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Sam NeJame
Albany, New York Construction Law Lawyer
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NEW YORK 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Villanova University School of Law
Thomas Michael Witz
Albany, New York Construction Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NEW YORK 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
New York Law School
Laurie Cohen
Albany, New York Construction Law Lawyer
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NEW YORK 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Albany Law School of Union University
Michael Gary Weisberg
Albany, New York Construction Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NEW YORK 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
University of Michigan Law School
Mary Ann Mclean
Albany, New York Construction Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NEW YORK 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Albany Law School
Benjamin Fisher Neidl
Albany, New York Construction Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NEW YORK 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
St. John's University School of Law
Douglas Novotny
Albany, New York Construction Law Attorney
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NEW YORK 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Albany Law School
Alissa Marie Yohey
Albany, NY Construction Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Albany Law School
Michael J. Hall
Glenville, NY Construction Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(518) 381-3842 5 Sarnowski Dr
Glenville, NY 12302
Construction and Business
Western New England University School of Law
Elizabeth Janas Grogan
Albany, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Syracuse University College of Law
Douglas Scott Clark
Albany, New York Construction Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NEW YORK 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Vanderbilt University School of Law
Theresa Russo
Albany, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(518) 449-8893 677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Albany Law School
Jason Michael Laflam
Albany, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(518) 262-3828 43 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
Construction, Appeals, Employment and Environmental
Albany Law School
J.R.  Skrabanek
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J.R. Skrabanek
(646) 568-4280 515 Madison Avenue
31st Floor
New York, NY 10022
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNew York, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Construction, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Kentucky College of Law
J.R. is a problem-solver for successful businesses and individuals.

J.R. has tried a dozen cases to verdict in state and federal courts. He has successfully settled or prevailed in hundreds of cases in his career, sometimes with millions of dollars at stake. In 2019, J.R. won a $1.5 million dollar plaintiff’s verdict. In 2018, he was part of the trial team for one of the 50 largest verdicts in Texas. Also in 2018, he secured a take-nothing defense verdict for a real estate developer facing a multi-million dollar claim.

J.R.’s practice focuses on all types of business and commercial litigation, including contracts,...
Jason Alexander Richman
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Jason Alexander Richman
River Edge, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(877) 448-7350 65 East Rt. 4
River Edge, NY 07661
Free ConsultationConstruction, Appeals, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Syracuse University College of Law and University of Miami School of Law
Jason A. Richman , Esq., Construction worker injury; medical malpractice; car accidents; wrongful death; other serious personal injuries. Since 1997.
Bradley  Bailyn
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Bradley Bailyn
(347) 218-5002 6301 Mill Lane
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBrooklyn, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Construction, Business, Personal Injury and Tax
Brooklyn Law School
I'm an attorney in New York City whose practice focuses on financial transactions and litigation for lending institutions, consumers and small businesses. Services include bankruptcy, insolvency and financial representation, creditors' rights, partner, shareholder, investor, vendor/supplier and landlord disputes, collections and judgment enforcement, and liability avoidance training. We serve small businesses across industries, larger firms in banking and financial services, and advertising, media and publishing,

My firm will move quickly and decisively for you. Your security interests will be secure, your claims will be claimed and you will have a seat at the table, wherever that table may be. The good...
Michael H. Joseph
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Michael H. Joseph
(914) 354-3809 203 E Post Rd
White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationWhite Plains, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Construction, Maritime and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
Michael H. Joseph is an injury attorney serving New York City, NY, Manhattan, and White Plains. He is also a Partner at the Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC. He has devoted his career to representing people who were hurt in accidents at construction sites and other locations.

