Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.

Law Firm in Mineola, NY

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.

Law Firm in Mineola, NY

Firm Overview

The attorneys at Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P. are admitted to numerous jurisdictions; New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Colorado, District of Columbia and Georgia. We have provided tax reduction and condemnation services for clients in all of these states. In the State of New York itself, we have represented clients from Buffalo to Montauk Point and have handled every type of property from residential homes, multi-family residentials, condominiums, cooperatives, industrials, manufacturing plants, shopping centers, nursing homes, golf and country clubs, office buildings and hotels.

The firm's extensive experience comes from "both sides of the fence." Many of the firm attorneys initially worked for municipalities in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties or as special counsel. Adolph Koeppel, Michael R. Martone and Edward Mohlenhoff were all in the Nassau County Attorney's Office handling tax certiorari and condemnation matters. Carol Rizzo handled tax certiorari matters for the Islip Town Attorneys office. Myrna Cadet-Osse handled condemnation and tax certiorari matters for the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York. Carol Rizzo interned for Federal Magistrate Jordan of the Eastern District Court. Jason M. Penighetti interned for Justice Anthony Marano, now the Administrative Judge for the Nassau County Supreme Court. Ryan C. Hild interned for Justice Francis Alessandro of the Bronx County Civil Court.

Our multi-state admissions give us the ability to provide you with representation and legal guidance in a number of states. We are a member of APTC (American Property Tax Counsel), a national affiliation of attorneys and firms involved in valuation law, and can thus assist you in your condemnation and property tax matters in any State.

Main Office

Main Office
155 First Street, P.O. Box 863
Mineola, NY 11501

Phone

516-747-6300

Real Estate

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P. will represent your Real Estate legal matters.

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax Appeals
-Real Estate Taxation.
-Real Estate Tax Assessment

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Bernard Sommer

Member
(1922-1992)

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Bernard Sommer

Member
(1922-1992)

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Adolph Koeppel

Member
(1923-2009)

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Adolph Koeppel

Member
(1923-2009)

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Michael R. Martone

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Member, 1959-1970 and Chairman, 1967-1970, Glen Cove Board of Fire Commissioners. Deputy County Attorney, 1961-1968. Secretary and Member, Board of Directors, 1977 and Vice-President, 1977-1980, Nassau County Legal Aid Society. Regional Aide to Congressman Lester L. Wolff, 1967-1969. Member, Advisory Committee to Joint Legislative Committee on Condemnation and Appropriation, State of New York, 1967-1969. Senior Deputy County Attorney in charge of Condemnation, Tax Assessment Review and Public Works Contracts, Nassau County, 1968-1970. Commissioner of Public Safety, City of Glen Cove, 1970-1972. Vice Chairman, Glen Cove Urban Renewal Agency, 1971-1972. Special Attorney for Condemnation, Glen Cove Urban Renewal Agency, 1973-1980. Chairman, Community Development Advisory Committee, City of Glen Cove, 1975-1980. Legal Advisor and Member, Glen Cove Charter Revision Commission, 1978-1980. Secretary, Board of Directors, The Community Hospital at Glen Cove, 1980-1989. Associate Trustee, North Shore University Hospital - Cornell University Medical College, 1989-1994. Member, 1983-2005 and Chair, 2003-2005, Nassau County Board of Ethics; Chair, County Executives Transitional Committee on Tax Certiorari; Chair, Nassau County Executives Transitional Committee on Tax Certiorari; Member, Board of Directors, Nassau County Art Museum, 2002-2005; Member, The Institute of Revenue Rating and Valuation.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Member

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1959, New York
-1968, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
-1983, Florida and U.S. Tax Court
-1984, District of Columbia

Law School Attended:
New York Law School
Class of 1959
LL.B.

New York Law School
Class of 1968
J.D.

University Attended:
Lehigh University
Class of 1956
B.S.

