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SKILLED LONG ISLAND LAWYERS ASSISTING WITH FAMILY LAW CASES, INJURY CLAIMS AND MORE With nearly eight decades of combined experience, our lawyers have the knowledge and skill to handle even the most complex cases.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in New York and has no record of discipline from the New York bar association. *

Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP

Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP

Open for Business
Offers Video Calls

SKILLED LONG ISLAND LAWYERS ASSISTING WITH FAMILY LAW CASES, INJURY CLAIMS AND MORE With nearly eight decades of combined experience, our lawyers have the knowledge and skill to handle even the most complex cases.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in New York and has no record of discipline from the New York bar association. *

Firm Overview

A single source for seasoned representation in a variety of legal areas
Legal issues do not always neatly fit into just one area of the law. While you always receive individualized support from your assigned lawyer at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP, our family law and injury attorneys work together to help you address concerns within virtually any legal area, including:

Personal injury. When you have sustained a personal injury, your future may seem uncertain. Our injury lawyers offer hope for a positive resolution. We pursue compensation for injuries due to car accidents, work accidents, medical negligence, slips and falls, and animal attacks. If your loved one has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, we can help you recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Family law. We understand your anxiety when dealing with family law matters. Our attorneys listen carefully to your questions about divorce and help you understand details, such as property division, child custody and child support. We also help with orders of protection, juvenile delinquency, and the happy, but challenging, process of adoption.
Criminal law. Facing criminal charges can cause a great deal of stress. Our criminal defense lawyers put you at ease, fighting hard to protect your rights and seeking the best possible outcome.
Real estate transactions. Our attorneys assist with residential and commercial closings, short sales of homes in danger of foreclosure, and 1031 exchanges for commercial properties.
Business law. The firm handles business transactions and litigation of matters such as contract disputes and defense of consumer complaints.
Estate planning. Let us help you create a solid estate plan that includes a will, trust, and advance directives. If you are responsible for a loved one’s estate, we can guide you through probate.
We build long-term relationships with our clients
At Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP, personal service is our mission. We really get to know each client so that we can provide individualized support. Our skilled attorneys take time to listen to your concerns and fully explain what to expect from the legal process. We are proud that most of our clients come to us through referrals from other clients in Suffolk and Nassau Counties and throughout Long Island.

Because we work as a close-knit team, our areas of focus often overlap. As a result, clients benefit from a broad base of legal knowledge and experience. For example, when you retain a family lawyer from our firm, you also benefit from our background in handling wills and estates, or perhaps business law if the family owns a business.
Contact our firm for personalized legal assistance on Long Island
The dedicated attorneys at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP work as a team to reduce your stress and resolve your legal issues. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us online or call us at 631-360-0400
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Personal Injury

When you have sustained a personal injury, your future may seem uncertain. We aggressively pursue compensation for injuries due to car accidents, work accidents, medical negligence, slips and falls, animal bites and construction accidents.

EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN LONG ISLAND, NY HELPING YOU RECOVER FROM ACCIDENTS
We focus on the details so you can focus on healing
Every personal injury lawyer at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP in Long Island, NY understands the stresses our clients face when the negligent acts of other parties cause injuries. We use our knowledge and resources to help you concentrate on healing — as we expedite your case, guide you through the legal process and help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Frank M. Maffei, the partner who heads up the personal injury group is a member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates forum. Membership in this prestigious organization is limited to attorneys who have won awards of 2 Million dollars or more for individual clients.

Support for many types of personal injury claims
Falls were the leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injury in 2007 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But people suffer severe injuries in many types of accidents. We provide skilled and compassionate legal support for virtually any type of accident in Suffolk and Nassau Counties and across Long Island, including the following:

Motor vehicle accidents: Although New Yorkers carry no-fault auto insurance, serious auto accidents and motorcycle accidents often involve complex situations that require experienced legal support.
Accidents on construction sites: Although workers compensation typically provides the coverage needed by workers, when construction accidents are caused by negligent third parties, injury victims can pursue additional compensation through personal injury claims.
Medical negligence: No medical professional can guarantee a cure for every medical condition. But, when patients receive inadequate treatment or suffer additional injuries due to medical malpractice — or when their loved ones suffer due to nursing home negligence — they can take legal action to pursue fair compensation.
Premises liability: Individuals responsible for property have a legal duty to take reasonable action to ensure the safety of legal visitors to their premises. Anyone who sustains injuries due to a slip and fall on a poorly-maintained surface — including children injured due to school negligence — requires experienced legal support, to avoid paying out-of-pocket for their injuries.
Dangerous animals: A walk in the park with your children or a visit to a home should not result in a trip to the emergency room. But dog bites and dangerous animal attacks sometimes result in severe injuries. Take legal action to pursue the compensation you deserve for injuries you or your children sustain — and, importantly, to protect the public.
Wrongful death: No amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one. But, when you lose a close family member because someone acted negligently or willfully, a wrongful death claim can provide the funds to help you pay past, current and anticipated expenses.

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Frank Maffei


Frank M. Maffei
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After graduating from Long Island University, Frank M. Maffei received his Juris Doctor from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he became a teaching assistant in the University Clinical Program. While attending Capital, Mr. Maffei revitalized the Delta Theta Law Fraternity and became its Vice Dean. Additionally, Mr. Maffei worked as an intern for the Franklin County Public Defender and Franklin County District Attorney offices. He was admitted to practice as an attorney before the Courts of the State of New York and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

In 1986, he was appointed an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County for District Attorney Patrick Henry. There, he prosecuted cases including assault, battery, larceny, insurance and welfare fraud in the District, Screening and White Collar Crime Bureaus.

Mr. Maffei later joined one of the largest personal injury law firms in Long Island. Having worked his way up the ladder as a trial lawyer, he ultimately became their senior trial attorney, handling their largest cases to verdict.

He is an active member of the following organizations:

Suffolk County Bar Association, where he held some of the association’s most responsible positions, including Chairman of the Insurance Negligence Committee and member of the Judicial Screening Committee and the Nominating Committee
NY State and Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers Associations
St. Mary’s Parish in East Islip since the mid-eighties, maintaining an active pro-bono role as a member of St. Mary’s Parish outreach.
Presently Mr. Maffei handles all types of personal injury matters from automobile cases to foodborne illnesses. Mr. Maffei has tried many cases to verdict before juries and Judges in multiple jurisdictions. An experienced trial lawyer for over 25 years, he has returned verdicts and settlements for his clients for millions of dollars, including cases against major automobile manufacturers and corporations.

He has earned the highest rating of AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell®. In addition to personal injury, Mr. Maffei handles criminal defense matters, as well as, serving as a Court appointed Receiver and Referee.