With more than a decade of experience representing clients, Mr. Joseph is an effective advocate in the courtroom, on appeal, at arbitrations, during mediations, and in administrative hearings. Since he understands how stressful and complicated life after an unexpected accident can be, Mr. Joseph vigorously advocates on behalf of injured individuals to...
Allen L. Rothenberg
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Allen L. Rothenberg
New York, NY Construction Law Attorney with 55 years of experience
(800) 257-4878 450 7th Ave
44th Floor
New York, NY 10123
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfConstruction, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Temple University
Allen L. Rothenberg, Esq., founded The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 1969. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts, settlements, and awards for his catastrophically injured clients, including, together with his legal team, a record-breaking judgment in excess of two billion dollars. Mr. Rothenberg has been involved in multiple high-profile cases before state, federal, and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Rothenberg has been selected to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and also has made guest appearances on national and local television and radio shows, including Fox TV, ABC TV, CBS...
Steven M. Silverberg
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Steven M. Silverberg
Tarrytown, NY Construction Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
(914) 682-0707 120 White Plains Rd
#305
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Free ConsultationConstruction, Appeals, Environmental and Real Estate
New York University School of Law
Steven M. Silverberg is a founder of the firm and Of Counsel to Silverberg Zalantis LLC. He has extensive experience in representing developers and municipalities in land use, zoning and environmental law matters including litigation and appeals in the New York State and Federal Courts. Starting his career as an assistant district attorney and then working as a town attorney, providing counsel in such diverse areas as contracts, construction, telecommunications and employment law, prepared him for the services he has provided to businesses, municipalities and individuals. In addition to his experience with the approval process for residential and commercial developments...
George C. Grasso
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George C. Grasso
Flushing, NY Construction Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(718) 819-8696 25-02 Francis Lewis Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11358
Free ConsultationConstruction, Criminal, Personal Injury and Real Estate
The City University of New York School of Law
Zealous, aggressive, and effective advocacy - constantly striving to achieve the best results and peace of mind for every single client.
Yuriy Mava
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Yuriy Mava
Bronx, NY Construction Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(212) 596-7588 2415 Arthur Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Yuriy is an innovative real estate transactional attorney specializing in residential and commercial real estate, leasing, construction and development and investment ventures with a particular emphasis on large commercial acquisitions, sales and financings. Yuriy has extensive experience providing legal counsel to clients concerning the formation, acquisition, financing, development, sale, and leasing across all types of real estate asset classes. In addition, Yuriy has established joint ventures and other strategic partnerships for his clients, including real estate developers, owners, investors and corporate clients. Yuriy has negotiated and drafted commercial leases with nationally recognized tenants and publicly traded companies.

Yuriy’s practical approach to...
Edward Anthony Ruffo
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Edward Anthony Ruffo
Bronx, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(646) 330-1550 558 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451
Free ConsultationConstruction, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Mr Ruffo one of the Nation's Top 100 Trial Lawyers as ranked by the National Trial Lawyers as well as a Top 100 New York Super Lawyer. He is rated Pre-Eminent By Martindale Hubble and maintains a perfect 10/10 AVVO rating. He has 23 years experience obtaining multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for victims of negligence, specializing in Motor Vehicle, Slip, Trip & Fall , Workplace,Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Negligence Litigation. Mr Ruffo helps victims in the NY and NJ metropolitan area. He is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of NY &...
Michael Rose
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Michael Rose
New York, NY Construction Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(212) 779-0057 112 Madison Ave
10th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfConstruction, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
New England Law | Boston
Attorney Michael A. Rose focuses his practice on successfully obtaining financial compensation for accident victims throughout the state of New York. He has tried a substantial amount of cases which have resulted in seven-figure jury verdicts and settlements. Also, in 2012 , Rose secured the largest jury verdict in the State of New York for Construction Site Accidents. Aside from providing legal assistance to his clients, Rose is currently a member of professional associations such as the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice.
Alex B. Pia
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Alex B. Pia
New York, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
(212) 485-5282 60 East 42nd Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10165
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfConstruction, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
Alex Pia focuses his practice on real estate, construction, and complex landlord-tenant disputes. His clients include developers, contractors, landlords, commercial tenants, condo/co-op boards & owners, brokers/agents, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Alex is a member and subcommittee chair of the New York City Bar Association's Construction Law Committee. While attending Brooklyn Law School, Alex served as an editor of the Brooklyn Law Review and interned for the Hon. Katherine Levine of Kings County Supreme Court. Alex has been named to SuperLawyers Rising Stars and has a “Very Good” rating on Avvo for his noteworthy contributions to the legal field, along...
John Kiritsis
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John Kiritsis
(212) 922-0005 633 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNew York, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Construction, Business, Real Estate and Tax
New York Law School and Fordham University School of Law
John Kiritsis is a licensed Attorney and CPA (Certified Public Accountant). He is the Supervising Managing Attorney at Law Offices of Kiritsis & Associates PLLC, a New York City based law firm that provides legal services within the following practice areas: business law, real estate, tax law, criminal defense and immigration. For a free consultation you can call us 212 922 0005.

