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Melvyn Lewis Jacoby
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Medford, NY Family Law Lawyer. 55 years experience
(631) 289-4600 1737 North Ocean Ave.
 Medford, NY 11763
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Brooklyn Law School
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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.
(631) 281-2234 691 Montauk Highway
 Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 821-8800 565 Route 25A, Suite 5A
 Miller Place, NY 11764
Steven Kuhn
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Port Jefferson Station, NY Family Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(631) 629-6874 310 Hallock Avenue
 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Family and Divorce
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Are you looking to file for divorce in Suffolk County? Attorney Steven P. Kuhn has focused the last 22 years of his legal career to serving families in Suffolk County, NY. He has an exclusive focus on matrimonial and family law, which could give you a distinct advantage in your case. Mr. Kuhn first received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law back in 1981 and he was admitted to practice law in the state of New York. Attorney Kuhn has handles over 2,000 family law and divorce cases and he attained great success for past...
James Winkler
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Port Jefferson Station, NY Family Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(631) 928-8000 1201 Route 112
 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Family and Divorce
Albany Law Union Univ
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JAMES R. WINKLER is a partner in the firm of Winkler, Kurtz & Winkler, LLP, located in Port Jefferson Station, New York and for the past 35 years has concentrated his practice in the area of matrimonial and family law. Jim received his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia and State University of New York at Stony Brook where he graduated in 1971 cum laude. He graduated from Albany Law School of Union University in 1976 and began his career as an associate to former Assemblyman Peter J. Costigan, Esq., later becoming a partner under the firm name...
Peter Mandi
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Bohemia, NY Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(631) 265-0052 630 Johnson Avenue
Suite GL8
 Bohemia, NY 11716
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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I am a solo practice speacilizing in divorce and family law. As a bi-product, my office also handles real estate transactions.
Robert Walter Dapelo
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Patchogue, NY Family Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(888) 325-6199 110 North Ocean Avenue
Suite A
 Patchogue, NY 11772
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
Brooklyn Law School
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Professional Legal Representation; Aggressive Trial Lawyers; Compassionate and Caring At The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., P.C., our attorneys and staff pride themselves on providing the finest quality legal representation to individuals with matrimonial, family and criminal court matters. We provide the best of small firm personal service. We are assertive litigation attorneys, and we will be well prepared and ready to litigate, if it is in your best interest. We are involved in a variety of practice areas, including: - Divorce and Family Law - Criminal Defense Litigation, including: - Harassment - ...
Christopher N Palermo
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(631) 265-1051 1300 Veterans Highway
Suite 320
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Christopher N. Palermo has been a partner at the law firm Palermo Tuohy Bruno, P.L.L.C. since 2004. After receiving his undergraduate degree at Villanova University in 1996, he then attended Touro College School of Law, where he received his law degree in 2001. After graduating from law school, Christopher joined the Law Firm his two brothers Edward Palermo and Steven Palermo had created several years earlier. Christopher immediately established the Family Court department at the law firm. Since then Christopher has exclusively limited his practice to the field of Matrimonial and Family law. Since 2003, Christopher has...
Clifford Petroske
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(631) 337-1977 1393 Veterans Memorial HIghway
Suite 414N
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals and Divorce
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Clifford J. Petroske was born and raised on Long Island, the son of public school teachers. He graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School, and earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, in 1986 from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Thereafter, Mr. Petroske attended Hofstra University School of Law, where he was editor of the Environmental Law Digest, and earned his law degree in 1989. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1990. Since handling his own divorce twenty years ago, Mr. Petroske has devoted his practice to matrimonial and family...
Ian Shawn Mednick
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(631) 780-7081 1600 Calebs Path Extension
Suite 135
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
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Ian S. Mednick, Esq. is an experienced and aggressive attorney in New York State, and has been specializing in matrimonial and family law for ten years. The Law Offices of Ian S. Mednick handles all aspects of family law and we also offer mediation services as well. Our firm specializes is providing individualized and aggressive representation so that our client feel like they are not just a file number. Mr. Mednick is an accomplished trial attorney who is available 24/7 for his clients and provides them with a sense of security and attention that is...
Ronald C Davies
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St. James, NY Family Law Attorney. 53 years experience
220 Lake Avenue
Suite 1
 St. James, NY 11764
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Brooklyn Law School
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Undergraduate degrees from Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, in which I competed as a starter in intercollegiate Athletics in Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, and Squash Racquets; Graduate School with doctorate degree, Doctor of Laws, from Brooklyn Law School; Devoted to my Private practice of law from 1963 to the present, predominantly in Suffolk County: including: Real Estate, Commercial and residential; Elder Law Matters Such as Trusts, Qualifying for Medicaid, and Preserving Assets for family spouse and children; , and its issues; Surrogate Court matters such as Wills Trusts and Estates; Matrimonial Law, Divorce, Separation,...
