Mineola, NY

Stuart L. Finz

Stuart L. Finz is the Senior Partner, Senior Trial Attorney and CEO of Finz & Finz, P.C. He has earned success with his unique negotiation and courtroom skills, scoring record multi-million-dollar verdicts and complicated multi-million-dollar case settlements for his clients. Mr. Finz oversees all aspects of the firm’s litigation practice, including General Tort Liability, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Defective Drugs, Toxic Exposure, and Appellate Law. He has been named by New York Super Lawyers as the top personal injury trial attorney for the years 2007-2023. He has been selected as a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, is listed in the New York Law Journal report of Largest Verdicts, and was nominated by the leaders of the Democratic Party to run for the United States Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. Mr. Finz obtained the first jury verdict in New York State against Philip Morris USA Inc. on behalf of a smoker who contracted lung cancer. He was also appointed to the New York State Plaintiffs DES Liaison Committee. He is dedicated to promoting public health and safety through the courts.

Daniella Levi

Daniella Levi is an experienced attorney who has dedicated her legal career to helping injured persons by specializing in the prosecution of personal injury cases with a focus on slip and fall accidents, automobile accidents, constructions/labor law accidents, workers’ compensation and medical malpractice. She has successfully obtained substantial compensation packages worth millions of dollars for her clients both through trying cases in court and getting substantial verdicts as well as through out of court settlements, mediations and arbitrations. She attributes her success to loving what she does as an attorney, having passion for changing the lives of her clients and being a strong advocate.

Anthony A. Ciaccio

Anthony A. Ciaccio, Sr. is a Firm Partner and co-manages the personal injury department at Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn. He has extensive experience as a former prosecutor, a trial attorney for a major insurance company, and a prominent plaintiff’s personal injury firm. He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting misdemeanors and major felonies. He later focused on personal injury law, leveraging his insurance industry knowledge to secure millions in settlements, arbitration, and verdicts for clients. He served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps.

Steven Palermo

Steven Palermo began his 27-year legal practice with the objective to help those in need obtain justice. He has devoted his efforts to aggressive personal injury litigation, winning thousands of cases, including multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He actively participates in ongoing legal education programs.

Joshua R. Kahn

Joshua Kahn is a founding attorney at Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, P.C. He is a graduate of Syracuse University School of Law and a former state prosecutor at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, where he honed his trial skills prosecuting violent felonies. He transitioned to personal injury law, focusing on cases involving negligence. Mr. Kahn has almost 15 years of experience as a successful trial attorney, earning respect from colleagues, judges, and clients.

Jonathan A. Dachs

Jonathan A. Dachs is a highly experienced and accomplished personal injury and insurance attorney, considered one of the leading authorities on insurance law and appellate practice in New York. He has over four decades of experience, is a prolific writer, lecturer, and has received numerous awards including 'Super Lawyer' and the John E. Leach Memorial Award. He was a partner at Shayne, Dachs, Sauer & Dachs, LLP.

Terrence L. Tarver

Terrence L. Tarver is a successful leader and champion, known for staunchly advocating for his clients and obtaining millions of dollars in results, including significant settlements and verdicts. He achieved the #1 recovery in the Northeast in 2020 for a Dangerous Condition on Public Property. Mr. Tarver combines his Louisiana upbringing with New York education and expertise, offering a disciplined, passionate, and powerful courtroom advocacy. He serves as Dean of the Nassau Academy of Law and frequently lectures on personal injury, litigation, and trial techniques for the Nassau Academy of Law and the New York State Bar Association. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. He is also a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the New York Bar Foundation. He holds a double major in Finance and Legal Studies from Tulane University and a JD from Hofstra Law School, where he was part of the National Trial Team and Moot Court, and obtained a Civil Litigation Concentration. He is licensed in New York and Louisiana.