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Jeffrey
C. Zwerling email
Jeffrey C. Zwerling was admitted to the bar of the State of New
York in 1972 and to the bar of the State of Arizona in 1981; he
is admitted to the following federal courts: the United States District
Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He received
a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from Lehigh University
in 1968 and a Juries Doctor degree from Columbia University School
of Law in 1971. He was Articles Editor of the Columbia Journal of
Transnational Law. His professional affiliations include: New York
State Bar Association, Association of the Bar of the City of New
York, Nassau County Bar Association, and State Bar of Arizona.
On July 1, 1977, Mr.
Zwerling founded the Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Zwerling; on January
1, 1985 that firm became Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP.
Prior to 1977, Mr. Zwerling was associated with the firms of Gasperini,
Koch & Savage; Koch & Gluck; and Murray A. Gordon, P.C.,
with emphasis on civil litigation, real estate, and general corporate
and commercial matters.
Mr. Zwerling has represented
and advised the Uniformed Fire Officers Association in regard to
its pension funds and annuity plans.
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Robert
S. Schachter email
Robert S. Schachter was admitted to the bar of the State of New
York in 1972; he is admitted to the following federal courts: the
United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts
of New York and for the Central District of California, the United
States Court of Appeals for the Second, Fifth and Ninth Circuits,
and the Supreme Court of the United States. He received a Bachelor
of Arts degree from Syracuse University in 1968 and a Juris Doctor
degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1971. His professional affiliations
include The American Bar Association (Lecturer, Panels in Class
Actions, 1980 and 1998) and the Second Circuit Federal Bar Council.
Mr. Schachter was a panelist at the Public Funds Summit (2002),
Investment Education Symposium sponsored by the Council of Louisiana
Trustees (2002), and Fire & Police Pension Summit (2002).
Prior to the formation
of Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP, Mr. Schachter was associated
since 1973 with the firm now known as Goodkind Labaton Rudoff &
Sucharow LLP. Mr. Schachter became a partner of that firm on January
1, 1978, concentrating in complex multi-district litigation.
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Robin
F. Zwerling email
Robin F. Zwerling was admitted to the bar of the State of New York
in 1976; she is admitted to the following federal courts: the United
States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of
New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Fourth
and Seventh Circuits, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Jackson College
of Tufts University in 1972, and a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown
University Law Center in 1975. Her memberships include the American
Bar Association, the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, the National
Association of Securities and Commercial Law Attorneys, and the
Second Circuit Federal Bar Council.
Ms. Zwerling has concentrated
in litigation since her graduation from law school. At that time,
she became associated with Martin, Clearwater & Bell, becoming
a partner in 1982, until the formation of Zwerling, Schachter &
Zwerling, LLP in 1985.
Ms. Zwerling has extensive experience in all phases of litigation,
including state and federal trials.
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Susan
Salvetti email
Susan Salvetti was admitted to the bar of the State of New York
in 1980; she is admitted to the following federal courts: the United
States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of
New York. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude
from Thomas More College of Fordham University in 1976 and a Juris
Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1979. Her
memberships include: the American Bar Association, the New York
State Bar Association - Committee Member of the Commercial and Federal
Litigation Section on Class Actions, Who's Who in American Women,
and Phi Beta Kappa.
Ms. Salvetti has concentrated
in litigation throughout her career, becoming a partner of Zwerling,
Schachter & Zwerling, LLP on January 1, 1992. Prior to her association
with the firm in 1985, she was associated with Martin, Clearwater
& Bell. Prior to that time, Ms. Salvetti was associated with
Newman, Tannenbaum, Helpern & Hirschtritt, a general practice
firm.
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Richard
A. Speirs email
Richard A. Speirs was admitted to the bar of the State of New York
in 1986; he is admitted to the following federal courts: the United
States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of
New York, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Brooklyn College
of the City University of New York in 1976. Mr. Speirs received
his Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1985, where
he was awarded the Order of the Coif and was the recipient of American
Jurisprudence Awards in Conflicts of Law and Labor Law. He is a
member of the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Speirs became
a partner of Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP on January
1, 2000.
Prior to his association
with the firm in 1997, Mr. Speirs was an associate of Bernstein
Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, where he concentrated primarily
in securities and class action litigation.
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Senior
Counsel
Hillary
Sobel email
Hillary Sobel was admitted to the bar of the State of New York in
1989; she is admitted to the following federal courts: the United
States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of
New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and
Ninth Circuits. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Barnard
College of Columbia University in 1985, and a Juris Doctor degree
from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University
in 1988, where she was Editor of the ILSA International Law Journal.