Birth Information:
-Born in 1934
-Glen Cove, New York, September 27, 1934

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Committee on Condemnation and Certiorari, 1964; Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, 1964; Member: Professional Ethics Committee, 1963-1966; Judiciary Committee, 1976-1978, 1983-1985; Construction Committee, 1979-1982; Building Committee, 1980-1982; Committee on Specialization, 1982; Director, 1980-1983), Suffolk County, New York State (Member: Committee on Eminent Domain and Tax Assessment Litigation, 1982; Task Force on Eminent Domain Summit, 2006) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; District of Columbia Bar; Institute of Property Taxation; National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters; International Association of Assessing Officers; International Council of Shopping Centers.

Education

New York Law School
LL.B., 1959

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Michael R. Martone

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Member, 1959-1970 and Chairman, 1967-1970, Glen Cove Board of Fire Commissioners. Deputy County Attorney, 1961-1968. Secretary and Member, Board of Directors, 1977 and Vice-President, 1977-1980, Nassau County Legal Aid Society. Regional Aide to Congressman Lester L. Wolff, 1967-1969. Member, Advisory Committee to Joint Legislative Committee on Condemnation and Appropriation, State of New York, 1967-1969. Senior Deputy County Attorney in charge of Condemnation, Tax Assessment Review and Public Works Contracts, Nassau County, 1968-1970. Commissioner of Public Safety, City of Glen Cove, 1970-1972. Vice Chairman, Glen Cove Urban Renewal Agency, 1971-1972. Special Attorney for Condemnation, Glen Cove Urban Renewal Agency, 1973-1980. Chairman, Community Development Advisory Committee, City of Glen Cove, 1975-1980. Legal Advisor and Member, Glen Cove Charter Revision Commission, 1978-1980. Secretary, Board of Directors, The Community Hospital at Glen Cove, 1980-1989. Associate Trustee, North Shore University Hospital - Cornell University Medical College, 1989-1994. Member, 1983-2005 and Chair, 2003-2005, Nassau County Board of Ethics; Chair, County Executives Transitional Committee on Tax Certiorari; Chair, Nassau County Executives Transitional Committee on Tax Certiorari; Member, Board of Directors, Nassau County Art Museum, 2002-2005; Member, The Institute of Revenue Rating and Valuation.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Member

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1959, New York
-1968, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
-1983, Florida and U.S. Tax Court
-1984, District of Columbia

Law School Attended:
New York Law School
Class of 1959
LL.B.

New York Law School
Class of 1968
J.D.

University Attended:
Lehigh University
Class of 1956
B.S.

Birth Information:
-Born in 1934
-Glen Cove, New York, September 27, 1934

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Committee on Condemnation and Certiorari, 1964; Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, 1964; Member: Professional Ethics Committee, 1963-1966; Judiciary Committee, 1976-1978, 1983-1985; Construction Committee, 1979-1982; Building Committee, 1980-1982; Committee on Specialization, 1982; Director, 1980-1983), Suffolk County, New York State (Member: Committee on Eminent Domain and Tax Assessment Litigation, 1982; Task Force on Eminent Domain Summit, 2006) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; District of Columbia Bar; Institute of Property Taxation; National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters; International Association of Assessing Officers; International Council of Shopping Centers.

Education

New York Law School LL.B., 1959


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Donald F. Leistman

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Director, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island, 2002.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Member

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1981, New York
-1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1981
J.D.

University Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1978
B.A.
cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in 1955
Rockville Centre, New York, December 31, 1955

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member: Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee, 1982; Vice-Chairman, 1991-1993; Chairman, 1993-1995) Appellate Practice Committee, 1988) and New York State Bar Associations; New York State Trial Lawyers Association; Institute of Property Taxation.

Education

Hofstra University
Juris Doctorate, 1981

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Donald F. Leistman

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Director, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island, 2002.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Member

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1981, New York
-1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1981
J.D.

University Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1978
B.A.
cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in 1955
Rockville Centre, New York, December 31, 1955

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member: Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee, 1982; Vice-Chairman, 1991-1993; Chairman, 1993-1995) Appellate Practice Committee, 1988) and New York State Bar Associations; New York State Trial Lawyers Association; Institute of Property Taxation.

Education

Hofstra University Juris Doctorate, 1981


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Ris E. Rosen

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1991, New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1990
J.D.

