Cochecton Municipal Lawyers

Martin S. Miller maintains a practice of law at Monticello , New York and has been assisting clients since 1975 with the purchase and sale of real property, real estate development including environmental matters, real property litigation, estate planinng and probate, business matters, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and the general practice of law. While continuing the practice of law I will be retiring as December 31, 2021 as Town of Thompson Justice, having served the community for 25 years in that position. Office hours by appointment. See Martendale.com search for Martin S. Miller in Monticello, NY for more information.

Peter is a passionate and dedicated advocate. Peter has represented clients in various forums, including the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as in New York State Courts in the region. Throughout his career that has spanned more than a decade, Peter has served as defendants' and Plaintiffs' counsel in single and class action employment related litigation. Most recently, Peter won a jury trial on a First Amendment retaliation case in Federal Court. Additionally, Peter has appeared extensively in cases before arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including...

As both a business owner and resident of Warwick, NY, Elizabeth knows the ins and outs of life in Orange County and the greater Hudson Valley. Concentrating in the areas of real estate, land use, municipal and landlord-tenant law, Elizabeth works with her clients to provide a high level of personalized legal representation allowing her clients to achieve their goals in the most direct and efficient way possible.

Mr. Jacobowitz is the founder and a senior partner of Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP. He practices Environmental/Land Use, Real Estate, Municipal and Business Law. He has been village and town attorney for municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley. On behalf of private clients, he has helped bring to fruition numerous successful projects, including Rural Ridge subdivision, Harriman Business Park, Wind Ridge Village, Harriman Hills, Thruway Shopping Center, Walden View Apartments, and Millpond Condominium.

Mr. Jacobowitz has been a leader in the organized bar as a member of the New York State Bar Association, Municipal Law Section (member of the Executive Committee...

Michele L. Babcock is the Managing Partner of the firm. Michele joined Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in 2003, and became a Partner in 2011. Michele has represented local governments, municipal officials and private applicants in zoning, land use and environmental permitting and in litigation.

Ms. Babcock was admitted to the New York State Bar in March 2004, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Women’s Bar of Orange and Sullivan Counties. Ms. Babcock received a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and a concentration in Law and Justice from the State University of New York...

Mr. Cappello is a partner with the firm and his primary areas of practice have been land use and municipal law since 1988. Mr. Cappello has represented private developers in multi-phase and large-scale commercial, residential, educational and mixed-use land use applications. He has also served as attorney for planning boards and zoning boards of appeals throughout Orange and Ulster counties. John is the lead partner in Jacobowitz and Gubits’ “Green Team,” which focuses on advising a wide array of clients (municipalities, developers, manufacturers and businesses both small and large) on the opportunities available in this emerging field of law. Mr....

Charles T. Bazydlo has since 1995 concentrated his legal practice in the areas of environmental law, land use / land development and municipal law. His work has included the representation of both large and small industrial, commercial and residential clients in front of various local, State and Federal regulatory permitting agencies. Mr. Bazydlo has represented several municipal public agencies and school districts including serving as the Attorney to Town Boards and Attorney to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the communities in Orange County, New York. In addition he advised as Special Counsel for development...

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...

Land Use and Zoning, Environmental and Municipal Law Real Estate Litigation Commercial Litigation Civil Rights (Property Rights) Litigation

Christie Tomm Addona is a Partner at Silverberg Zalantis LLC. She has extensive experience working on Litigation and Appeals, Land Use Applications, and Municipal matters. She represents clients on Article 78 Proceedings, defending and challenging administrative decisions. Additionally, Christie also counsels on Employment Law and Commercial Litigation issues.

Christie has prior experience in several Civil Litigation firms. She has worked from the beginning of lawsuits through trials and appeals for Insurance Defense, Tort, Maritime, Contract and Employment Law cases. Christie has represented a vast array of clients including individuals, large corporations, and non-profit corporations.

In 2005, Christie received...

With nearly 40 years of legal experience, Michele S. Mirman is a dedicated and compassionate personal injury lawyer serving all of New York. She focuses her practice on assisting injury victims in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and New York City. Attorney Mirman is licensed to practice law in numerous states, including New York, California, Connecticut, Florida, California, and Washington D.C. She holds the highest rating possible of 10.0 Superb from Avvo and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her clients over the years. Attorney Mirman is passionate about representing victims of medical malpractice, assault, and defective machinery. Her...

With over 20 years of experience, Dustin Bowman is committed to providing skilled and knowledgeable legal representation. His practice areas include Landlord Tenant, Real Estate, Construction, Consumer, Municipal Law, Government & Administrative, Divorce, Family, and Personal Injury Law matters. Whether in or out of the courtroom, Mr. Bowman is dedicated to both outstanding service and zealous advocacy. He has built a strong reputation as an effective and efficient attorney for New Yorkers with legal needs.