Her memberships include: The American Bar Association.
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Stephen
L. Brodsky email
Stephen L. Brodsky was admitted to the bar of the State of New York
in 1994; he is also admitted to the United States District Court
for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United
States Court of Appeals for the Third and Eighth Circuits. He received
a Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from
the University of Pennsylvania in 1989, and a Juris Doctor degree
from Columbia Law School in 1993, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone
Scholar and member of the Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems.
Mr. Brodsky has published “The Time
Is Right For Mid-Size Public Or Union Pension Funds To Be Lead Plaintiffs
In Securities Class Actions,” in Investment Management Weekly
(Vol. 21, Issue No. 10, March 10, 2008); “Federal Courts in
New York Provide Framework For Enforcing Preliminary Agreements,"
in the New York State Bar Association Journal (March/April 2001)
and "Defending an Agent Against A Claim For Breach of Warranty
of Authority," NY Litigator (Spring 2001). Prior to joining
the Zwerling firm, Mr. Brodsky was associated with Sonnenschein
Nath & Rosenthal, LLP, where he practiced commercial litigation.
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Sona
R. Shah email
Sona R. Shah was admitted to the bar of the State of New Jersey
in 1997, and to the bar of the State of New York in 1998; she is
also admitted to the following federal courts: the United States
District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University
in 1994, and a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School
of Law in 1997. Her professional affiliations include the New York
State Bar Association.
Prior to her association
with Zwerling Schachter & Zwerling, LLP, Ms. Shah was associated
with the Center for Constitutional Rights.
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Shaye
J. Fuchs email
Shaye J. Fuchs was admitted to the bar of the State of New Jersey
in 1999 and to the bar of the State of New York in 2000. He received
a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Queens College of
the City University of New York in 1995, and a Juris Doctor degree
from Brooklyn Law School in 1998. His memberships include the American
Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers' Association, and Phi
Beta Kappa.
Prior to his association
with Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP Mr. Fuchs interned
at the New York Stock Exchange Enforcement Division and has been
of counsel in securities class action lawsuits.
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Justin
M. Tarshis email
Justin M. Tarshis was admitted to the bar of the State of New York
in 2003; he is also admitted to the United States District Court
for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He received
a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in
1999, and a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Brooklyn Law School
in 2002. While in law school, Mr. Tarshis was the recipient of the
Samuel L. Sporn Academic Achievement Scholarship and the CALI Excellence
for the Future Award in Civil Practice. In addition, Mr. Tarshis
served as an intern to the Honorable Shira A. Scheindlin of the
Southern District of New York, as well as an intern in the New York
State Attorney General's Office.
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Paul
Kleidman email
Paul Kleidman was admitted to the bar of the State of New York in
2002; he is also admitted to the United States District Court for
the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He received a Bachelor
of Science degree from Boston University in 1998, and a Juris Doctor
degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of
Law in 2001. While in law school, Mr. Kleidman was the recipient
of the Martin Feinrider Merit Scholarship. He served as Business
Editor of the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review and was a Senior Member
of the Jessup International Moot Court Board.
Prior to joining the Zwerling firm, Mr. Kleidman was an Assistant
Corporation Counsel in the General Litigation Division of the New
York City Law Department.
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Stephanie
E. Kirwan email
Stephanie E. Kirwan was admitted to the bar of the State of New
Jersey in 2004, and to the bar of the State of New York in 2005;
she is also admitted to the following federal courts: the United
States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the United
States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of
New York. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University
in 2000, and a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from New York Law School
in 2004, where she was an associate editor for the Law Review. Her
professional associations include: the New York State Bar Association,
the New York County Lawyers Association; and the New York State
Trial Lawyers Association.
Prior to her association with the Zwerling firm, Ms. Kirwan was
associated with the Renzulli Law Firm where her practice concentrated
in litigation.
Ms. Kirwan is located in the firm's New York office.
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David
R. Kromm email
David R. Kromm was admitted to the bar
of the State of New York in 2001; he is admitted to the following
federal courts: the United States District Court for the Southern
and Eastern Districts of New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts
degree and graduated with Departmental Honors from Wheaton College
in 1997, and a Juris Doctor degree from St. John's University School
of Law in 2000, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the St. John's Journal
of Legal Commentary. While in law school, Mr. Kromm served as an
intern with the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District
of New York. His professional affiliations include the New York
State Bar Association.
