Leigh is a founding partner of Sutton & Smyth, LLP. Born and raised in New York City, Leigh learned valuable lessons in street smarts, which provided him with a relentless work ethic and a tireless dedication to excel. Combined with his legal education and extensive experience, Leigh is a formidable trial attorney that does not shy away from the courtroom and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Leigh has dedicated his practice to zealously representing hard-working New Yorkers injured as a result of someone else’s negligence and representing victims who experienced property damage due to a fire or water loss. He gained invaluable early experience as a Partner of a renowned insurance defense firm, working closely with insurance adjusters and learning the ins and outs of how insurance companies value personal injury and property damage cases. He uses this knowledge, together with excellent negotiating and litigation skills, to maximize his client’s monetary recoveries. Leigh believes that all victims deserve a lawyer that truly cares about them. To that end, he makes himself available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and will continually communicate with clients to provide updates as their case progresses. He provides his cell number so clients can contact him whenever the need arises and is committed to excellence in the representation of his clients to bring them the justice they deserve and the compassion they need. Leigh is a native of Manhattan and is proud to continue to live there with his family. He attended college at Columbia University and Boston University and graduated from New York Law School. He is admitted to practice in all the Courts of New York State, the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. If you have been injured in an accident, or have sustained property damage due to the fault of another, Leigh will fight for you.

Solving family disputes since 1999 The loss of a loved one is a difficult time, and it could be made even worse when a family feud arises over the distribution of the estate. While these issues can tear a family apart, the good news is that there is help available. At the Law Office of Ira M. Kopito, I have been representing clients in Brooklyn, New York in estate litigation, estate administration, and surrogate's court practice cases since 1999. My knowledge of New York estate law allows me to get a resolution to your case, no matter how complex, with the bare minimum of stress and heartache. You've already suffered enough; let me take care of your case from here. Committed to getting results I know how sensitive this area of the law is and that you need capable legal assistance by your side. While some attorneys dabble in the complex areas of estate law and family issues, this is my sole focus. My concentration on this area of law has allowed me to hone my skills and keep up-to-date on all any changes to the law as they occur. I take pride in my profession, and I offer everyone who comes to me for assistance the benefit of my: -Acclaimed legal counsel One of my most prized accolades is my AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for my professionalism and ethics. -Dedication to the Brooklyn community In addition to having comprehensive knowledge of New York law, I am thoroughly familiar with the courts of Brooklyn. -Aggressive attitude Cases involving estates and family strife can be tough to deal with, but I have the demeanor necessary to get you the results you need. I aggressively go after results for my clients and never back down from a fight, no matter how intimidating the opposition may seem. Areas of practice I proudly represent clients in my Brooklyn office in the following areas of the law: -Estate litigation -Estate administration -Surrogate's court practice

A seasoned attorney with a wide range of litigation experience, J.R. Stevenson works closely with his clients to develop the best strategies to address their legal concerns. His areas of expertise include commercial litigation, complex insurance coverage disputes, environmental and toxic tort litigation, property damage and first party damage, general liability insurance coverage, and maritime issues. J.R. has litigated a number of liability declaratory judgment cases through appeal. Before founding the firm in 2012, J.R. worked at leading multinational law firms Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP and Clyde & Co US LLP. He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. J.R. graduated cum laude from St. John’s University School of Law, where he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for earning the highest grade in his Evidence and Trust & Estates courses. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics with a concentration on international trade from Binghamton University. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Maritime Law Association of the United States.

What Do You Like Most About Your Job? For me, being the principal of a law firm which has a mission to help the less fortunate is a dream come true. I came to the United States from Poland. My background in canon and civil law from Europe complemented the additional law studies I obtained here in the United States. This background allows me to serve my clients with knowledge and compassion and understand the pain they endure as a result of their accidents. The most rewarding part of my job, hands down, is being able to work for the people, and not the insurance/corporate system. It is not easy to deal with the uncertainty of a catastrophic injury. Your whole life is turned upside down. To be able to right that ship for victims and injured people is a realization of my own journey, and I impart that piece of me into every case we take. What Do You Like Least? As rewarding as it is to help injured people get the justice they deserve, the tragedy can wear on you. People come to me because I can help them when things look the bleakest. That means I see a lot of suffering every day. I know that most people think that lawyers are robots and have a difficult time connecting with their clients. The fact is, while sometimes we must put aside our feelings to do our job well, we carry that suffering and sorrow with us. If you don’t, then you shouldn’t be in this practice. I have always believed we, as lawyers, must truly know what our client is going through if we want to get them fully compensated. Does that make things more difficult sometimes? Of course, but there is no better way to represent a suffering human being. How Would You Describe Your Approach To A Case? In a word? Fearless. Make no mistake about it. When you are injured on a construction site or anywhere else for that matter, the other side is going to try to scare you. They will have an investigator follow you, ask endless questions, and try to delay your lawsuit. All of this can leave a client concerned and scared for their future and the result of their case. I make it clear that The Platta Law Firm and our clients will not be intimidated. We are relentless in our advocacy. These corporations like to try to intimidate you with their size and money. Well the fact is that we have been beating them for years and we have no plans to stop now. If you hurt someone, you need to pay for it, and we work tirelessly until that happens.

William K. Phillips is a New York employment discrimination attorney and is the Managing Partner of Phillips & Associates. His law firm Phillips & Associates has handled thousands of employment cases including, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, race discrimination, disability discrimination, and other employment law cases.

Arthur Schwartz is a Principal Attorney at Advocates for Justice Chartered Attorneys. Mr. Schwartz has been representing unions, workers, and Lower Manhattan community residents for over 32 years. He is widely recognized as one of New York City’s top labor and employment lawyers.

Michael J. Borrelli is a practicing lawyer in the state of New York.

Mishiyeva Law, PLLC., is a law firm focusing on estate planning, probate, and estate administration. We service the hardworking individuals of New York City with pride and expertise. We are here to represent beneficiaries, administrators, executors, grantors, heirs, creditors, and trustees. Our firm is ready to take on cases delving into the complexities of a will contest as well as general estate litigation. There are many crucial estate planning documents that should be considered when you are thinking about planning ahead for the future. We are able to assist in drafting the following: • Revocable Trust • Irrevocable Trust • Living Will • Last Will and Testament • Healthcare Proxy • Medicaid Trust • Power of Attorney Should you need assistance with a guardianship appointment, our firm is ready to provide the proper legal guidance you seek. You can contact us at (646) 535-1667 and make an appointment for a free consultation located in our office on 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004. If you are in need of a Brooklyn probate lawyer, or an estate planning and probate lawyer in New York, we are here to help. A major misconception that most people have is the idea that estate planning should only apply for the elderly. This is completely false. By subscribing to a basic estate planning strategy today, you allow not only yourself, but your family the opportunity to avoid major hurdles as far as taxes are concerned, the possibility of avoiding probate, and a solid plan to avoid a will contest. Elder Law, Estate Planning, & Probate Help in NYC Estate Law is vast and complex. It deals with many items that can come up within a persons lifetime. Probate Administration is the process in which a decedent dies testate which means a will was in place. This process verifies if the will is valid and if so, the distribution of assets within the decedents estate are made to the appropriate parties. Estate Planning considers a wide range of possibilities in an individuals life and plans accordingly to withstand any unpredictability that may pose as an issue on ones financial state along with their medical needs. From appointing a power of attorney in order to have your finances handled while you are incapacitated, to preparing a will, estate planning covers important decisions whether one has passed away or is still living. You can learn more about the numerous aspects involved with this area of law by reading our New York Estate Planning Blog.

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