Jaime Santana, Jr. is a New York-based lawyer focused on high-stakes criminal defense and personal injury matters. As a former judge and founder of Santana Law Partners, Jaime has two decades of experience securing positive results for accident victims and defendants accused of serious crimes.

Attorney Yakov Mushiyev is a seasoned litigator who has taken on a variety of personal injury cases. He became a lawyer because of his goal to have his own firm. I wanted to be able to help people and represent their best interests. During the early years of his career, Yakov worked as the head litigation paralegal of a personal injury firm for several years. Eventually, he went out on his own and founded Yakov Mushiyev & Associates, P.C. Yakov promises that every individual he represents has his full attention. In addition, he is proud of the communication he establishes with our clients. Yakov ensures that our clients can easily contact him and makes sure that he returns all of their calls.

Nicolette is an Associate at Argyropoulos & Associates where she represents accident victims. Nicolette’s personal injury practice encompasses motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and fall accidents, wrongful death, construction accidents, workers’ compensation, product liability, and professional malpractice. Her experience prior to joining the Argyropoulos & Associates includes working for various prominent national litigation firms, where she honed her litigation skills and gained knowledge of the inner workings of defense firms, municipalities, private and public companies, and various large insurance companies. She now utilizes that perspective and experience, as well as her terrific work ethic and thoroughness, to give her clients an advantage in obtaining the favorable results on the plaintiffs’ side. Nicolette also represents property owners, lessees, and financial institutions in real estate transactions.

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.

Nicole Brenecki is a native-born New Yorker who, following an extensive overseas education, returned to practice law in her place of birth. Fluent in English, German, and Polish, Ms. Brenecki’s distinctive global experiences allow her to fully understand and appreciate the unique needs of her clients with the ability to explain the intricacies of New York law in multiple languages. Ms. Brenecki obtained her Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 2017. At Brooklyn Law, Ms. Brenecki was awarded the prestigious Brooklyn Law Students for the Public Interest Fellowship and in 2018, she co-founded an organization that was instrumental in the repeal of the New York City Cabaret Law by Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Prior to obtaining her Juris Doctorate, Ms. Brenecki received a Master’s Degree in Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw and a Diploma in American Law at Center for American Law Studies at the University of Warsaw in 2013. Nicole has extensive experience working for both Plaintiffs and Defendants and specializes in Personal Injury and Labor Law, as well as Employment and Wage Law, in which she heads the firm’s practice. In only her second year of full-time practice, Nicole was named a “Super Lawyer – Rising Star,” a distinction awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state for her excellence as a litigator, in 2021. In 2022, she was honored with the “Super Lawyer – Rising Star” award again, followed by the “Top 10 under 40” Award for New York Personal Injury Attorneys, as well as the Lawyers of Distinction Award. Ms. Brenecki is admitted to practice law in the state of New York, as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

As a Senior Trial Attorney in the King’s County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Galleshaw prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in New York Supreme Court, New York City Criminal Court, and New York State Family Court. Upon leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Galleshaw worked in the litigation department of one of the country’s most respected insurance defense firms, where he handled a wide range of complex litigation matters, including products liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, lead and asbestos poisoning, and general negligence claims. Mr. Galleshaw’s practice focuses on all types of complex litigation matters, including all state and federal criminal defense matters, complex commercial litigation and high-value construction, and motor vehicle injury claims. He is currently admitted to practice in New York State, New Jersey State, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Marcia Murphy Biondo is a practicing lawyer in the state of New York handling personal injury cases.

Having graduated from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, I bring a distinctive background that includes a joint-degree in Women’s Studies and Economics from Hunter College. My internship experiences in both civil and criminal courts across New York City have earned me a Gold Level Public Service Award for my dedication to excellence in Public Service. Specifically, at the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, I collaborated closely with the Special Victims Bureau, supporting attorneys in trial preparation for cases involving violent sexual offenders and vulnerable sex abuse victims. Having devoted thousands of hours to pro bono legal assistance, my commitment lies in my passion for the law and ensuring you receive the representation you deserve. I take pride in treating my clients with the respect and dignity every individual deserves, recognizing our shared humanity. Since entering the legal profession, my primary focus has been Personal Injury Law and Criminal Defense Law. In 2023, I opened Silver Law Group and built a team of experienced veteran litigators to ensure that my clients get the best representation possible. We are a full-service law firm specializing in Personal Injury Law, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense Law, Commercial Litigation Law, Family Law and Workers Compensation Law. Our lawyers share the same values that guide my practice, acknowledging the unfortunate reality that we may encounter harm or accusations of wrongdoing. I understand the importance of support during such challenging circumstances. You should not have to navigate the intricacies of a complex legal system alone. Recognizing the financial challenges that often accompany legal issues, I am available 24/7 to provide assistance and a listening ear at no cost. I empathize with the impact of a world where financial considerations often dictate our actions, and I strive to approach legal matters with a frugal consciousness. I am committed to putting myself in your shoes and doing everything within my power to navigate the challenges you or your loved ones may be facing. Don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at (212) 470-4544.

Steven Gacovino received a bachelor of arts in political science in 1988 from the State University of Stony Brook before earning his degree in law from the Touro College Law Center in 1992. After graduating from law school, he became a founding partner of our firm. Today, Steven Gacovino leads our team of New York personal injury attorneys, providing our clients with the skilled, knowledgeable representation they need to obtain a favorable settlement or verdict. Steven Gacovino is admitted to practice law in the Federal District Courts of New York and Connecticut. His areas of practice include mass tort, personal injury, and wrongful death law.

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