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Jack H. Genser, Esq. manages the litigation department of the firm's Elder Law, Estate Litigation and Personal Injury divisions where he directs litigation on behalf of seniors, their families, health care facilities and individuals who have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of someone else.

Mr. Genser is an experienced litigator who has successfully conducted jury and bench trials in Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as all counties of the City of New York. In addition to his in-court expertise, Mr. Genser is well-versed in all areas of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, as a means of obtaining expeditious and cost-effective case resolutions.

Mr. Genser was a keynote speaker at Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation "Coping and Caring" Conference in March 2004. Mr. Genser is a member of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association Committee on Elder Law, Social Services and Health Advocacy, the Committee on Surrogate's Court, Estates and Trusts, and the Suffolk County Bar Association Elder Law Section.

Mr. Genser earned his Juris Doctor degree with Honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1994 and his Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Tufts University in 1989. He was admitted to the bar of the State of New York in 1995.

Concentrations:
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial/Residential Real Estate, Health Care Facility Representation.

When you hire me for your Injury or New York No Fault case, you have the distinct advantage of my experience as an attorney who has defended various insurance companies.

I know what the insurance carriers don't want you to know. I understand their mindset and strategies. Now I can put them to work for you.

Saundra Gumerove has enjoyed a distinguished legal career that spans nearly 30 years, initially practicing in the areas of corporate law, banking, commercial finance, real estate, workouts, and creditors rights and more recently in the special needs arena. Her experience encompasses a wide spectrum of legal matters, both advisory and transactional, on behalf of domestic and foreign financial institutions, corporations and individuals. She has been published and quoted in trade journals and consumer publications, including American Banker, Newsday and Long Island Business News.

The birth of Saundra's first child changed everything. She defines herself as a lawyer, an advocate, and most importantly as the parent of a developmentally disabled, learning disabled and medically involved young adult. After realizing that many parents of children with disabilities were facing similar issues, she began providing them assistance and support -- both personally and professionally. Saundra focused her practice on assisting others gain vital services for their loved ones, including special education, guardianships, life planning, estate planning, and Special Needs Trusts. She created the special needs resource, Advokidsblog.com, to provide an active forum for these issues.

Saundra is devoted to the Long Island communities where she lives and practices. She contributes both time and talent to many good causes and matters of interest to her loved ones and business associates. She has been recognized numerous times for her community service and achievements and is a sought-after expert speaker on both special needs issues.

Most recently, Saundra was named a Trustee of Life's WORC Supplemental Pooled Trust. She received the Mets Spirit Award and EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award during Disability Awareness Night at Shea Stadium for her work on behalf of disabled Americans. She was voted Woman of the Year by the Town of Oyster Bay, elected VP of the Board of AHRC Nassau County, and was the proud recipient of the Long Island Works Coalition Workforce Builder Award for three years in a row. She is active in the Birchwood Civic Association, a Vice President of AHRC Nassau County, President of the Association for the Help of Retarded Citizens and the Treasurer of The Brookville School for Children. She is also an adjunct professor at St. Joseph's College, Patchogue, NY. She has also been active with the Jericho School Board, the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, the Sturge Weber Foundation, and the New York State School Boards Association.

She earned a B.A. degree from the School of Government and Public Administration at American University, and a J.D. degree from Hofstra University Law School. For four years she worked for Senator Charles Goodell and North Carolina Congressman James Broyhill as a legislative assistant
and caseworker.

Saundra is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association and the Association of Special Needs Planners. She resides with her husband Jeff in Jericho, NY. They are the proud parents of three lovely daughters.

Michael E. Berman, P.C, The Bankruptcy Law Firm, specializes in helping individuals and married couples regain their financial freedom through the protections of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. We realize that considering bankruptcy can often be a stressful and unsettling experience, and pride ourselves on providing superior bankruptcy advice and representation in a thorough and caring way.

But the new Bankruptcy Code places a number of new hurdles in the way of those who seek a fresh financial start. We are fluent in these new laws and can help explain if bankruptcy is best suited for your particular case; how bankruptcy will affect you before, during and after you file; whether you will have to pay back any of your debts; and how to best protect your home, car, and other assets.

Michael E. Berman, P.C. has offices in Long Island and in Manhattan, and is managed by Michael Eric Berman, Esq. Mr. Berman received his JD degree from the Law School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and his BS degree in Economics (magna cum laude) from the Wharton Business School in 1993. He is admitted to practice law and handles bankruptcy matters in NY, PA, and NJ.

