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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.
Firm Member Daniel H. Braff and Associate Christopher R. DeNicola discuss zoning changes that the City Planning Commission has proposed in the “City of Yes” for Housing Opportunity proposal. Dan and Chris outline the key aspects of the proposal and how it aims to address the housing crisis in the Five Boroughs.
READ MOREMichael H. Sahn, Managing Member with Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz, PLLC, wrote an article entitled “With the House At Stake, NY’s Redistricting War Rages” for the October 16th issue of InnovateLI. In the article, Mr. Sahn explains how the Republicans and the Democrats each want the congressional district map drawn to favor their candidates in the next congressional election.
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 The project includes the demolition of seven rundown and outdated structures and replacing them with a new 60-unit apartment complex.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 MOREDanny De Voe, Esq. of Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC wrote about a recent NLRB decision, McLaren Macomb, that places strict limits on the use of non-disparagement clauses in an employment context. With some exceptions, employers will now need to narrowly tailor their non-disparagement agreements, to curtail only speech that is “made with knowledge of their falsity or with reckless disregard for their truth or falsity.” The decision also does not cover employees who are exempt from NLRA protections, such as employees in a supervisory position.
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.
A Majano, an Associate with the Firm, received the “30 Under 30” award from Long Island Business News at a special ceremony at The Mansion at Oyster Bay on August 8. Mr. Majano concentrates his practice on corporate law, real estate law, transactions and land use and zoning. The 30 Under 30 Awards honor the bright and dynamic young professionals who are under the age of 30, who contribute to the Long Island community through public service and who have made significant strides in business.
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.
Fifteen attorneys from the Firm were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2023. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list, with no more than 5% of the attorneys in the state being chosen. All four Managing Members of the Firm were selected, including the Managing Member, seven Partners, one Associate, two Counsel Attorneys and one honored as a Rising Star.
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.
On October 16, 2023 The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Nassau County and the Diocese of Rockville Centre presented Robert A. Abiuso, a Partner with the Firm, with the Denis Dillon “Apparitor Fidelis” Award during the Red Mass and Dinner at Chaminade High School on October 16