https://www.cszlaw.com/contact daily 0.75 2019-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1579722384813-UIAPE1B50MS73TB8GD0C/image.jpg Contact https://www.cszlaw.com/corporate-law daily 0.75 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540578944459-SES3SEGZFRTGU8MZFRQS/image-asset.jpeg Corporate Law https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540578873275-ZUO4OSLB0UWOURAD2W91/image-asset.jpeg Corporate Law https://www.cszlaw.com/home daily 1.0 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540396997266-25VROBPG1NTPAAVLL6L7/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1644269526507-93A9NP0B77I9LAC03SY2/unsplash-image-CR0E20Of7yU.jpg Home https://www.cszlaw.com/commercial-litigation daily 0.75 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540578533594-Y58PY4JK2XJ1NNKJF2VO/image-asset.jpeg Litigation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1562782792424-R3S10S5JZ4WP0XTR2PN2/image-asset.jpeg Litigation https://www.cszlaw.com/members-ofcounsel daily 0.75 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540574568763-1NAI0467ODEL8MEX6DGN/Paul+Goodman+Final2.jpg Of Counsel - Paul Goodman Paul Goodman, of counsel to the firm, has been actively engaged in the practice of computer law for many years, and now concentrates on the representation of Internet and new media clients with respect to both corporate and product level matters. At the corporate level, Mr. Goodman has represented many clients involved in the merger and acquisition of Web design and services companies, as well as venture capital transactions within the Internet industry. His experience includes reverse mergers of operating companies into publicly-traded shells and is involved in the formation of shell companies. He is currently SEC counsel to two publicly-traded companies and handles all aspects of their ’33 and ’34 Act compliance. His client base includes two of the largest Web services and development companies in New York City, a major Macintosh software utilities publisher, a Web-based distance learning company, a Web-based video rental company, and various other concerns in the software, consulting, Web and computer reselling businesses. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Aladdin Systems Holding, Inc. (OTCBB:ALHI). At the product transaction level, Mr. Goodman has represented clients in a wide range of transactions including software publishing, technology licensing, software development and distribution arrangements, software and hardware maintenance agreements, trademarks, software patents and copyrights, foreign localization and OEM licensing, Web site development ventures, purchase and sale of Web sites, advertising arrangements and purchase and sale of domain names. Typical clients include software publishing companies, Web site development companies, computer resellers and consulting firms. EDUCATION Mr. Goodman received a Juris Doctor degree from the City University of New York and received a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Computer Science from Queens College. He was formerly a faculty member of the Queens College Computer Science Department and is the author of five books on programming. ADMISSIONS Mr. Goodman is admitted to practice law in the State of New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1591802161342-G6DQ2HUD4G4CEZTPJBK0/eric.jpg Of Counsel - ERIC KELTz Eric Keltz, of counsel to the firm, has been actively engaged in the legal affairs and managerial supervision of a variety of automotive dealership groups, including one of the largest volume single-point dealership in the United States, for over seventeen years. Involved in all aspects of legal affairs, including corporate compliance, human resources, active litigation preparation and strategy, as well as implementation of corporate policy and procedure, Mr. Keltz has an insider’s view of successful best business practices, as well as the processes necessary to handle and resolve emergency legal occurrences - from catastrophic insurance losses to threatened class-action litigation. All of these matters are colored by his extensive experience in the automotive retailing space – combining the unique economic challenges of these entities with a lawyer’s attention to detail and holistic approach to maintaining a compliant yet competitive retail environment. A lifelong automotive enthusiast, Mr. Keltz brings a practical business acumen with a passion for the subject matter. He was formerly a serial entrepreneur and has developed, nurtured and sold multiple businesses, including efforts in the hospitality and professional training fields. EDUCATION Mr. Keltz received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Colorado - Boulder and received a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Economics from Cornell University. ADMISSIONS He is admitted to practice law before the courts of New York, New Jersey and the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/d4257641-d24b-46db-bc18-9544103c692e/Becker_02.jpg Of Counsel - BRAD BECKER Brad Becker, of counsel to the firm, has a broad practice concentrating in commercial real estate and transactional matters including complex developments, structuring, real estate and corporate acquisitions, joint ventures, leasing, construction, financing, and advisory work, and attendant work-out and litigation strategization. He takes an innovative, business-centric approach to crafting creative, efficient, comprehensive solutions to complex business and legal issues and structures. Incorporating experiences learned from representing distressed business relationships and operations during the early part of his career as a bankruptcy associate and then real estate litigator with Dreyer and Traub, Mr. Becker has become a valued counsel for real estate opportunity funds, institutional and foreign clients, publicly traded entities, as well as