Riley Perry
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Lawyer. 1 year experience
(631) 265-1051 1300 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 320
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Family and Divorce
Hofstra University
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Riley T. Perry has been an Associate with Palermo Law, P.L.L.C., since 2016. Riley received her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, magna cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2012, where she was a starter for the women’s varsity lacrosse team for four years, as well as team captain. Thereafter, Riley attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2015. During her time at Hofstra Law she was a member of the Hofstra Law Review where she served as an Associate Editor.

Throughout law school Riley immersed herself...
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Daniel Howard Guttmann
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Smithtown, NY Family Law Lawyer. 30 years experience
(631) 360-2175 25 W. Main St.
 Smithtown, NY 11787
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
State University of New York - Buffalo and Buffalo Law
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Former Assistant District Attorney with 29 years of trial experience in the fields of Criminal Defense, Matrimonial, Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. Our firm also handles Real Estate Contracts and Closings, Traffic Ticket Defense, Wills and Social Security Disability Law.
(631) 399-1194 944 Montauk Hwy.
 Shirley, NY 11967
Ryan Adam Riezenman
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(631) 337-1977 1393 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 414N
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
New York Law School
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Matthew Kevin Mady
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Smithtown, NY Family Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(631) 265-2077 1 Edgewood Avenue
Suite 200
 Smithtown, NY 11787
Family and Divorce
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Concetta G. Spirio
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Sayville, NY Family Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(631) 277-8844 173 North Main Street PMB #320
 Sayville, NY 11782
Family, Business, Collections and Divorce
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As a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, LEGAL – The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, as well as the Collaborative Law Association of New York, Inc, Ms. Spirio knows how to help her clients by providing experienced and personal legal services. Since 1986 Ms. Spirio has served Long Island families and individuals in the following Practice Areas: * Collaborative Law * Non-traditional Family Law * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) representation * Prenuptial and Domestic Partnership Agreements * Divorce and Separation Mediation * Real Estate Law * Trusts, Wills and Estates
(631) 277-8844 350 Moffitt Blvd.
2nd Floor
 Islip, NY 11751
Shawn Richard Kassman
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Central Islip, NY Family Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(631) 232-9479 110 Carleton Ave.
 Central Islip, NY 11722
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Michael W. Meyers
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Lawyer.
(631) 337-1977 1393 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 414N
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
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Philip John Castrovinci
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Smithtown, NY Family Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(631) 265-2077 1 Edgewood Avenue
Suite 200
 Smithtown, NY 11787
Family and Divorce
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Lisa S Fine
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(631) 361-9600 900 Wheeler Road
Suite 220
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Paul A. Lauto Esq.
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Miller Place, NY Family Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(631) 928-1430 565 Route 25A, Suite 207
 Miller Place, NY 11764
Family, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate
New York Law School
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At Paul A. Lauto, PLLC, you will receive a high level of personal service and attention that is uncommon in the profession. At our law firm you will truly find an honest lawyer that fights hard for your rights. All cases are handled in a professional and courteous manner, with the best interest of the client always being first and foremost. All telephone calls are promptly returned and all injury cases have free consultations and no legal fee if no recovery.
Andrew David Blum
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(631) 587-5100 150 Motor Parkway
Suite 425
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Family and Divorce
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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I have been practicing matrimonial and family law on Long Island for over 30 years and have extensive negotiation and trial experience in complex Equitable Distribution and Custody cases. It has always been my desire to tailor my representation of each client to their individual goals and desires. In addition, I listen to my clients and I advise them accordingly. Although an amicably negotiated settlement is often the goal, I have successfully conducted numerous trials and hearings on behalf of my clients. These cases may include complex financial issues as well as cases involving acrimonious custody...
(516) 294-9292 1205 Franklin Ave
Suite 270
 Garden City, NY 11530
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Bay Shore, NY Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(800) 696-9529 8 E Main St
 Bay Shore, NY 11706
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Touro Law School
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Susan Kassel
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East Islip, NY Family Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(631) 738-6761 136 E Main Street
 East Islip, NY 11730
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New York Law School
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Susan A. Kassel is a divorce attorney practicing in Suffolk County and the founder of the Law Offices of Susan A. Kassel, P.C. For two decades, she has been practicing law in the state of New York. She is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook and New York School of Law. Ms. Kassel has been recognized with an 8.3 Excellent rating on the legal website Avvo.com. Contact her firm today to request your no-cost consultation.
David P. Badanes
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Northport, NY Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(631) 239-1702 842 Route 25A
 Northport, NY 11768
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St. John's School of Law
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David Badanes Esq. - Experienced Long Island divorce lawyer and family law attorney serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. Concentrating in divorce, contested divorce, uncontested divorce, divorce mediation, matrimonial & family law and criminal defense. The Badanes Law Office is committed to providing optimal representation, while exceeding his clients’ expectations. He represents clients in Suffolk County, Nassau County and the New York City area with offices in Northport, Suffolk County and Garden City, Nassau County.