Mr . Maffei serves on the boards of two local charitable organizations, the Rollstone Foundation and The Lions Club. Additionally, he was a former Coach in the Islip Little League, and has served as a New York State Bar Association Moot Court Volunteer Judge. Mr. Maffei is a longtime resident of East Islip, where he lives with his wife and two sons. He is also a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

AwardAwards
On March 18th, 2016 Frank Maffei received the prestigious BENCH AND BAR AWARD, an award presented to the attorney whose professionalism and generosity benefits the entire courthouse community including the New York State Court Officers who secure and protect the litigants, attorneys and staff that utilize the courts every day.

Mr. Maffei’s thirty year career has been spent as a courtroom lawyer. Being recognized by those in the “trenches” so to speak is truly an honor.

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Frank Maffei


Frank M. Maffei
Partner

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After graduating from Long Island University, Frank M. Maffei received his Juris Doctor from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he became a teaching assistant in the University Clinical Program. While attending Capital, Mr. Maffei revitalized the Delta Theta Law Fraternity and became its Vice Dean. Additionally, Mr. Maffei worked as an intern for the Franklin County Public Defender and Franklin County District Attorney offices. He was admitted to practice as an attorney before the Courts of the State of New York and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

In 1986, he was appointed an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County for District Attorney Patrick Henry. There, he prosecuted cases including assault, battery, larceny, insurance and welfare fraud in the District, Screening and White Collar Crime Bureaus.

Mr. Maffei later joined one of the largest personal injury law firms in Long Island. Having worked his way up the ladder as a trial lawyer, he ultimately became their senior trial attorney, handling their largest cases to verdict.

He is an active member of the following organizations:

Suffolk County Bar Association, where he held some of the association’s most responsible positions, including Chairman of the Insurance Negligence Committee and member of the Judicial Screening Committee and the Nominating Committee
NY State and Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers Associations
St. Mary’s Parish in East Islip since the mid-eighties, maintaining an active pro-bono role as a member of St. Mary’s Parish outreach.
Presently Mr. Maffei handles all types of personal injury matters from automobile cases to foodborne illnesses. Mr. Maffei has tried many cases to verdict before juries and Judges in multiple jurisdictions. An experienced trial lawyer for over 25 years, he has returned verdicts and settlements for his clients for millions of dollars, including cases against major automobile manufacturers and corporations.

He has earned the highest rating of AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell®. In addition to personal injury, Mr. Maffei handles criminal defense matters, as well as, serving as a Court appointed Receiver and Referee.

Mr . Maffei serves on the boards of two local charitable organizations, the Rollstone Foundation and The Lions Club. Additionally, he was a former Coach in the Islip Little League, and has served as a New York State Bar Association Moot Court Volunteer Judge. Mr. Maffei is a longtime resident of East Islip, where he lives with his wife and two sons. He is also a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

AwardAwards
On March 18th, 2016 Frank Maffei received the prestigious BENCH AND BAR AWARD, an award presented to the attorney whose professionalism and generosity benefits the entire courthouse community including the New York State Court Officers who secure and protect the litigants, attorneys and staff that utilize the courts every day.

Mr. Maffei’s thirty year career has been spent as a courtroom lawyer. Being recognized by those in the “trenches” so to speak is truly an honor.

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James Herz


James J. Herz
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After graduating from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology in 1997 and working many years in the healthcare industry, James J. Herz received a Juris Doctor from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2006. He is admitted to practice as an attorney before the Courts of the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Presently, Mr. Herz is involved in all phases of personal injury litigation, as well as commercial litigation and municipal defense work. Mr. Herz has successfully argued several matters before the New York State Appellate Division, Second Department. In addition to litigation, Mr. Herz handles all types of Estate Planning matters.

Mr. Herz is an active member of the New York and Suffolk County Bar Associations.

Mr. Herz joined JRMGT in February of 2009 as an associate attorney and was named partner in 2020. Mr. Herz resides in East Islip with his wife and two children and is an active member of the Saint Patrick Parish in Bay Shore.

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James Herz


James J. Herz
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After graduating from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology in 1997 and working many years in the healthcare industry, James J. Herz received a Juris Doctor from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2006. He is admitted to practice as an attorney before the Courts of the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Presently, Mr. Herz is involved in all phases of personal injury litigation, as well as commercial litigation and municipal defense work. Mr. Herz has successfully argued several matters before the New York State Appellate Division, Second Department. In addition to litigation, Mr. Herz handles all types of Estate Planning matters.

Mr. Herz is an active member of the New York and Suffolk County Bar Associations.

Mr. Herz joined JRMGT in February of 2009 as an associate attorney and was named partner in 2020. Mr. Herz resides in East Islip with his wife and two children and is an active member of the Saint Patrick Parish in Bay Shore.

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Mark Goldsmith



Mark J. Goldsmith
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After graduating from the State University of New York at Albany and receiving his Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1983, Mark J. Goldsmith was admitted to practice as attorney before the Courts of the State of New York on February 8, 1984. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Districts of New York and the U.S. Federal Court of Claims in Washington, D.C.

He began his career as a commercial litigator and then as a negligence trial lawyer for the law firm of Siben & Siben in Bay Shore, New York. In 1988, he founded the law firm of Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith, engaging in the general practice of law with an emphasis on negligence and commercial matters as a trial attorney as well as commercial and residential transactional matters.

He has been involved in the following professional organizations:

Suffolk County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association, including the Insurance and Negligence Attorneys Section
Suffolk County Retired Detectives Association, as the organizing attorney and counsel
Mr. Goldsmith serves as general counsel to several local, respected, and well-known businesses. For example, he serves as counsel to the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown and Cancos Tile Corporation with showrooms throughout the Metropolitan area and New Jersey. He regularly appears and practices in the specialized commercial claims parts of the State Supreme Court. He has been appointed as Receiver and Referee in numerous matters by various Suffolk County Supreme Court judges. He has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating available for skill and ethics based on the opinions of his peers and the judiciary.

Mr. Goldsmith is and has been a basketball coach for St. Mary’s CYO in East Islip and a longtime coach for the East Islip Soccer Club. His family belongs to the congregation of B’nai Israel Reform Temple in Oakdale, New York. A longtime East Islip resident, he continues to live there with his wife and four sons.

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Mark Goldsmith



Mark J. Goldsmith
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After graduating from the State University of New York at Albany and receiving his Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1983, Mark J. Goldsmith was admitted to practice as attorney before the Courts of the State of New York on February 8, 1984. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Districts of New York and the U.S. Federal Court of Claims in Washington, D.C.

He began his career as a commercial litigator and then as a negligence trial lawyer for the law firm of Siben & Siben in Bay Shore, New York. In 1988, he founded the law firm of Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith, engaging in the general practice of law with an emphasis on negligence and commercial matters as a trial attorney as well as commercial and residential transactional matters.

