriloquist, I can nonetheless wholeheartedly declare that I have been pleased in all respects by my participation. The members are intelligent, warm, helpful and well worth the time. It's just a damn good group, even though it's composed of lawyers. Adrian Di Luzio Criminal Law
DUI/DWI
Clients: Anyone in New York State that has: Tickets (for speeding, running red lights or stop signs, talking on cell phones and others) Violations (of HOV and bus lanes, equipment) Suspension or revocation of licenses Reckless driving Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle No insurance DWI and DUI License suspensions and revocations Trucking tickets Work and focus: We offer the first-class New York State traffic expertise you require and the personal attention you deserve. And we get the results you need. We cover all of New York State. We’re extremely well-versed in the court systems and the Traffic Violation Bureaus. As such, we can treat every client with individualized service, formulating our strategy to fit your unique circumstances. In most cases you will never have to go to court. Marci’s goal is to build trust with every client and to make sure that every client knows they are getting the best possible defense.
Traffic Violations
Sex Crimes
Description of Practice: My firm concentrates in the defense and representation of individuals and corporations facing existing or potential criminal charges. We represent professionals and businesses in typically high-consequence white collar and other matters who find themselves facing indictment or as recipients of federal or state grand jury subpoenas evidencing law enforcement interest in their activities. I am a former prosecutor and defend a wide variety of fraud cases including: insurance fraud; Medicare/Medicaid fraud (usually provider/MD side); mortgage fraud; no-fault fraud, etc. We have considerable experience representing individuals in connection with the full gamut of Penal Law offenses including murder, vehicular manslaughter, DWI, narcotics trafficking, possession of child pornography and other sexual crimes. We have a very strong appellate capacity as well. Additionally, we prosecute federal civil rights claims against municipalities for false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive use of force, etc. Our ideal client is anyone facing or worried about facing a criminal charge or who has suffered unjustly on account of law enforcement actions.
Description of Practice: For companies with no in-house legal staff, I act in the capacity of a general counsel, handling day-to-day legal issues that arise and/or managing the work of outside counsel, whether in the area of corporate governance or in connection with contracts, financings, mergers, acquisitions and other transactions, litigation and/or other specialized matters. For companies that have a general counsel or in-house legal department, I act as an overflow attorney and/or independent legal consultant.
Business Disputes
Practice Area: Business-to-business dispute resolution: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR = arbitration and mediation): I no longer represent clients as their lawyer-advocate in business disputes in arbitration and mediation; I primarily serve as impartial neutral Arbitrator and Mediator on several national and international forums (e.g., Commercial Panel of Neutrals of the American Arbitration Association and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution); and provide ADR consulting services to other lawyers.
Trade Secrets
Unfair Competition
Practice Area: Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret, Copyright and Unfair Competition Law, including practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and litigation in the U.S. federal and state courts.
Description of Practice: Clients: Employees injured at work. Employers without Workers' Compensation coverage and with a claim against them or in receipt of a penalty letter. People previously working "on the books," who develop disabling injury or condition preventing them from working, expected to last at least one year.
Employment Contract
Description of Practice: Business disputes arising out of contracts, licensing agreements, business mergers, employment agreements, business fraud, trade secrets, and corporate whistleblower allegations. Also, legal malpractice litigation and legal ethics, helping clients injured by the malpractice of other attorneys, and also helping attorneys with legal ethics issues which arise in their practice.
