Marc Crawford Leavitt
Elder Law, Estate Planning & Administration, Real Estate
Being able to listen to your situation, ask the right questions, and explain the options are important skills. Some call this translating Legalese into English. The goal, of course, is to spot potential problems in advance and plan to successfully address then. With estate and elder law and disability issues, indeed with most matters that merit legal attention, every individual and family is different. That means a thorough discussion is needed to arrive at the optimum course of action.
In dispute situations, putting yourself in the other person’s shoes can be important in achieving “win-win” resolutions and avoiding unproductive “win-lose” confrontations. This can be just as important in real estate transactions as in estate and disability planning to save money and minimize grief and anxiety.
Experience teaches that there are at least two sides to every story and often three or four. We look forward to hearing your story to help you make and implement the best decisions.
Education, Awards, Publications, Civic Activities & Memberships
J.D., Columbia University Law School.
B.A., Stony Brook University, cum laude.
Sunnyside Community Services, Community Service Award.
“Elder Law Basics – Estate & Disability Planning” article, author, published in The Queens Tribune & SCS Newsletter.
All Saints Episcopal Church of Sunnyside, Community Service Award.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member.
NYS Bar Association, Elder Law Section, Member.
Queens County Bar Association, Member.
Caring Kind – The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving, Lecturer.
Queens County Library Foundation, Lecturer.
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Board of Advisors.
Long Island City Artists, Board Member.
Performer in many community theatre productions and civic fundraising events.
Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside, Past President & Member.
Community School Board #30Q, Elected Member for 3 years.
Candidate for Borough President of Queens.
Paul E. Kerson
Civil, Estate & Criminal Litigation; Business and Family Disputes & Divorce
My upbringing taught me “Justice, justice, thou shalt seek!”
Life can deal us difficult and complicated problems. My job is to recommend the right course of legal action for you and then to carry it out. I have a knack for putting my finger exactly on the pulse of the matter to diagnose what to do.
Because of my experience, lawyer colleagues often turn to me when they have a difficult case or problem, and they have ranked me as a “Super Lawyer.”
My first job after graduating from law school was as a special prosecutor fighting official corruption. I take representation of clients and the effort to achieve just and fair conclusions very seriously.
To fight a big injustice, sometimes a creative legal tactic is needed to get the attention of a party who has been ignoring you, like an expeditious order to show cause. When you need to start a lawsuit or if you are being sued, effective communication and the right legal response are critical to protecting your rights.
Court proceedings can be tedious. Sometimes it feels like “justice delayed is justice denied.” But whether you need a dispute resolved, financial relief resulting from a family or business matter, a divorce, or criminal representation, we have the experience and judgment to get your job done.
Education, Awards, Publications, Civic Activities & Memberships
J.D., Columbia University Law School.
B.A., Case Western Reserve University.
Queens County Bar Association, President 2015-2016 & Member Of Board of Managers.
Queens County Bar Bulletin, Contributor & Past Editor.
Queens County Criminal Courts Bar Association, Past President.
Queens County Historical Society, Member.
Author of numerous historical Writings.
Super Lawyer, rated by legal peers.
City of Ardsley, Judge, served for 3 years.
NYS Bar Association, Member.
Tali B. Sehati
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Estate Litigation, Guardianship
Conscientious estate planning involves more than merely minimizing estate taxes and conservation of assets. Your attorney must also be well versed in your family dynamics, its special circumstances and the needs of your loved ones. I am a firm believer that the attorney-client relationship entails open lines of communication, trust and professionalism in the implementation of any transaction. I am always honored to be entrusted with carrying out clients’ important decisions at critical emotional times in their lives. In my view, being in such service while maintaining our humanity and integrity makes it all worthwhile.
Education & Activities
J.D., Cardozo Law School of Yeshiva University.
B.A., Queens College, magna cum laude.
NYS Bar Association, member.
Interned for Federal Judge. Sterling Johnson, Jr, Eastern District, NY.
Court Evaluator
Fluent in English, Hebrew and Farsi.
Joseph N. Yamaner, Of Counsel
Real Estate, Business Law, Elder Law & Estate matters, Litigation
You deserve complete attention from your lawyer, both initially and as your matter is carried out. Before attending law school Joseph served as a reconnaissance commanding officer in the Israeli Defense Forces and the Border Guard serving during The Six Day and Yom Kippur Wars. He was cited a number of times for courage and leadership during battles with terrorists.
Joseph’s opinion as how to deal with clients is in his own words, "I learned to treat people with respect and each decision with careful consideration. At the same time, I learned how to take a deliberate action when necessary, and have a full control over my clients' interests.”
Although most cases are not life and death matters (while estate matters ironically are), every transaction is important from complex shopping center deals to home transactions to estate disputes and administration.
In addition to speaking English and Hebrew, Joseph also is fluent in Turkish and (Ladino) Spanish. His world view enables him to appreciate different cultures and perspectives. His experience and tenacity in negotiations enables him to strongly pursue your best interests while maintaining active communication with you.
Education & Activities
J.D., Cardozo Law School of Yeshiva University.
B.A., Queens College.
Lawline.com, award-winning Lecturer and Faculty Member.
Admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court and US Tax Court.
NYS Bar Association, Member of Trusts & Estates and Senior Lawyers Sections.
Queens County Bar Association, Member.
UJA Speakers Bureau, former member.