He has been involved in the following professional organizations:

Suffolk County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association, including the Insurance and Negligence Attorneys Section
Suffolk County Retired Detectives Association, as the organizing attorney and counsel
Mr. Goldsmith serves as general counsel to several local, respected, and well-known businesses. For example, he serves as counsel to the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown and Cancos Tile Corporation with showrooms throughout the Metropolitan area and New Jersey. He regularly appears and practices in the specialized commercial claims parts of the State Supreme Court. He has been appointed as Receiver and Referee in numerous matters by various Suffolk County Supreme Court judges. He has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating available for skill and ethics based on the opinions of his peers and the judiciary.

Mr. Goldsmith is and has been a basketball coach for St. Mary’s CYO in East Islip and a longtime coach for the East Islip Soccer Club. His family belongs to the congregation of B’nai Israel Reform Temple in Oakdale, New York. A longtime East Islip resident, he continues to live there with his wife and four sons.

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Bridget Tartaglia


Bridget J. Tartaglia
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Bridget Tartaglia is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Ms. Tartaglia received her Juris Doctor with honors from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1995. While attending Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was one of the founding members and the Research Editor of the Environmental Law Journal. Ms. Tartaglia was instrumental in publishing the first edition to the Law Journal in 1995. She also received numerous academic honors during her tenure at Touro, including a Community Service Award and the American Jurisprudence Aware of Excellence in Creditor’s Rights. She was active and integral member of the Columbian Lawyers Association where she served as President. She also served as intern for the Honorable Howard Levitt of the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Nassau. Ms. Tartaglia was also recipient of two academic scholarships from the Columbian Lawyer’s Association while attending Touro.

While attending her last year at Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was a law clerk at Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith. After graduating from Touro, Ms. Tartaglia became an associate attorney with said firm and later became a member of said firm.

Ms. Tartaglia was admitted to Practice in the State of New York, Second Department in January, 1996. She was admitted to Practice in the State of Connecticut in November, 1995. She was admitted to Practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in March, 1996. She was most recently admitted to Practice in the Supreme Court of the United States America in March, 2005.

Ms. Tartaglia has engaged in the general practice of law with an emphasis in Matrimonial and Family litigation. Since 1996, she has had substantial experience in litigating all issues relative to Matrimonial and Family Law matters. Ms. Tartaglia has litigated almost every possible issue that may arise between divorcing and non married parties. In addition to Matrimonial and Family Law litigation, Ms. Tartaglia also substantial experience in performing residential real property closings, representing both purchasers and sellers as well as experience in general civil litigation.

Ms. Tartaglia is an active member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. She is also a member of the Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County, the Columbian Lawyers Association of Suffolk County and the New York State Bar Association (including the Family Law Section of said Bar Association).

Ms. Tartaglia has received multiple awards relative to her practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law. These include her having an AV Preeminent rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards with Martindale-Hubbell since 2013; a 2019 Lawyer of Distinction for her work in Family and Divorce Law; Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer in Family Law; 2016 10 Best Females Attorneys in Family Law; Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, 2017 and a 2015 Client Distinction Award.

Ms. Tartaglia also has been honored for the past two years by the Suffolk County Bar Association for her donation of her time to pro bono divorce matters in Suffolk County.

In addition to receiving multiple awards relative to her work in the Matrimonial and Family Law field, Ms. Tartaglia also was honored by the WVI Dolphin Foundation and received a 2019 Spirit of Youth Sports Awards for her continued commitment and time volunteered to Youth Sports.

Ms. Tartaglia is has been a youth basketball coach for Infant Jesus Church CYO program in Port Jefferson, NY for the past 9 years. She has spent countless hours each season coaching up to two different teams. Ms. Tartaglia was a division I college athlete where she played basketball at Brooklyn College. In addition, Ms. Tartaglia has worked on the fundraising committee for Mount Sinai Youth Soccer for the past 5 years where has volunteers time to raise money for a local soccer organization. Since 2013, Mrs. Tartaglia has been a Catechist for St Louis De Monfort Church in Sound Beach, NY where she has and continues to volunteer her time each week to teach two different religion classes each year. She is also a team leader for the Mount Sinai Neighborhood Watch for which she acts a liason for members of her community. In addition to work in her community, she also is a volunteer with the Suffolk County Bar Association pro bono foundation. She is a longtime resident of Mount Sinai where she resides with her husband and two sons.

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Bridget Tartaglia


Bridget J. Tartaglia
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Bridget Tartaglia is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Ms. Tartaglia received her Juris Doctor with honors from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1995. While attending Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was one of the founding members and the Research Editor of the Environmental Law Journal. Ms. Tartaglia was instrumental in publishing the first edition to the Law Journal in 1995. She also received numerous academic honors during her tenure at Touro, including a Community Service Award and the American Jurisprudence Aware of Excellence in Creditor’s Rights. She was active and integral member of the Columbian Lawyers Association where she served as President. She also served as intern for the Honorable Howard Levitt of the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Nassau. Ms. Tartaglia was also recipient of two academic scholarships from the Columbian Lawyer’s Association while attending Touro.

While attending her last year at Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was a law clerk at Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith. After graduating from Touro, Ms. Tartaglia became an associate attorney with said firm and later became a member of said firm.

Ms. Tartaglia was admitted to Practice in the State of New York, Second Department in January, 1996. She was admitted to Practice in the State of Connecticut in November, 1995. She was admitted to Practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in March, 1996. She was most recently admitted to Practice in the Supreme Court of the United States America in March, 2005.

Ms. Tartaglia has engaged in the general practice of law with an emphasis in Matrimonial and Family litigation. Since 1996, she has had substantial experience in litigating all issues relative to Matrimonial and Family Law matters. Ms. Tartaglia has litigated almost every possible issue that may arise between divorcing and non married parties. In addition to Matrimonial and Family Law litigation, Ms. Tartaglia also substantial experience in performing residential real property closings, representing both purchasers and sellers as well as experience in general civil litigation.

Ms. Tartaglia is an active member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. She is also a member of the Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County, the Columbian Lawyers Association of Suffolk County and the New York State Bar Association (including the Family Law Section of said Bar Association).

Ms. Tartaglia has received multiple awards relative to her practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law. These include her having an AV Preeminent rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards with Martindale-Hubbell since 2013; a 2019 Lawyer of Distinction for her work in Family and Divorce Law; Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer in Family Law; 2016 10 Best Females Attorneys in Family Law; Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, 2017 and a 2015 Client Distinction Award.

Ms. Tartaglia also has been honored for the past two years by the Suffolk County Bar Association for her donation of her time to pro bono divorce matters in Suffolk County.

