My father, Ira, passed away suddenly from a heart attack at just 47 years old. I was only 19. He was in the prime of his life—a devoted father, husband, son, and friend, as well as a proud graduate of the New York University School of Law.

In the late 1960s, he established his law firm in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood—long before it became the vibrant area it is today. His clients were everyday people from the community, seeking his guidance in drafting wills, buying and selling homes, and growing their businesses. He represented both local mom-and-pop shops and major grocery chains, earning a reputation as a skilled litigator. When he passed, hundreds of his clients attended his funeral—a true testament to the respect and admiration he had earned.

My father was a man of action, full of life, humor, intelligence, and unwavering kindness. He was always there for his family and friends, teaching me the values of resilience and strength. He understood how short life could be, and he lived every moment with purpose. His passing changed our lives, but we honored his legacy by moving forward, just as he would have wanted.

Unfortunately, after his death, my family faced another hardship. At the time, laws prevented my mother, a non-lawyer, from selling his practice, leaving us with nothing to show for his years of dedication and hard work.

Despite this setback, I forged my own path. I graduated from SUNY Albany in 1990 and moved to Washington, D.C., where I worked on environmental advocacy with Clean Water Action and Greenpeace. After three years, I decided to follow in my father's footsteps and enrolled at Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1993.

Becoming a lawyer was the best decision I ever made—second only to marrying my wife, Tracy.

Right out of law school, I took a leap of faith and started my practice. I had my first client within a week, and I haven't looked back since. Now, more than 23 years later, my firm continues to thrive, offering services in civil litigation, business law, personal injury, wills, and real estate. Like my father, I handle cases from inception to trial, successfully conducting trials, arguing motions, negotiating settlements, and winning appeals. I have also overseen countless real estate transactions and drafted thousands of legal documents.

Outside of work, I cherish time with my wife, children, extended family, friends, and our beagle. I love exploring New York City and Long Island, attending cultural events, and staying active outdoors. I'm an avid reader, with a passion for business, law, history, literature, and music. I've also been fortunate to travel extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

Education

• J.D., Quinnipiac University School of Law, 1996
• B.A., State University of New York (SUNY) Albany, 1990

Admissions

• New York Bar
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York