Get the compensation you deserve for your personal injury case. Our attorneys have over 45 years of legal and trial experience to help you get the recovery you need after you've been injured due to someone else's negligence. Attorneys from our firm combine skilled advocacy and personalized service to obtain for the victims and families of injury the compensation they deserve. Whether you have been injured or you are seeking legal representation on behalf of a loved one, relative, friend, neighbor, or co-worker, our attorneys can provide the trusted guidance you need from investigations through trial. We take a comprehensive approach to help you and your family recover the full compensation you are entitled to for medical care, lost wages, pain, and suffering, pecuniary loss from wrongful death, and all personal and economic losses you have suffered. Contact our personal injury lawyers. We only accept payments if we win.

In June 2018 and for the 3rd consecutive year in a row that Gary J. Young has received the designation of “Super Lawyer.” After attending the University of Albany, Gary J. Young graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and, in July 1998, was admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Since joining his father's practice in 1997, Gary has handled thousands of personal injury cases and recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. Gary has successfully tried both jury and non-jury cases, as well as arbitrations, throughout New York. Gary's unwavering work ethic and "no stone left unturned" management style, has proven extremely effective over the past 20 years, helping him win exceptional recoveries for his clients. Recently, in January 2018 Gary obtained an award for a victim of an intentional assault in the amount of $1,100,000.00 and in February through July 2018 awards of $650,000.00, $700,000.00, and $750,000.00 for car accident victims who sustained spinal injuries. Other noteworthy recent awards include a $250,000.00 jury verdict for a woman who sustained a shoulder and back injury (the offer prior to trial was $25,000.00), $985,000.00 for a man who injured his back at a construction site, a combined total award of $975,000.00 for two persons who slipped and fell on separate occasions at the same apartment building and sustained spinal injuries, $900,000.00 for a woman who slipped and fell on ice and injured her spine, $550,000.00 for a man who sustained knee and shoulder injuries at a construction site, $550,000.00 from the property owner for a woman who suffered injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident on his property and $500,000.00 for a man who sustained spinal injuries as a result of a car accident. Past awards also include $1,350,000.00 for a dog bite victim who aggravated a neck injury and suffered a back injury (this award was the highest award ever for a dog bite victim in Queens County and as per the New York Law Journal, the highest award in NYS for the year ending 2016 for a dog bite victim), $1,000,000.00 for a woman who suffered severe facial lacerations and fractures in a motor vehicle accident, $925,000.00 for a disabled man who suffered a spinal injury resulting from a construction accident at his home, $900,000.00 for a woman severely injured in a motor vehicle accident, $900,000.00 for a man who suffered severe spinal injuries in a motor vehicle accident, and $800,000.00 for a man who also suffered back injuries in a car accident. Gary understands and appreciates the "human side" of personal injury, and how the negligence of others can exact an enormous emotional and physical toll on his clients. For this reason, Gary keeps in constant contact with clients throughout their cases to ensure they are kept well informed, allowing his clients to focus on their physical and emotional recovery. Gary also prides himself on client responsiveness, ensuring that all phone calls are answered or returned promptly the same day. Gary understands that simple things, such as professionalism and good old fashion kindness and emotional support, can go a long way to helping his clients achieve not only monetary compensation for their injuries but also the peace of mind and confidence knowing that the right man is on the job. Gary has also regularly lectured on No-Fault issues, in January 2012, was voted "Best Attorney in Long Island" by the readership of the Long Island Press, and received a “Super Lawyers” designations for the years 2016 and 2017.

