The City University of New York.  New York City Police Officer, Suffolk County Police Officer, SCPD SGT. PBA Delegate, Attorney in the Office of the Suffolk County Police Commissioner.

No.  I became a Police officer when I was 20 years old and took the NYC Police test while I was still in High School.  That is what I thought I was going to do for the rest of my life back in 1985.

The ability to help people who are quite often suddenly thrust into financial difficulty after suffering an injury.  It is very satisfying to be able to help people who are quite often very desperate for help.

Very personal.  I really strive to treat every one of them the way I would like a member of my family treated.

Someone who truly understands what I am going through.

I truly believe that we do the best possible job for our clients.  We have the skill and ability to take cases that could not be handled by other firms.  A substantial number of our cases come from satisfied clients.

I like to travel. I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends at the beach, especially my children and grandchildren.

SCPBA, SOA, SC Police Conference, Suffolk County Police Association.

I attended Hofstra University School of Law. My prior legal experience includes estate planning, administration and litigation including corporate planning, commercial litigation and real estate law. I have practiced before the District, Supreme, Surrogate, and Family Courts of New York, in criminal, custodial and estate matters.

I love practicing WC because it allows me to advocate in a real, personal way for injured workers while standing right beside them.   Coming from a family with a construction Union background , I learned firsthand the dangers faced by workers in construction settings as well as many, many other work environments.   I learned that injuries can and will occur on the job in countless scenarios.   I also learned that workers are almost powerless against an insurance carrier without a strong and effective advocate,  as the carrier always has attorneys at their disposal.

After joining our firm in 1999 I never looked back because, although we were a much smaller firm than the one I came from, I was able to cultivate strong interpersonal relationships with our valued clients in a way that was not possible before. As we grew larger over the years,  I was able to effectuate these types of relationships on a greater and greater scale. I truly believe have found the perfect balance of providing personal advocacy on a large scale for our valued clients.

I enjoy Scuba Diving and Skiing with my wife and twin boys.

I am an active member of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association.

I received my undergraduate degree from Hofstra University and my law degree from Ohio Northern University. My prior experience includes 5 years working on the carrier’s side of workers’ compensation.

Yes, I did.

I enjoy meeting new people and helping them on their case.

Very straight forward, no BS. I want to get the client the best compensation possible.

I believe honesty from your attorney is the most important trait.

The staff at MDASR.

I enjoy hunting and golfing on my time off.

N/A

I attended St. John’s University School of Law.  Upon graduation I worked with Price Waterhouse as a tax advisor before entering the field of Elder Law and Estate Planning.  I entered the field of Workers’ Compensation in 1998.

No. I entered college with the thought that I would be a doctor or enter the field of business.  I decided I had more of an interest in business so I studied accounting so I could understand the financial information and health of businesses.  During my education as an accountant I took a business law course and enjoyed the thought process and advocating for clients.  I intended to combine the use of the accounting degree and the law degree in the field of business.

In 1998, I had an opportunity to represent injured workers in the field of workers’ compensation.  I realized that if I did my job right, I could help a lot of people through a very difficult chapter in their lives.  I have been in the field ever since.

I think I have a very good relationship with my clients because I care about them as people, I listen to their needs and I strive to obtain the best possible results while treating them with dignity and respect.

I would want my attorney to listen to my needs with sincerity and compasion.

I really like working with MDASR because we have a talented team of attorneys and staff that care for our clients and treat our clients like we would our family members.

I like to spend time with my family, travel, explore, work out, and work with community based organizations

I have worked with FREE, Bronx Clergy Task Force, Sunrise Day Camp, to name a few.

St. John’s University School of Law – As an undergrad I worked for the NYS Attorney General as a Paralegal in the Consumer Protection Division; worked for Nassau County Legislature as Aide to Legis. Joseph Scannell (final year of undergrad into law school);  In law school worked as Law Clerk for DiRaimondo and Masi, LLP in the field of immigration law; then worked for the Queens County District Attorney as Law Clerk in the Intake Division; then began working for Pasternack, Tilker, Heller, Ruben & Rieff and remained there after graduating law school and until I took at job at Sherman, Federman.

