Lawyers Who Care

In this powerful episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin welcomes Russell Morgan, CEO and founder of the Morgan Legal Group, a firm that has grown from a single office to more than 16 locations across New York, focusing on estate planning, probate, family law, and complex litigation. Russell shares his incredible journey—from his family's humble beginnings as refugees to leading one o...

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, we sit down with Marion Walsh, a dedicated partner at Littman Crooks in Rye Brook, NY, who has spent over 20 years fighting for students with special needs. Marion leads her firm’s special education practice, and her passion for protecting vulnerable individuals shines through in every case she takes on. Marion shares her inspiring journey from corporate law to...

On this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin sits down with Joshua Brinen, founder and principal of Brinen & Associates, a New York-based law firm specializing in corporate tax and legal advisory for small and micro-cap companies, entrepreneurs, and private clients. With a sharp wit and an even sharper legal mind, Joshua shares how a push from his formidable Brooklyn mother — and a...

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Pierce, co-founder of Pierce & Kwok LLP and a New York City-based business attorney and litigator with a truly unique backstory. From his early career in music and theater to owning nightclubs—and finally launching a successful law firm—Aaron’s path to law is anything but ordinary. Tune in as Aaron shares: How his background in performance shaped his cou...

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care , we’re joined by Dov Treiman, a partner at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., where he co-leads the firm’s landlord-tenant civil litigation practice. A prolific legal mind with over 80 publications to his name, Dov brings a deeply human-centered approach to the courtroom—earning him the nickname "the rabbi" among colleagues. Dov shares the story of his unlike...

In this powerful episode of Lawyers Who Care , we sit down with Jaehyun Oh, a civil rights, personal injury, and medical malpractice attorney and partner at the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm in New York City. Jae shares the deeply moving story of how a single handwritten letter from a woman in federal prison led to a $2 million medical malpractice settlement—and ultimately launched his groundbreaking w...

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care , we sit down with Jon Groth, a Wisconsin-based personal injury attorney and founder of Groth Law Firm. From dreams of jazz stardom to a thriving legal career, Jon shares how his passion for advocacy and helping others led him from a saxophone to the courtroom. His firm now handles a wide range of personal injury cases—from car crashes and ATV accidents to compl...

In today’s episode, we’re honored to feature Adam Leitman Bailey , founder of Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., a premier real estate law firm in New York. Adam shares his inspiring journey from a seventh-grade classroom to the courtroom, driven by a lifelong passion for fighting injustice. You’ll hear about Adam’s commitment to building the best real estate law firm in New York — focusing on home field...

Today’s guest is Danny Ramrattan , Partner at Adam Lightman Bailey, P.C. in New York City and a 2024 Super Lawyer and Rising Star. Danny shares his inspiring journey — from childhood homework sessions guided by family values, to becoming the trusted legal advisor for his community. Danny’s story highlights the incredible sense of responsibility he carries as a first-generation lawyer and how his u...

Today’s guest is Ilyssa S. Fuchs , Managing Partner at Cohen & Fitch LLP in New York City, where she focuses on police misconduct, corrections misconduct, and civil rights litigation. Ilyssa shares her powerful personal journey — from second chances as a young college student to dedicating her career to helping others who have been wrongfully accused or mistreated by the system. You’ll hear ab...

Today’s guest is Jesse Strauss , Principal of Your Fractional General Counsel and founder of Strauss Law PLLC. Jesse brings over 20 years of legal experience and has pioneered a new model of legal services: the fractional general counsel. In this episode, Jesse explains how his innovative approach helps small and medium-sized businesses gain ongoing, strategic legal support without the need for fu...

Today’s guest is Nicole Brenecki , Partner at Jodré Brenecki, LLP, a New York and New Jersey law firm specializing in personal injury, labor law, employment law, and wage disputes. Nicole shares her candid journey into the legal profession — one that started at her mother’s urging and blossomed into a true passion for helping people who have been wronged. Nicole pulls back the curtain on a frustra...