Katz Law Firm’s founder and managing partner, Adam Katz, is admitted to practice law in New York Supreme Court, Southern District, Eastern District and U.S. Tax Court. He is an active member of the ABA– American Bar Association, NYSBA – New York State Bar Association (and is also a member on the Trusts and Estates Law Committee), NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys), NAEPC (National Association of Estate Planners and Councils) and EPCNC (Estate Planning Council of Nassau County). Adam received a plaque from Martindale-Hubble in 2017 for practicing law. He is recognized and listed for estate planning and probate services on Nolo.com and Avvo.com, where he voluntarily answers questions regarding various aspects within the practice of law. Adam has also been nominated to be a rising star SuperLawyer by Thomson Reuters since 2015. In addition, he has been selected to serve as Co-Counsel for other law firms and attorneys. Adam was invited and has accepted the position to become a State Practice Advisor for Interactive Legal, which is among the nation’s elite leading Trusts, Estates and Elder Law legal resource and knowledge base. Adam’s unique academic background enabled him to gain exposure and valuable work experience across a wide variety of financial and legal positions. He has worked in the financial sector at Merill Lynch, practiced corporate litigation at Proskauer Rose LLP, intellectual property at Pennie & Edmonds, corporate transactional law at Jones Day and trusts and estates law at a number of firms. Adam has published articles on accounting and tax in BNA and decanting irrevocable trusts in the Nassau Lawyer. In addition, Adam has substituted as a law professor at Hofstra University’s School of Law and St. Johns Law School on trusts and estates drafting and tax law, lectured and participated in panels at Cardozo Law School and has given classes and presentations in various forums. Adam earned his Juris Doctor at Fordham University School of Law, where he was Notes and Articles Editor for the Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law. Additionally, Adam was selected as teacher’s assistant and student coordinator of a research team to publish a treatise on International Law. After law school, he received his Master of Laws in Taxation, with a focus on Trusts and Estates, from New York University School of Law in 2008, where he was elected to be Director of the NYU Law & Business Association and volunteered as a mediator in the NYU Mediation Clinic. Katz Law Firm’s founder and managing partner, Adam Katz, is a cum laude graduate of Hofstra University where he graduated with two degrees and was given the Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Adam received his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with honors and was Vice President of Kappa Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society. Adam also received a Bachelor of Arts with a triple-minor in Philosophy, Economics and Asian Studies. He was also elected to be Senator of Hofstra’s Student Government Association and was chosen to be a teacher’s assistant of Finite Calculus with Business Applications. If you need to find a lawyer who you can trust in the Cedarhurst area, Katz Law Firm is ready to use our expertise to serve you—contact us today!

Probate/Estate Attorney in Nassau & Suffolk County: Probate: The probate process refers to the task of going to court to claim your assets that you inherited from a loved one. Without the help of an experienced lawyer many things can go wrong. Estate Administration: In some cases the deceased did not leave a will. Such an occurrence creates a serious legal problem that requires the help an attorney. Each state has different defualt procedures that dictate where the estate ends up when no will was left. Estate Planning Legal Services: Planning your estate properly means making sure you are being taxed correctly, leaving your assets to the right family members, making sure you do not create any family turmoil, using living trusts to your advantage, planning for long term healthcare expenses and much more. It is vital do work with an attorney as soon as possible if you would like a smooth, secure and efficient estate plan. Speak to a Estate Planning Lawyer today for a free phone consultation at 516-350-0555.

Since the firm's inception, Darren M. Shapiro, Esq. has been focusing on matrimonial and family law. His background in civil litigation and criminal defense has proven very useful in providing effective representation. This office can handle a variety of legal needs. As an experienced divorce attorney in Long Island and New York City, Mr. Shapiro personally represents all of the firm's clients. We strive to get the best results for our clients whether by litigation, settlement negotiations, or one of the alternative methods such as collaborative law or mediation. Call for a free initial phone consultation. Only reasonable fees are charged. Darren M. Shapiro, Esq. received his Bachelor of Arts from Emory University and Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in January 1999. Mr. Shapiro was admitted to federal practice for the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 2000. All major credit cards are accepted.

Audrey Jacobs is an experienced attorney who has been practicing law since 1992.

Faith Getz Rousso, Esq. is a Private Adoption Attorney with a practice in Long Island, NY. The Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso, P.C. brings a unique sensitivity to adoption law. Faith Getz Rousso is an adult adoptee and a mother of two boys with many years of family law experience. Ms. Rousso graduated from George Washington University with a degree in sociology, New York Law School, is a certified Parent Coordinator and mediator. She is a member of the following organizations: National Council For Adoption, New York Bar Association (Adoption Law Committee, Family Law Committee and Committee on LGBT People and the Law), the Nassau County Bar Association (Immediate past-chairperson of Adoption Law Committee), Mommy's Angel's Adoption Support Group and Adoptive Parent Committee (APC), and proud to be on the Board of Directors of Nassau County Women's Bar Association. Faith Getz Rousso is also on the foster care panel of Nassau County Family Court. You can hear Faith Getz Rousso speak at Adoptive Parent Committee Conferences, adult education classes, local libraries and any time you call!

I am an experienced attorney in New Jersey with substantial experience in municipal court handling traffic matters and criminal cases. I work hand in hand with my clients to ensure all of your questions are answered and progress throughout your case is seamless. I have dedicated my practice to ensure each client receives the attention and dedication they deserve to navigate through the legal system. I will be with you every step of the way to make sure your rights are diligently represented. We’re in this together!