Our founding partner, attorney James E. Kleinbaum, has been practicing law since 1994. As an experienced traffic and criminal defense lawyer, he has helped thousands of clients throughout New York protect their freedom, record and driver's licenses. As an experienced negotiator and trial lawyer, Mr. Kleinbaum has helped many businesses and individuals in civil disputes, including landlord tenant disputes and contractual disputes. Attorney Kleinbaum is pleased to assist local business owners with commercial collections and he has extensive experience in the representation of buyers, seller and lenders in real estate closings.

Richard B. Alderman is an experienced matrimonial attorney, highly regarded within the State of New York. A graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania College of Law, cum laude, Richard has actively practiced family law since 1969, exclusively with Alderman and Alderman. Richard was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 1975. Richard is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association where he presently serves as a member of the executive committee of the Family Law Section. With fellow matrimonial attorneys and judges, Richard serves as a member of the New York State Unified Court System Committee on Family Law. Since 1995 Richard has been named one of the “Best Lawyers in America” and has been included in “Best of the U.S.” and “New York Super Lawyers” in the field of family law. He maintains an “AV” or pre-eminent rating with Martdale-Hubbell. Richard is a frequent speaker and author in the field of matrimonial and family law. He has served as a speaker and moderator at the request of the New York State Bar Association and Onondaga Bar Association at programs of continuing legal education in the field of family and matrimonial law. He has been a featured speaker for the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Richard has spoken at the request of the New York State Judicial Institute, an organization responsible for training sitting judges of the Unified Court System. Richard is admitted to practice before all New York State Courts, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and the United States Supreme Court.

Arnold H. Pedowitz is a Partner with Pedowitz & Meister LLP in New York where he practices plaintiff-side employment law. Mr. Pedowitz is a member of the American Bar Association and has been chosen as a Super Lawyer in each year since 2006. He earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law and his LL.M. from New York University School of Law. Mr. Pedowitz served as an Adjunct Professor at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law from 1997 - 2017. He represents Investment Bankers, Senior Executives, Licensed Professionals, Other Working Persons and Progressive Employers in Employment Matters.

John K. Friedman, Esq. is an attorney and law professor specializing in corporate law and related disciplines focused on sustainable local businesses. These include formation, raising and placing investment capital, regulatory compliance, transactional support, and municipal zoning and planning. Earlier, he was a telecommunications and technology lawyer and senior executive, and has over 25 years experience in legal, operational, finance and technology roles, with extensive experience in domestic and international transactional and regulatory issues. In addition John is on the adjunct faculty of Albany Law School (since 2008) and was a member of the adjunct faculty of the Hofstra University School of Law (2001 through 2008). He is a frequent lecturer on legal issues concerning the raising of investment capital for sustainable businesses. Prior to establishing his practice, John helped found Empire One Telecommunications and served, variously, as its chair, chief executive and general counsel from 1996 until its sale in March 2000. Prior to founding Empire One, he was associate director of the Columbia Institute for Tele-Information at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business and remains a Senior Affiliated Researcher with the Institute. John began his career with Century Communications Corp., an operator of over 50 cable television systems throughout the US where he started as a laborer and rose to become a systems analyst prior to attending law school. He was a founding member of, and served for 8 years on, the Telecommunications Law Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and is a current board member and former treasurer of Columbia County Habitat for Humanity. After serving 3 years as a member of the Columbia County Board of Ethics, he was elected to the Hudson (NY) City Council where he currently chairs the Legal Committee. He is a member of the Slow Money Alliance, Slow Food USA, the American Agriculture Law Association and the American Bar Association. He is a member of the New York State Bar and admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. John received his B.A. in political science from the State University of New York at Albany, and his J.D. from the Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.

Larry Breslow brings unmistakable energy, compassion, and conviction to his work as a personal injury attorney. In the courtroom, he is driven by a strong competitive spirit and a deep commitment to injured clients who need someone willing to stand up for them. He has a natural ability to find the core of a client’s story, cut through unnecessary complications, and present the truth with clarity and force. Whether handling neglect & abuse, motorcycle accidents or even medical malpractice matters, Larry approaches each case with the belief that facts, common sense, and fairness should carry the day. Clients also know Larry for his warmth, humor, and steady presence during difficult times. His fast wit and ready laugh often help ease the pressure clients feel as they face the painful realities of an injury claim. At Rutberg Breslow Personal Injury Law, Larry’s connection with clients reflects the firm’s belief that the attorney-client relationship should stand at the center of every case. His work in personal injury law is shaped by compassion for the injured, a strong sense of right and wrong, and a determination to pursue justice and fair compensation. Larry’s path to personal injury law began early, inspired by his father’s example of legal service at the highest level. After law school, he spent years in civil litigation and personal injury law before serving as in-house counsel for a highly regarded publisher. In 2005, he returned to his passion for representing injury victims, and in 2012, he became managing partner of the firm. To speak with Rutberg Breslow Personal Injury Law about a personal injury case, call 845-486-0300 or complete our online contact form.