Dec. 19, 2013 -- Social meeting -- Annual Holiday Party. Chair: Stew Wurtzel. Agenda: Food, drink, conversation. Location: Seasons 52, at Roosevelt Field, adjacent to movie theater. Nov. 21, 2013 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Steven Millon Agenda: Discussion: "The Path Not Chosen -- If Not a Lawyer, Then What?" Location: Trattoria Diane, in Roslyn (scroll down in right column for address and directions). Oct. 17, 2013 -- Social meeting. Chair: Stew Wurtzel Agenda: Food, beverages, and conversation. Location: Chris & Tony's Restaurant & Lounge, Syosset. (Scroll down in right column for more info.) Sept. 19, 2013 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess. Agenda: Spotlights: Phil Loree and Jeff Berkman Location: Harbor Links Golf Course (Port Washington -- scroll down in right column for more info). Aug. -- No Aug. meeting -- our annual "bye" month (but feel free to meet independently for coffee, a meal, a drink, or at an office). July 18, 2013 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Jeff Silver. Agenda: Interactive and fun "getting to know you better" activities, including rock music quiz. "Jeff Silver Fun Night #1" Location: La Parma, Williston Park (scroll down in right column for more info). June 20, 2013 -- Social meeting -- Our time-honored annual summer tradition, the BBQ social. Held at the residence of Jeff Silver. Directions available by e-mail. Start time: 6:15. Spouses and significant others welcome. May 16, 2013 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess Agenda: Interactive group discussion about software and technology that has made your life easier. Location: Trattoria Diane, 21 Bryant Ave., Roslyn. www.trattoriadiane.com Apr. 18, 2013 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Andy Thaler Agenda: Marketing (discussion) Location: Carlyle on the Green -- Taste 99 Restaurant, Tillinghast Bar (scroll down in right column for address info). Mar. 21, 2013 -- Social meeting. Chair: Jeff Bernstein. Location: Cue Nine, in Levittown (scroll down in right column for address info). 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Poolhall, bar, restaurant. Feb. 21, 2013 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Stew Wurtzel Agenda: The basics of real estate law: What every practitioner should know about buying, selling, leasing, etc. Location: Chris & Tony's Restaurant & Lounge; 352 Jericho Tpke., Syosset 11791 (Scroll down in right column for info.) Jan. 17, 2013 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Sam Flatt Agenda: Hurricane Sandy -- the legal perspective. Location: Carlyle on the Green -- Taste 99 Restaurant, Tillinghast Bar (scroll down in right column for address info). Dec. 20, 2012 -- 6:15 p.m. -- Social meeting -- Annual Holiday Party (members only this year); cocktails and dinner in the upstairs room at Trattoria Diane, 21 Bryant Ave., Roslyn. www.trattoriadiane.com Nov. 15, 2012 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Sam Flatt Agenda: "Spotlight" presentations from members Ken Beal and Dan Abrams. Location: Chris & Tony's Restaurant & Lounge; 352 Jericho Tpke., Syosset 11791. (Scroll down in right column for info.) Oct. 18, 2012 -- Socia
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
Description of Practice: Engage in all aspects of real estate transactions including purchase or sale of commercial and residential properties; and refinances of coop and condo buildings, single family homes, multi-family homes, individual coop and condo apartments, and other properties. I am a principal involved in the acquisition and operation of multi-family properties, construction, development and sale of commercial and residential properties. Preferred clients are single owners or investors. Preferred work is transactions -- purchases, sales and refinances.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Description of Practice: General counsel to co-op and condo boards throughout metro area. Landlord-tenant and all real estate litigation.
Practice Area: Bankruptcy All aspects of commercial and consumer bankruptcy and insolvency including chapters 7 (liquidation), 11 (corporate reorganization), 13 (individual wage earner reorganization) filings; representation of chapter 7 trustees in all aspects of liquidation of estates; prosecution and defense of avoidance actions including fraudulent conveyance and preference actions; representation of banks, secured creditors and landlords; out of court workouts; representation of parties negotiating Asset Purchase Agreements purchasing assets from bankruptcy estates; motions to vacate the automatic stay to recover real and personal property and pursue insurance carrier coverages in personal injury cases; prosecution and defense of objections to debtors’ discharge and/or discharge of debts; federal bankruptcy and state law exemption optimization planning; represent creditors’ committees in chapter 11 cases; expert witness in bankruptcy attorney malpractice cases.
Medical Malpractice
Membership in ART has been invaluable to my practice. It's not just getting referrals of new business; the expertise of our members in diverse practice areas serves as a great resource as well. I have called upon (and been called by) many members for a few moments of their time when their specialty touches my personal injury practice whether it be immigration, criminal, workers comp, bankruptcy and other fields. The camaraderie is an added bonus as I see many members socially as well and I find myself looking forward to our monthly dinner meetings. Steven E. Millon Personal injury and medical malpractice law
Social Security Disability
Work & Focus: All aspects of the representation of the injured and disabled in Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits claims. As a solo practitioner in an industry dominated by larger firms, I offer clients greater continuity of representation and more personalized service than the big firms can deliver.
Dec. 18, 2008: Holiday Party: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the lounge area of FOUR FOOD STUDIO, Route 110, Melville. (2 hours open bar, 1 hour appetizers.) Nov. 20, 2008: David Abeshouse chaired this meeting with agenda: Group survey discussion regarding ART; Location: "Gatsby Room," on the first floor at The Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Oct. 16, 2008: Social Meeting -- Samurai Japanese Steak House; 46A Gerard Street; Huntington 11743 ( 631-271-2588 ); near the intersection of Wall Street, 1 block north of Main Street (Rt. 25A), 2 blocks west of New York Avenue (Rt. 110). NOTE DIFFERENT TIME: Gather at the bar starting at 7 p.m.; dinner is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, 2008: Michael Pfeifer chaired this regular meeting with agenda -- spotlight presentations by Alan Schwartz and Larry Krasin. Location: Uncle Bacala's, 2370 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park (739-0505). August: Summer break; no meeting. July 17, 2008: L. Glick will chair this regular meeting with agenda -- spotlight presentations by Michael L. Pfeifer and John V. Soderberg. Location: Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington. June 19, 2008: Social Meeting -- "Summer BBQ at Phil's House" in Woodbury, 6:30 - ? p.m. May 15, 2008: J. Silver chaired this regular meeting with agenda: Member Spotlights (David Katz and David Feather) and discussion. Location: Papa-Razzi Trattoria (in Westbury). April 17, 2008: N. Schess chaired this regular meeting with agenda: Member Spotlights (Caryn Lilling and Sandy Gumerove) and discussion. Location: Papa-Razzi Trattoria (in Westbury). March 27, 2008: Social Meeting (no agenda), with buffet dinner. Location: Polo Lounge/Casanova, 118 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 ( 516-365-9854 516-365-9854 ); 1/4 mile north of Northern Blvd. Feb. 28, 2008: A. Thaler chaired this regular meeting with agenda: John G. W. Zacker, Esq., spoke on "Dynamic Estate Planning": Three types of money and how they affect estate planning; unintended avenues of wealth transfer; what the financial institutions don't want you to know; and what the government isn't telling you. Location: La Marmite. Jan. 17, 2008: M. Pfeifer chaired this regular meeting with agenda: Discussion, led by Executive Committee members, re: issues relating to A.R.T. Location: La Marmite. Dec. 13, 2007: Holiday Party. 7 to 9 p.m. Location: Dave & Busters, 261 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale 11735. Adjacent to intersection of Rt. 110 (Broad Hollow Road) and Rt. 24 (Conklin St.). Bowling, dinner, drinks, fun. Nov. 15, 2007: V. Drogin chaired this regular meeting, with agenda. (The program was an interactive discussion around a series of Laser Questions, which help to create focus and definitive goals toward achieving your professional and personal successes.) Location: Papa-Razzi Trattoria (in Westbury. Oct. 18, 2007: Fall Social -- no agenda-based meeting; guided wine-tasting and hors d'oeuvres at elegant party room of CLE Abstract in Amityville. September 20, 2007: L. Glick chaired this regular meetin
Trusts
Belonging to ART has given me the ability to network with other lawyers in the disciplines of Trusts & Estates, Corporate and Criminal Law and other avenues of the law that impact upon the practice of matrimonial law. It is a wonderful resource to be able to obtain expert legal advice affecting my client’s litigation as they proceed to obtain their divorce. Elliot D. Samuelson www.samuelsonhause.net Matrimonial and family law
Power of Attorney
Dec. 16, 2010 -- Annual Holiday Party; TWO Steak and Sushi, in New Hyde Park. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (drinks and passed appetizers). Nov. 18, 2010 -- Regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess. Agenda: Dr. Dan Schaefer of Peak Performance Strategies. Location: Social Sports Kitchen, Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (see specific directions in right-hand column -- scroll down). Oct. 25, 2010 -- social meeting -- NOTE CHANGED DATE (Mon. rather than Thurs. eve), and 6:30 p.m. start time -- joint meeting: Mixer with Downtown Lawyers legal networking group: http://www.downtownlawyers.org/. Location: Maxim Lounge, 2nd Floor of the Hotel Stanford, 43 W. 32nd St. (between Broadway and 5th Ave.). Please RSVP as soon as possible. Carpooling/LIRR travel together is encouraged. Sept. 16, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Stew Wurtzel. Agenda: Ralph Monaco, Exec. Director at the NY Law Institute, Inc. spoke about research tools beyond Lexis and Westlaw, and the evolving role of the law library in the 21st century. Location: Maxxels Restaurant (scroll down in right column for address). No Aug. meeting (but feel free to meet independently for coffee, a meal, a drink, or at an office) July 15, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess. Agenda: Continuation of May's interactive discussion among members; Topic: outside group involvement. Location: Harbor Links Golf Course (scroll down and see right column for venue information). June 17, 2010 -- social -- our time-honored tradition of a summer BBQ, this time at Jeff Silver’s Dix Hills home (directions available by e-mail); 6:15 p.m. start time. May 20, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Stew Wurtzel. Agenda: Interactive