2016 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Manhasset Resident Jerry Reisman
Manhasset resident Jerry Reisman, a partner at Reisman Peirez Reisman & Capobianco in Garden City, has been included in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
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Mr. Reisman, who was also recognized by Super Lawyers earlier this spring, heads the Firm’s Financial Services practice group. His work encompasses Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Bank Documentation, Secured Lending, Corporate and Financial Fraud, Asset Protection and Estate Planning. Jerry is frequently seen in the media as a legal commentator, has been quoted in major publications and lectured extensively to the legal community on financial matters. He has also represented numerous victims of Bernie Madoff.
A graduate of Queens College and Syracuse University Law School, Reisman was admitted to the New York Bar in 1967. He currently serves as acting Village Justice for the Village of North Hills. Previously he used his legal expertise to serve the Village of Great Neck as Deputy Mayor, acting Village Justice Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Member of the Planning Board.
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