University Attended:
Queens College of the City University of New York
Class of 1987
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1964
Brooklyn, New York, December 18, 1964

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee, 1991) and New York State Bar Associations.

Education

Hofstra University
Juris Doctorate, 1990

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Ris E. Rosen

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1991, New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1990
J.D.

University Attended:
Queens College of the City University of New York
Class of 1987
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1964
Brooklyn, New York, December 18, 1964

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee, 1991) and New York State Bar Associations.

Education

Hofstra University Juris Doctorate, 1990


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Carol Rizzo

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Member, Touro Law Review, 1990-1992.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1992, New York

Law School Attended:
The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center at Touro College
Class of 1992
J.D.

University Attended:
Dowling College
Class of 1988
B.S.

Birth Information:
-Born in 1965
-Bay Shore, New York, January 12, 1965

Associations & Memberships:
Suffolk County, Nassau County (Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee) and New York State Bar Associations; Suffolk County Women's Bar Association.

Education

The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center at Touro College
Juris Doctorate, 1992

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Carol Rizzo

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Member, Touro Law Review, 1990-1992.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1992, New York

Law School Attended:
The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center at Touro College
Class of 1992
J.D.

University Attended:
Dowling College
Class of 1988
B.S.

Birth Information:
-Born in 1965
-Bay Shore, New York, January 12, 1965

Associations & Memberships:
Suffolk County, Nassau County (Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee) and New York State Bar Associations; Suffolk County Women's Bar Association.

Education

The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center at Touro College Juris Doctorate, 1992


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Ryan C. Hild

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Order of Omega. Guest Lecturer, Business Law, Mercy College, 2003-2004. Legal Adviser, Kings Park Heritage Museum.

Areas of Law:
-Tax Certiorari
-Condemnation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 2005, Connecticut
-2006, New York

Law School Attended:
New York Law School
Class of 2005
J.D.
cum laude

University Attended:
Quinnipiac University
Class of 2000
B.A.
English, cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in Huntington, New York

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member: Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee; Real Property Law Committee) and Suffolk County (Member, Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee) Bar Associations; New York County Lawyers Association.

Education

New York Law School
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 2005

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Ryan C. Hild

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Order of Omega. Guest Lecturer, Business Law, Mercy College, 2003-2004. Legal Adviser, Kings Park Heritage Museum.

Areas of Law:
-Tax Certiorari
-Condemnation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 2005, Connecticut
-2006, New York

Law School Attended:
New York Law School
Class of 2005
J.D.
cum laude

University Attended:
Quinnipiac University
Class of 2000
B.A.
English, cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in Huntington, New York

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member: Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee; Real Property Law Committee) and Suffolk County (Member, Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee) Bar Associations; New York County Lawyers Association.

Education

New York Law School Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 2005


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Myrna A. Cadet-Osse

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Areas of Law:
-State Taxation
-Local Taxation
-Tax Certiorari
-Eminent Domain
-Municipal Zoning
-Real Property Litigation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1995, New York
-1996, U.S. Court, Southern District of New York
-1997, District of Columbia and Georgia

Law School Attended:
Columbia University
Class of 1994
J.D.

University Attended:
Barnard College
Class of 1989
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1967
Talladega, Alabama, August 1, 1967

Education

Columbia University
Juris Doctorate, 1994

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Myrna A. Cadet-Osse

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Areas of Law:
-State Taxation
-Local Taxation
-Tax Certiorari
-Eminent Domain
-Municipal Zoning
-Real Property Litigation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1995, New York
-1996, U.S. Court, Southern District of New York
-1997, District of Columbia and Georgia

Law School Attended:
Columbia University
Class of 1994
J.D.

University Attended:
Barnard College
Class of 1989
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1967
Talladega, Alabama, August 1, 1967

Education

Columbia University Juris Doctorate, 1994


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Jason M. Penighetti

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Phi Alpha Delta.

Areas of Law:
-Eminent Domain
-Tax Certiorari
-State Taxation
-Local Taxation
-Municipal Zoning
-Real Property Litigation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 2002, New Jersey
-2003, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law
Class of 2002
J.D.