In addition to receiving multiple awards relative to her work in the Matrimonial and Family Law field, Ms. Tartaglia also was honored by the WVI Dolphin Foundation and received a 2019 Spirit of Youth Sports Awards for her continued commitment and time volunteered to Youth Sports.

Ms. Tartaglia is has been a youth basketball coach for Infant Jesus Church CYO program in Port Jefferson, NY for the past 9 years. She has spent countless hours each season coaching up to two different teams. Ms. Tartaglia was a division I college athlete where she played basketball at Brooklyn College. In addition, Ms. Tartaglia has worked on the fundraising committee for Mount Sinai Youth Soccer for the past 5 years where has volunteers time to raise money for a local soccer organization. Since 2013, Mrs. Tartaglia has been a Catechist for St Louis De Monfort Church in Sound Beach, NY where she has and continues to volunteer her time each week to teach two different religion classes each year. She is also a team leader for the Mount Sinai Neighborhood Watch for which she acts a liason for members of her community. In addition to work in her community, she also is a volunteer with the Suffolk County Bar Association pro bono foundation. She is a longtime resident of Mount Sinai where she resides with her husband and two sons.

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Anastasia Larios

After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Science from Marist College in 2011, Ms. Larios attended Pace University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor, ranking number one in her class and graduating with summa cum laude honors. Upon graduation, Ms. Larios received the Carl J. Vergari Excellence in Criminal Law award.

While attending Pace University School of Law, Ms. Larios worked as an intern at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, Starwood Capital Group’s in-house legal counsel, as well as a local matrimonial firm.

After graduating from Pace University School of Law, Ms. Larios began her legal career at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP as an associate attorney. Ms. Larios is responsible for all general litigation matters, with a concentration in matrimonial and family law, as well as real estate, estates and criminal matters.

Ms. Larios was admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey in November 2014. Ms. Larios is an active member in the Suffolk County Bar Association and Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. Ms. Larios was named as one of New York Metro’s Super Lawyers in 2020.

Ms. Larios currently resides in Middle Island with her husband and dog. She attends St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York.

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Anastasia Larios

After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Science from Marist College in 2011, Ms. Larios attended Pace University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor, ranking number one in her class and graduating with summa cum laude honors. Upon graduation, Ms. Larios received the Carl J. Vergari Excellence in Criminal Law award.

While attending Pace University School of Law, Ms. Larios worked as an intern at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, Starwood Capital Group’s in-house legal counsel, as well as a local matrimonial firm.

After graduating from Pace University School of Law, Ms. Larios began her legal career at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP as an associate attorney. Ms. Larios is responsible for all general litigation matters, with a concentration in matrimonial and family law, as well as real estate, estates and criminal matters.

Ms. Larios was admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey in November 2014. Ms. Larios is an active member in the Suffolk County Bar Association and Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. Ms. Larios was named as one of New York Metro’s Super Lawyers in 2020.

Ms. Larios currently resides in Middle Island with her husband and dog. She attends St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York.

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Adam Shatzkes


Adam Jay Shatzkes
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Adam Shatzkes received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2007. He then attended law school at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree in 2010. While attending law school, Mr. Shatzkes had internships with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and a Judicial Internship with the Honorable Justice Emily Pines at the Suffolk County Supreme Court. Additionally, he had a clinical externship through the Stony Brook Center for Biotechnology. Mr. Shatzkes was a member of the Touro Law Review resulting in the publication of his article: The Destruction of an Empire: Will Viacom End YouTube’s Reign?, 26 TOURO L. REV. 287 in 2010.

Mr. Shatzkes was admitted to practice in the State of New York, Second Department in 2011 and was later admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in December, 2017. Following his admission to practice he worked as an Associate with the firm of Lindsay P. Henry, P.C. As an Associate he handled matters in a number of practice fields with a focus on criminal and traffic law. After 7 years, he left to practice law with the firm of Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia. In his current role, he works in a number of legal areas including landlord/tenant and commercial/civil litigation with an emphasis on criminal defense and real estate.

Mr. Shatzkes is an active member of the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

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Adam Shatzkes


Adam Jay Shatzkes
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Adam Shatzkes received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2007. He then attended law school at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree in 2010. While attending law school, Mr. Shatzkes had internships with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and a Judicial Internship with the Honorable Justice Emily Pines at the Suffolk County Supreme Court. Additionally, he had a clinical externship through the Stony Brook Center for Biotechnology. Mr. Shatzkes was a member of the Touro Law Review resulting in the publication of his article: The Destruction of an Empire: Will Viacom End YouTube’s Reign?, 26 TOURO L. REV. 287 in 2010.

Mr. Shatzkes was admitted to practice in the State of New York, Second Department in 2011 and was later admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in December, 2017. Following his admission to practice he worked as an Associate with the firm of Lindsay P. Henry, P.C. As an Associate he handled matters in a number of practice fields with a focus on criminal and traffic law. After 7 years, he left to practice law with the firm of Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia. In his current role, he works in a number of legal areas including landlord/tenant and commercial/civil litigation with an emphasis on criminal defense and real estate.

Mr. Shatzkes is an active member of the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

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Jillian M. Pelletier is a graduate of Monmouth University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2014. Ms. Pelletier received her Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2019.

While attending Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Ms. Pelletier gained extensive legal experience in the area of Family Law. She was a legal assistant at a matrimonial firm throughout her law school career. Ms. Pelletier was a legal intern with Suffolk County Attorney’s Office where she assisted in Family Court proceedings. Thereafter, she was a legal intern with NYC Administration for Legal Services assisting in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Ms. Pelletier also gained valuable experience in the Child Advocacy Clinic at Touro where she advocated on behalf of children.

After graduating from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Ms. Pelletier began her legal career at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia LLP. Once admitted to the New York State Bar, she became an associate attorney with said firm where she is handling family law matters.

Ms. Pelletier was admitted to the New York State Bar in August 2020.

Ms. Pelletier is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and currently resides with her family in Saint James where she has lived for 27 years.

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Jillian Pelletier


Jillian M. Pelletier
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Jillian M. Pelletier is a graduate of Monmouth University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2014. Ms. Pelletier received her Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2019.

While attending Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Ms. Pelletier gained extensive legal experience in the area of Family Law. She was a legal assistant at a matrimonial firm throughout her law school career. Ms. Pelletier was a legal intern with Suffolk County Attorney’s Office where she assisted in Family Court proceedings. Thereafter, she was a legal intern with NYC Administration for Legal Services assisting in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Ms. Pelletier also gained valuable experience in the Child Advocacy Clinic at Touro where she advocated on behalf of children.

After graduating from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Ms. Pelletier began her legal career at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia LLP. Once admitted to the New York State Bar, she became an associate attorney with said firm where she is handling family law matters.

