Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Coschignano is pleased to welcome Hillary K. Massey as an Associate  with the Firm. She will concentrate her practice in labor and employment law and commercial  litigation.

Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Massey was a Principal Law Clerk to the Honorable Justice Ashlee  Crawford in the Bronx County Supreme Court. Before serving as Justice Crawford’s Principal  Law Clerk, Ms. Massey served as Assistant Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard J. Montelione,  Justice in the Kings County Supreme Court. In these roles, Ms. Massey researched and drafted  decisions involving contract disputes, commercial litigation, personal injury matters,  employment law disputes and real estate litigation, and made recommendations regarding  complex legal issues. Ms. Massey was also the principal author of over 150 decisions, including  a New York Labor Law decision published in the New York Law Journal: Alvardao v. Bermuda Realty, No. 2  LLC, et al, 77 Misc. 3d 1207(A), 177 N.Y.S.3d 837 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2022).

Ms. Massey is admitted to practice law in the State of New York. She earned her Juris Doctor  from City University of New York School of Law in 2021.

Ms. Massey graduated cum laude from New York University (2014), where she earned a  Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

In welcoming Ms. Massey, Michael Sahn, the Firm’s Co-Managing Member, expressed that the  Firm is excited that Hillary will bring her depth of knowledge and expertise to the Firm, and join  our talented group of Associates.

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Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Coschignano is pleased to welcome Julianne Bonomo as an Associate with the Firm. She will concentrate her practice in real estate law and transactions and corporate law.

Ms. Bonomo is admitted to practice law in the State of New York.

Ms. Bonomo received her law degree (J.D. 2014) from New York Law School, and her undergraduate degree (B.S. 2011) from Cabrini College.

Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Bonomo was associated with a prominent Long Island law firm where she was the lead real estate attorney responsible for managing all residential real estate matters, including pre-contract due diligence, preparation and review of contracts of sale, review and clearance of title exceptions and all matters related to real estate finance. Ms. Bonomo also has experience in the negotiation and execution of commercial leases.

In welcoming Ms. Bonomo, Michael Sahn, the Firm’s Co-Managing Member, expressed that the  Firm is excited that Julianne will bring her expertise and knowledge to the Firm, and join our talented group of lawyers.

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HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK — John Farrell and Edward G. McCabe, two of Sahn Ward’s most experienced attorneys, lead the Firm’s Suffolk County office, located at 1300 Veterans Memorial Highway, in Hauppauge. The Firm opened the Suffolk office in 2018 to serve its clients in Suffolk County, and for the convenience of its attorneys who have hearings and proceedings before courts, administrative agencies and tribunals in Suffolk. The Firm’s Suffolk based practice has grown substantially since the Suffolk office opened.

Mr. Farrell concentrates his practice in zoning and land use planning, environmental law, litigation and appeals and municipal law and legislative practice. Mr. McCabe represents clients in commercial litigation and appeals, municipal law and legislative practice, as well as real estate law and transactions. Although both are resident in the Suffolk office, they also handle matters in Nassau County, New York City and Westchester, and work from the Uniondale office in the Omni Building as needed.

“As our Suffolk-based practice continues to grow, we invite all our clients and colleagues to schedule meetings, conferences and closings in Suffolk, as all of our attorneys are available to handle matters for the convenience of our clients in Hauppauge,” said Michael H. Sahn, Managing Member, Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Coschignano PLLC.

To contact the Hauppauge office, call (631) 203-4900. For more information on Sahn Ward, call (516) 228-1300 or visit www.sahnward.com.

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Elisabetta T. Coschignano Becomes a Member and the Firm Changes its Name to Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Coschignano PLLC

Jon Ward Elevated to Co-Managing Member

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK — As the Firm begins its 25th anniversary year, Sahn Ward is pleased to announce that Elisabetta T. Coschignano has become a Member of the Firm. To recognize this milestone, and Ms. Coschignano’s accomplishments and contributions to the Firm’s growth and development, including her role in mentoring the Firm’s younger attorneys, the Firm has changed its name to Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz Coschignano PLLC.

The Firm is also pleased to announce that Michael H. Sahn and Jon A. Ward will share the role and responsibilities of Co-Managing Members to guide the Firm in its continued service to its clients, and its expanding practice.

Ms. Coschignano was previously a Partner with the Firm. She concentrates her practice in the areas of zoning and land use planning, municipal law and litigation, commercial and residential real estate transactions and estate planning. She has guided approvals for many land use development projects of regional significance including projects for commercial, institutional and residential property owners and users.

Mr. Ward concentrates his practice in litigation and appeals, representing the Firm’s clients in complex civil litigation matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts. His cases involve commercial, real property, construction, environmental, municipal and land use litigation. Mr. Ward will also remain as Chair of the Firm’s Litigation and Appeals Practice Group.

Michael Sahn founded the Firm in 1999 as Michael H. Sahn PLLC. Mr. Ward joined the Firm the following year. Both Mr. Sahn and Mr. Ward have worked together to build the Firm over the years in collaboration with Members Daniel Braff and Adam Koblenz.

“As we enter our 25th year, we have experienced significant growth as a Firm. I am excited to share the responsibilities of Managing Member with my longtime Partner and friend, Jon Ward,” Mr. Sahn said “Elisabetta’s elevation to Member reflects her contributions to our growth and her leadership as a  role model to our younger associates. I look forward to the future, and all that our team of attorneys and dedicated staff can accomplish for our clients.”

For more information, call (516) 228-1300 or visit www.sahnward.com.

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