If you or someone you know is considering bankruptcy, or is in serious debt and doesn't know ehere to turn, please email or call us so we can help. Just think, if bankruptcy is the right option for you, once you file, there will be no more calls from bill collectors or creditors, and you will most likely keep all of your property and end up completely debt-free after bankruptcy.

So take a deep breath, and give us a call. We can help you get a fresh start on life!

Please contact Attorney Michael E. Berman directly by email at MB@The-Bankruptcy-Firm.com com or via telephone at 516-320-9076. And although our website is currrently under construction, please soon find a detailed description of our services at www.The-Bankruptcy-Firm.com.

Mr. Ahuja is a U.S. citizen born in India. He is admitted in the states of New York, Connecticut, Virginia, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Court; Southern District of NY, U.S. District Court; Eastern District of NY, and India. Mr. Ahuja received his education and experience both in India and the United States. Mr. Ahuja holds an LL.M. (International Business Law); an LL.M. in Labor Laws; LL.B. (JD); M.B.A. (Personnel Management & Labor Welfare); M.B.A. (Business Management); a Diploma in German language; a Postgraduate Diploma in Gandhian Philosophy, besides his M.A. (Major: International Relations) and B.A. (Honors) degrees.

Mr. Ahuja has worked as an Attorney (Trademarks) at the United States Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, as an Of Counsel to Aitken Irvin Lewin Berlin Vrooman & Cohn, LLP, a Washington, D.C. based law firm specializing in the international business law, as a Consultant to M&M Consultants in Massachusetts, as a General Counsel to Soft Computer Consultants in New York, and Regional Manager at Oriental Bank of Commerce, India. Mr. Ahuja has worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Baruch College [City University of New York], New York, NY, as an Adjunct Faculty and taught International Business at the USDA Graduate School, Washington, D.C; and as Adjunct Faculty at Howard University. He has been on numerous other legal panels and organized a number of conferences, has frequently been a guest speaker to various institutions of management sciences and law including Continuing Legal Education program for attorneys. Besides his law practice, Mr. Ahuja works as an Arbitrator with Small Claims Courts in New York. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi languages and enjoys writing poems in his native languages.

Mr. Ahujaâs professional activities and associations [past & present] include membership of the Indo-U.S. Joint Sub-commission on Trade and Investments [1997]; Member: Association of Arbitrators, Ambassador of the Maryland International Trade Association [1996,1997]; Judge: Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001); Legal Advisor/Board Member: Indo-Pak-Bangladesh Friendship Forum; King-Gandhi Foundation, Lions Club, Global Organization Of People of Indian Origin [GOPIO], Federation of Indian Americans, National Capital Region, India Cultural Coordination Committee Inc.; Washington, D.C.; Punjabi Durbar Religious & Cultural Society, Inc., NY, Om Vedam Inc. [A Not For Profit Organization], Jalota Entertainment Inc., Staten Island Hindu Temple Inc., Sikh Gurudwara, Richmond Hill, NY, and India This Week (a community weekly newspaper, Washington, D.C.); Member: Indo American Political Association; Member: Indian American Forum For Political Education; Member: The Pen Club of Washington, D.C.; Member: New York State Bar Association; Member: Connecticut State Bar Association; Member: Virginia State Bar Association; Member: ABA Section of International Law & Practice; Member: Washington Foreign Law Society; Treasurer: Indian American Bar Association; Member: American Bar Association; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âBankingâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on Corporation Law; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on Cyberspace & Internet Law; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âForeign and International Lawâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âImmigration and Nationalityâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âIntellectual Propertyâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âLabor Relations and Employment Lawâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âTechnology and Automationâ etc. He was selected as an intern to serve Senator Edward Kennedyâs Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Mr. Ahuja has written/published a number of papers/articles. Some of the papers written by him are: âThe Role of Air Bags and Seatbelts - a Primary or Supplemental Restraint System?â; Domestic Violence: A Social Curse; Employment Discrimination and Your Rights; Foreclosure Laws And Procedure In The State of New York; Multinational Corporations And Problem of Identity; Foreign Direct Investments: Pros and Cons; Homeowner Association: What To Do About Them?; How To Handle Problems With A Condominium Board?; How To Handle Problems With A Co-Op Board?; Protect Your Identity To Protect Yourself; Intellectual Property Laws And Issues In India; Religious Corporation & Religious Corporation Laws In New York; Religious Corporation Laws And Tax-Exemptions; Social Security And Social Security Administration; Land-Tenants Laws In New York; Taxation For Foreigners; Your Rights And Responsibilities As A Permanent Resident; How To Lose Your Citizenship?; The Defamation Law & Defenses, The Competitive Law Reforms for the Government of Indonesia; The United States Government Procurement Procedures; FCC: The Law, Procedures, and Policies Relating to Revocation of a License; Import of Raw Vegetables and Fruits from India; United Statesâ Export Import- Rules and Regulations; Business Opportunities in the U. S. A. Relating to Auto Parts; Business Opportunities in the U.S.A. Relating to Electric Goods; Business Opportunities in the U.S.A. Relating to Gloves; Business Opportunities in the U.S.A. Relating to Snacks Food; Business Opportunities in the U.S.A. Relating to Audio-Video Products; Classification for Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Their Children; Immigration Benefits for Battered Spouses and Children; The Indian Economy in Transition; Indian-U.S. License Agreements; The United States Regulatory Regime: Blessing or Curse for the Businesses? Structuring Multinational Business Entities; Computer Crimes And Department of Justiceâs Preparation For A Cyberwar; The United States-A Refuge For Oppressed People; The Politics Of Color; Law & Practice of Banking in India; Payment and Collection of Checks, Bank Documentation and Finance in India; Analysis & Interpretation of Financial Statements; Bank Lending in India; Agricultural Recovery Laws and Credit Collection in India; Legal Issues Relating To Bank Guaranties & Letters of Credit; Practical Problems in Suit Filing and Enforcement of Judgment in India; Commercial Dispute Settlement Mechanism in India; Formation of Business Entity in India; Safeguards & Prevention of Frauds in the Banking Industry In India; Labor Laws and Industrial Relations in India; Manpower Training & Development in the Banking Industry in India; Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution Mechanism; Time Management; Interpersonal Relations Based on Behavior in Organizations; Good Listening is Good Communication; Improve Your Memory to Help Yourself; The Story of Hair Styles: Indiaâs Contribution to the World of Fashion; Islam and Sikhism; The Concept and Connotation of Maya; The Vegetarian Way of Life; Gandhi and Mountbatten: A Comparative Study. Women in Life and Society; Women in Hinduism; Ramadan, The Holiest Month; The Status of Women in Islam; Women in Islam; Women And Their Sexual Rights; Another Unholy War; The Forgotten Days Of Our History; Amber: The City Of Tourists; Pinjore Garden: A Heaven On The Earth; Gandhi & Ahimsa; Gurumukh; The Guru Nanak And The Muslims; I Love New York; Message Of The Master; The Cultural Heritage Of Punjab; Religion As Ahimsa; Auto Accident Law in the State of New York etc.

