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Jalila A. Bell
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Jenice Malecki
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New York, NY Real Estate Law Attorney
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Daniel A. Singer
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New York, NY Real Estate Law Attorney
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John M. Giordano
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New York, NY Real Estate Law Attorney
33 years experience
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George Konstantinos Fuiaxis
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(718) 777-0223 32-02 30th Avenue
Suite 200
 Astoria, NY 11102
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and IP
Fordham University School of Law
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The Law Office of George K. Fuiaxis has built a reputation with its clients as unmatched, diligent, hands on attorneys who are always on duty. With our supreme pledge of exceptional service to our clients in the areas of Real Estate (Commercial & Residential), Corporate Law, Business Transactions, Wills, Trusts & Estates, the Law Office of George K. Fuiaxis creates solutions for the problems faced by its clients. Our office represents several various clients, including well known lending institutions, foreign and domestic corporations, sellers and buyers of residential and commercial real estate.
George C. Grasso Esq.
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(347) 821-3241 25-02 Francis Lewis Blvd.
 Flushing, NY 11358
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Criminal and DWI
The City University of New York School of Law
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Zealous, aggressive, and effective advocacy - constantly striving to achieve the best results and peace of mind for every single client.
Mr. Roman Aminov
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(646) 893-8140 147-17 Union Turnpike
 Flushing, NY 11367
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
St. John's University School of Law
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The Law Offices of Roman Aminov is a client centric trusts and estates practice concentrating in estate planning, elder law, and probate. We handle the drafting of wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and trusts of all types. Mr. Aminov's expertise lies in being able to sit down with a client and properly ascertain their current situation and plan the most effective way forward. He has successfully implemented estate plans in high net worth individuals and middle income clients with complicated family situations. Mr. Aminov also helps elderly clients structure their estates to qualify for Medicaid. Allow us to...
(212) 201-9299 260 Madison Avenue
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 New York, NY 10021
Elazar Aryeh
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(718) 261-0210 11020 71st Rd
 Queens, NY 11375
Real Estate, Immigration, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Hofstra University
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Elazar Aryeh, the Senior Attorney at the Law Offices of Elazar Aryeh, PC., is a seasoned attorney practicing law for over 20 years, and has litigated cases both in the State and Federal Courts of the State of New York. Throughout the years, Elazar Aryeh has successfully represented thousands of clients and has procured millions of dollars on behalf of individuals, businesses, corporations and banking institutions. Elazar Aryeh has broad experience in matters involving personal injuries sustained as a result of Motor Vehicle Accidents, Trip & Falls, Construction Accidents and Medical Malpractice, as well as having...
Forest Hills, 11375
George Howard Dippel
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(718) 229-1505 42-40 Bell Blvd
Suite 300
 Queens, NY 11361
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Cornell University
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The Law Office of George H. Dippel provides high quality legal services in the areas of wills, probate, trusts and estates, real estate closings (house, co-op, condo), business sales and purchases, incorporation of businesses, health care proxies and power of attorney. We are committed to providing the highest level of one-on-one personalized service to every client. Each matter is of the utmost importance to us and receives individual attention and expert care. Utilizing his extensive knowledge and decades of experience, Mr. Dippel has provided thousands of clients throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island and...
Shane Dwight Scott
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney.
(800) 230-0744 155-03 Jamaica Ave
 Jamaica, NY 11432
Real Estate, Foreclosure Defense, Immigration and Medical Malpractice
New York Law School
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John Chul-joon Kim
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(718) 539-1100 163-10 Northern Boulevard
Suite 201
 Flushing , NY 11358
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Foreclosure Defense
Boston University School of Law
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John C. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to the United States in 1971 as a five year old. Brought up by business owning parents in Baltimore, Maryland, he is proudly both Korean and American, embracing the best of both worlds. As a seasoned, respected attorney for nearly 20 years who handles cases across multiple practices areas that focus on debt resolution and dispute resolution for individuals and businesses, he has practiced in New York City since 1999, across all the boroughs of New York City and in Federal Courts in New Jersey. The firm Mr. Kim...
(718) 210-4794 50 Court Street, Suite 708
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Sunjae Lee
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(718) 539-1100 163-10 Northern Blvd. Suite 201
 Flushing, NY 11358
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Immigration
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Adam C Neal
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(347) 598-3990 106-15 Queens Blvd
 Forest Hills, NY 11375
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Fordham University School of Law
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"Finding the right attorney can be stressful and confusing, and lawyers are often only needed when something unexpected or tragic has happened. Whatever problem you face, whether you or someone you know was arrested, received a traffic ticket, was injured in an accident, or something else, Adam C. Neal Law is here to handle the problem so you don't have to." Adam C. Neal, Esq. is a graduate of both Fordham Law School and Columbia University and spent many years as a prosecutor for the Nassau County District Attorney's office. He has handled thousands of criminal cases, appearing in...