In this episode, host Andrew Samalin sits down with David Boag, founder and managing principal of BOAG Law, a boutique New York firm specializing in intellectual property. David shares his unconventional journey from coding on a Commodore 64 to handling high-stakes patent litigation, and ultimately founding his own firm focused on helping businesses stay ahead of the competition through strategic...

In this episode, we sit down with Antonio Ocasio, Managing Attorney and Founder of Aragon Partners, based in New York City. With over 20 years of experience advising multinational businesses, private equity funds, and family offices, Antonio shares how his upbringing around corporate law shaped his career—and how he's now helping law firms plan for their future.💼 Topics discussed:- How the le...

In this episode, host Andrew Samlin sits down with Olga Sandler, a veteran corporate attorney and partner at Crandon Law, who specializes in emerging companies and startup financing. From billion-dollar Wall Street deals to guiding early-stage founders through formation, fundraising, and exits, Olga brings a refreshing balance of legal expertise and genuine care for her clients. 🔍 In this convers...

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin welcomes Yandy Reyes of Re:Yes Law PLLC, a New York-based attorney specializing in estate planning and estate litigation. Yandy shares his journey from being the “lawyer of the family” to discovering his true passion in helping families preserve dignity, navigate loss, and unlock legacies through the complexities of estate law. Yandy tells a...

In this episode, host Andrew Samalin sits down with William Ricigliano, founder and managing partner of RF Injury Law, a boutique personal injury firm serving New York and New Jersey. William has recovered multiple seven-figure settlements for accident victims—and built a career grounded in compassion, commitment, and fierce advocacy. William shares his remarkable journey to founding his own pract...

In this episode, host Andrew Samalin sits down with Ksenia Rudyuk, founder and principal attorney of Rudyuk Law Firm, a rapidly growing boutique family law practice serving all five boroughs of New York City. Ksenia shares how her firm handles everything from contested divorces to cross-border custody battles—with care, strategy, and unwavering client support. Ksenia discusses how she found her ca...

In this episode, host Andrew Samalin , Principal of Samalin Wealth , speaks with Gaston Kroub , partner at Kroub, Silbisher, and Kalmykov in New York City, about his journey from pre-med to patent law and his dedication to pro bono work in NYC’s Family Court. Gaston shares how his volunteer work helping unrepresented litigants has shaped his approach to intellectual property litigation and why giv...

In this episode, host Andrew Samalin , Principal of Samalin Wealth , sits down with Douglas Hand , a partner at Hand Baldachin & Associates LLP , one of the top fashion law firms in the country. Douglas shares his journey from corporate law to becoming a trusted legal advisor to some of the most influential names in the fashion industry. 🔹 How Douglas transitioned from M&A law to serving...

In this episode, we sit down with Todd Duffy, founding partner of DuffyAmadeo LLP, a highly experienced bankruptcy attorney based in New York City. Todd shares his journey from childhood inspiration to becoming a trusted advocate for businesses and individuals navigating financial distress. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How Todd’s early experiences watching his uncle argue in court shaped h...

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Schachter , co-founder of ESS Settlement Services in New York City. Brian shares his journey from personal injury law to becoming a leading settlement consultant, helping clients maximize their settlements and secure financial peace of mind for life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Brian’s transition from practicing law to founding a full-service settleme...

Join us as we highlight attorneys—and professionals supporting the legal community—who go above and beyond for their clients. Hosted by Andrew Samalin, CFP, principal of Samalin Wealth, this podcast showcases inspiring stories of legal professionals making a difference. In this episode, we’re shifting focus from attorneys to settlement consulting with Randy Levine, co-founder of ESS Settlement Ser...

🎥 Lawyers Who Care: Where legal expertise meets extraordinary compassion. In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin of Samalin Wealth interviews Melissa Goodstein, a collaborative divorce attorney and mediator based in Katonah, NY. Melissa shares her unique journey into family law, her passion for preserving relationships during divorce, and her innovative approach to reshaping fam...

📺 Welcome to Lawyers Who Care! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Julie Cherico, co-founder and partner at John B. Cherico Esquire and Associates, located in White Plains. Julie shares her incredible journey in family law, starting with her passion for helping children and families, which began when she was just six years old. Julie has dedicated her career to giving children a voice in...