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany
Class of 1999
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1977
New York, N.Y., March 16, 1977

Education

Hofstra University School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2002

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Jason M. Penighetti

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Phi Alpha Delta.

Areas of Law:
-Eminent Domain
-Tax Certiorari
-State Taxation
-Local Taxation
-Municipal Zoning
-Real Property Litigation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 2002, New Jersey
-2003, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law
Class of 2002
J.D.

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany
Class of 1999
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1977
New York, N.Y., March 16, 1977

Education

Hofstra University School of Law Juris Doctorate, 2002


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Jamie P. Alpern

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Phi Beta Kappa. Vice President, Board of Directors, Long Island Crisis Center. Volunteer, Pride for Youth.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Senior Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1986, New York
-1987, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York

Law School Attended:
St. John's University
Class of 1986
J.D.

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany
Class of 1983
B.A.
summa cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in 1961
Forest Hills, New York, August 13, 1961

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee 1987; Vice-Chair 2001-2003; Chair 2004-2005) and New York State Bar Associations.

Education

St. John's University
Juris Doctorate, 1986

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Jamie P. Alpern

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Phi Beta Kappa. Vice President, Board of Directors, Long Island Crisis Center. Volunteer, Pride for Youth.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Senior Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1986, New York
-1987, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York

Law School Attended:
St. John's University
Class of 1986
J.D.

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany
Class of 1983
B.A.
summa cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in 1961
Forest Hills, New York, August 13, 1961

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee 1987; Vice-Chair 2001-2003; Chair 2004-2005) and New York State Bar Associations.

Education

St. John's University Juris Doctorate, 1986


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Michael Guerriero

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Member at Hofstra University Law Reform Advocacy Law Clinic. Co-author: "Why Build-to-Suits are Over Assessed" REBusinessonline.com, March 2012; Co-author: "Put a Lid on Tax Caps" Commercial Property Executive, March 2011; Co-author: "Golf Course Owners Teed Off" National Real Estate Investor, September 2010; Co-author: "The Tax Credit Conundrum" Affordable Housing Finance, September 2010; Co-author: "New York Wrestles with "Takings Rulings" Globest.com, July 2010.

Areas of Law:
-State and Local Taxation
-Tax Certiorari
-Real Property Litigation
-Eminent Domain
-Land Use and Zoning

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 2010, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law
Class of 2009
J.D.

University Attended:
Adelphi University
Class of 2002
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County Bar Association (Member, Committee of Tax Certiorari and Condemnation, 2010); Suffolk County Bar Association; New York County Lawyers Association; New York State Bar Association; American Bar Association; American Property Tax Counsel.

Education

Hofstra University School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2009

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Michael Guerriero

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Member at Hofstra University Law Reform Advocacy Law Clinic. Co-author: "Why Build-to-Suits are Over Assessed" REBusinessonline.com, March 2012; Co-author: "Put a Lid on Tax Caps" Commercial Property Executive, March 2011; Co-author: "Golf Course Owners Teed Off" National Real Estate Investor, September 2010; Co-author: "The Tax Credit Conundrum" Affordable Housing Finance, September 2010; Co-author: "New York Wrestles with "Takings Rulings" Globest.com, July 2010.

Areas of Law:
-State and Local Taxation
-Tax Certiorari
-Real Property Litigation
-Eminent Domain
-Land Use and Zoning

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 2010, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law
Class of 2009
J.D.

University Attended:
Adelphi University
Class of 2002
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County Bar Association (Member, Committee of Tax Certiorari and Condemnation, 2010); Suffolk County Bar Association; New York County Lawyers Association; New York State Bar Association; American Bar Association; American Property Tax Counsel.

Education

Hofstra University School of Law Juris Doctorate, 2009


Firm Overview

The attorneys at Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P. are admitted to numerous jurisdictions; New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Colorado, District of Columbia and Georgia. We have provided tax reduction and condemnation services for clients in all of these states. In the State of New York itself, we have represented clients from Buffalo to Montauk Point and have handled every type of property from residential homes, multi-family residentials, condominiums, cooperatives, industrials, manufacturing plants, shopping centers, nursing homes, golf and country clubs, office buildings and hotels.