Yes and No. I wanted to play professional basketball first and foremost. Knowing that that was a long shot, I also have wanted to be a lawyer since I was little. I figured I would be a District Attorney for life, although it didn’t go that way getting to work with law enforcement personnel on a daily basis is quite similar.

Delivering what is sorely needed to those that need it most. The large majority of the time attorneys in the disability field are what separates family from economic destitution and survival. If we fail to do our jobs properly entire families can suffer. Tremendous pressure at times, but amazing feeling when you deliver.

It’s a great question, and a complex answer as the relationship with any client evolves from first meeting to last. At first meeting, my role is to be the expert in my field and evaluate the facts and circumstances of the particular matter so that I may give a frank and unbiased opinion to the client. It is also my opportunity to both show the client my personality and attempt to evaluate the client’s. Once I am the attorney of record it is my responsibility to vigorously advocate for the client, but also to listen to and aide the clients during their difficult times. This period forms strong bonds of friendship during the case that remain even after the case is complete. Except in court, my client’s always know that I am a different person in court! Friendship stops at the court house steps, inside the court room my job requires me to have my client prepared and to fight for their rights. Once court is over, we are back to friendship!

Personality. If you don’t like your lawyer’s personality, you will rarely believe that they are providing a quality representation on your behalf. Don’t ever go by personality alone, but don’t ever exclude it from your analysis of an attorney either.

I enjoy fighting for the rights of injured workers and ensuring that they and their families receive the compensation they deserve.

Hang with the family, watch my Knicks and Yankees and movies. I am an avid runner.

I am involved in many organizations. General Counsel for the FealGood Foundation – President of the Nassau County Brehon Law Association, VP of NYC Brehon Law Association, Member of ACLU, National Association of Trial Lawyers, New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Workers’ Compensation Bar Association, National Association of Social Security Representatives, Honorary Member of the New York City Department of Corrections Emerald Society and attorney to Various PBA’s and COBA’s throughout NYS.

I attended Touro Law School and have worked for MDASR after graduating handling workers’ compensation claims assisting injured workers obtaining the benefits they deserve.

I did not always want to be an attorney. I majored in finance at the University of Miami, however after taking a few business law classes I decided to attend law school.

I like that the workers’ compensation field provides the opportunity to help people who are in need.

Most clients are relying on me to help provide them with a means to live in addition to medical treatment to sustain a normal level of daily living, so the relationship is very important to me and I want to make sure I do everything I can to help them in any way possible.

I would want an attorney who is relatable, who listens, and who will work with me to achieve a common goal.

The staff at MDASR.

Skiing, Travelling and anything on the water.

I am involved with Habitat for Humanity. I am also an active member of the Nassau Country Bar Association and New York State Workers’ Compensation Bar Association.

I received my undergraduate degree from Mulhenberg College and went to law school at St. John’s University School of Law. While there, I was Editor of the St. John’s Journal of Legal Commentary.

No, prior to becoming an attorney, I was certified to teach Spanish in middle and high school.

Just knowing that I’ve helped someone is the most rewarding thing that life has to offer. Whatever I can give, I will and I’ll always remain true to that.

I feel like that are part of my own family and I’ll fight for them just as I would my own. I have been advocating for the rights of injured workers’ for over 25 years. I am dedicated to obtaining maximum compensation benefits and optimal access for medical care for my clients.

If I were a client, I would want to be treated like they were representing a family member.

I am privileged to work at MDASR because we are a family and we treat our clients as part of our family.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family and traveling. I speak Spanish have always loved to learn languages.

I live in Nassau County with my husband and two children.

Undergraduate Suny Oneonta

I was always interested in the law. My background includes a full semester of work at Nassau legal aide. society.

I like practicing before the Workers’ Compensation Board for over 30 years. The satisfaction of helping injured workers obtain economic relief and necessary treatment due to our efforts is rewarding.

My relationship with clients has been very favorable over the years. To me, our clients feel like part of our extended family.

Honesty, hard work and sympathy.

The people at the firm are helpful and hard working.

I enjoy going to the gym, biking, sports, playing cards, travelling, and spending time with my family.

Home Owners Association participant, president of poker club, former coach of flag football and softball teams.