Ms. Pelletier was admitted to the New York State Bar in August 2020.

Ms. Pelletier is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and currently resides with her family in Saint James where she has lived for 27 years.

Firm Overview

A single source for seasoned representation in a variety of legal areas
Legal issues do not always neatly fit into just one area of the law. While you always receive individualized support from your assigned lawyer at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP, our family law and injury attorneys work together to help you address concerns within virtually any legal area, including:

Personal injury. When you have sustained a personal injury, your future may seem uncertain. Our injury lawyers offer hope for a positive resolution. We pursue compensation for injuries due to car accidents, work accidents, medical negligence, slips and falls, and animal attacks. If your loved one has died as a result of someone else’s negligence, we can help you recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Family law. We understand your anxiety when dealing with family law matters. Our attorneys listen carefully to your questions about divorce and help you understand details, such as property division, child custody and child support. We also help with orders of protection, juvenile delinquency, and the happy, but challenging, process of adoption.
Criminal law. Facing criminal charges can cause a great deal of stress. Our criminal defense lawyers put you at ease, fighting hard to protect your rights and seeking the best possible outcome.
Real estate transactions. Our attorneys assist with residential and commercial closings, short sales of homes in danger of foreclosure, and 1031 exchanges for commercial properties.
Business law. The firm handles business transactions and litigation of matters such as contract disputes and defense of consumer complaints.
Estate planning. Let us help you create a solid estate plan that includes a will, trust, and advance directives. If you are responsible for a loved one’s estate, we can guide you through probate.
We build long-term relationships with our clients
At Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP, personal service is our mission. We really get to know each client so that we can provide individualized support. Our skilled attorneys take time to listen to your concerns and fully explain what to expect from the legal process. We are proud that most of our clients come to us through referrals from other clients in Suffolk and Nassau Counties and throughout Long Island.

Because we work as a close-knit team, our areas of focus often overlap. As a result, clients benefit from a broad base of legal knowledge and experience. For example, when you retain a family lawyer from our firm, you also benefit from our background in handling wills and estates, or perhaps business law if the family owns a business.
Contact our firm for personalized legal assistance on Long Island
The dedicated attorneys at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP work as a team to reduce your stress and resolve your legal issues. To learn more about how we can help you, contact us online or call us at 631-360-0400
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Personal Injury

When you have sustained a personal injury, your future may seem uncertain. We aggressively pursue compensation for injuries due to car accidents, work accidents, medical negligence, slips and falls, animal bites and construction accidents.

EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN LONG ISLAND, NY HELPING YOU RECOVER FROM ACCIDENTS
We focus on the details so you can focus on healing
Every personal injury lawyer at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP in Long Island, NY understands the stresses our clients face when the negligent acts of other parties cause injuries. We use our knowledge and resources to help you concentrate on healing — as we expedite your case, guide you through the legal process and help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Frank M. Maffei, the partner who heads up the personal injury group is a member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates forum. Membership in this prestigious organization is limited to attorneys who have won awards of 2 Million dollars or more for individual clients.

Support for many types of personal injury claims
Falls were the leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injury in 2007 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But people suffer severe injuries in many types of accidents. We provide skilled and compassionate legal support for virtually any type of accident in Suffolk and Nassau Counties and across Long Island, including the following:

Motor vehicle accidents: Although New Yorkers carry no-fault auto insurance, serious auto accidents and motorcycle accidents often involve complex situations that require experienced legal support.
Accidents on construction sites: Although workers compensation typically provides the coverage needed by workers, when construction accidents are caused by negligent third parties, injury victims can pursue additional compensation through personal injury claims.
Medical negligence: No medical professional can guarantee a cure for every medical condition. But, when patients receive inadequate treatment or suffer additional injuries due to medical malpractice — or when their loved ones suffer due to nursing home negligence — they can take legal action to pursue fair compensation.
Premises liability: Individuals responsible for property have a legal duty to take reasonable action to ensure the safety of legal visitors to their premises. Anyone who sustains injuries due to a slip and fall on a poorly-maintained surface — including children injured due to school negligence — requires experienced legal support, to avoid paying out-of-pocket for their injuries.
Dangerous animals: A walk in the park with your children or a visit to a home should not result in a trip to the emergency room. But dog bites and dangerous animal attacks sometimes result in severe injuries. Take legal action to pursue the compensation you deserve for injuries you or your children sustain — and, importantly, to protect the public.
Wrongful death: No amount of money can compensate for the loss of a loved one. But, when you lose a close family member because someone acted negligently or willfully, a wrongful death claim can provide the funds to help you pay past, current and anticipated expenses.

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Frank Maffei


Frank M. Maffei
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After graduating from Long Island University, Frank M. Maffei received his Juris Doctor from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he became a teaching assistant in the University Clinical Program. While attending Capital, Mr. Maffei revitalized the Delta Theta Law Fraternity and became its Vice Dean. Additionally, Mr. Maffei worked as an intern for the Franklin County Public Defender and Franklin County District Attorney offices. He was admitted to practice as an attorney before the Courts of the State of New York and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

In 1986, he was appointed an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County for District Attorney Patrick Henry. There, he prosecuted cases including assault, battery, larceny, insurance and welfare fraud in the District, Screening and White Collar Crime Bureaus.

Mr. Maffei later joined one of the largest personal injury law firms in Long Island. Having worked his way up the ladder as a trial lawyer, he ultimately became their senior trial attorney, handling their largest cases to verdict.

He is an active member of the following organizations:

Suffolk County Bar Association, where he held some of the association’s most responsible positions, including Chairman of the Insurance Negligence Committee and member of the Judicial Screening Committee and the Nominating Committee
NY State and Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers Associations
St. Mary’s Parish in East Islip since the mid-eighties, maintaining an active pro-bono role as a member of St. Mary’s Parish outreach.
Presently Mr. Maffei handles all types of personal injury matters from automobile cases to foodborne illnesses. Mr. Maffei has tried many cases to verdict before juries and Judges in multiple jurisdictions. An experienced trial lawyer for over 25 years, he has returned verdicts and settlements for his clients for millions of dollars, including cases against major automobile manufacturers and corporations.

He has earned the highest rating of AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell®. In addition to personal injury, Mr. Maffei handles criminal defense matters, as well as, serving as a Court appointed Receiver and Referee.

Mr . Maffei serves on the boards of two local charitable organizations, the Rollstone Foundation and The Lions Club. Additionally, he was a former Coach in the Islip Little League, and has served as a New York State Bar Association Moot Court Volunteer Judge. Mr. Maffei is a longtime resident of East Islip, where he lives with his wife and two sons. He is also a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

AwardAwards
On March 18th, 2016 Frank Maffei received the prestigious BENCH AND BAR AWARD, an award presented to the attorney whose professionalism and generosity benefits the entire courthouse community including the New York State Court Officers who secure and protect the litigants, attorneys and staff that utilize the courts every day.