The firm's extensive experience comes from "both sides of the fence." Many of the firm attorneys initially worked for municipalities in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties or as special counsel. Adolph Koeppel, Michael R. Martone and Edward Mohlenhoff were all in the Nassau County Attorney's Office handling tax certiorari and condemnation matters. Carol Rizzo handled tax certiorari matters for the Islip Town Attorneys office. Myrna Cadet-Osse handled condemnation and tax certiorari matters for the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York. Carol Rizzo interned for Federal Magistrate Jordan of the Eastern District Court. Jason M. Penighetti interned for Justice Anthony Marano, now the Administrative Judge for the Nassau County Supreme Court. Ryan C. Hild interned for Justice Francis Alessandro of the Bronx County Civil Court.

Our multi-state admissions give us the ability to provide you with representation and legal guidance in a number of states. We are a member of APTC (American Property Tax Counsel), a national affiliation of attorneys and firms involved in valuation law, and can thus assist you in your condemnation and property tax matters in any State.

Main Office

Main Office
155 First Street, P.O. Box 863
Mineola, NY 11501

Phone

516-747-6300

Real Estate

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P. will represent your Real Estate legal matters.

Areas of Law:
-Real Estate Tax Appeals
-Real Estate Taxation.
-Real Estate Tax Assessment

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Bernard Sommer

Member
(1922-1992)

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Bernard Sommer

Member
(1922-1992)

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Adolph Koeppel

Member
(1923-2009)

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Adolph Koeppel

Member
(1923-2009)

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Michael R. Martone

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Member, 1959-1970 and Chairman, 1967-1970, Glen Cove Board of Fire Commissioners. Deputy County Attorney, 1961-1968. Secretary and Member, Board of Directors, 1977 and Vice-President, 1977-1980, Nassau County Legal Aid Society. Regional Aide to Congressman Lester L. Wolff, 1967-1969. Member, Advisory Committee to Joint Legislative Committee on Condemnation and Appropriation, State of New York, 1967-1969. Senior Deputy County Attorney in charge of Condemnation, Tax Assessment Review and Public Works Contracts, Nassau County, 1968-1970. Commissioner of Public Safety, City of Glen Cove, 1970-1972. Vice Chairman, Glen Cove Urban Renewal Agency, 1971-1972. Special Attorney for Condemnation, Glen Cove Urban Renewal Agency, 1973-1980. Chairman, Community Development Advisory Committee, City of Glen Cove, 1975-1980. Legal Advisor and Member, Glen Cove Charter Revision Commission, 1978-1980. Secretary, Board of Directors, The Community Hospital at Glen Cove, 1980-1989. Associate Trustee, North Shore University Hospital - Cornell University Medical College, 1989-1994. Member, 1983-2005 and Chair, 2003-2005, Nassau County Board of Ethics; Chair, County Executives Transitional Committee on Tax Certiorari; Chair, Nassau County Executives Transitional Committee on Tax Certiorari; Member, Board of Directors, Nassau County Art Museum, 2002-2005; Member, The Institute of Revenue Rating and Valuation.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Member

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1959, New York
-1968, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
-1983, Florida and U.S. Tax Court
-1984, District of Columbia

Law School Attended:
New York Law School
Class of 1959
LL.B.

New York Law School
Class of 1968
J.D.

University Attended:
Lehigh University
Class of 1956
B.S.

Birth Information:
-Born in 1934
-Glen Cove, New York, September 27, 1934

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Committee on Condemnation and Certiorari, 1964; Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, 1964; Member: Professional Ethics Committee, 1963-1966; Judiciary Committee, 1976-1978, 1983-1985; Construction Committee, 1979-1982; Building Committee, 1980-1982; Committee on Specialization, 1982; Director, 1980-1983), Suffolk County, New York State (Member: Committee on Eminent Domain and Tax Assessment Litigation, 1982; Task Force on Eminent Domain Summit, 2006) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; District of Columbia Bar; Institute of Property Taxation; National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters; International Association of Assessing Officers; International Council of Shopping Centers.

