I have been practicing law for over 25 years, representing individuals and small business owners in New York City and Long Island, with the legal issues that arise in their everyday business or personal life. For business owners, I act as a general business advisor, help form new businesses, review and negotiate contracts, including operating agreements, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, and commercial leases. I also teach clients how to avoid disputes by showing them what to do to ensure that they get paid at the end of a deal, how to protect themselves against liability and how to operate their businesses efficiently. In the event a dispute does arise, I work with business partners to assist them in resolving disputes among themselves or with companies they do business with, including representing companies in litigation against customers for unpaid bills or breached agreements. In addition, I have experience with other types of litigation, including construction and real estate contract litigation. I started my firm, the Law Office of Michael A. Kofsky, PLLC, in November 2008, after having worked at law firms both large and small in New York City. At Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom, LLP, I gained experience working with businesses, reviewing and analyzing business and real estate contracts and operating agreements to identify potential liabilities and compliance issues, and help manage risk. I also examined organizational structures and operating revenues and worked on joint ventures and other transactions. After leaving Skadden, I worked at several small boutique law firms at which I gained experience interacting with clients on a personal level in order to fully understand their needs and accomplish their goals. Thereafter, I took the best parts of my Manhattan experience and created my own firm to be closer to my family and to give back to the Long Island community. I am a lifelong New Yorker, born and raised in Manhattan and now living on Long Island. I graduated with honors from Brooklyn Law School and Boston University. I am an avid sports fan and am devoted to my family, including my two young daughters.

My law firm is a full-service practice specializing in the areas of bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, mortgage/loan modifications as well as other areas of the law. My firm believes in honesty and integrity and believes that once you are a client, you are a client for life with any legal issue that may arise. My office has a policy of returning phone calls promptly and you will always be able to speak with attorney John Brooke and not be pushed off on a secretary or paralegal. We offer convenient no obligation free consultations to all new potential clients. We also offer lower fees than most other law firms and payment plans. We have convenient evening and Saturday appointments because we know your life doesn't operate on a 9:00-5:00 schedule.

Mr. Falcone has extensive knowledge in estate planning for families of all ages and all income levels, Medicaid Asset Protection for seniors, Special Needs planning for disabled individuals, and Guardianships for incapacitated people. He is well-versed in the preparation and submission of Medicaid applications for both nursing home care and community-based home care all over New York State. He also prepares and executes simple and complex wills and trusts for his clients. Mr. Falcone is a New York State Certified Guardian, Court Evaluator and Attorney for a Guardian. Mr. Falcone is also accredited to practice before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Falcone is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Veterans; Tax Committee; Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. Additionally he is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Elder Law and Trusts and Estates Committees; National and New York Care Planning Councils and he serves on the Executive Board of the Suffolk County Estate Planning Council. Mr. Falcone graduated from Iona College with Distinction with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and received his Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law. While in law school he was a legal intern of the coveted Main Street Legal Services Elder Law Clinic, at CUNY Law School which consistently ranks in the top four of all law school elder law clinics nation-wide. Mr. Falcone was named “One To Watch” by Long Island Business News, 2011 and he was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. He was named as “10 Best Attorneys in New York” by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. He is Peer Rated in Martindale Hubbell and he has also appeared as a guest on 103.9 LI News Radio as an expert to discuss elder law issues. He has conducted a number of lectures on Medicaid Law for the Elder Law Clinic students of the City University of New York School of Law. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Falcone served in the United States Navy for 13 years where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal and Combat Action Ribbon (with Gold Star) while serving in Operation Desert Storm. You can rest assured knowing that Mr. Falcone will handle your matter with expertise and compassion.

My name is Joel Salinger. Thank you for visiting my website. For more than 14 years, my clients have placed their trust in me to defend their rights. I successfully represented the Matrimonial and Family Law cases of thousands of clients faced with a wide range of emotionally and financially challenging situations. In addition, I have defended an almost equal number of those faced with serious charges of Criminal, DWI/DUI and Traffic offences