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RECENT NEWS AND EVENTS
FEATURED NEWS
Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz and Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen Announce their Merger and will continue to practice as Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC
Michael H. Sahn, Managing Member of Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC and Robert N. Cohen, President and Managing Partner of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. take great pride in announcing that our firms have merged, and will continue to practice as Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC.
Together, the firms have 65 years of preeminent experience representing their clients. Sahn Ward was founded in 1999, and WKC was established in 1979. Sahn Ward has its main office located at The Omni Building, in Uniondale, with offices also in Hauppauge and New York City. WKC will continue to maintain its office at 1325 Franklin Avenue in Garden City. As combined, the Firm will have 31 attorneys, and a dedicated staff of paralegals, legal assistants and support professionals.
"Topping Off” the Northwell Health Advanced Surgical Pavilion at North Shore University Hospital
Michael 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 MOREA One-on-One Conversation with Elisabetta T. Coschignano: The Keys to Successful Development Projects
Recently, Michael Sahn had a conversation with partner Elisabetta T. Coschignano about her growing land use practice. Elisabetta Coschignano shared her insights on the keys to success in guiding projects from inception to approval. Here are the highlights of the conversation.
READ MOREIn Michael Sahn’s most recent article with Innovate Long Island, he discusses how changing the focus of public participation in zoning and land use hearings would lead to better results for important development goals and projects. Read the full article here.
From many important perspectives, these hearings have become significant barriers to regulatory change, stymieing new housing options, climate-change protocols, desperately needed infrastructure improvements and other innovative solutions to important zoning and land-use challenges. But, if the current hearing process is detrimental to important planning goals, what process can we turn to?
READ MOREUnder Jon Ward's Guidance, Sahn Ward Obtains Landmark Ruling on Behalf of Suffolk County in LIPA Litigation
Jon 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 MOREDan Braff Provided Expert Commentary in New York Times Article on Cantilever Buildings
Dan Braff was quoted in a New York Times article entitled, “Building Sections that Seem to Hover in Midair” by Tim Mckeough. In the article, he discussed when and why he typically sees cantilevered buildings in New York City.
READ MOREOUR PRACTICE & PEOPLE
Super Lawyers Recognized Sixteen Sahn Ward Attorneys for 2021 Honors
We are honored that Super Lawyers has recognized sixteen of our attorneys, representing seven practice areas, for exceptional accomplishments and expertise.
Sahn Ward Mentors Middle School Students in Nassau Schools
Partner, Joshua D. Brookstein, and Associates Stelios E. Karatzias and Christopher R. DeNicola, serve as volunteer mentors to middle school students through the Nassau County Bar Association.
Partner Danielè De Voe has been recognized as a Premier Business Woman of Long Island in the Legal Category
Sahn Ward is proud to announce that Partner, Danny De Voe, Esq., has been recognized as a Premier Business Woman of Long Island in the Legal Category, by Richner Communications, Inc./The Herald Community Newspapers
Elaine Colavito was Recognized by Long Island Business News as one of Long Island’s Power 25 in Law
Elaine Colavito was recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the Long Island’s Power 25 in Law. This elite group of leaders were selected by Long Island Business News’ Editor, Associate Publisher and the editorial team based on their achievements and standing in the law community.
Partner Elisabetta Coschignano Earns One Of The Top 50 Women In Business Honors By Long Island Business News
Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC was honored to have our Partner, Elisabetta Tredici Coschignano, recognized as one of the Top 50 Women In Business by Long Island Business News this past Thursday evening at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Elisabetta 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.
Sahn Ward Congratulates Partner, Ellen Savino, Who Was Named To The New York Real Estate Journal’s 2021 Women In Commercial Real Estate Spotlight
OUR FIRM'S RECOGNITIONS
Joshua Brookstein Earns Leadership in Law Award from Long Island Business News
Joshua Brookstein was awarded the Long Island Business News Leadership in Law Award in the Partner Category. Mr. Brookstein received this award due to his dedication both in the legal profession and in the community.
Sahn Ward Named Top Real Estate Firm
in Long Island Business News Reader Rankings 2021
Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz was named top Real Estate Firm on Long Island for the second year in a row by the Long Island Business News 2021 Reader Rankings. In addition, to being named Top Real Estate Firm we also received recognition as Runner Up in Best Matrimonial Firm and Best Litigation Firm.
Sahn Ward is Proud to Announce Three Attorneys Named Top Lawyers of Long Island
Sahn Ward is proud to announce our Partners, Elisabetta Tredici Coschignano, John Parker and Elaine M. Colavito, are being recognized as Top Lawyers of Long Island, by Richner Communications, Inc./The Herald Community Newspapers.
Michael Sahn Served as a Member of the Town of North Hempstead's Cannabis Task Force
Michael Sahn served as a member of the Town of North Hempstead’s Cannabis Task Force. The Task Force was established to advise North Hempstead, with reject to opting-out should opt-out of the sale and on-site consumption of recreational cannabis under New York State law.
Elaine M. Colavito was recognized as a Premier Business Women of Long Island in the Legal Category
Elaine M. Colavito was recently recognized as a Premier Business Women of Long Island at the Awards Gala in the legal category on July 14, 2021. The Awards Gala celebrates high-level female business leaders who are making an impact on Long Island in their given fields. The event was hosted by RichnerLIVE in conjunction with Herald Community Newspapers.
Michael Sahn was Recognized by Long Island Business News as One of Long Island’s Power 25 in Law
Launching Sahn Ward PLLC in 1999, Managing Member Michael H. Sahn has guided the full service law firm into becoming one of the region’s most highly regarded and recognized law firms. A highly respected attorney, Sahn concentrates his practice in the areas of zoning and land use planning, real estate and environmental law, municipal law and legislative practice and corporate law. He also represents the firm’s clients in civil litigation and appeals and has been recognized as counsel of record in many reported court decisions.
