Top Lawyers of Long Island
About the event
The annual Top Lawyers of Long Island Awards, presented by Steno, recognizes and celebrates the vital role attorneys play in society as defenders of justice, protectors of individual rights, and facilitators of complex legal processes. Through advocacy, leadership, and community involvement, these professionals promote accountability, safeguard civil liberties, and uphold the rule of law — making them indispensable to the foundation of a just society.
In partnership with Steno, a national leader in court reporting, litigation support, and legal technology, the program now further elevates the visibility and impact of Long Island’s legal community. Together, RichnerLIVE and Steno are expanding the platform beyond an annual celebration to create year-round recognition, thought leadership, and industry engagement — reinforcing a shared commitment to innovation, access to justice, and the continued advancement of the legal profession.
Audience
Meet the 2026 Honorees
KEYNOTE
Raymond A. Tierney
Suffolk County District Attorney
HONOREES
BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONAL
Joseph G. Milizio
Managing Partner
Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP
Rachelle Rosenberg, Esq.
Partner
Abrams Fensterman
Ralph Rosella
Office Managing Member
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
COMPLEX TORT AND GENERAL CASUALTY
Cav. Nicholas R. Caiazzo
Partner/Trial Attorney
Wilson Elser
CORPORATE & SECURITIES
David F. Durso
Partner
Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C.
DEBT SOLUTIONS
Leslie H. Tayne
Founder & Managing Director
Tayne Law Group, P.C.
EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS LITIGATION
Danielé D. De Voe
Partner
Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano, PLLC
Jeffrey Basso
Partner
Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP
ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW
Brian A. Tully
Founder & Managing Partner
Tully Law Group, P.C.
Rochelle L. Verron, Esq.
Founding & Managing Partner
Verron Law Group, P.C.
Ronald Fatoullah, Esq.
Chair, Elder Law Group and Partner Trusts & Estates
Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
Stephen J. Silverberg, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Law Office of Stephen J. Silverberg, P.C.
Wendy K. Goidel, Esq.
Founder & Principal
Goidel Law Group, LLC
ESTATE PLANNING/GENERATIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Russel Morgan, Esq.
Founding Partner
Morgan Legal Group, P.C.
Stephanie D’Angelo, Esq.
Principal
D’Angelo Law Associates, P.C.
FAMILY LAW
Alexander E. Sklavos, Esq.
Founder & Principal Attorney
Sklavos Law Group, P.C.
Armand J. Prisco, Esq.
Partner
Polin, Prisco & Villafane
Joseph Trotti
Partner
Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP
Michael Alber, Esq.
Managing Partner
The Alber Firm, P.C.
FINANCE, INSURANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS
Alan B. Hodish, Esq.
Founding Principal
Law Offices Of Alan B. Hodish, LLC
GENERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Edward L. Lieberman
Principal
Edward L. Lieberman, P.C.
HEALTHCARE & CANNABIS LAW
Andrew P. Cooper, Esq., LLM
Cannabis & Psychedelics Attorney
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
INJURY & CAR ACCIDENT LAW
Chrissy Grigoropoulos-Peleytay, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Grigor Law Injury & Car Accident Lawyers
Todd C. Miller, Esq.
Senior Partner
Miller & Caggiano LLP
IP Litigation/Arbitration
Michael J. Poropat
Partner
Stockman & Poropat, PLLC
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAW
Andrew J. Turro
Shareholder
Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.
Courtney Chicvak, Esq.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Director
EAC Network
Tom Mealiffe
Partner
Nixon Peabody, LLP
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Dorothy Renz
Partner
Duffy & Duffy, P.C.
Joseph L. Ciaccio
Partner
Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC
NOT-FOR-Profit
Laurette D. Mulry, Esq.
Attorney & Counselor
Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, Inc
PERSONAL INJURY
Jason A. Greenberg
Founder & Managing Attorney
Law Offices of Jason Greenberg, P.C.
John F. Nash
Partner
Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C.
Leonard J. Wiener
Associate
Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.
Ross L. Schiller
Founder & Managing Attorney
Ross L. Schiller & Associates, P.C.
REAL ESTATE
Brian S. Stolar
Partner
Harris Beach Murtha
Ed Puerta
Partner
Nixon Peabody, LLP
Gilad Aldad, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Law Office of Gilad Aldad
TAX CERTIORARI LITIGATION
Anthony Forzaglia
Partner
Schroder & Strom, LLP
TRIAL LAW
Chad J. LaVeglia
CEO & Trial Lawyer
Law Office of Chad J. LaVeglia PLLC
TRUST & ESTATE LITIGATION
Andrew P. Nitkewicz
Partner
Cullen and Dykman, LLP
Workers’ Compensation
Andrew B. Woolf
Founding Partner
Klee Woolf Goldman & Filpi, LLP
Jonathan R. Klee
Managing Partner
Klee Woolf Goldman & Filpi, LLP
Timothy E.T. Finnegan
Partner
McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan, LLP
SPECIAL AWARDS
COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD
Phil Rizzuto
Trial Attorney
The Rizzuto Law Firm
RISING STAR
Alexis Epstein
Associate
Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea and LoTurco, LLP
Brooke McDonald
Associate
Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP
Jacob Bloom, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Miller & Caggiano, LLP
top BOUTIQUE law firm award
Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP
top law firm award
Nixon Peabody, LLP
TOP TAX CERTIORARI LAW FIRM AWARD
Schroder & Strom, LLP
TRIAL TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD
Stuart L. Finz
Senior Trial Attorney & CEO
CaraMia R. Hart
Senior Trial Attorney
Brandon S. Finz
Trial Attorney
Finz & Finz, P.C.
2025 Photo Gallery
Why Participate?
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Our Presenting Partner
Steno is a national provider of court reporting, litigation support, and legal technology solutions, who is redefining the legal services space with the continued strategic investment in the New York market, including a deepening commitment to the Long Island legal and business communities. The firm’s partnership with RichnerLIVE not only headlines the 2026 Top Lawyers program, but also launches a yearlong collaboration focused on spotlighting excellence in law, building leadership momentum, and creating meaningful engagement across the industry beyond the annual awards ceremony… Read more
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