discussion among members; Topic: outside group involvement. Location: Maxxel's Restaurant (scroll down and see right column for venue information). April 15, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Michael Pfeifer. Agenda: Popular guest speaker Allison Shields of LegalEase Consulting Inc. returns to ART to lead a discussion on "How to Survive in This Economy." Location: Jonathan's Restaurant, Garden City Park (see location information in the right-hand column -- scroll down). March 18, 2010 -- 6:30 - 9 p.m. -- social meeting -- City Cellar, 1080 Corporate Drive, Westbury 11590 (bar area, right side). Feb. 11, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Andy Thaler. Agenda: Spotlight presentations by Russell Marnell and Aaron Britvan. Location: Maxxels Restaurant, Mineola. Jan. 21, 2010 -- regular meeting. Chair: Michael Pfeifer/Jeff Silver. Agenda: "LinkedIn: How Can it Benefit My Practice, and How Do I LinkIn? A Discussion of How and Why to Use LinkedIn." Featured Speaker: David Abeshouse. Location: Table 9 Restaurant, East Hills. Dec. 17, 2009 – ART's 2009 Holiday Party -- at Panama Hattie's in Huntington. Three-course dinner includes wine, beer, and soft drinks. 6:30 p.m. start. Nov. 19, 2009 -- regular meeting. Chair: Nancy Schess. Agenda: Ron Fatoullah and Michael Pfeiffer presented on the new POA (Power of Attorney) statute
As a member of ART for many years, I have developed important and valuable personal and professional relationships with caring individuals who also happen to be highly qualified attorneys in their areas of concentration. The dinner, program and social functions format of the organization lends itself to a special camaraderie amongst its members. Over the years ART has consistently provided me the opportunity to pick up the phone to pose a legal question outside my area of expertise and receive a prompt and thoughtful response. Even within my own area of expertise I have been able to “bounce off” ideas and obtain valuable insights. ART has also been a source of client referrals to me and a resource to send clients in need of legal representation outside my practice area. ART has also been helpful in providing a forum to discuss and learn about law office management and quality of life issues common to us all. Andrew M. Thaler www.thalergertler.com Bankruptcy Law
Tax Law
Nov. 14, 2019 – Regular meeting Chair: Andy Thaler Agenda: Small Business Challenges Location: Oniro Taverna Oct. 17, 2019 -- Social meeting Chair: Seth Weinberg Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation Location: Copperhill Sept. 19, 2019 -- Regular meeting Chair: Nancy Schess Agenda: Labor Law Update Location: La Novella July & Aug. – Bye months -- no “regular” meetings during summer hiatus (optional informal smaller meetings in NYC and on L.I. are encouraged) June 20, 2019 – Social meeting -- annual BBQ Chair: Jeff Silver Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Spouses and significant others welcome. Please RSVP specifically re: how many/whom. Location: Home of Michele and Jeff Silver (details will be provided by e-mail, not posted online). ~6:15/6:30 p.m. start time. May 16, 2019 –Regular meeting Chair: Jeff Silver Agenda: Jeff Silver Fun Night -- game show format trivia contest, with prize for the winning table. Location: City Cellar April 18, 2019 – Regular meeting Chair: Stew Wurtzel Agenda: Moving your law office Location: La Novella March 14, 2019 – Socialmeeting Chair: Seth Weinberg Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation Location: Copperhill Feb. 7, 2019 – Regular meeting Chair: Steve Millon Agenda: Spotlight presentations by Seth, Marci, & Wendy Location: City Cellar Jan. 17, 2019 - - Regular meeting Chair: Sam Flatt Agenda: Attorney advertising -- rules and strategy Location: La Novella -- Full open bar (beer, wine, soda, mixed drinks); your choice of one of 4 appetizers; second course choice salad or pasta; choose from 4 or 5 main course offerings (plus veg side and roasted potato side), and dessert samplers/coffee/tea. Dec. 13, 2018 – Social meeting -- Annual Holiday Party Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Cocktail party format. Location: MP Taverna Nov. 15, 2018 – Regular meeting Chair: Andy Thaler Agenda: Hot topics in Ethics, presented by Dan Abrams Location: City Cellar Oct. 18, 2018 -- Social meeting Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Location: Novita Sept. 13, 2018 -- Regular meeting Chair: Sam Flatt Agenda: Watching TV, now and then Location: CopperHill, Williston Park July & Aug. – No “regular” meetings, but...once again, I intend to have one or two smaller gatherings of ART members for breakfast or lunch at the café in my building (the RXR Plaza in Uniondale, across from the old Nassau Coliseum), and I encourage others to organize their own as well. Let’s use this opportunity to drill down and get to know each other even better. Further details available upon request. June 21, 2018 – Social meeting -- annual BBQ Chair: Jeff Silver Agenda: Food, drink, and conversation. Spouses and significant others welcome. Please RSVP re: how many/whom. Location: Home of Michele and Jeff Silver (Details will be provided by e-mail, not posted online.) ~6:15/6:30 p.m. start time. May 17, 2018 –Regular meeting Chair: Steve Millon Agenda: New technology -- hardware, software, otherware. Location: CopperHi