(347) 598-3990 170 Old Country Road
Suite 600
 Mineola, NY 11501
(347) 598-3990 106 West 32nd Street
 New York, NY 10001
Rafael Ariel Poltielov
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(718) 520-0085 118-21 Queens Boulevard
Suite 603
 Forest Hills, NY 11375
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Touro College
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Katherine Zalantis
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Tarrytown, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer
21 years experience
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Victor Rivera Jr.
(212) 684-0300
New York, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer
28 years experience
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Robert Unger
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(718) 263-1111 118-35 Queens Blvd
 Forest Hills, NY 11375
Real Estate, Business and Personal Injury
Fordham University School of Law
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Giovanni Silvagni
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
6631 Freshpond Road
 Ridgewood (Queens), NY 11385
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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Giovanni P. Silvagni is the founding partner of the Law Firm of Silvagni and Como, Attorneys At Law. The son of Italian immigrants, he was born and raised in Queens, NY. He attended St. John's University School of Law where he graduated with honors in 1999. He practices in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Probate and Real Estate. The firm has 3 offices located conveniently throughout Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan and also offers out of office visits. Our attorneys speak fluent Italian and conversational Spanish. Free Initial Consultation.
(718) 928-3355 172 Gravesend Neck Road
 Brooklyn, NY 11223
Alejandro Nieto
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(347) 448-8530 5 Court Square
 Long Island City, NY 11101
Real Estate and Immigration
St. John's University School of Law
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Dustin Bowman
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(800) 696-9529 125-10 Queens Blvd
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 Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Consumer and Landlord Tenant
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Ira Cooper
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 42 years experience
(718) 793-1311 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd #300
 Queens, NY 11415
Real Estate, Collections, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Hofstra University
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Ira Cooper graduated from Hofstra Law School and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1975. In addition to his 40 years practicing as an attorney in New York, Mr. Cooper has distinguished himself as a leader in Landlord & Tenant Litigation having formerly acted as the President of the Housing Court Bar Association. Mr. Cooper has also been a Lecturer at the New School for Social Research; a Member of the Civil Court Committee of the New York City Bar Association; a Member of the Landlord/Tenant Committee of the New York State Bar Association; and a Lecturer...
Barry Carl Weiss
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(800) 696-9529 125-10 Queens Blvd
#218
 Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Real Estate, Construction, Criminal and DWI
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Leslie Stephen Nizin
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 52 years experience
(718) 263-2411 125-10 Queens Blvd
 Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Real Estate, Criminal and DWI
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Isaac Abraham
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney.
(646) 397-9529 118-35 Queens Blvd Suite 1205
 Forest Hills, NY 11375
Real Estate, Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Touro College and The City University of New York School of Law
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Since 2010, Isaac Abraham have been helping motorists fight speeding tickets, suspended licenses, DWI offenses and all other traffic violations in NY state. Call Isaac for a free consultation today.
Martin Allan Pollak
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(718) 229-1904 214-08 41st Ave.
 Queens, NY 11361
Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
New York Law School
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If you are on the hunt for a Queens lawyer, you have found just the law office for you!! At Pollak & Slepian law firm, your case can receive the attention it requires. Attorney Jack I. Slepian obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Brooklyn College and his Juris Doctorate at New York Law School. He is a member of the New York State Bar and the American Bar Association. Attorney Martin A. Pollak received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Queens College of the City University of New York. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School...
K. David Okoronkwo
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(917) 804-9585 8659 Clio Street
 Jamaica Estates, NY 11423
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal and DWI
Howard University School of Law
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Joseph Andrew Gershman
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New York, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer
20 years experience
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Dustin Bowman
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Kew Gardens, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer
19 years experience
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Bradley Zelenitz
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(718) 532-1111 138-44 Queens Blvd #2
 Queens, NY 11435
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce
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My name is Bradley Zelenitz and I am a partner in the NYC law firm of Zelenitz, Shapiro & D'Agostino, P.C. My particular focus at this law firm is assisting clients with Commercial & Civil Litigation Matters, Personal Injury claims, Bankruptcy & Foreclosure avoidance. If you need assistance in Queens, NY., for any legal matter, do not hesitate to call us at (718) 523-1111.
Richard Howard Stein
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(718) 847-4000 86-52 Woodhaven Blvd
 Queens, NY 11421
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DWI and Probate
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I have over thirty (30) years experience in all aspects of criminal law, real estate, wills and estates. I offer free consultations. 24 hour emergency service is available.
