STEVEN K. MEIER

XXXXSteven K. Meier has maintained an active commercial, real estate and matrimonial practice for more than 30 years. He appears regularly before the New York State and Federal Courts, as well as arbitration forums, where he has successfully conducted trials, hearings and appeals for his many business and individual clients. This representation has included numerous national corporations, including Fortune 500 companies and others listed on public exchanges.

XXXXFor more than two decades, Mr. Meier has been a principal in law firms in New York City. In addition to serving their litigation needs, he has handled corporate and real estate transactions for his many corporate and individual clients. His substantial experience and the personal attention he brings to his clients have resulted in continuing long-term relationships with them and their ongoing reliance upon him for all their legal and advisory needs.

XXXXThe depth of Mr. Meier's business, real estate and valuation experience has also led to his retention by clients to handle their matrimonial matters, including the negotiation of prenuptial and separation agreements, as well as the litigation of their and their children's rights.

XXXXHe is a member of the New York State and American Bar Associations, the New York Trial Lawyers Association, and the New York County and City Lawyers Associations. He was appointed as a Special Master to assist the New York State Supreme Court.

XXXXMr. Meier was admitted to the New York bar in 1972. He is also a member of the bars of U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Supreme Court. He additionally has been admitted before other District and Bankruptcy Courts and represents his clients in other jurisdictions throughout the United States. He is listed in Who’s Who in American Law.

XXXXMr. Meier was graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a B.A. degree in 1967. He was awarded a J.D. from St. John’s University in 1971. He is active in numerous civic, charitable and political activities.

FRANK J. FRANZINO, JR.

XXXXFrank J. Franzino has more than 30 years of extensive litigation experience, at both the trial and appellate levels, with emphasis in commercial and corporate matters. He has successfully represented his corporate and individual clients before the State and Federal Courts and has participated extensively in arbitrations before the National Association of Securities Dealers and the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Franzino also frequently represents international clients in judicial and arbitration proceedings in the United States.

XXXXThe depth of his expertise, and his success in disputes and litigated matters, has led to his retention by both national and international law firms as counsel for their clients. His skills in negotiation, as well as advocacy, have earned him a reputation for winning the "tough case".

 XXXXMr. Franzino is a member of the New York bar, to which he was admitted in 1971, and the New Jersey bar. He is also a member of the bars of U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and District of New Jersey, the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth and Federal Circuits.

 XXXXHe also serves of counsel to the Hackensack, New Jersey law firm of Winne Bante Hetherington Basralian & Kahn, P.C

XXXXEarlier in his career, Mr. Franzino was associated with Rogers & Wells and, subsequently, was a partner in several New York City-based firms.

XXXXHe was graduated from Cornell University in 1967 with an A.B. degree and was awarded a J.D. from the same institution in 1970. He remains active in alumni affairs.

DAVIDA S. SCHER

XXXXDavida S. Scher has extensive litigation experience, at both the trial and appellate levels, with emphasis in commercial and corporate matters. She also frequently represents clients in employment matters, including negotiations and, when necessary, litigation. She regularly appears in State and Federal Courts and before arbitration tribunals, representing both business and individual clients.

XXXXHer substantial experience and successful track record, both within and before the Courts in New York, have led to the continued referral of matters to her by clients as well as other law firms.

XXXXPrior to joining our team, Ms. Scher was associated with a large New York firm. Previously, she served as the principal court attorney for the Honorable Helen Freedman from 1988 to1991, and as a court attorney for Civil Term, Supreme Court, New York County from 1985 to 1988.

XXXXMs. Scher was admitted to the New York bar in 1986, and to the U.S. District Courts, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1998.

XXXXShe is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and serves as a panel member for its Legal Referral Service. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association, and the New York State and Westchester Women’s Bar Associations.

XXXXMs. Scher was graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brandeis University with a B.A. degree in 1969. She earned her masters degree in urban planning with graduate honors from Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1971. In 1985, she was awarded a J.D. magna cum laude from Pace Univeristy Law School where she was also a member of the Pace Law Review from 1984 to 1985. Ms. Scher is president of the Westchester Chapter for Brandeis University alumni and has served as chairperson for various alumni activities.