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FRAZER & FELDMAN, LLP

“The law firm of Frazer & Feldman, LLP, is ideally positioned as a
boutique education law firm, in that it is large enough to handle
any legal issue faced by school districts, yet small enough to pro-
vide the responsiveness and personal attention expected of school
board counsel. Comprised of 12 attorneys, the firm is devoted to
representing public school districts and boards of education.”
“We are not a general practice firm representing 40 to 50 school
districts, that might not have the time to devote to a client’s specific
needs,” says Jack Feldman, who guides clients during all stages of
the special education process. “Instead, our legal staff devotes its
general, special education, and labor counsel services to a select
number of school district clients.”
Florence Frazer notes, “Our success on behalf of our clients stems,
in part, from an overarching philosophy of mutual respect between From Left to right: Top: Bryan Georgiady, Christie R. Jacobson,
labor and management, where we help to foster a strong working Jonathan Heidelberger, Dennis P. O’Brien, Joseph Lilly, Samuel Weinstein
relationship between the two sides. In approaching these matters, Bottom: Laura A. Ferrugiari, Jacob S. Feldman, Florence T. Frazer,
we work hard to achieve our clients’ goals, but we also strive to James H. Pyun, Not pictured: Wade C. Wilkinson, Timothy M. Mahoney
avoid creating rancor that could impact subsequent labor-manage-
ment relations.”
This approach has resulted in many long-term client relationships, with a number of the firm’s clients having been with Frazer and Feldman for 15 years or more. “I think
clients appreciate how we maintain close working relationships with them,” says Feldman. “We make a point of counseling clients before they act, we have provided clients
with more than 85 client memos to keep them current with Covid-19 legislation. It is our philosophy that it is easier to keep our clients out of trouble than it is to get them
out of trouble.”

FRAZER & FELDMAN, LLP
1415 KELLUM PLACE, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
PH: 516.742.7777 | FAX: 516.742.7868
[email protected] | [email protected] | WWW.FRAZERFELDMAN.COM

BodnarMilone LLP

Family Law

Lydia A. Milone Peter O. Bodnar
BodnarMilone LLP offers a unique depth of resources and experience in marital dissolution and post-divorce
matters. Six of the eight attorney firm have been selected as Best Lawyers in 2021, and include several attorneys who are
AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, as well as many who are Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial
Lawyers and past Chairs of various Committees of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, past
Chairs of the Family Law Section of the Westchester County Bar Association, and current members of their Executive
Committees, as well as being designated as Super Lawyers and included in Who’s Who in American Law.
The issues addressed in a matrimonial and family practice reflect the most fundamental of concerns, including a
person’s children, their home, their life savings, possibly a business interest or professional practice, and their financial
future. BodnarMilone’s practice is devoted to working closely with its clients to resolve these issues, preferably through
Erik Kristensen Tamara A. Mitchel a negotiated settlement or collaborative divorce, if possible; however, where that is not possible, through vigorous and
deft litigation.
BodnarMilone is highly regarded by the Bench and Bar alike for its level of expertise and professionalism, attention
to detail, integrity and responsiveness. These qualities are brought to bear in the firm’s representation of each client. The
firm serves not only as advocates for its clients, but also as counselors at law for them. Clients are counseled as to the
‘bigger picture,’ so they can better understand the ramifications of different options or actions, and thereby make better,
more informed choices, and avoid unintended consequences which might be born of emotion-based decision-making.
“Our experience allows us to help our clients develop and achieve realistic goals, translating their concerns into
concrete solutions,” notes Lydia Milone, who has been practicing law for more than three decades. “By approaching
each case with ingenuity and integrity, we’ve been able to make a real difference in people’s lives.”
John P. Frucco Pamela J. Jenson, “BodnarMilone shepherds its clients through both marital dissolution and post-divorce matters, working with them
to achieve results tailored to their unique situations,” says Peter Bodnar, who brings 50 years of experience to his
practice. Accolades and favorable results aside, Bodnar is proudest of the firm’s reputation for outstanding advocacy and
making a lasting, positive impact on clients’ lives. As one client wrote to Bodnar and the firm: “You remained calm and
unshakeable during intense, awkward moments and were incredibly supportive during a most difficult time.”
140 Grand Street, Suite 401, White Plains, NY 10601
PH: 914.997.2500 | FX: 914.997.8155 | www.bodnarmilone.com
Aoife Collins Katherine Chestnut

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