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Our focus and commitment is to provide the highest quality representation and advice for our clients.
Our focus and commitment is to provide the highest quality representation and advice for our clients.
We are committed to community and public service, and to serve in leadership roles in the legal profession.
Through collaboration and strategic thinking, we embrace solutions to achieve our clients’ goals.
We strive to be in the forefront of legal thinking, using our diverse knowledge and experience in a team approach.
Edward G. McCabe has joined the firm as Partner. He will work out of the Firm’s Suffolk County office in Hauppauge with Partners John Farrell and Elaine Colavito.
Mr. McCabe concentrates his practice on civil and commercial litigation and appeals, municipal law and legislative practice and real estate law and transactions. He has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts involving complex issues of law. He also has substantial experience litigating cases involving administrative and municipal proceedings and construction contract disputes, including mediation and arbitration proceedings. Mr. McCabe also has vast experience in real estate transactions and the complexity of contractual negotiations.
Michael H. Sahn, Managing Member with the firm, published the article “The Climate’s Already Changed. Will LI Land-Use Laws?” in the August 11th issue of InnovateLI. In the article, Mr. Sahn writes, with higher temperatures, rising sea levels and more greenhouse gas emissions, Long Island should come up with a climate-change plan while preserving Long Island’s quality of life.
READ MOREMichael Sahn, Joseph Bjarnson and Joshua Brookstein shared the honor of representing our Firm at the “steel beam topping off” ceremony for the Advanced Surgical Pavilion at North Shore University Hospital.
READ MOREPartner John Farrell secured an approval for financial assistance from the Nassau County IDA for Gesher Center LLC. Gesher Center is proposing a major redevelopment of a property on Middle Neck Road in the Village of Great Neck. The project includes the demolition of seven rundown and outdated structures and replacing them with a new 60-unit apartment complex. The facility will have a full-time doorman and amenities including a gym, community room, storage facilities for residents and parking for 90 vehicles. As part of the Nassau IDA approval, the project will also include nine units of workforce housing.
READ MOREOn May 12, 2022, the New York City Human Rights Law was amended to require pay transparency in job advertisements effective November 1, 2022. Governor Kathy Hochul followed suit on December 22, 2022, when she signed into law New York State’s new Pay Transparency Law.
READ MOREJon Ward and Joseph Bjarnson have secured a landmarking ruling from the Suffolk County Supreme Court on behalf of Suffolk County and the Suffolk County Comptroller in LIPA v. Suffolk County Comptroller (Index No. 622697/2017). The ruling was featured on the front page of Newsday on April 6, 2021. )
READ MORESahn Ward is proud that we were named a Top Long Island Law Firm and our Members, Michael H. Sahn, Jon A. Ward and, Partner, Erika L. Conti have been named as Top Lawyers of Long Island, by Richner Communications, Inc./ The Herald Community Newspapers.
Alexis Majano was recognized in the May 16th New York Real Estate Journal 2023 Ones to Watch Rising Stars Spotlight. This special section recognizes the emerging talent and achievements of individuals within their professions. Read more here at New York Real Estate Journal's May 16th edition.
Ellen N. Savino received The Herald’s Real Estate Achievement and Leadership Award in the law category for her continued success and work in the area of commercial real estate.
Sahn Ward is honored that our Partner, Erika L. Conti, was recognized as one of the Premier Business Women of Long Island by The Herald. Erika earned this distinction for her dedication to her clients, the Firm, and her colleagues. She also earned this honor for her consistent involvement in public service to her community.
We are honored that Super Lawyers has recognized sixteen of our attorneys, representing seven practice areas, for exceptional accomplishments and expertise.
Partner, Elaine Colavito was recently named the recipient of the Virginia C. Duncombe, Esq. Scholarship Award by the Nassau County Women's Bar Association. This award is presented annually to an attorney who demonstrates her ability to foster and enhance ongoing legal education. Due to Elaine's continued success and mentoring within the community, she was recognized as an ideal candidate and recipient of this prestigious award.
We were proud to be named a Top Long Island Law Firm and our Member and Partner, Adam H. Koblenz, was named as Top Lawyers of Long Island in the area of litigation, by Richner Communications, Inc./ The Herald Community Newspapers.
Sahn Ward is proud that we were named a Top Long Island Law Firm and our Members, Michael H. Sahn, Jon A. Ward and, Partner, Erika L. Conti have been named as Top Lawyers of Long Island, by Richner Communications, Inc./ The Herald Community Newspapers.
We were honored to sponsor the VIP Reception at the Nassau County Bar Association's Annual Gala Dinner, and to participate with the distinguished recipients in recognizing their dedicated service to the legal profession.
Once again, Sahn Ward is a supporting sponsor of this year's Marcum Workplace Challenge, which is held on July 25 at Jones Beach State Park. A large contingent of the Firm will take part in the 3.5-mile run/walk, and will enjoy a BBQ dinner together.