Mr. Bowman received his B.A. from the University of New Hampshire in 1995. He earned his J.D. from the Hamline University School of Law in 1998....

Carmen T. Rodriguez is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. who specializes in complex litigation, mass torts, and 9/11 related injuries.

Shawn Barnett is a skilled litigator and trial attorney who is dedicated to helping those who have been victimized by law enforcement or correctional officers. He has received multiple million-dollar settlements for his clients and has been recognized as an Illinois Rising Star multiple times. During his time as an attorney, Shawn has represented numerous clients who have been injured by those who have abused their authority. He has vigorously pursued a wide variety of claims on behalf of his clients, including false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, wrongful death, and sexual assault. Shawn has a particular focus on police involved...

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...

Brian Shoot is a member of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and is an appellate specialist who has argued over 250 cases in appellate courts throughout New York. He was named Lawyer of the Year in 2014 by Best Lawyers in America for the New York City area. Contact him today for a consultation on appellate issues.

In 1980, Thomas P. Markovits began his legal career. He is a seasoned, well-versed personal injury attorney in New York, serving clients from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Attorney Markovits is also licensed to practice law in Washington D.C. and New Jersey. He is a proud member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and various other organizations. Attorney Markovits has focused his legal career on advocating for personal injury victims, recovering millions of dollars for his clients in that time. He particularly focuses on resolving car and other vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and fall...

Craig Rosenbaum of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C., represents clients throughout the New York City (NYC) area, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, who have been injured in an accident or whose loved ones suffered an injury or death as a result of negligence or medical malpractice.

Spencer D. Shapiro is a litigator at Horn Wright, LLP, with extensive experience handling civil rights, personal injury, and municipal law cases in the New York State Supreme Courts and Federal District Courts. As a Deputy County Attorney for the Litigation and Appeals Bureau of the Nassau County Attorney’s office, Mr. Shapiro aggressively defended the County against claims of municipal liability through motion practice, depositions, and at trial, taking several cases to verdict. As a founding member of the Early Case Assessment and Litigation Support Section, Mr. Shapiro also oversaw the intake and triage of notices of claims received by the...

Ina Pecani is an associate attorney at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. Serving clients in New York City, she specializes in mass tort litigation and September 11th related injuries. Please contact her today and schedule a consultation to discuss your legal options.

I am admitted in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York, including the District of New Jersey, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and Second Circuit. I graduated from Rutgers Law School, Boston College and Saint Peter’s Prep. I was born and raised in Hudson County, and reside here with my wife, son and daughter.

Before founding Edward J. Mullins, Esq. LLC, I defended nation-wide consumer fraud disputes and government investigations across many industries, including insurance, retail, and telecommunications, as part of an international law firm’s advertising, class action, and privacy groups.

I previously...

Boasting more than 30 years of legal experience, Ronald J. Landau is a skilled and talented personal injury attorney in New York. He has tried countless cases and actively handles claims negotiations and other matters. Attorney Landau has secured numerous verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million on behalf of clients and is honored to provide reliable counsel to those in need on a daily basis. He is a member of numerous organizations, including the New York State Trial Lawyer Association and the American Bar Association. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and holds an impressive track...

Steve V. Fils-Aime is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and specializes in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and municipal liability.

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Evan Goldberg is a respected trial attorney and Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. With his grandfather having been an attorney and his father a former Supreme Court Justice, Mr. Goldberg has continued his family's tradition of service during his exclusive representation of accident victims for more than thirty years throughout NYC, L.I, Westchester, Rockland and Orange

Mr. Goldberg handles many complicated accident cases including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, defective machinery/ products, landlord liability, lead paint poisoning, assault and wrongful death. Some of...

James T. Towne, Jr. has been representing businesses, municipalities and related entities for many years, addressing and handling matters ranging from general litigation, harassment claims, employment issues, zoning, planning and tax certiorari matters. Moreover, with Mr. Towne’s highly developed understanding of ethics as it impacts business and government, his services to an organization is invaluable. Mr. Towne also provides assistance with ethics issues and technology issues as they relate to the law and other “hot button” topics which may arise.

Marco Caviglia most recently was a Felony Bureau Chief with the Ulster County District Attorney. Mr. Caviglia has been a successful and effective trial attorney for over 40 years both in private and public practice in multiple criminal and civil fields of law. A complete resume is available at the website: caviglialaw.com. He limits the number of cases he handles, as he always deals "one-on-one" with clients, so doesn't accept all cases, but in which case will refer you to a reliable attorney if possible.

Wendell Y. Tong has been Counsel to Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. since 2014. She specializes in mass tort litigation and 9/11 related injuries and sickness.