The Law Offices Of Richard J. DaVolio, P.C located in Sayville, NY represents clients in legal matters including personal injury actions, real estate transactions and real estate litigation. Attorney Richard DaVolio is committed to working closely with and responding promptly to his clients. With years of experience and knowledge he accurately evaluates the merits of a case and always pursues cost effective outcomes for his clients. Richard J. DaVolio, founder of the firm has been practicing law since 1987. He is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Federal Courts in the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of New York and has appeared regularly in both State and Federal Court and has argued before the Appellate Divisions and The Court of Appeals. Mr. DaVolio has been engaged in litigation and tried cases in the Five Boroughs of New York, as well as Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester Counties as well as handled cases in many other Counties within the State of New York. His primary focuses is handling cases in personal injury involving Torts, Slip & Fall, Litigation Management, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Litigation and works with all insurance companies, third-party administrators and corporate self-insured entities. Mr. DaVolio received his J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, 1986 and received his B.A. in Political Science and Government from St. Joseph College, 1982. He is a member of the New York Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association. The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.

MARK L. KALISH is a founding partner of Moss & Kalish, PLLC. Mark is a 1975 graduate of Brooklyn Law School with honors. Like Gary, Mark has broad experience in the field of general corporate, commercial, and real estate litigation. In this area, Mark has served as counsel in federal litigation to bond holders who suffered financial losses as a result of a massive sovereign default by the Republic of Argentina. Mark has also served as a legal advisor to a partnership involved in the development of a 1.5 billion dollar undersea fiber optic cable venture and counseled clients in corporate and real estate matters. Mark has had extensive involvement in various not-for-profit organizations, serving as President of the Brandeis School, a private day school located in Lawrence, New York, and President of Congregation Sons of Israel, located in Woodmere, New York.

Gerald Karikari is admitted to practice law in the state of New York, as well as in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Mr. Karikari emigrated from Ghana, West Africa, as a young child. As such, the plight of immigrants is something Mr. Karikari is deeply concerned about. In addition, Mr. Karikari is passionate about community affairs. Mr. Karikari is also a Property Manager and Director of various real estate businesses such as Woods and Ruff Global LLC, outfitting him with an extensive depth of knowledge in all things real estate management. He serves on numerous executive boards such as the Rosedale Jets Football Association, Success Consultancy Group, and Merrick Academy Charter School. Our office staff members speak multiple languages other than English such as Twi, Ga Mandarin, Fuzhou, Spanish, French, Mandingo, Burbur, Malentu, Punjabi, Hindu and Urdu. Many other languages can be accommodated upon request.

Attorney Epstein graduated with his J.D. from Touro College. Attorney Epstein practices Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Accident & Injury, Estate, and Real Estate Law. Mr. Epstein is has been a member of the New York Bar since 1992.

Attorney Jay Meyers is designated, by an Act of Congress as a federal debt relief agent and when necessary will assist clients seeking bankruptcy relief under Chapter 7. The decision to seek legal assistance with your debts is never an easy one. When selecting a bankruptcy attorney consider the years of experience. The Law Office of Jay Meyers has helped thousands with their debt problems using bankruptcy, litigation and other methods over the course of the last 21 years. If you are in foreclosure and seeking solutions ask us. We have helped many people obtain modifications using the loss mitigation program in Bankruptcy Court and in Supreme Court litigating with lenders who may have taken advantage of you. If you are seeking bankruptcy relief, a thorough analysis of your assets and income must be done to determine if you are eligible for relief and if so under which Chapter. As experienced attorneys we don’t make the mistake of filing for bankruptcy for individuals who don’t qualify, or who may lose assets through liquidation if they file. We pride ourselves on our thorough analysis and on our aggressive application of the laws for our clients’ maximum benefit. While we represent people and businesses that may need to get a fresh start, after suffering financial setbacks, that is just part of our practice. We have filed well over two thousand cases since starting in 1992. We also can assist lenders and secured creditors who have bankruptcy issues. We handle evictions in South Florida and can assist you if a tenant files for bankruptcy. Serious Accident Cases- ask us about our results! Our office recently obtained over $1,000,000.00 in a construction site accident settlement for a client with an injured ankle.