Mr. Maffei’s thirty year career has been spent as a courtroom lawyer. Being recognized by those in the “trenches” so to speak is truly an honor.

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Frank Maffei


Frank M. Maffei
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After graduating from Long Island University, Frank M. Maffei received his Juris Doctor from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he became a teaching assistant in the University Clinical Program. While attending Capital, Mr. Maffei revitalized the Delta Theta Law Fraternity and became its Vice Dean. Additionally, Mr. Maffei worked as an intern for the Franklin County Public Defender and Franklin County District Attorney offices. He was admitted to practice as an attorney before the Courts of the State of New York and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

In 1986, he was appointed an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County for District Attorney Patrick Henry. There, he prosecuted cases including assault, battery, larceny, insurance and welfare fraud in the District, Screening and White Collar Crime Bureaus.

Mr. Maffei later joined one of the largest personal injury law firms in Long Island. Having worked his way up the ladder as a trial lawyer, he ultimately became their senior trial attorney, handling their largest cases to verdict.

He is an active member of the following organizations:

Suffolk County Bar Association, where he held some of the association’s most responsible positions, including Chairman of the Insurance Negligence Committee and member of the Judicial Screening Committee and the Nominating Committee
NY State and Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers Associations
St. Mary’s Parish in East Islip since the mid-eighties, maintaining an active pro-bono role as a member of St. Mary’s Parish outreach.
Presently Mr. Maffei handles all types of personal injury matters from automobile cases to foodborne illnesses. Mr. Maffei has tried many cases to verdict before juries and Judges in multiple jurisdictions. An experienced trial lawyer for over 25 years, he has returned verdicts and settlements for his clients for millions of dollars, including cases against major automobile manufacturers and corporations.

He has earned the highest rating of AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell®. In addition to personal injury, Mr. Maffei handles criminal defense matters, as well as, serving as a Court appointed Receiver and Referee.

Mr . Maffei serves on the boards of two local charitable organizations, the Rollstone Foundation and The Lions Club. Additionally, he was a former Coach in the Islip Little League, and has served as a New York State Bar Association Moot Court Volunteer Judge. Mr. Maffei is a longtime resident of East Islip, where he lives with his wife and two sons. He is also a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

AwardAwards
On March 18th, 2016 Frank Maffei received the prestigious BENCH AND BAR AWARD, an award presented to the attorney whose professionalism and generosity benefits the entire courthouse community including the New York State Court Officers who secure and protect the litigants, attorneys and staff that utilize the courts every day.

Mr. Maffei’s thirty year career has been spent as a courtroom lawyer. Being recognized by those in the “trenches” so to speak is truly an honor.

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James Herz


James J. Herz
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After graduating from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology in 1997 and working many years in the healthcare industry, James J. Herz received a Juris Doctor from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2006. He is admitted to practice as an attorney before the Courts of the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Presently, Mr. Herz is involved in all phases of personal injury litigation, as well as commercial litigation and municipal defense work. Mr. Herz has successfully argued several matters before the New York State Appellate Division, Second Department. In addition to litigation, Mr. Herz handles all types of Estate Planning matters.

Mr. Herz is an active member of the New York and Suffolk County Bar Associations.

Mr. Herz joined JRMGT in February of 2009 as an associate attorney and was named partner in 2020. Mr. Herz resides in East Islip with his wife and two children and is an active member of the Saint Patrick Parish in Bay Shore.

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James Herz


James J. Herz
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After graduating from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology in 1997 and working many years in the healthcare industry, James J. Herz received a Juris Doctor from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2006. He is admitted to practice as an attorney before the Courts of the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Presently, Mr. Herz is involved in all phases of personal injury litigation, as well as commercial litigation and municipal defense work. Mr. Herz has successfully argued several matters before the New York State Appellate Division, Second Department. In addition to litigation, Mr. Herz handles all types of Estate Planning matters.

Mr. Herz is an active member of the New York and Suffolk County Bar Associations.

Mr. Herz joined JRMGT in February of 2009 as an associate attorney and was named partner in 2020. Mr. Herz resides in East Islip with his wife and two children and is an active member of the Saint Patrick Parish in Bay Shore.

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Mark Goldsmith



Mark J. Goldsmith
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After graduating from the State University of New York at Albany and receiving his Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1983, Mark J. Goldsmith was admitted to practice as attorney before the Courts of the State of New York on February 8, 1984. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Districts of New York and the U.S. Federal Court of Claims in Washington, D.C.

He began his career as a commercial litigator and then as a negligence trial lawyer for the law firm of Siben & Siben in Bay Shore, New York. In 1988, he founded the law firm of Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith, engaging in the general practice of law with an emphasis on negligence and commercial matters as a trial attorney as well as commercial and residential transactional matters.

He has been involved in the following professional organizations:

Suffolk County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association, including the Insurance and Negligence Attorneys Section
Suffolk County Retired Detectives Association, as the organizing attorney and counsel
Mr. Goldsmith serves as general counsel to several local, respected, and well-known businesses. For example, he serves as counsel to the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown and Cancos Tile Corporation with showrooms throughout the Metropolitan area and New Jersey. He regularly appears and practices in the specialized commercial claims parts of the State Supreme Court. He has been appointed as Receiver and Referee in numerous matters by various Suffolk County Supreme Court judges. He has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating available for skill and ethics based on the opinions of his peers and the judiciary.

Mr. Goldsmith is and has been a basketball coach for St. Mary’s CYO in East Islip and a longtime coach for the East Islip Soccer Club. His family belongs to the congregation of B’nai Israel Reform Temple in Oakdale, New York. A longtime East Islip resident, he continues to live there with his wife and four sons.

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Mark Goldsmith



Mark J. Goldsmith
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After graduating from the State University of New York at Albany and receiving his Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1983, Mark J. Goldsmith was admitted to practice as attorney before the Courts of the State of New York on February 8, 1984. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Districts of New York and the U.S. Federal Court of Claims in Washington, D.C.

He began his career as a commercial litigator and then as a negligence trial lawyer for the law firm of Siben & Siben in Bay Shore, New York. In 1988, he founded the law firm of Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith, engaging in the general practice of law with an emphasis on negligence and commercial matters as a trial attorney as well as commercial and residential transactional matters.