traditional real estate, family office and individual investors. For many years, Mr. Becker was a real estate partner with Rogers & Wells and Clifford Chance before forming a boutique commercial real estate and transactional law firm. In addition to representation of many of the noteworthy real estate families, commercial banks, investment funds and companies and state agencies in the New York metropolitan area, Mr. Becker has acted as outside general counsel for real estate and hotel operating companies, owner’s representative firms, project development companies, real estate management companies, and luxury retailers in connection with all aspects of business operations including acquisition, development, leasing, financing, property management, construction, credit facilities, joint venture, licensing, litigation, restructurings, corporate and shareholder governance and strategic planning. Mr. Becker is well-versed in coordinating with tax, employment, land use, litigation and related counsel to create seamless representation on as needed basis. EDUCATION Mr. Becker received a Juris Doctor degree from the Hofstra University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from LIU CW Post Center. ADMISSIONS He is admitted to practice law before the courts of New York, and the United States District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/ad67585e-a8d2-4acd-9fb7-133769aeb7ce/Harry+Kritzer+Picture.jpeg Of Counsel - HARRY KRITZER Harry Kritzer, of counsel to the Firm, focuses on national real estate and restructuring ventures. Harry has over thirty years of experience representing clients such as syndication firms, REITS, commercial banks, conduit lenders, national retail chains, automotive dealerships, development companies, cooperative housing corporations and nonprofit organizations. Harry brings vast experience in the structuring of private equity joint ventures, acquisition of shopping centers, office and residential buildings, the general leasing, financing and development of commercial properties, and negotiation of architect, contractor, maintenance, and other construction related agreements. In addition to his legal practice, Harry has served as a Director of Visiting Neighbors, a nonprofit elder-care organization, as an Education Advisor to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani heading a corporate satellite site school participation project and as a special advisor to Palm Beach County School Board on school construction issues. He also serves on the Science and Law Committee at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, co-chairing the Cyborg Law subcommittee focusing on medical insurance and personal liability issues related to enhanced neural prosthesis and is currently chairing a subcommittee recommending safe harbors for cyber security investigators. Harry was on Ross Perot’s legal team on his 1992 presidential campaign, having worked for Mr. Perot as a systems engineer prior to becoming an attorney. Special projects have included mezzanine loan debt restructuring for several million square feet of office space in Manhattan, negotiation of an Israeli-Chinese commercial property acquisition project, several mixed-use condominium developments on 11th Avenue in Manhattan, establishment of a New York division of a prominent 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary, and development of a public-private rail infrastructure plan with the Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation in Connecticut. Earlier experience includes structuring of economic development financing as Vice President of Sonnenblick-Goldman and serving as Senior Vice President and General Counsel to a real estate syndication company. EDUCATION Mr. Kritzer received a Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University and received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University Goizueta Business School. ADMISSIONS He is admitted to practice law before the courts of New York, Florida, and the United States District Court of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1644263681264-YDO92YEF9832BNL9EVCB/GettyImages-841225210.jpg Of Counsel https://www.cszlaw.com/realestate daily 0.75 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540587937449-9DTB4PFJQ0RR8EMQC4X3/image-asset.jpeg Real Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540587665021-KEZYL61STS18KJZW3BXO/image-asset.jpeg Real Estate https://www.cszlaw.com/members-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540571294778-NF4NGVMJAR67G5DJDCZ2/Russell+Shanks+Final.jpg Members & Partners - Russell Shanks Russell Shanks, a member of the firm, concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation, specializing within the automotive and real estate industries. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Shanks had previously served as general counsel to the Potamkin automotive organization for five years. Mr. Shanks has represented clients in numerous matters of complex litigation involving the “Big Three” automotive manufacturers. In addition, he has represented clients in various litigated matters including commercial loan transactions, shareholder/partnership/contract disputes and commercial foreclosures. Mr. Shanks has a wide range of experience before the State and Federal Courts in New York, as well as before numerous administrative and arbitration tribunals. He has previously lectured in a program operated by the Kings County Supreme Court in conjunction with the Kings County District Attorneys Office. He currently trains small claims arbitrators and has served on the Board and as President of the Association of Small Claims Arbitrators of the City of New York. He has also acted as a mentor in the Brooklyn Law School mentoring program. EDUCATION Mr. Shanks received a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1983, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. ADMISSIONS