As an Elder Law/ Trust and Estates Attorney, I bring to my practice a strong background working in the field of aging, specifically in Home Care, Geriatric Case Management & Entitlements Advocacy.

I believe that legal representation in any civil matter is only ethical when the legal fee is a small percentage of the amount of money the client recovers, saves or protects. I do not accept cases when this cannot be accomplished.

THE LITREL LAW CENTER at www.litrellaw.com is a full
full service law firm with a focus in the following areas:

Real Estate
Business & Corporate Law
Estate Planning & Administration
Asset Protection

Peter E. Brill has extensive criminal trial experience in state and federal court, arbitration and administrative proceedings. He has won cases for his clients in practically every county in the New York metropolitan area. A former Assistant District Attorney, he now focuses on criminal defense of both civilians and law enforcement personnel, representing clients charged with a variety of misdemeanors and felonies. He graduated cum laude from Brown University and received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the New York Institute of Technology.

I have been practicing personal injury law for over 20 years and have handled hundreds of cases ranging from million dollar verdicts to $1,000 settlements. I understand that the most important case to you is your case. I have learned that clients want someone who will pay attention to their case, someone who will keep them informed and someone who will fight for every dollar that their case deserves. I take satisfaction in knowing that so many of my clients have come to me on referral from previous clients or other attorneys. I make no outlandish claims except to vow that I will do my very best for you.

Kushnick & Associates, P.C.

Over 20 years experience in complex construction litigation and arbitration, insurance coverage, employment/labor defense, real estate litigation.

Alpa J. Sanghvi, Esq. has extensive eperience on both state and federal litigation. Her areas of practice includes civil litigation, commercial law, contracts, business transactions, real estate law, collections, and moving traffic violations.

Lisa Renee Pomerantz has more than twenty-five years of varied legal experience. After graduating cum laude from Radcliffe College of Harvard University and from Boston University Law School where she was on the Law Review, Lisa spent a year as a law clerk to a federal court judge. Following a stint as a litigation attorney in private practice, she worked for more than fifteen years as a senior level in-house attorney for a major corporation. Her responsibilities there included transactional matters, compliance initiatives, dispute resolution and counseling clients on a broad variety of corporate, employment, antitrust and intellectual property matters.