He has been involved in the following professional organizations:

Suffolk County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association, including the Insurance and Negligence Attorneys Section
Suffolk County Retired Detectives Association, as the organizing attorney and counsel
Mr. Goldsmith serves as general counsel to several local, respected, and well-known businesses. For example, he serves as counsel to the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown and Cancos Tile Corporation with showrooms throughout the Metropolitan area and New Jersey. He regularly appears and practices in the specialized commercial claims parts of the State Supreme Court. He has been appointed as Receiver and Referee in numerous matters by various Suffolk County Supreme Court judges. He has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating available for skill and ethics based on the opinions of his peers and the judiciary.

Mr. Goldsmith is and has been a basketball coach for St. Mary’s CYO in East Islip and a longtime coach for the East Islip Soccer Club. His family belongs to the congregation of B’nai Israel Reform Temple in Oakdale, New York. A longtime East Islip resident, he continues to live there with his wife and four sons.

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Bridget Tartaglia


Bridget J. Tartaglia
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Bridget Tartaglia is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Ms. Tartaglia received her Juris Doctor with honors from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1995. While attending Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was one of the founding members and the Research Editor of the Environmental Law Journal. Ms. Tartaglia was instrumental in publishing the first edition to the Law Journal in 1995. She also received numerous academic honors during her tenure at Touro, including a Community Service Award and the American Jurisprudence Aware of Excellence in Creditor’s Rights. She was active and integral member of the Columbian Lawyers Association where she served as President. She also served as intern for the Honorable Howard Levitt of the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Nassau. Ms. Tartaglia was also recipient of two academic scholarships from the Columbian Lawyer’s Association while attending Touro.

While attending her last year at Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was a law clerk at Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith. After graduating from Touro, Ms. Tartaglia became an associate attorney with said firm and later became a member of said firm.

Ms. Tartaglia was admitted to Practice in the State of New York, Second Department in January, 1996. She was admitted to Practice in the State of Connecticut in November, 1995. She was admitted to Practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in March, 1996. She was most recently admitted to Practice in the Supreme Court of the United States America in March, 2005.

Ms. Tartaglia has engaged in the general practice of law with an emphasis in Matrimonial and Family litigation. Since 1996, she has had substantial experience in litigating all issues relative to Matrimonial and Family Law matters. Ms. Tartaglia has litigated almost every possible issue that may arise between divorcing and non married parties. In addition to Matrimonial and Family Law litigation, Ms. Tartaglia also substantial experience in performing residential real property closings, representing both purchasers and sellers as well as experience in general civil litigation.

Ms. Tartaglia is an active member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. She is also a member of the Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County, the Columbian Lawyers Association of Suffolk County and the New York State Bar Association (including the Family Law Section of said Bar Association).

Ms. Tartaglia has received multiple awards relative to her practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law. These include her having an AV Preeminent rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards with Martindale-Hubbell since 2013; a 2019 Lawyer of Distinction for her work in Family and Divorce Law; Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer in Family Law; 2016 10 Best Females Attorneys in Family Law; Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, 2017 and a 2015 Client Distinction Award.

Ms. Tartaglia also has been honored for the past two years by the Suffolk County Bar Association for her donation of her time to pro bono divorce matters in Suffolk County.

In addition to receiving multiple awards relative to her work in the Matrimonial and Family Law field, Ms. Tartaglia also was honored by the WVI Dolphin Foundation and received a 2019 Spirit of Youth Sports Awards for her continued commitment and time volunteered to Youth Sports.

Ms. Tartaglia is has been a youth basketball coach for Infant Jesus Church CYO program in Port Jefferson, NY for the past 9 years. She has spent countless hours each season coaching up to two different teams. Ms. Tartaglia was a division I college athlete where she played basketball at Brooklyn College. In addition, Ms. Tartaglia has worked on the fundraising committee for Mount Sinai Youth Soccer for the past 5 years where has volunteers time to raise money for a local soccer organization. Since 2013, Mrs. Tartaglia has been a Catechist for St Louis De Monfort Church in Sound Beach, NY where she has and continues to volunteer her time each week to teach two different religion classes each year. She is also a team leader for the Mount Sinai Neighborhood Watch for which she acts a liason for members of her community. In addition to work in her community, she also is a volunteer with the Suffolk County Bar Association pro bono foundation. She is a longtime resident of Mount Sinai where she resides with her husband and two sons.

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Bridget Tartaglia


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Bridget Tartaglia is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Ms. Tartaglia received her Juris Doctor with honors from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1995. While attending Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was one of the founding members and the Research Editor of the Environmental Law Journal. Ms. Tartaglia was instrumental in publishing the first edition to the Law Journal in 1995. She also received numerous academic honors during her tenure at Touro, including a Community Service Award and the American Jurisprudence Aware of Excellence in Creditor’s Rights. She was active and integral member of the Columbian Lawyers Association where she served as President. She also served as intern for the Honorable Howard Levitt of the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Nassau. Ms. Tartaglia was also recipient of two academic scholarships from the Columbian Lawyer’s Association while attending Touro.

While attending her last year at Touro, Ms. Tartaglia was a law clerk at Jakubowski, Robertson & Goldsmith. After graduating from Touro, Ms. Tartaglia became an associate attorney with said firm and later became a member of said firm.

Ms. Tartaglia was admitted to Practice in the State of New York, Second Department in January, 1996. She was admitted to Practice in the State of Connecticut in November, 1995. She was admitted to Practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in March, 1996. She was most recently admitted to Practice in the Supreme Court of the United States America in March, 2005.

Ms. Tartaglia has engaged in the general practice of law with an emphasis in Matrimonial and Family litigation. Since 1996, she has had substantial experience in litigating all issues relative to Matrimonial and Family Law matters. Ms. Tartaglia has litigated almost every possible issue that may arise between divorcing and non married parties. In addition to Matrimonial and Family Law litigation, Ms. Tartaglia also substantial experience in performing residential real property closings, representing both purchasers and sellers as well as experience in general civil litigation.

Ms. Tartaglia is an active member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. She is also a member of the Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County, the Columbian Lawyers Association of Suffolk County and the New York State Bar Association (including the Family Law Section of said Bar Association).

Ms. Tartaglia has received multiple awards relative to her practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law. These include her having an AV Preeminent rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards with Martindale-Hubbell since 2013; a 2019 Lawyer of Distinction for her work in Family and Divorce Law; Martindale-Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer in Family Law; 2016 10 Best Females Attorneys in Family Law; Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, 2017 and a 2015 Client Distinction Award.

Ms. Tartaglia also has been honored for the past two years by the Suffolk County Bar Association for her donation of her time to pro bono divorce matters in Suffolk County.

In addition to receiving multiple awards relative to her work in the Matrimonial and Family Law field, Ms. Tartaglia also was honored by the WVI Dolphin Foundation and received a 2019 Spirit of Youth Sports Awards for her continued commitment and time volunteered to Youth Sports.

