Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education

1990 University of Chicago JD - Juris Doctor 1987 Columbia University MA - Masters 1986 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign BA - Bachelor of Arts 1986 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2011 10.0 Highest Superb Rating, Avvo 2008 Coach of the Year, Cold Spring Harbor Huntington Soccer Club

Publications

2010 Village Tattler Crooked Teeth, Crooked Dentist 2010 Half Hollow Hills Papers Dentist Bankruptcy 2008 Crains NY Mortgage Crisis 2000 New York Times Lottery Winner 2000 Washington Post Freeze on Funds

Associations

2011 - Present Online Bar Association Member 2003 - Present Lawyers.com Board Guide 2002 - Present United States District Court for the Northern District of New York Member 1999 - Present Bar of the United States Supreme Court Member 1999 - Present United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Member

Speaking

2011 Semi-Monthly Web Chat Bankruptcy Law 2010 Internet Chat Debtor and Creditor Issues 2009 Semi-Monthly Web Chat Bankruptcy Law 2008 Semi-Monthly Web Chat Bankruptcy Law

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Updated: Mar 15, 2026