Since 2003, Lisa has had her own practice. She works with innovative and creative enterprises to structure and foster successful business relationships and to resolve disputes amicably and cost-effectively. Her dispute resolution activities include membership on the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Neutrals as a Commercial Mediator and Arbitrator. Lisa also develops and presents creative and effective interactive training programs, is a popular keynote speaker at business, association and educational events, and publishes a monthly newsletter entitled “Making the Connection.”

Lisa is a recognized leader in the business and legal communities. Lisa is Vice-Chair of the Suffolk County Women’s Business Enterprise Coalition, and has served as Co-Chair of its Trade Show Committee. She also has served on the Planning and Education Committees of the Women’s Expo, and on the Nominating and Awards Program Committees for the Long Island Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.

In the legal community, Lisa has chaired the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property Committees, and has been an Officer and Advisory Board member of the Suffolk Academy of Law. In 2007, Lisa was honored to receive the Suffolk County Bar Association Directors’ Award in recognition of her service as ADR Committee Co-Chair. She also received Awards of Recognition in 2004 for her contributions to continuing legal education and as Intellectual Property Committee Co-Chair.

The LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD E. GILBERT is a private practice law firm devoted exclusively to Labor and Employment Law matters. Mr. Gilbert's experience is extensive, spanning more than 30 years as an attorney, professor, negotiator, arbitrator, and mediator involving a wide array of labor and employment disputes in both the private and public sectors.

Call 631.630.0100 or go to gilbertlegal.net for more information.

The firm serves a diverse range of clients. Mr. Gilbert provides daily counsel regarding employment discrimination and harassment of all types, labor-management issues, wage and hour/overtime issues, Dept. of Labor investigations and audits, employee relations, contract administration and interpretation, executive compensation, severance, ERISA, pensions/retirement,discipline and discharge, human resource,and disability issues. Additional areas of practice include Education Law, Civil Service Law, Constitutional, and government and municipal law.

Mr. Gilbert's litigation experience is extensive, encompassing various administrative agencies, and the federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate levels, including the U.S. Supreme Court and N.Y.S. Court of Appeals.

Over the years, Mr. Gilbert has handled literally hundreds of administrative proceedings including contractual grievance arbitrations, disciplinary hearings, unfair labor practice hearings, representation cases, organizational campaigns, and employment discrimination matters. He regularly appears before such agencies as the EEOC, State Division of Human Rights, American Arbitration Association, National Labor Relations Board, NYS and US Departments of Labor, Public Employment Relations Board, and Merit Systems Protection Board. Mr. Gilbert has also regularly supervised or handled comprehensive collective bargaining negotiations.

Typical issues involve discipline and discharge, executive compensation disputes, sexual harassment, whistleblowing, contract administration and interpretation disputes, arbitrability, commissions, seniority, compensation, employee and labor relations policy, family and medical leave, reasonable accommodation, past practices, retirement compensation, overtime, denial of benefits, past practices, management rights, promotion and upgrading, transfers, health care, unfair labor practices, compliance with Employee Handbooks, layoffs, subcontracting, wage and hour, increase of production work rules, employment discrimination, unfair labor practices, union representation issues, and health and safety issues. The firm also handles disputes concerning administration of collective bargaining agreements, Handbook policies, and complex collective bargaining negotiations.

Mr. Gilbert currently serves as an Arbitrator and Neutral Chairperson for both Nassau and Suffolk County District Courts. Mr. Gilbert has been a neutral appellate Hearing Officer on behalf of the Chancellor, New York City Board of Education in various disputes. Mr. Gilbert is a certified Labor Mediator and Arbitrator for the Employment Discrimination Resolution (EDR) and Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) panels of the Nassau County Bar Association.

Mr. Gilbert has lectured or taught numerous seminars and courses in such topics as Employment Discrimination Law, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblowers, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment At Will, Discipline and Discharge, Labor Law, Civil Service Law, and Fair Employment Practices. Mr. Gilbert has been an Adjunct Professor for Cornell University/New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

Mr. Gilbert is a member of the American, New York State, Suffolk County, and Nassau County Bar Associations, where he serves on various committees. He is a member of the Industrial Relations Research Association.

Mr. Gilbert is a graduate of Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts (top 5%) (B.A. Double Major: English and Psychology), and has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Johnâs University School of Law (1980). He successfully completed the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in August 1984.

The LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD E. GILBERT prides itself in providing the highest quality legal representation. Its overall objective has been and continues to be a specific commitment to outstanding, meticulous, and immediate service, caring, and developing an ongoing personal relationship with each of its clients. Call 631.630.0100 and ask for Mr. Gilbert or visit the firm's website at gilbertlegal.net.

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