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Kerry Bretz Says Public Charge Rule Will Make It More Difficult for Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Green Cards

New York, New York — As of February 24, 2020, the Public Charge Rule is in effect for all 50 states. Kerry Bretz, Partner, Bretz & Coven, LLP, says the new rule will make for a more difficult path to green cards for all applicants, especially those that are struggling financially, senior citizens, children, students, those with medical conditions and those who have collected public assistance. He also says the new application forms are burdensome and lengthy and seem like they require more information than a mortgage application.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has determined a series of negative factors that may result in the undocumented immigrant not receiving a green card. This includes their ability to work but are not self-sufficient; their receipt of public assistance on or after February 24, 2020; a significant medical condition, but no private health insurance; and previously being found inadmissible or deportable based on the public charge ground in removal proceedings.

Undocumented immigrants can receive a green card from USCIS if they earn an income and hold financial assets that are 250% of the federal poverty guidelines, and they are able to carry private health insurance without receiving tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. These positive factors heavily weigh into an undocumented immigrant’s path to citizenship.

“If the negative factors outweigh the positives, then they will not be eligible for citizenship,” Mr. Bretz says. “Petitioning for senior citizens and young children has now become more difficult. Those with medical conditions will have to show that they already have private insurance. If you believe you are eligible for a green card, seek the help of an immigration law attorney immediately.”

For more information, call (212) 267-2555 or visit www.bretzlaw.com.

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About Bretz & Coven, LLP

Bretz & Coven, LLP is an immigration law firm located in New York, New York; Bronx, New York and Clark, New Jersey. The firm serves clients in and around the tri-state area, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Queens, as well as Kings County and Richmond County. Its team of dedicated attorneys is known for taking on cases that other lawyers turn down. Bretz & Coven assists individuals and their families understand the process of obtaining citizenship, New York residency or a green card and offer them a full range of options, including adjustment of status, asylum, available types of visas, waivers, removal defense, and special programs and treaties. The attorneys can also help immigrants avoid deportation. For more information, call (212) 267-2555 or visit www.bretzlaw.com.

MEDIA ADVISORY for Saturday, February 1, 2020: Frederick K. Brewington Joins Community Organizations and Activists in March against Police Brutality

March Concludes at Nassau County Police Department’s First Precinct, Where Press Conference Will be Held

Who: Frederick K. Brewington, Civil Rights Attorney
New York Communities for Change

David and Mondy Tillery, Parents of Ahmand and Jahmeir Tillery, who were verbally and physically assaulted and falsely arrested by members of the Nassau County Police Department

Phillip McDowell, Pastor, South Hempstead Baptist Church and Pastor to the Tillery family

Local community organizations and activists

What: Civil rights attorney Frederick K. Brewington will join New York Communities for Change, as well as other local community groups and activists, in the March against Police Brutality. The march will begin at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Baldwin and end in front of the Nassau County Police Department’s (NCPD) First Precinct. A press conference will be held at the conclusion of the march.

The march comes after two African-American boys — 15-year-old Ahmand Tillery and 14-year-old Jahmeir Tillery — were stopped by Nassau County police officers after riding their bicycles on the way home with another friend. The officers then verbally and physically assaulted the two brothers, then placed them under arrest without just cause. The officers brought them to the precinct and wrongfully imprisoned them without notifying the boys’ parents. Mr. Brewington announced on January 27 that he filed a notice of claim against the NCPD on behalf of the parents, David and Mondy Tillery. Mr. Brewington will call on the NCPD to stop employing these abusive tactics against young African-American men and for the arresting officers to resign.

When: Saturday, February 1, 2020

11:00 a.m.

Where: Begins at LIRR Station, 760 Brooklyn Avenue, Baldwin, New York

Ends: NCPD First Precinct, 900 Merrick Road, Baldwin, New York

Directions: Southern State Parkway to Exit 20S for Grand Avenue South. Merge onto Baldwin Road, then continue onto Grand Avenue. After 2.1 miles, turn left onto Brooklyn Avenue. LIRR station will be on the right-hand side. The march will start at Grand Avenue and proceed southbound. From there, participants will go left onto Merrick Road and head towards the police precinct.

Photo Ops: Mr. Brewington addressing the crowd, followed by comments from Mr. and Mrs. Tillery, Pastor McDowell, members of New York Communities for Change and other community activists.

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About The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington

The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington is a well-respected litigation firm with an office in Hempstead, Long Island. Our focus is primarily in the area of civil rights, voting rights, employment discrimination, police misconduct, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and criminal law. However, the Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington is a full-service law firm handling matters in numerous areas of law and providing a wide range of services from contract formation to litigation and trial practice. It is the largest African-American-owned law firm on Long Island and has been designated by the New York Law Journal as one of the top minority-owned firms in the state of New York. For more information, call (516) 489-6959 or visit www.brewingtonlaw.com.