We provide a full range of legal and accounting related services throughout New York City and New Jersey.
Stephen James Murphy
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Stephen James Murphy
NY, NY Construction Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(917) 754-7866 1 Penn Plaza
Suite 5315
NY, NY 10119
Free ConsultationConstruction, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
St. John's University School of Law
Stephen J. Murphy is a partner at the premier personal injury law firm Block O'Toole & Murphy. He began his career as a homicide prosecutor for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, quickly distinguishing himself in criminal courtrooms with the successful handling of highly publicized murder cases. Mr. Murphy was described by The New York Times as one of the "Top Attorneys in New York," and by Z100 Radio as a "legendary trial lawyer." Since entering the personal injury field in 2005, he has secured over $450 million in results for his clients. In 2023, Forbes magazine identified him as one...
Peter W. Yoars Jr.
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Peter W. Yoars Jr.
New York, NY Construction Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
(212) 220-9750 26 Broadway, Suite 934
New York, NY 10004
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfConstruction, Business, Environmental and Personal Injury
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Peter W. Yoars, Jr. is a solution-driven attorney with experience in all aspects and phases of complex civil and commercial litigation, settlements, arbitrations and mediations. Peter has vast experience with jury and non-jury trials in State and Federal courts as well as arbitrations, mediations and other forms of ADR. As trial and lead counsel, he handles engineering and construction disputes, corporate litigation, environmental law, professional liability claims, toxic torts, product liability, among other cases. Peter has made hundreds of court appearances, drafted countless pleadings, motions and other court documents, managed intricate and voluminous discovery processes, taken and defended...
Lorraine Nadel
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Lorraine Nadel
New York, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(212) 317-9500 527 Madison Ave
7th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfConstruction, Appeals, Business and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Named one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in NYC by Super Lawyers and one of America’s Top 5% Most Honored Lawyers of 2020, Lorraine Nadel is the founding partner of Nadel & Ciarlo, P.C. She is a skilled and accomplished litigator in the areas of real estate, co-op and condo law, business and commercial law, and complex landlord-tenant matters. She is known for her ability to help clients effectively solve problems by providing concrete solutions to complex matters. Having been an accountant with a top accounting firm prior to obtaining her law degree, her combined legal and accounting background...
Jeffrey P Laner
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Jeffrey P Laner
New York, NY Construction Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(646) 543-3518 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Construction, Administrative, Business and Municipal
Fordham University
I’m more than a lawyer. I’m a person.

Well, at least colleagues and clients always have told me I talk less like "other" attorneys and more like a "regular" person that they actually can understand. Although that could just be my native Queens accent showing through. But, don’t let that fool you. I have attended some of the best schools in the country and worked for a decade in sophisticated billion dollar public-private institutions.

After tiring of a life in bureaucracy, in 2015, I began my own firm to bring this high level knowledge to the small business and...
Melvyn Lewis Jacoby
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Melvyn Lewis Jacoby
East Meadow, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 62 years of experience
(888) 452-2629 2545 Hempstead Turnpike Suite 304
East Meadow, NY 11554
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfConstruction, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
After graduating from Adelphi College with a major in business administration, Melvyn received his L.L.B from Brooklyn Law School in 1962. He immediately entered private practice in Suffolk County. Melvyn is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the NYS Trial Lawyers Association.
Michelle Aulivola
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Michelle Aulivola
Bay Shore, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(631) 666-2500 120 4th Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfConstruction, Appeals, Consumer and Landlord Tenant
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Michelle Aulivola, Esq. is a partner in the Law Firm of Long Tuminello, LLP. Since having joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2006, Ms. Aulivola has practiced extensively in the areas of civil litigation and appeals in both the State and Federal Courts.

Ms. Aulivola's experience and expertise cover many areas of civil litigation, including contract disputes, real property disputes, commercial litigation. A large part of Ms. Aulivola's practice focuses on the representation of attorneys and other licensed professionals who are being investigated or prosecuted for alleged ethical or professional misconduct.

Ms. Aulivola is a graduate...
Stewart McMillan
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Stewart McMillan
White Plains, NY Construction Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(914) 358-4326 707 Westchester Avenue
Suite 405
White Plains, NY 10604
Free ConsultationConstruction, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Fordham University School of Law
Stewart McMillan, Esq. is a former New York State Prosecutor duly licenced to practice criminal law in both the States of New York and Connecticut since 1995 and 1996, respectively. Mr. McMillan's main office is located in Larchmont, New York in Westchester County. He also has branch offices in Manhattan County in New York City and in Stamford, Connecticut. Over the years Mr. McMillan has represented the accused in all of the New York City Courts as well as in Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Nassau and Suffolk Counties and in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

With a dramatic rise in alcohol awareness...
Martin P. Skolnick
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Martin P. Skolnick
New York, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(212) 744-9600 18 East 41st Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Free ConsultationConstruction
University of Miami School of Law
Martin P. Skolnick is the founder and Managing Attorney of the Skolnick Legal Group. Martin represents general contractors, subcontractors, and owners in construction litigation and arbitration matters. Martin also counsels construction companies and their senior management teams with the numerous legal issues construction companies encounter on a daily basis, including change order disputes, contract disputes, construction lien preparation and filing, permit issues, and employee issues. Martin also has substantial experience handling a wide range of commercial, real estate, and personal injury matters.