(631) 239-1702 1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
 Garden City, NY 11530
John Peter Brooke
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Brightwaters, NY Family Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(631) 397-0042 256C Orinoco Drive
 Brightwaters, NY 11718
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California Western School of Law
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After working for several Long Island law firms practicing in the areas of bankruptcy, loan modifications, estates, civil litigation and family law, John P. Brooke, Esq. opened his own law office. The Brooke Law Firm serves is a full service law practice dedicated to helping Long Islander's in all the legal challenges that life throws at them. John P. Brooke, Esq. also interned for Senior Federal Judge Leonard Wexler while in law school. John is also currently a Special Assistant Prosecutor for the Village of Ocean Beach on Fire Island.
Andrew J. Gilbride
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Riverhead, NY Family Law Lawyer.
(631) 591-2227 21 W 2nd St
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 Riverhead, NY 11901
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Louis L Sternberg
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Huntington, NY Family Law Attorney.
(631) 600-3295 775 Park Avenue
Suite 356
 Huntington, NY 11743
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Andrew Matthew Lieb
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Center Moriches, NY Family Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(631) 878-4455 376A Main St
 Center Moriches, NY 11934
Free ConsultationFamily and Real Estate
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Carol Ryder Esq.
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Fort Salonga, NY Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(631) 848-1204 10 Salonga Woods Road
 Fort Salonga, NY 11768
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Former Wall Streeter with many years of experience in Finance and Business Management. The skills developed there have translated into a great edge in zealously representing legal clients.
Emily Lynn Singer
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Centerport, NY Family Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(631) 261-9163 31 Centershore Road
 Centerport, NY 11721
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Ms. Singer has practiced law in Nassau County and Suffolk County for 25 years. In addition to litigating cases in the Supreme and Family Courts, her practice includes Collaborative Law and Divorce Mediation (two non-adversarial approaches to divorce where the parties and professionals work cooperatively together, in a private setting, to create mutually advantageous solutions). The parties retain the decision-making rather than deferring decisions to a Judge or third party. The collaborative and mediation processes preserve privacy, encourage the self-determination of the parties, minimize conflict and damage to the parties and their children, and resolve the issues...
Lynn Poster-zimmerman
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Huntington, NY Family Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(631) 673-6905 775 Park Avenue, Huntington Atrium
Suite 335
 Huntington, NY 11743
Family and Divorce
Hofstra University
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Rudolph Migliore
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Commack, NY Family Law Attorney. 40 years experience
(631) 543-3663 353 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Suite 210
 Commack, NY 11725
Family, Criminal, DWI and Estate Planning
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Amanda Roberts Reilly
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Northport, NY Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(631) 617-3671 12 Bayview Ave
 Northport, NY 11768
Family, Divorce and Workers' Comp
Touro College
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At the Law Office of Amanda Roberts Reilly we concentrate on family and divorce law but also are experienced in workers' compensation, criminal and traffic law. We are experienced in all phases of litigation including trial. Each case is treated individually and we take pride in our customer service. We know this is a difficult time for you and try to transition you through the process as easily as we can.
Ronald Scott Zimmer
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Commack, NY Family Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(631) 470-4872 6080 Jericho Turnpike
Suite 300
 Commack, NY 11725
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Touro Law School
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Our focus is in matrimonial and Family law. We have assisted thousands of clients over the last 17 years protect their rights. We aggressively handle matters such as child support, custody, asset protection, fathers rights, orders of protection, divorce and divorce mediation, modification of orders, and much more.
Howard E. Knispel
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Commack, NY Family Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(631) 864-7589 354 Veterans Highway
 Commack, NY 11725
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
New York Law School
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Chris Battaglia
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Smithtown, NY Family Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(516) 376-0711 27 Pine Ridge drive
 Smithtown, NY 11787
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Karyn Anne Villar
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Hauppauge, NY Family Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(631) 780-7070 1600 Express Drive South
Suite 116
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Family and Divorce
Arizona State University
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Patrick R. Garcia
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Bay Shore, NY Family Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(800) 696-9529 8 E Main St
 Bay Shore, NY 11706
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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Gayle Rebecca Rosenblum
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Commack, NY Family Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(631) 462-5888 6080 Jericho Turnpike
 Commack, NY 11725
Family and Divorce
Touro College
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Clare Barbara Connaughton
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Smithtown, NY Family Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(631) 360-2626 1038 W Jericho Turnpike
 Smithtown, NY 11787
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Real Estate
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Thomas Francis Foy
Lake Grove, NY Family Law Attorney. 45 years experience
(516) 467-4600 2701 Middle Country Rd
 Lake Grove, NY 11755
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