I opened this practice for a simple reason: too many people walk into a law office feeling smaller than when they arrived. I wanted to run the kind of office I'd want my own family to call — where you're treated like a person, your questions get real answers, and you never feel rushed off the phone.
You should leave every conversation knowing more than when you started.
Most of my work is with individuals, families, and small businesses. That shapes how I practice. I keep my caseload deliberate so I can give each client real attention, and I'll tell you honestly when something isn't worth fighting — and when it is.
When you work with me, you work with me. You'll have my direct line, updates in language that makes sense, and a clear picture of what things cost before the work begins.
At a glance
Columbia University School of Law, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, 1973
Fordham College, Fordham University, Bronx, New York
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
U.S. District Courts, Southern & Eastern Districts of New York
How this office works
Plain language
No jargon for its own sake. If I use a legal term, I'll explain what it means for you.
Honest counsel
I'll tell you when a fight is worth it and when it isn't — even when that's not what you hoped to hear.
Clear pricing
You'll know what the work costs before it starts, so the bill is never a surprise.
Real availability
You get a direct line to me, and I return calls — including evenings and weekends by appointment.