I am a proud graduate of Hofstra, Class of 2009. I studied medical malpractice and personal injury law post graduation.  While in law school, I was involved in trial advocacy and was a Nassau County ADA intern.

Yes, I wanted to work for the District Attorney as an ADA, ridding the world of criminals; but with the economic decline in 2008, that wasn’t possible. Luckily, I found my home in workers’ compensation.

I’ve been practicing workers’ compensation for 8 years now and I thrive on knowing that what we do actually matters for our clients.  In personal injury, for example, it can take years to get your client some financial recovery but in workers’ compensation, what we do every day has a more immediate, positive impact on our clients, their families, and their lives.

Very personal. Knowing that I am responsible for their future in some capacity, I make sure to do everything in my power to ensure that they are taken care of in an exceptional manner.

Honesty and compassion.

Our firm is comprised of really hardworking and caring people. Having worked other places, I can really appreciate the environment at MDASR.

I am a mother of two wonderful boys, 10 and 6, so my family is my priority outside of the office.  I enjoy spending time with my boys at the beach or park.

Honestly, none. With work and family, I am preoccupied.

I attended New York Law School.  I interned at McIntyre, Donohue while I attended high school and again during college. I began working with them shortly after graduating from law school.

Yes, I have known since about high school that I wanted to practice some type of law.

What I like most about practicing Disability Pension cases is the significance of each case because in each case we are fighting for a lifetime benefit for a person that is no longer capable of performing their occupation.

Good as I think this is the most important aspect of an attorney’s job.

Other than experience and skill the most important aspect of an attorney-client relationship is trust.  A lot of times in litigation you will be faced with a multitude of decisions that will lead to uncertain outcomes.  Because of this, you will be leaning on your attorney to explain the possible ramifications of those decisions and provide a guide to you through the litigation process. If you do not trust your attorney or your attorney’s advice, it will undoubtedly lead to avoidable issues in your claim.

The people,  McIntyre, Donohue has a great staff and a team-friendly work environment.

Outside of the office, I am usually attending some sort of ice hockey-related event whether it is playing in a men’s league or attending islanders games.

Through the job I work with various COBA organizations, Suffolk County PBA, SSEU, Local 371, FDNY as well as many others.

I attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland Ohio. Prior to working at MDASR, I practiced personal injury, malpractice, real estate, social security and litigation including civil and corporate litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.

There were only two things that I ever wanted to be when I grew up and fortunately, I’ve gotten to do both of them. I was always the one trying to change the system to make it equal for everyone. As my family says, they always knew that I’d be a lawyer—I was always advocating for someone.

Most days, you can make an immediate impact in getting for the claimant exactly what they need—be it money, treatment or both. When I did personal injury work, it often took years to bring true help or relief to people who were hurt. With compensation, you can make a real difference at every hearing to try and make the time they are out of work one where they can concentrate on getting better and know they are getting paid appropriately. Bringing that “instant” relief to people is very gratifying.

I view my role as the patient explainer trying to demystify a complicated and often frustrating system. Explaining how cases may play out, being honest without sugarcoating the situation, helps to put claimants at ease.

Someone who is patient and can provide clear information allowing the claimant to understand where things stand, where their case is heading and what can be done to get them what they need and are entitled to.

I truly enjoy and appreciate the people that I work with–both coworkers and other attorneys that I see on a regular basis. There is a true spirit of collegiality that flows throughout the office and makes it easy to know that we are all in this together putting the client first.

I go to a lot of concerts. Music informs my life and I’ve been known to travel for a good band. Good friends, family and of course my dog also take up my free time.

Angelman’s Syndrome Foundation–Dc Chapter has been a focus for the last decade since my goddaughter was diagnosed with this rare condition. Every spring will find me in DC helping to raise funds to support not only research to find a cure or additional treatment for this condition but raising funds for families whose children are affected.

I attended Touro Law School.  Prior to that, I was a paralegal with MDASR.

I did not always want to be an attorney. It wasn’t until I worked here as a paralegal that I realized that I wanted to do more for our clients. That’s when I went to law school.

I like practicing Social Security Disability because it allows me to help disabled individuals get the benefits they need and deserve.