Richard Michael Levy
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(800) 270-1121 219-43 Jamaica Avenue
 Queens Village, NY 11428
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Personal Injury
New York Law School
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Richard H. Lovell
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(718) 835-9300 107-48 Cross Bay Boulevard
 Ozone Park, NY 11417
Real Estate, Criminal, Probate and Traffic Tickets
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Sherri S Kosches
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(347) 526-0515 123-60 83rd Ave
 Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Real Estate, Civil Rights and Social Security Disability
St. John's University School of Law
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Simon Bardizbanian
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(718) 487-4468 135-24 Hillside Avenue
 Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
St Johns School Of Law
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Edward Vitale
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(516) 628-6200 108-18 Queens Blvd, Suite 402
 Forest Hills, NY 11375
Real Estate, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Mitchell M Hecht
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(800) 916-3467 1610 Caffrey Avenue
4B
 Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Nosson Tzvi Abrams
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(646) 937-8330 9906 Metropolitan Avenue
 Forest Hills, NY 11375
Real Estate
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Russ Nazrisho
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Queens County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(718) 777-3950 33-19 30th Ave
 Queens, NY 11103
Real Estate
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Daniel E. Katz
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New York, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer
35 years experience
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Trista L. Watson
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Robbie L Vaughn
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Nassau County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(516) 858-2620 393 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 208
 Mineola, NY 11501
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
Touro College
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Call The Law Firm of Vaughn & Weber, Pllc, at 516-858-2820 for help with your specific legal issue. Robbie and John are caring and dedicated New York lawyers. They provide their clients with fine legal service at a reasonable fee. They assist Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens and Brooklyn residents with their Family Law Matters, Real Estate Closings, Real Estate Litigation, Collection Matters, Uncontested and Contested Divorces, Landlord-Tenant Matters, Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modifications, Foreclosure Settlement Conferences, General Civil Litigation and Bankruptcy Filings. They look forward to providing you with answers to your specific legal questions. You can call Robbie L. Vaughn...
Mitchell A. Nathanson
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Nassau County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(516) 568-0000 81 Hempstead Ave.
 Lynbrook, NY 11563
Real Estate, Collections and Landlord Tenant
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Arnold M. Bottalico
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Nassau County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(516) 543-1329 1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
 Garden City, NY 11530
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Insurance Claims
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Over twenty-three years of diversified legal experience. My practice areas include: Foreclosure Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Personal Injuries. Call for free consultation!
David P. Badanes
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Nassau County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(631) 239-1702 1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
 Garden City, NY 11530
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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 842 Route 25A
 Northport, NY 11768
David Green
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Nassau County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(516) 874-6310 329 Hempstead Turnpike
 W. Hempstead, NY 11552
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Bankruptcy
Syracuse University College of Law
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Full service law practice with a concentration on consumer bankruptcy and real estate.
Mark Nathanson
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Nassau County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 50 years experience
(516) 568-0000 81 Hempstead Ave.
 Lynbrook, NY 11563
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Brooklyn Law School
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Yolette Marie Saintiny
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Kings County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(800) 691-2949 700 Utica Avenue
 Brooklyn, NY 11203
Real Estate, Divorce, Family and Immigration
Brooklyn Law School
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New York state licensed attorney Yolette M. Saintiny represents people for Personal Injury, Immigration, Divorce, M.H.L. Article 81 Guardianship in New York and Immigration and Naturalization law throughout the diaspora. The Saintiny Law Firm is dedicated to providing Clients with Competent, Comprehensive And Timely Services throughout the diaspora. For Legal Services: Contact Ms. Saintiny Online, via telephone at (800) 691-2949 or Book an on-site or virtual consultation.
Mr. Jerome A. Wisselman
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New York County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(516) 406-8500 1010 Northern Boulevard
Suite 300
 Great Neck, NY 10021
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning and Family
New York University School of Law and Brooklyn Law School
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Prior to founding Wisselman & Associates in 1976, Attorney Jerome A. Wisselman, Esq. served as a law clerk to Honorary Maxine K. Duberstein and Honorary Stanley Gartenstein in the areas of matrimonial and family law. His passion for people allowed him to fully devote his life to helping those facing hardships involving divorce, child custody and support, marriage, wills and estate planning, business law, and real estate law. His background in tax law and accounting gives him the ability to address complex financial issues that are involved with many family law matters. Over the years, Attorney Wisselman has...
Robert Todd Rosenblatt
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Kings County, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(718) 858-7399 200 Schermerhorn Street
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
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Robert Rosenblatt has been practicing Landlord Tenant Law since 1986 and during that period he has handled over 200,000 cases. He is a seasoned expert in Landlord Tenant law and he offers free consultations
(718) 858-7280 637 5th Avenue
 Brooklyn, NY 11215
David Bythewood
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Nassau County, NY Real Estate Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(516) 741-0066 85 Willis Avenue,Suite J
 Mineola, NY 11501
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals, Business and Construction
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Gerard Romski
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New York, NY Real Estate Law Lawyer
30 years experience
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Tarrytown, NY Real Estate Law Attorney
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