Prior to his association
with Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, Mr. Kromm worked as a criminal
trial prosecutor with the Office of the District Attorney, Bronx
County (New York) for six years. As a prosecutor, he was lead counsel
in approximately two dozen criminal trials.
Mr. Kromm is located in the firm's New
York office.
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Ana Maria Cabassa email
Ana Maria Cabassa was admitted to the bar
of the State of New York in 2001 and to the bar of the District
of Colombia in 2002; she is admitted to the following federal courts:
the United States District Court for the District of Colombia, and
the Tax Court. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
and Finance, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University in 1995
and a Juries Doctor degree from New York University, School of Law
in 2000. She received the Thomas Stoddard Award for editing contributions
to the Journal of Legislation and Public Policy. Her professional
affiliations include: American Bar Association and New York State
Bar Association.
Mrs. Cabassa is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Prior to her association with the Zwerling firm,
Mrs. Cabassa was associated with Latham & Watkins, LLP, where
she represented clients in antitrust, securities and complex commercial
litigation matters.
Mrs. Cabassa has extensive experience in all
phases of complex litigation, including the investigation and analysis
of potential matters and the development of electronic discovery
requirements.
Mrs. Cabassa is located in the firm’s New
York office
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Dan
Drachler email
Dan Drachler was admitted to the bar of the State of New York in
1988; he is also admitted to the bar of the States of Washington,
New Jersey, and Minnesota; he is admitted to the following federal
courts: the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern
Districts of New York, the United States District Court for the
Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, and the United States
Court of Claims. Mr. Drachler received a Bachelor of Arts degree
cum laude from the University of South Carolina in 1980, and a Juris
Doctor degree cum laude from New York Law School in 1987. At New
York Law School, Mr. Drachler was a member of the law review and
was a John Ben Snow Merit Scholar. His professional affiliations
include the American Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association,
the King County Bar Association, and the National Association of
Consumer Advocates.
Prior to joining Zwerling,
Schachter & Zwerling, LLP, Mr. Drachler served as Chief Deputy
Attorney General for the State of New York. In that position, Mr.
Drachler regularly counseled State agencies and the Governor's office
in a variety of legal and non-legal matters. From 1987 to 1993,
Mr. Drachler was an associate and then partner of the firm of Koppell,
Drachler & Lipofsky. At that firm, he concentrated in general
civil litigation, real estate, and trusts and estates.
Mr. Drachler was an Adjunct Professor at New York Law School from
1992-97. He taught "Negotiation, Counseling and Interviewing,"
a course designed to develop skills in counseling clients and conducting
negotiations in simple and complex
matters.
Mr. Drachler is resident
in the Seattle office of Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP.
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Joseph
Lipofsky email
Joseph Lipofsky was admitted to the bar of the State of New Jersey
in 1972, and is also admitted to the bar of the States of New York,
Missouri, and Michigan; he is admitted to the following federal
courts: the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern
Districts of New York, the District of New Jersey, the Eastern District
of Missouri, the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Supreme Court
of the United States. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from
Rider College in 1969, and a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from
Seton Hall University School of Law in 1972. His professional affiliations
include: the American Bar Association; the New York State Bar Association,
where he serves on the Executive Committee of the Antitrust Section;
the National Lawyers Guild; and the National Association of Consumer
Advocates. He also serves as a Board Member for Brooklyn Legal Services
Corporation A; and for the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social
Justice.
Prior to joining Zwerling
Schachter & Zwerling, LLP, Mr. Lipofsky served as Deputy Counsel
to the Attorney General of New York, and from 1991 to 1993, was
counsel to the firm of Koppell & Drachler and then partner of
Koppell, Drachler & Lipofsky. Prior to 1991, he served as an
attorney and Executive Director with legal service programs in New
Jersey, Missouri, and Michigan, as well as with various labor unions
including their ERISA funds.
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Lisa Holman email
Lisa Holman was admitted to the bar of the State of New York in
1998. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University
in 1994, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan
Law School in 1997. Her memberships include the American Bar Association
and the New York State Bar Association.
Prior to joining the Zwerling Firm, Ms. Holman practiced corporate
law and securities litigation with Goodkind Labaton Rudoff &
Sucharow, LLP, now known as Labaton Sucharow & Rudoff LLP.
Ms. Holman is located in the firm’s New York office.
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Jonathan Platnick email
Jonathan Platnick was admitted to the bar of the State of New York
in 1979. Mr. Platnick received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum
laude from The City University of New York 1971, and his Juris Doctor
degree from the New York University School of Law in 1978.
His memberships include: Phi Beta Kappa.
Mr. Platnick is located in the firm’s New York office.
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