Ms. Tartaglia is has been a youth basketball coach for Infant Jesus Church CYO program in Port Jefferson, NY for the past 9 years. She has spent countless hours each season coaching up to two different teams. Ms. Tartaglia was a division I college athlete where she played basketball at Brooklyn College. In addition, Ms. Tartaglia has worked on the fundraising committee for Mount Sinai Youth Soccer for the past 5 years where has volunteers time to raise money for a local soccer organization. Since 2013, Mrs. Tartaglia has been a Catechist for St Louis De Monfort Church in Sound Beach, NY where she has and continues to volunteer her time each week to teach two different religion classes each year. She is also a team leader for the Mount Sinai Neighborhood Watch for which she acts a liason for members of her community. In addition to work in her community, she also is a volunteer with the Suffolk County Bar Association pro bono foundation. She is a longtime resident of Mount Sinai where she resides with her husband and two sons.

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Anastasia Larios

After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Science from Marist College in 2011, Ms. Larios attended Pace University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor, ranking number one in her class and graduating with summa cum laude honors. Upon graduation, Ms. Larios received the Carl J. Vergari Excellence in Criminal Law award.

While attending Pace University School of Law, Ms. Larios worked as an intern at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, Starwood Capital Group’s in-house legal counsel, as well as a local matrimonial firm.

After graduating from Pace University School of Law, Ms. Larios began her legal career at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP as an associate attorney. Ms. Larios is responsible for all general litigation matters, with a concentration in matrimonial and family law, as well as real estate, estates and criminal matters.

Ms. Larios was admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey in November 2014. Ms. Larios is an active member in the Suffolk County Bar Association and Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. Ms. Larios was named as one of New York Metro’s Super Lawyers in 2020.

Ms. Larios currently resides in Middle Island with her husband and dog. She attends St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York.

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Anastasia Larios

After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Science from Marist College in 2011, Ms. Larios attended Pace University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor, ranking number one in her class and graduating with summa cum laude honors. Upon graduation, Ms. Larios received the Carl J. Vergari Excellence in Criminal Law award.

While attending Pace University School of Law, Ms. Larios worked as an intern at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, Starwood Capital Group’s in-house legal counsel, as well as a local matrimonial firm.

After graduating from Pace University School of Law, Ms. Larios began her legal career at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia, LLP as an associate attorney. Ms. Larios is responsible for all general litigation matters, with a concentration in matrimonial and family law, as well as real estate, estates and criminal matters.

Ms. Larios was admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey in November 2014. Ms. Larios is an active member in the Suffolk County Bar Association and Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association. Ms. Larios was named as one of New York Metro’s Super Lawyers in 2020.

Ms. Larios currently resides in Middle Island with her husband and dog. She attends St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York.

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Adam Shatzkes


Adam Jay Shatzkes
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Adam Shatzkes received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2007. He then attended law school at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree in 2010. While attending law school, Mr. Shatzkes had internships with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and a Judicial Internship with the Honorable Justice Emily Pines at the Suffolk County Supreme Court. Additionally, he had a clinical externship through the Stony Brook Center for Biotechnology. Mr. Shatzkes was a member of the Touro Law Review resulting in the publication of his article: The Destruction of an Empire: Will Viacom End YouTube’s Reign?, 26 TOURO L. REV. 287 in 2010.

Mr. Shatzkes was admitted to practice in the State of New York, Second Department in 2011 and was later admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in December, 2017. Following his admission to practice he worked as an Associate with the firm of Lindsay P. Henry, P.C. As an Associate he handled matters in a number of practice fields with a focus on criminal and traffic law. After 7 years, he left to practice law with the firm of Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia. In his current role, he works in a number of legal areas including landlord/tenant and commercial/civil litigation with an emphasis on criminal defense and real estate.

Mr. Shatzkes is an active member of the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

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Adam Shatzkes


Adam Jay Shatzkes
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Adam Shatzkes received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2007. He then attended law school at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree in 2010. While attending law school, Mr. Shatzkes had internships with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and a Judicial Internship with the Honorable Justice Emily Pines at the Suffolk County Supreme Court. Additionally, he had a clinical externship through the Stony Brook Center for Biotechnology. Mr. Shatzkes was a member of the Touro Law Review resulting in the publication of his article: The Destruction of an Empire: Will Viacom End YouTube’s Reign?, 26 TOURO L. REV. 287 in 2010.

Mr. Shatzkes was admitted to practice in the State of New York, Second Department in 2011 and was later admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York in December, 2017. Following his admission to practice he worked as an Associate with the firm of Lindsay P. Henry, P.C. As an Associate he handled matters in a number of practice fields with a focus on criminal and traffic law. After 7 years, he left to practice law with the firm of Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia. In his current role, he works in a number of legal areas including landlord/tenant and commercial/civil litigation with an emphasis on criminal defense and real estate.

Mr. Shatzkes is an active member of the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

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Jillian Pelletier


Jillian M. Pelletier
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Jillian M. Pelletier is a graduate of Monmouth University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2014. Ms. Pelletier received her Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2019.

While attending Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Ms. Pelletier gained extensive legal experience in the area of Family Law. She was a legal assistant at a matrimonial firm throughout her law school career. Ms. Pelletier was a legal intern with Suffolk County Attorney’s Office where she assisted in Family Court proceedings. Thereafter, she was a legal intern with NYC Administration for Legal Services assisting in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Ms. Pelletier also gained valuable experience in the Child Advocacy Clinic at Touro where she advocated on behalf of children.

After graduating from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Ms. Pelletier began her legal career at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia LLP. Once admitted to the New York State Bar, she became an associate attorney with said firm where she is handling family law matters.

Ms. Pelletier was admitted to the New York State Bar in August 2020.

Ms. Pelletier is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and currently resides with her family in Saint James where she has lived for 27 years.

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Jillian Pelletier


Jillian M. Pelletier
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Jillian M. Pelletier is a graduate of Monmouth University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2014. Ms. Pelletier received her Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2019.

While attending Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Ms. Pelletier gained extensive legal experience in the area of Family Law. She was a legal assistant at a matrimonial firm throughout her law school career. Ms. Pelletier was a legal intern with Suffolk County Attorney’s Office where she assisted in Family Court proceedings. Thereafter, she was a legal intern with NYC Administration for Legal Services assisting in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Ms. Pelletier also gained valuable experience in the Child Advocacy Clinic at Touro where she advocated on behalf of children.

After graduating from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Ms. Pelletier began her legal career at Jakubowski, Robertson, Maffei, Goldsmith & Tartaglia LLP. Once admitted to the New York State Bar, she became an associate attorney with said firm where she is handling family law matters.

Ms. Pelletier was admitted to the New York State Bar in August 2020.

Ms. Pelletier is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and currently resides with her family in Saint James where she has lived for 27 years.

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