Richard S. Gershman, the firm’s founder, has been practicing law for more than five decades. Over the past 50 years, Richard Gershman has won recoveries amounting in the millions of dollars for injured plaintiffs and their families. As most colleagues and clients already know, Richard Gershman is a tireless advocate for those injured through the negligence of others. Richard S. Gershman, born in Far Rockaway, New York 1946, attended Oklahoma City University earning a BS in business, and continued his education at Suffolk University Law School earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. Professionally, Richard S. Gershman specializes in Personal Injury beginning his career with the Law Firm Queller & Fisher. He then went on to form his own firm Bernstein & Gershman which handled real estate transactions along with oil & gas transactions. He now is the sole owner of Richard S. Gershman & Associates PC. Richard S. Gershman has formerly been a board member of Franklin General Hospital. He is the former president of the Woodmere Country Club. He has served as a board member of Fresh Meadow Country Club. He is currently a Board Member of Northwell Health and was named the outstanding Associate Trustee of the hospital in 2019. Over the past 35 years, he has headed up Golf tournaments for numerous charities including Northwell Health for Cohen’s Children’s Hospital, raising in excess of twenty-five million dollars.

With more than 30 years of litigation and appellate experience as both a former New York City homicide prosecutor and defense attorney, Mr. Gonzalez has served as lead counsel on more than two hundred trials on charges ranging from murder, manslaughter, vehicular homicides, armed robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, drug distribution, rape, child molestation, child pornography, rape and aggravated sexual offenses, grand larceny, embezzlement, and fraud. Mr. Gonzalez is also an accomplished civil litigator having appeared in State and Federal courts throughout New York State.

Ronald Nir has represented individuals and corporations in Criminal Cases for more than 30 years. He has tried to completion well over 250 felony and misdemeanor trials. He prides himself on his experience and track record. Mr. Nir has donated his time to the New York City Department of Education, various local community groups and organizations such as the Congregation of Racial Equality. RONALD NIR WILL BE THERE FOR YOU. Ronald Nir has been in the news, on behalf of his clients, on many occasions. While he does not seek out the Press, the Press seeks him out. He has also appeared on various television programs as a legal analyst. Ronald Nir has lectured on many different and varied areas in Criminal Law including fingerprint evidence, New York discovery and evidence, DNA evidence, Sex Offender Registration and Management, Speedy Trial and legal ethics. Ronald Nir is well respected amongst his peers as evidenced by his BV rating with Martindale-Hubbell.

Yandy Reyes is an American born, first-in-family to graduate college and law school, first-in-family to serve in the U.S. Army as a decorated commissioned officer, and first-in-family to become a licensed attorney. At the university level, Attorney Reyes excelled because of his insatiable curiosity to learn more, to do his best, and to strive for excellence always, without compromise, and no shortcuts. While in John Jay College, CUNY, Attorney Reyes maintained a job, a 3.93 GPA (honors), and earned a Black Belt in Goyu Karate and a Brown Belt in Judo. While in law school, Attorney Reyes earned awards for top marks, inter alias, in “Elder Law” and “Legal Profession,” the former becoming his preferred area of law, and the latter being the code of ethics that governs attorneys. To see awards, click here. Immediately, Attorney Reyes knew that helping those in need, ethically and professionally, plan for their future, empowering them with advice, would be his calling. Attorney Reyes, moreover, became a Justice in Our Community Fellow working with Legal Aid where he saw, firsthand, the access to justice issues pervasive in our communities. Re:Yes Law PLLC was created with access to justice facilitation in mind.

My name is Elliot Ifraimoff, and I’ve been the Founder and Managing Attorney at Elliot Ifraimoff & Associates, P.C. since 2001. I graduated from Brooklyn Law School and have lived in Brooklyn ever since my family immigrated to the United States in 1990. I am a happily married father of five. When I was in law school, I was taught that the number one complaint of all clients about their lawyers was a lack of customer service: phone calls not being returned, clients not being updated on their case status, etc. I remember thinking at the time that if I was ever fortunate enough to run my own law firm, I would make sure that my clients would always feel cared for. In fact, I thought I would overwhelm my clients with the level of service my firm would provide. Fast forward to 2001, when I saw my dream become a reality with the establishment of Elliot Ifraimoff & Associates, P.C.

Attorney Irina Yadgarova focuses her practice on Trusts & Estates, Probate & Administration, Elder Law, and Real Estate. She is licensed to practice law in the courts of the State of New York, the State New Jersey, and the U.S. District Courts in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Ms. Yadgarova's practice encompasses all aspects of Estate Planning, Elder Law and Real Estate. She provides legal services to residents of New York and New Jersey and handles matters pertaining to Wills, Trusts & Estates and Long Term Care Planning. Prior to establishing her own practice, Ms. Yadgarova worked as a wealth management attorney at UBS Wealth Management. While at UBS, she counseled the business with regard to their high net worth clientele. Ms. Yadgarova obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, summa cum laude, from Yeshiva University and her Juris Doctor degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. While in law school, she acted as president of the Russian Speaking Law Students Alliance and wrote for the Cardozo Law Journal of Dispute Resolution. Ms. Yadgarova is a member of the New York State Bar Association and their Trusts & Estates Law section, the Queens County Bar Association, and the Russian Speaking Business Alliance Network. Ms. Yadgarova frequently lectures on Estate Planning and Advance Directives. Her articles on Estate Planning and Elder Law are often featured in community newspapers. She is fluent in Russian and resides in Queens, New York with her husband and three children.

Introducing Stuart Birbach: Your Trusted Advocate for Criminal Matters in New York When it comes to navigating the complex and often daunting world of criminal law, one name stands out as a beacon of hope and expertise: Stuart Birbach. With an illustrious career spanning years of dedicated service, Mr. Birbach has established himself as a highly respected and sought-after lawyer in New York. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of criminal matters and an unwavering commitment to justice, he has consistently delivered exceptional results for his clients.