I greatly value my relationship with my clients and always strive to provide the best legal representation possible. I believe it is very important to have a good relationship with my clients so they feel comfortable discussing all their issues and impairments with me during what in many cases is a very difficult time in their lives.

If I were a client, I would look for sincerity and compassion in my attorney.

What I most like about working at MDASR is the sense of team work in endeavoring to do the utmost for our clients.

When outside of the office I like to spend time with my family, travel and go to the beach.

I am a member of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association.

I attended Brooklyn Law School.  I have worked in Workers’ Compensation ever since graduating Law School.

Being able to help people has always been a goal and passion of mine.  Becoming an attorney has provided me with a way to achieve that goal.

My favorite part of practicing Workers’ Compensation is getting the opportunity to defend injured workers against insurance companies.

The relationship between myself and a client is a primary focus of mine.  A good relationship tends to facilitate good results.

I appreciate compassion.  I want my attorney to care as much about the case as I do because of the importance it has on my life and family.

My favorite part of working at MDASR is being able to work alongside brilliant minds and hard-working individuals.  Being a part of this team is a special honor.

I like to focus on family and personal growth outside of the office.

I am involved with St. Bartholomew’s Church regularly.

I attended Touro Law Center and have primarily focused my post graduate practice to Real Estate and Workers’ Compensation.

At a very young age, I was interested in the idea of becoming an attorney and representing people in need.

Workers’ Compensation claims are difficult to navigate. I appreciate the opportunity to help those in need maximize their benefits by getting the best care possible as quickly as possible as well as help those out of work get properly compensated for their ongoing loss of earnings.

I view my relationship with clients very seriously. I strive to give my clients the most information possible about their claim and the possible outcomes going forward. Additionally, I strive to help my clients come up with future plans regarding their claim.

As a client, I would expect that my counsel would be knowledgeable about my situation and honest about their opinion of the claim going forward.

Here at MDASR, I believe we share a common thread of zealous advocacy for our clients. Our Firm takes pride in the representation of injured workers and strives to provide the best result for each and every client.

I enjoy sailing in the summer, playing guitar, and watching sports.

I am a member of the Injured Workers’ Bar Association and am currently serving as one of the IWBA Board of Directors.

I attended Touro Law Center’s Evening Juris Doctorate Program while working as a Claim Representative for the firm.

I first wanted to become an attorney when I began working for McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan eleven years ago. This firm has dedicated itself to making a difference in the lives of injured and disabled workers. I’m proud to carry on that tradition as an attorney, advocating for those who cannot do it themselves.

I take pride in being able to represent disabled workers as I myself have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy for nearly 30 years. I know firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate daily life with a disability. I’m happy to use the tools provided by this practice to help injured workers obtain the benefits that they are entitled to under the law.

I try and approach this relationship with the understanding that many of these clients have been able-bodied workers for most of their lives. It can be an incredibly harrowing, sometimes life-changing, experience to suddenly become disabled due to an accident. These clients may be experiencing the most vulnerable moment in their lives and I try to be sensitive to that.

I would gravitate toward an attorney who treated me with empathy, and that is something that is encouraged here at McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan.

I’ve always felt that the work we do here is worthwhile, and I think we are all committed toward providing the best service that we can. I’ve always been treated with respect here and I’m incredibly lucky to have started my career here.

I had the privilege to be a part of many organizations during my law school tenure including; the Student Bar Association, Disability Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta Law, and others. I’m currently a proud member of the Suffolk County Bar Association.

I reside in Suffolk and I am an avid cinema lover.

I graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2016. At Wake Forest, I participated in the Community Law & Business Clinic and Litigation Externship. I also competed on the Jessup International Law Moot Court Team and was elected Chief Justice of the Wake Forest Moot Court Board. After graduating from Wake Forest, I was an attorney at a boutique litigation law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina where I focused on employment law, contract disputes, and estate litigation.

I first realized I wanted to be an attorney in college. At Cornell, a significant portion of my major focused on the long history of organized labor’s struggle for worker rights. I decided to become an attorney so I could participate in this ongoing fight throughout my career.