Education

New York Law School
LL.B., 1959

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Michael R. Martone

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Member, 1959-1970 and Chairman, 1967-1970, Glen Cove Board of Fire Commissioners. Deputy County Attorney, 1961-1968. Secretary and Member, Board of Directors, 1977 and Vice-President, 1977-1980, Nassau County Legal Aid Society. Regional Aide to Congressman Lester L. Wolff, 1967-1969. Member, Advisory Committee to Joint Legislative Committee on Condemnation and Appropriation, State of New York, 1967-1969. Senior Deputy County Attorney in charge of Condemnation, Tax Assessment Review and Public Works Contracts, Nassau County, 1968-1970. Commissioner of Public Safety, City of Glen Cove, 1970-1972. Vice Chairman, Glen Cove Urban Renewal Agency, 1971-1972. Special Attorney for Condemnation, Glen Cove Urban Renewal Agency, 1973-1980. Chairman, Community Development Advisory Committee, City of Glen Cove, 1975-1980. Legal Advisor and Member, Glen Cove Charter Revision Commission, 1978-1980. Secretary, Board of Directors, The Community Hospital at Glen Cove, 1980-1989. Associate Trustee, North Shore University Hospital - Cornell University Medical College, 1989-1994. Member, 1983-2005 and Chair, 2003-2005, Nassau County Board of Ethics; Chair, County Executives Transitional Committee on Tax Certiorari; Chair, Nassau County Executives Transitional Committee on Tax Certiorari; Member, Board of Directors, Nassau County Art Museum, 2002-2005; Member, The Institute of Revenue Rating and Valuation.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Member

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1959, New York
-1968, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
-1983, Florida and U.S. Tax Court
-1984, District of Columbia

Law School Attended:
New York Law School
Class of 1959
LL.B.

New York Law School
Class of 1968
J.D.

University Attended:
Lehigh University
Class of 1956
B.S.

Birth Information:
-Born in 1934
-Glen Cove, New York, September 27, 1934

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Committee on Condemnation and Certiorari, 1964; Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, 1964; Member: Professional Ethics Committee, 1963-1966; Judiciary Committee, 1976-1978, 1983-1985; Construction Committee, 1979-1982; Building Committee, 1980-1982; Committee on Specialization, 1982; Director, 1980-1983), Suffolk County, New York State (Member: Committee on Eminent Domain and Tax Assessment Litigation, 1982; Task Force on Eminent Domain Summit, 2006) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; District of Columbia Bar; Institute of Property Taxation; National Association of Review Appraisers and Mortgage Underwriters; International Association of Assessing Officers; International Council of Shopping Centers.

Education

New York Law School LL.B., 1959


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Donald F. Leistman

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Director, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island, 2002.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Member

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1981, New York
-1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1981
J.D.

University Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1978
B.A.
cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in 1955
Rockville Centre, New York, December 31, 1955

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member: Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee, 1982; Vice-Chairman, 1991-1993; Chairman, 1993-1995) Appellate Practice Committee, 1988) and New York State Bar Associations; New York State Trial Lawyers Association; Institute of Property Taxation.

Education

Hofstra University
Juris Doctorate, 1981

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Donald F. Leistman

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Director, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island, 2002.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Member

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1981, New York
-1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1981
J.D.

University Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1978
B.A.
cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in 1955
Rockville Centre, New York, December 31, 1955

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member: Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee, 1982; Vice-Chairman, 1991-1993; Chairman, 1993-1995) Appellate Practice Committee, 1988) and New York State Bar Associations; New York State Trial Lawyers Association; Institute of Property Taxation.

Education

Hofstra University Juris Doctorate, 1981


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Ris E. Rosen

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1991, New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1990
J.D.

University Attended:
Queens College of the City University of New York
Class of 1987
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1964
Brooklyn, New York, December 18, 1964

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee, 1991) and New York State Bar Associations.

