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At Certilman Balin, our priority has always been our clients. We understand that the practice of law is a relationship business. That's why we do more than work for you. We work with you.
Your success is our success.
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The strength of your legal team starts with each Certilman Balin lawyer. Together, we strive to meet your goals through trust and hard work.
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Certilman Balin is a major supporter of philanthropic causes throughout the surrounding community. In addition to financial support, the firm's partners and associates give a great deal of their time serving as board members, advisors and committee members.
The success of a law firm is tied to the success of its clients.
Since 1965, we have been doing what we do best: serving the Long Island community. During this time, we met many people who became longtime clients, and many became lifelong friends. These relationships have grown and have helped us to develop diverse areas of practice, expanding our reach nationally and internationally.
We advocate for our clients. We also support their philanthropic endeavors. We understand the importance of giving back to our community, and we realize our clients helped us to become one of Long Island’s largest full-service law firms.
But don’t let our size fool you. We pride ourselves on that small law firm atmosphere. When you need us, we are here to help. We make you our priority and respond promptly. When you have a legal issue, we apply our collective knowledge to ensure the best possible outcome.
Your success is our success.
attorney spotlight
Thomas McNamara
Thomas McNamara is the Partner-in-Charge of our Litigation Practice Group. His broad commercial litigation and arbitration experience includes issues related to banking, creditors’ rights, contracts, business divorce, real estate, employment, trade secrets, trust and estates, and insurance, as well as corporate, securities, shareholder, partnership, and antitrust matters.
Recognized as an exceptional banking and creditors’ rights litigator, Mr. McNamara has defended banks in forged check, Uniform Commercial Code, and lender liability cases. He has represented banks and other lenders as plaintiffs in actions to enforce their rights under notes, guarantees, security agreements, and related loan documentation. Equally at home in state and federal court, Mr. McNamara litigates many of his cases in New York City, as well as on Long Island.
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