I enjoy practicing Social Security Disability law because my work achieves tangible results for clients in need. My clients have severe impairments which prevent them from working for more than a year. The Social Security Administration often rejects their initial application for benefits. However, my work on Social Security Disability appeals frequently results in full payment of past benefits owed and secures the future payment of ongoing monthly benefits for our most vulnerable clients.

I view each client relationship as a special bond. I am grateful for every client who entrusts me to represent them in a legal proceeding. In turn, I work diligently to provide my clients with the best legal representation possible.

I believe communication is essential to the attorney-client relationship. If I were a client, I would look for an attorney who takes time to answer all of my questions and help me understand the important parts of my case. This is why I always encourage my clients to ask me questions and timely provide them with the answers they need.

My favorite part about MDASR is the incredible teamwork which occurs on a daily basis throughout the office. MDASR has many employees and each serves a vital role in providing our clients the best legal representation possible. Every day I am amazed at how everyone works together to solve any issues that arise with any of our clients.

Outside of the office I enjoy running, cycling, and spearfishing. I am currently training for my first marathon. I also enjoy watching sports and am an enthusiastic fan of the New York Rangers, Miami Dolphins, and AFC Wimbledon.

I am a member of the North Carolina State Bar, New York State Bar Association, and the Queens County Bar Association. I have participated in multiple pro bono legal projects including the North Carolina Bar Association’s Lawyer on the Line program and Ask-A-Lawyer Day.

I received my law degree from CUNY School of Law in 2014 and interned at various law firms with a variety of practices. I have been focused on workers’ compensation since 2015.

Yes, I did.

I enjoy helping people who are in a difficult position, helping them understand and navigate workers’ compensation and making sure that the insurance company doesn’t take advantage of them.

I try talking to clients and helping them like I would my own family and friends.

Someone who listens and has compassion.

The firm is understanding and will work with you to fix any issues that arise.

I love to travel.

I am an active member of various Bar Associations in New York.

I received my undergraduate degree in Finance and Business Law from Hofstra University and my Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law.

I’ve wanted to be an attorney for as long as I could remember. My undergraduate degree in Business Law solidified that desire.

Advocating for injured workers’ in their time of need is extremely fulfilling. While there are sometimes bad days, it always feels good to know you’re helping someone else.

My relationship with my clients is always a personal one. I view them as friends who rely on me to make sure their rights are protected. This allows me to put 110% into my work.

Communication and honesty are the two keys to a successful attorney-client relationship. I will always, and honestly, keep you apprised of what is going on and what to expect.

MDSAR is a highly organized and experienced firm. The firm works together to ensure the best possible outcome for every case. Client communication is emphasized so that every Client is up to date on what’s happening in their case.

During my free time, I try and stay as physically active as I can. My wife and I are avid fitness enthusiasts and enjoy hiking and backpacking. Of course, I also enjoy a lazy beach day with a cold refreshment and a good book.

I often speak at union meetings regarding Workers’ Compensation law and practice. I enjoy keeping people as informed as possible about their rights. I am also a member of the Injured Workers Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

I attended Touro Law School and graduated in 2019.  Throughout my law school years and for a few years prior to that, I worked full time at MDASR in a few different capacities, primarily in the worker’s compensation settlement department.

I am the first in my family to become an attorney, but I knew from an early age that I wanted to pursue such a career.  My interest really took off after taking several law classes in high school.

I enjoy representing a highly diverse clientele of injured workers from a wide range of trades and professions and being able to make a positive difference, whether big or small, in the unpleasant experience of suffering any workplace injury or illness.

As an attorney, my foremost responsibility is to effectively represent my clients and protect their legal rights.  Still, I also believe that getting to know my clients on a more personal level is very important, as welcoming and friendly relationships lead directly to effective representation.

If I were an injured worker, I would want my attorney to understand my particular problems and to not take a “one size fits all” approach to my case.  I would want my attorney to guide me in the right direction while remaining respectful of my needs as an individual.

I enjoy the fact that MDASR is capable of accommodating clients from Long Island, New York City and beyond, and that I have many opportunities to meet with and represent clients in a variety of settings.

I am a history buff and a dedicated baseball fan.  I love traveling and exploring new places with my friends.

I have served as President of the Long Island Chapter of the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society since 2016 and am active with several other organizations in the area of historic railroad preservation.