Education

Hofstra University
Juris Doctorate, 1990

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Ris E. Rosen

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1991, New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University
Class of 1990
J.D.

University Attended:
Queens College of the City University of New York
Class of 1987
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1964
Brooklyn, New York, December 18, 1964

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee, 1991) and New York State Bar Associations.

Education

Hofstra University Juris Doctorate, 1990


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Carol Rizzo

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Member, Touro Law Review, 1990-1992.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1992, New York

Law School Attended:
The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center at Touro College
Class of 1992
J.D.

University Attended:
Dowling College
Class of 1988
B.S.

Birth Information:
-Born in 1965
-Bay Shore, New York, January 12, 1965

Associations & Memberships:
Suffolk County, Nassau County (Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee) and New York State Bar Associations; Suffolk County Women's Bar Association.

Education

The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center at Touro College
Juris Doctorate, 1992

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Carol Rizzo

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Member, Touro Law Review, 1990-1992.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 1992, New York

Law School Attended:
The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center at Touro College
Class of 1992
J.D.

University Attended:
Dowling College
Class of 1988
B.S.

Birth Information:
-Born in 1965
-Bay Shore, New York, January 12, 1965

Associations & Memberships:
Suffolk County, Nassau County (Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee) and New York State Bar Associations; Suffolk County Women's Bar Association.

Education

The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center at Touro College Juris Doctorate, 1992


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Ryan C. Hild

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Order of Omega. Guest Lecturer, Business Law, Mercy College, 2003-2004. Legal Adviser, Kings Park Heritage Museum.

Areas of Law:
-Tax Certiorari
-Condemnation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 2005, Connecticut
-2006, New York

Law School Attended:
New York Law School
Class of 2005
J.D.
cum laude

University Attended:
Quinnipiac University
Class of 2000
B.A.
English, cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in Huntington, New York

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member: Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee; Real Property Law Committee) and Suffolk County (Member, Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee) Bar Associations; New York County Lawyers Association.

Education

New York Law School
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 2005

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Ryan C. Hild

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Order of Omega. Guest Lecturer, Business Law, Mercy College, 2003-2004. Legal Adviser, Kings Park Heritage Museum.

Areas of Law:
-Tax Certiorari
-Condemnation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 2005, Connecticut
-2006, New York

Law School Attended:
New York Law School
Class of 2005
J.D.
cum laude

University Attended:
Quinnipiac University
Class of 2000
B.A.
English, cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in Huntington, New York

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member: Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee; Real Property Law Committee) and Suffolk County (Member, Tax Certiorari and Condemnation Committee) Bar Associations; New York County Lawyers Association.

Education

New York Law School Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 2005


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Myrna A. Cadet-Osse

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Areas of Law:
-State Taxation
-Local Taxation
-Tax Certiorari
-Eminent Domain
-Municipal Zoning
-Real Property Litigation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1995, New York
-1996, U.S. Court, Southern District of New York
-1997, District of Columbia and Georgia

Law School Attended:
Columbia University
Class of 1994
J.D.

University Attended:
Barnard College
Class of 1989
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1967
Talladega, Alabama, August 1, 1967

Education

Columbia University
Juris Doctorate, 1994

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Myrna A. Cadet-Osse

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Areas of Law:
-State Taxation
-Local Taxation
-Tax Certiorari
-Eminent Domain
-Municipal Zoning
-Real Property Litigation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1995, New York
-1996, U.S. Court, Southern District of New York
-1997, District of Columbia and Georgia

Law School Attended:
Columbia University
Class of 1994
J.D.

University Attended:
Barnard College
Class of 1989
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1967
Talladega, Alabama, August 1, 1967

Education

Columbia University Juris Doctorate, 1994


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Jason M. Penighetti

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Phi Alpha Delta.

Areas of Law:
-Eminent Domain
-Tax Certiorari
-State Taxation
-Local Taxation
-Municipal Zoning
-Real Property Litigation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 2002, New Jersey
-2003, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law
Class of 2002
J.D.