Martin has a rare combination of skills, experience and incredible determination that enables him to obtain exceptional results for...
Paul Thomas Hofmann
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Paul Thomas Hofmann
New York, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(212) 465-8840 212 W 35th St
Fl 12
New York, NY 10001
Free ConsultationConstruction, Maritime and Personal Injury
New York Law School
With 30 years experience in tort litigation, Paul T. Hofmann stands tall as a champion for victims whose lives are forever changed. Named a Super Lawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Hofmann specializes in personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime, railroad and construction worker claims.

Hofmann has a B.A. from Rutgers College and J.D. from New York Law School. He is a member of American Association of Justice and the Maritime Law Association. He chaired the ATLA Admiralty Section and writes and lectures extensively.

Hofmann says that our mission is to maximize each clients recovery by thorough research, preparation...
Carmen 'Jack' Giordano
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Carmen "Jack" Giordano
(646) 217-0749 226 MALCOLM X BLVD
NEW YORK, NY 10027
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNEW YORK, NY Construction Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Construction, Civil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
New York University School of Law and New York Law School
Licensed Attorney in New York, Federal District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and Federal Court District of Connecticut, and Vermont. L.L.M. Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence, New York University School of Law, 10-year (2013-2023) Super Lawyers Award Recipient. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in New York State. When I decided to form Giordano Law Offices in 2000, I was excited about the prospect of being able to help as many people as I could in diverse practice areas. Giordano Law Offices is the culmination of many years of broad legal experience. ...
Ronald Francis
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Ronald Francis
New York, NY Construction Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
(212) 279-6536 30 Broad Street, 37th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Free ConsultationConstruction and Arbitration & Mediation
State University of New York - Buffalo
Attorney representing contractors, owners, developers, material suppliers, architects and engineers for 30 years in construction related matters. Arbitrator on the Construction Panel of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Megan Gardner
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Megan Gardner
(212) 684-0300 183 Madison Ave
#1601
New York, NY 10016
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNew York, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Construction, Business and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Megan Gardner is a skilled attorney at Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP. Her practice encompasses a broad range of Real Estate, Construction, and Business Law matters, involving litigation, arbitration, contracts, and transactions. Ms. Gardner represents general contractors, construction managers, commercial real estate developers and property owners. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive advocacy and pursuing outstanding results.

Ms. Gardner is a native of the greater-Cleveland area. She earned her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and her B.A. from American University. Ms. Gardner is a member of the New York State Bar and the Association of the Bar...
Mark Rodgers
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Mark Rodgers
Buffalo, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(716) 853-1450 424 Main St
Suite 1108
Buffalo, NY 14202
Free ConsultationConstruction, Asbestos, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Mark Rodgers has been litigating cases throughout the eight Western New York cases for more than 25 years. He is proud to be a Buffalo injury attorney. His practice includes the representation of individuals who have been injured in accidents. He has received a top rating from a national peer review organization for both ethical standards and legal ability.
Michael Nikolas Manolakis
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Michael Nikolas Manolakis
(800) 355-1234 321 Broadway
Suite 400
New York, NY 10007
Free ConsultationNew York, NY Construction Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Construction, Animal, Personal Injury and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Michael Manolakis joined FKMS in 2002 as an associate and immediately became a vital part of the personal injury department. Michael oversees a significant caseload of personal injury cases from inception through trial. He has earned a reputation as an outstanding trial attorney, often taking cases to trial that other firms would simply settle.

He works closely with a team of paralegals to insure those files are processed aggressively and efficiently. Michael has been handling personal injury and commercial litigations since his graduation from St. Johns University School of Law. He is also a seasoned criminal defense attorney handling many of...
Edward A. Steinberg
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Edward A. Steinberg
Bronx, NY Construction Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(212) 766-5222 2705 Eastchester Rd
Bronx, NY 10469
Free ConsultationConstruction, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York and New York Law School
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