He is admitted to practice law in the States of New York and New Jersey, before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/8290d466-2ff2-45dd-9caa-7c80fb40a901/Bodoff-4.jpg Members & Partners - Jeffrey A. Bodoff Jeffrey A. Bodoff, a partner in the firm, is a seasoned litigator specializing in landlord-tenant and real estate disputes. Mr. Bodoff joined the firm after thirty-five (35) years with a real estate litigation boutique in Manhattan, where he spent many of those years as director of the landlord-tenant litigation department, during which be built a reputation for premier legal strategy, effective negotiation, and exceptional communication skills. His writing ability has also been integral to his success. Crafting compelling briefs, motions and other legal documents has been a significant aspect of his work. During his career, Mr. Bodoff has successfully represented clients throughout trial and appellate courts in the State of New York. Mr. Bodoff strongly believes in maintaining constant dialogue with his clients as a way of strengthening the attorney-client relationship. Among his clients were one of New York City’s longest-standing independent property management companies and one of New York City’s largest managing agents of premier residential luxury apartments. Mr. Bodoff is an avid sports fan, following closely the trials and tribulations of the New York Islanders, New York Yankees, New York Jets and St. John’s Red Storm. EDUCATION Mr. Bodoff received a Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University School of Law and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Yeshiva University. ADMISSIONS Mr. Bodoff is admitted to practice before all New York State Courts and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. PUBLICATIONS Mr. Bodoff is the author of "Innocent Owner Defense v. Takings Analysis" which was published in the New York Law Journal on March 13, 1995. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/55324e65-092d-4776-bd6d-6dc59a1faa29/Gilbert+11-3-22-1.jpg Members & Partners - RICHARD A. GILBERT Richard A. Gilbert, a partner of the firm, concentrates his practice in the field of personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. A seasoned trial attorney, Mr. Gilbert has devoted his career to securing fair compensation for victims of automobile accidents, construction accidents, municipal and premises liability, police officer and firefighter work related accidents and substandard medical treatment. Mr. Gilbert has been recognized by New York Super Lawyers as a Top Attorney in the New York Metro Area on multiple occasions and by America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2020 and 2021. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gilbert was a founding partner of Levine & Gilbert, where he secured numerous multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for negligence victims and their families. Mr. Gilbert worked tirelessly to expand the rights of police officers, firefighters and construction workers to secure substantial damage awards for injuries sustained on the job. This devotion has resulted in strong and lasting relationships with clients and their families that extend far beyond the conclusion of any one matter. EDUCATION Mr. Gilbert received a Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric and Communications from State University of New York at Albany. ADMISSIONS He is admitted to practice law before the courts of the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1551911814783-16TJYB2A3TX9QBWJT7ZH/Robert+Cyruli+Final.jpg Members & Partners - ROBERT J. CYRULI Robert J. Cyruli, a member of the firm and an AV rated attorney as certified by Martindale-Hubbell, concentrates his practice on matters involving real estate law and commercial litigation. Mr. Cyruli represents both publicly-traded and privately-held commercial real estate concerns and major commercial asset managers in their leasing and management of office, retail and industrial properties, and in related commercial litigation (including commercial landlord/tenant litigation). Among his clients are many of the most prominent such concerns and trophy office properties in the New York metropolitan area. In addition, Mr. Cyruli represents various national and multinational office and retail tenants in their real estate interests throughout the United States. Mr. Cyruli has also represented various national title insurance underwriters as litigation counsel in matters involving title insurance claims, as well as various federally insured lending institutions in connection with the origination and enforcement of mortgage loans and secured obligations. In the field of governmental affairs, Mr. Cyruli has successfully represented clients in matters before the highest levels of New York State and City governments and their various agencies. For many years, Mr. Cyruli has been counsel on a pro bono basis to the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, a worldwide not-for-profit organization based in New York City dedicated to fostering relations between the American Jewish community and various other ethnic American communities. Mr. Cyruli is also an ardent supporter of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) and a member of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Real Estate Board of New York and the Lambda Chi Alpha national fraternity. EDUCATION Mr. Cyruli received a Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rutgers University. ADMISSIONS He is admitted to practice law before the courts of New York, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, the United States District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and before the United States Supreme Court. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540571570858-GAI5ZXGEASR6V8OWNFQM/Andy+Zizmor+Final.jpg Members & Partners - Andrew S. Zizmor Andrew S. Zizmor, a member of the firm, is a corporate attorney with extensive experience in general commercial matters. Mr. Zizmor has represented both domestic and foreign concerns in their acquisition, divestiture, formation and restructuring of various business entities. In addition, Mr. Zizmor has substantial experience representing commercial lending institutions in various areas of commercial banking, and has represented clients in commercial real estate transactions involving the lease or sale of properties. For many of his clients, Mr. Zizmor acts as outside general counsel regarding matters of corporate governance and other commercial endeavors. He has also represented clients before various governmental agencies. Mr. Zizmor’s clients include automotive concerns, a chain of parking garages in Manhattan, a public utility company in the United Kingdom and the United States, software companies, high net worth individuals and start up ventures. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Zizmor was previously associated with the firms of Battle Fowler and Kronish, Lieb, Wiener & Hellman. EDUCATION Mr. Zizmor received a Juris Doctor degree from The Cornell Law School, where he was a member of the Board of Editors of the Cornell University Law Review, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Franklin & Marshall College. ADMISSIONS Mr. Zizmor is admitted to practice law in the State of New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1540571657972-L0BDIR046BA9Z5SI5PCP/image-asset.jpeg Members & Partners - Jeffrey C. Ruderman Jeffrey C. Ruderman, a partner of the firm, concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation and real estate transactions both in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Ruderman has represented clients in numerous matters of complex litigation involving Federal RICO claims, insurance coverage issues, consumer fraud actions and the New York State Beverage Franchise Law. He has acted as outside general counsel for a consortium of real estate investors as well as a nationally recognized food and beverage manufacturer and distributor advising as to general commercial endeavors. Mr. Ruderman has represented clients in their acquisition, divestiture, formation and restructuring of various business entities as well their associated commercial real estate acquisitions and commercial financing with major lending institutions. Mr. Ruderman has also represented defendants in commercial real estate foreclosure matters. Mr. Ruderman’s experience also includes residential purchase and sale transactions and residential financing transactions representing lenders, borrowers and title insurance companies. EDUCATION Mr. Ruderman received a Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Information Systems from The City University of New York, Queens College. ADMISSIONS He is admitted to practice law before the courts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, the United States District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States District Court of New Jersey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1555598046418-CQWCZX470X4IQNXEYRQT/Stuart+Bassel+Final.jpg Members & Partners - STUART T. BASSEL Stuart T. Bassel, a partner of the firm, concentrates his practice in commercial leasing matters, representing both landlords and tenants in the preparation and negotiation of complex office and retail leases, licenses and all related agreements. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Bassel was an associate with the firm of Goldberg Weprin & Ustin LLP and prior to that was General Counsel, Vice President of Administration of Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouses of America, a restaurant operating company in Florida. While in law school, Mr. Bassel served as an intern for Ernst & Young, LLP, and continued as a Senior Tax Consultant for several years after graduating from law school. EDUCATION Mr. Bassel received his Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. ADMISSIONS Mr. Bassel is a member of the New York State Bar Association. 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Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Bezoza worked in-house at a prominent Manhattan real estate investment trust, with commercial properties throughout Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, including one of the world’s most famous trophy office buildings located in midtown Manhattan. EDUCATION Ms. Bezoza received her Juris Doctor Degree from the Fordham University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in public policy and law from Trinity College, pi gamma mu. ADMISSIONS Ms. Bezoza is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association and the Connecticut State Bar Association. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Connecticut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1633529374798-DQSSFS2SXXK5DYA9AMY4/S+Shanks_11.jpg Associates - STEVEN J. SHANKS Steven J. Shanks, an associate of the firm, concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis in real estate litigation and automotive litigation. EDUCATION Mr. Shanks received a Juris Doctor from New York Law School and received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Journalism and Anthropology from Rutgers University. ADMISSIONS He is admitted to practice law before the state courts of New York and New Jersey, and the United States District Courts of the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, and District of New Jersey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1644263718759-WLSO4FHAP1VRX6CEQ098/GettyImages-1097811822.jpg Associates https://www.cszlaw.com/personal-injury daily 0.75 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcf4d3934c4e2b17b5fed47/1683584168346-LF1BLIMXHUCV84WT3U0N/unsplash-image-DZpc4UY8ZtY.jpg Personal Injury