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany
Class of 1999
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1977
New York, N.Y., March 16, 1977

Education

Hofstra University School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2002

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Jason M. Penighetti

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Phi Alpha Delta.

Areas of Law:
-Eminent Domain
-Tax Certiorari
-State Taxation
-Local Taxation
-Municipal Zoning
-Real Property Litigation

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 2002, New Jersey
-2003, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law
Class of 2002
J.D.

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany
Class of 1999
B.A.

Birth Information:
Born in 1977
New York, N.Y., March 16, 1977

Education

Hofstra University School of Law Juris Doctorate, 2002


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Jamie P. Alpern

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Phi Beta Kappa. Vice President, Board of Directors, Long Island Crisis Center. Volunteer, Pride for Youth.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Senior Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1986, New York
-1987, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York

Law School Attended:
St. John's University
Class of 1986
J.D.

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany
Class of 1983
B.A.
summa cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in 1961
Forest Hills, New York, August 13, 1961

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee 1987; Vice-Chair 2001-2003; Chair 2004-2005) and New York State Bar Associations.

Education

St. John's University
Juris Doctorate, 1986

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Jamie P. Alpern

Attorney in Mineola, NY
Phi Beta Kappa. Vice President, Board of Directors, Long Island Crisis Center. Volunteer, Pride for Youth.

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Senior Associate

Admission Details:
-Admitted in 1986, New York
-1987, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York

Law School Attended:
St. John's University
Class of 1986
J.D.

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany
Class of 1983
B.A.
summa cum laude

Birth Information:
Born in 1961
Forest Hills, New York, August 13, 1961

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County (Member, Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee 1987; Vice-Chair 2001-2003; Chair 2004-2005) and New York State Bar Associations.

Education

St. John's University Juris Doctorate, 1986


Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Michael Guerriero

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Member at Hofstra University Law Reform Advocacy Law Clinic. Co-author: "Why Build-to-Suits are Over Assessed" REBusinessonline.com, March 2012; Co-author: "Put a Lid on Tax Caps" Commercial Property Executive, March 2011; Co-author: "Golf Course Owners Teed Off" National Real Estate Investor, September 2010; Co-author: "The Tax Credit Conundrum" Affordable Housing Finance, September 2010; Co-author: "New York Wrestles with "Takings Rulings" Globest.com, July 2010.

Areas of Law:
-State and Local Taxation
-Tax Certiorari
-Real Property Litigation
-Eminent Domain
-Land Use and Zoning

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 2010, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law
Class of 2009
J.D.

University Attended:
Adelphi University
Class of 2002
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County Bar Association (Member, Committee of Tax Certiorari and Condemnation, 2010); Suffolk County Bar Association; New York County Lawyers Association; New York State Bar Association; American Bar Association; American Property Tax Counsel.

Education

Hofstra University School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2009

Koeppel Martone & Leistman, L.L.P.
Michael Guerriero

Attorney in Mineola, NY

Member at Hofstra University Law Reform Advocacy Law Clinic. Co-author: "Why Build-to-Suits are Over Assessed" REBusinessonline.com, March 2012; Co-author: "Put a Lid on Tax Caps" Commercial Property Executive, March 2011; Co-author: "Golf Course Owners Teed Off" National Real Estate Investor, September 2010; Co-author: "The Tax Credit Conundrum" Affordable Housing Finance, September 2010; Co-author: "New York Wrestles with "Takings Rulings" Globest.com, July 2010.

Areas of Law:
-State and Local Taxation
-Tax Certiorari
-Real Property Litigation
-Eminent Domain
-Land Use and Zoning

Experience & Credentials:

Position:
Associate

Admission Details:
Admitted in 2010, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Law School Attended:
Hofstra University School of Law
Class of 2009
J.D.

University Attended:
Adelphi University
Class of 2002
B.A.

Associations & Memberships:
Nassau County Bar Association (Member, Committee of Tax Certiorari and Condemnation, 2010); Suffolk County Bar Association; New York County Lawyers Association; New York State Bar Association; American Bar Association; American Property Tax Counsel.

Education

Hofstra University School of Law Juris Doctorate, 2009


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