Richard T. Haefeli has over 38 years of experience practicing on the eastern end of Long Island. An experienced litigator, Mr. Haefeli has litigated cases from the New York Supreme Court all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. He served as Westhampton Beach Village Attorney for 20 years and understands municipal and zoning law. He also has expertise in real estate law and Estate Planning.

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.

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

Peter is a registered patent attorney and an associate in the Intellectual Property group with experience in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and licensing matters. Peter’s practice involves assisting clients in establishing, protecting, maintaining, and enforcing intellectual property rights. His practice covers all phases of intellectual property prosecution, litigation, and counseling, and he has represented clients of all sizes from individuals and start-ups to large corporations. Peter’s experience includes handling and defending against contentious and IP assertion matters, providing invalidity, non-infringement, and clearance opinions, drafting technology licensing and assignment agreements, directing IP e-commerce enforcement, and managing domain name disputes, including UDRP actions. Peter is also a registered patent attorney capable of handling all stages of utility and design patent prosecution before the USPTO. His patent prosecution experience covers a wide range of fields including design, software, robotic and submersible vehicles, printers, and other mechanical devices. His litigation experience includes patent, trademark, and copyright litigation matters in U.S. District Courts on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as appeal and post-grant proceedings before the USPTO. Before joining ArentFox Schiff, Peter was an associate at a boutique intellectual property firm in the New York area, where he served as the brand enforcement team lead in addition to his normal duties. In this role, he and his team helped to remove counterfeit, knock-off, and infringing products from leading sales platforms and applications. While in law school, Peter served as the President of the Intellectual Property Law Society and as a Notes Editor for the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. He was also a member of the American IP Law Association’s Patent Committee and a summer patent extern at the USPTO.

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.

Jason Stern is a top rated New York attorney with a proven track record of success. Featured on Good Morning America, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Fox News, Jason has earned national recognition for his expertise in navigating complex legal challenges. With over 150 five-star reviews from satisfied clients, he’s committed to delivering exceptional results. As an award-winning lawyer based in New York, Jason Stern combines deep legal knowledge with a client-first approach, ensuring your rights are fiercely protected. Contact us today for a lawyer you can trust.

If you need an attorney in the Great Neck, Westbury, and Kensington, NY areas, turn to Barton Sobel, Attorney at Law for legal guidance. Attorney Sobel has been practicing law for more than 30 years. Whether you're buying a home or dealing with a traffic violation, our law firm is here to assist you.

I was born and raised in Ellenville, New York, and in 2015 moved to New York City to begin my legal career. After living and working in New York for 5 years I decided it was time to come home and lay my roots down in a community that is growing and changing. Ellenville has become a vibrant and diverse village and I love being a part of the changing dynamic and being able to provide legal services to the community. My passion is helping entrepreneurs set their new business up in order to be successful. Setting up a business for the first time is an intimidating endeavor, and I aim to make the process easy and seamless so all you have to worry about is growing your business. I love watching this town and the surrounding area grow, and I want to be a resource for anyone that is moving here to start a new life, as well as those who currently live here and have established themselves as part of the community. I am licensed to practice law in the states of New York, New Jersey, Alaska, and the District of Columbia. I am also admitted in the Federal District Courts of Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and the District of New Jersey. Whatever your goals may be, I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve them