Gerald Karikari is admitted to practice law in the state of New York, as well as in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Mr. Karikari emigrated from Ghana, West Africa, as a young child. As such, the plight of immigrants is something Mr. Karikari is deeply concerned about. In addition, Mr. Karikari is passionate about community affairs. Mr. Karikari is also a Property Manager and Director of various real estate businesses such as Woods and Ruff Global LLC, outfitting him with an extensive depth of knowledge in all things real estate management. He serves on numerous executive boards such as the Rosedale Jets Football Association, Success Consultancy Group, and Merrick Academy Charter School. Our office staff members speak multiple languages other than English such as Twi, Ga Mandarin, Fuzhou, Spanish, French, Mandingo, Burbur, Malentu, Punjabi, Hindu and Urdu. Many other languages can be accommodated upon request.

Attorney Levites is a practicing lawyer in the state of New York.

Matthew T. Gammons is a partner at Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C., Matthew has experience representing injured New York City citizens in catastrophic injuries nursing abuse, motor vehicle accidents, and many other practice areas. If you or your family need legal help in NYC, contact our experienced injury attorney Matthew Gammons for a free consultation.

Michael S. Haber has been practicing law in New York for more than 25 years. He brings extensive expertise in both litigation and estate-related matters. His broad experience makes him an ideal choice for handling a variety of cases, including probate, estate administration, trusts, and guardianships. Throughout his career, Michael has represented clients in nearly every major state and federal court, including the New York Surrogate’s Court, New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, New York Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals. His work in these courts has contributed to shaping new legal precedents, highlighting his capability to manage even the most complex legal matters. Michael’s qualifications extend beyond estate-related cases to include real estate and other related legal issues. His experience in diverse courts throughout New York gives him a keen understanding of the different approaches taken by various judges and jurisdictions.

Max Leifer has been practicing civil law since 1972 and is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Federal Court. He is a 32nd Degree Mason; a member of various religious and civil organizations, and is associated with numerous Bar Associations. He has a successful background in Social Security, Long-Term Disability, Union Benefits, and Personal Injury, both Plaintiff and Defendant. He is associated with other attorneys who specialize in criminal, trademark, malpractice, and commercial/real estate litigation. Due to successful trials, Max is a current member of the Million Dollar Club, which requires recoveries in excess of one million dollars. He has numerous cases reported in Jury Verdicts and has lectured on Social Security Disability and various conferences.

At Busson & Sikorski, P.C., we know that you deserve the best legal advocates possible. Whether you're looking for an immigration lawyer in NYC or advice on the New York law governing wills, Busson & Sikorski P.C. offers an excellent team of lawyers with years of experience in every field. Our lawyers also come from diverse backgrounds and countries, allowing us to serve you in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Polish, and Armenian languages. We have over 35 years of experience working in New York City. We concentrate in the areas of business law, bankruptcy law, immigration, and real estate litigation, with a focus on wills and probate. We would love to have a Busson & Sikorski NYC bankruptcy law attorney contact you to help discuss your business' needs. With today's market, you can't afford to work with a business law attorney in New York who is new to the area. That's why every Busson & Sikorski real estate litigation attorney New York City doesn't just know the law - they actually know the streets, the realtors, the buyers. We have all the tools you need to fight for your rights. Busson & Sikorski is also proud to offer experience in Brazilian law. Contact us if you are interested in a consultation about the impact of Brazilian law on your business, or if you are considering expanding your business to Brazil. Only Busson & Sikorski can offer the advantage of a full law practice in America and Brazil.

Deena R. Merlen is a Partner at the firm. She serves clients at both our New York and Stamford offices and heads the Connecticut practice. Her practice areas include intellectual property, employment and labor law, media and entertainment, general business law, commercial transactions and dispute resolution. In her employment practice, Ms. Merlen is a trusted “go to” problem solver and counsel to individuals, established name brand companies and startups alike. She has extensive experience representing clients in matters including general counseling, discrimination actions, mediations and dispute resolution, investigations by federal or state agencies, as well as wage and hour claims and other labor law matters. She also advises on and regularly negotiates employment and separation agreements, independent contractor arrangements and other services-related arrangements. Ms. Merlen also counsels clients on employment and business matters in response to a crisis or other unexpected business impact, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting business closures, including continuity plans, employee furloughs, reductions in force and other critical measures. In her intellectual property practice, Ms. Merlen helps her clients with the development, acquisition and protection of their valuable brands and other vital intellectual property assets. She manages and grows trademark portfolios in the U.S. and internationally; negotiates licensing, assignment, distribution and branding agreements; prosecutes trademark and copyright registrations; enforces intellectual property rights; and provides strategic counsel to safeguard brand platforms and expand the value of her clients’ intellectual property assets. Ms. Merlen’s media practice encompasses the development and protection of creative works in the fields of music, film, television, theatre, publishing, literary arts, performing arts, design and technology. She ran her own business in the entertainment industry for over a decade and brings that business experience and acumen to her legal practice. In addition, Ms. Merlen provides general business counsel and represents clients in company and transactional matters such as partnerships, joint ventures, licensing arrangements, the purchase or sale of businesses, and a wide range of other corporate matters, including company formation, capitalization and governance, compliance and contracts. Representative clients include technology companies, schools and other academic institutions, personal care and beauty companies, fashion and design companies, media, arts and entertainment companies, wholesalers, retailers and more. Prior to her work with RPJ, Ms. Merlen served as Law Clerk to The Honorable Roger J. Miner of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, after which she joined Debevoise & Plimpton, where she practiced for over five years in the areas of corporate law and intellectual property. Ms. Merlen is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York.