Russell I. Marnell Comments on the Number of Divorce Filings after the New Year

MELVILLE, NEW YORK —Russell I. Marnell, a New York-based divorce lawyer and Principal of the Marnell Law Group, says January is the most popular month when it comes to filing for a divorce. He says many couples wait for the holidays to end to dissolve the marriage.

According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the number of filings during the month of January is 33% higher than other months; some divorce and matrimonial law attorneys have even referred to January as “Divorce Month.”

“Over the last few weeks, we have dealt with a number of cases concerning visitation rights as families made plans for the holidays, and since New Year’s Day and in the weeks to come, we expect an increase in calls from prospective clients who want to learn more about what is involved in a divorce,” Mr. Marnell says.

Mr. Marnell attributes the rise in filings in the new year to the increased stress between couples during the holidays. “We often have this Norman Rockwell concept of families smiling, laughing and eating together,” he says. “At this time of the year, our expectations sometimes end in disappointment. A couple that is struggling to maintain a marriage may often be prompted to consider divorce as part of one or both of the parents’ self-evaluation that comes with the new year.”

One partner may want a divorce, but the other may not, Mr. Marnell. He suggests that the couple sit down and make a list of the benefits and downsides of getting a divorce. “I urge all couples who are thinking about getting a divorce to meet a marriage counselor or therapist to determine if any marital problems can be resolved,” Mr. Marnell says. “If all options have been exhausted and the marriage cannot be saved, then each partner should seek their own divorce attorney.”

Mr. Marnell concentrates his practice in divorce, matrimonial and other family law matters. As an attorney, he has brought more than 500 cases to trial. He is also a frequent lecturer and contributing writer and has been interviewed by numerous media outlets. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the Matrimonial Committees of the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations and the New York Family Law American Inns of Court. He has been named to the list of Metro New York Super Lawyers since 2014 in the practice area of Family Law. He is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest rating an attorney can achieve.

For more information, call (516) 542-9000 or visit https://nyfamilydivorcelawyer.com.

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About Marnell Law Group, P.C.

Located in Melville, New York, Marnell Law Group, P.C. concentrates its practice in divorce and other family law matters, including complex custody, equitable distribution, child support and maintenance issues. The firm was founded by Russell I. Marnell in 1985 to provide its New York metro area clients with excellent representation and service. As an attorney, Mr. Marnell has brought more than 500 cases to trial. He is also a frequent lecturer and contributing writer; his articles have appeared in Nassau Lawyer, Suffolk Lawyer and the New York Law Journal, among others. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the Matrimonial Committees of the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations and the New York Family Law American Inns of Court. He has been named to the list of Metro New York Super Lawyers since 2014 in the practice area of Family Law. He is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest rating an attorney can achieve. For more information, call (516) 542-9000 or visit www.marnelllaw.com.

Hunziker, Jones & Sweeney, P.A. Elevates Christopher E. Miller to Partner

WAYNE, NEW JERSEY — Hunziker, Jones & Sweeney, P.A. has announced that Christopher E. Miller, an Associate with the firm, has been promoted to the position of Partner.

Mr. Miller concentrates his practice in bankruptcy as well as chancery and probate litigation. He joined Hunziker, Jones & Sweeney as an Associate in 2011. He previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable Margaret Mary McVeigh, a former presiding Chancery judge in New Jersey’s Passaic Vicinage, where he helped write a significant number of legal opinions. He also has experience as an Associate In-House Attorney for a media company in New Jersey, concentrating in the areas of employment law and public access to records.

He is admitted to practice in the states of New Jersey and New York and before the State of New York Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, and District Court, State of New Jersey. He is a member of the American, New Jersey, Passaic County and New York State Bar Associations.

Mr. Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Hamilton College and his Juris Doctor at Seton Hall University School of Law. While at law school, he was a member of the Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law. In addition, he was the recipient of a Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship.

“We wish to congratulate Christopher on being elevated to Partner,” said Michael J. Sweeney, Partner, Hunziker, Jones & Sweeney, P.A. “He is very knowledgeable and works very hard for his clients. I wish him much success in his new position.”

For more information, call (973) 256-0456 or visit www.hjslawoffice.com.

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About Hunziker, Jones & Sweeney, P.A.

Located in Wayne, New Jersey, Hunziker, Jones & Sweeney, P.A. is a full-service law firm servicing Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Morris Counties. The firm includes top-notch legal professionals who are experienced in many areas of law, including elder law, trusts and estates, chancery litigation, finance, bankruptcy, commercial transactions, family law, and real estate. The attorneys have spent all of their adult lives in New Jersey and are dedicated to providing personal attention to the clients’ special needs and interests. For more information, call (973) 256-0456 or visit www.hjslawoffice.com.

Steven Mitchell Sack Interviewed by Forbes on the Latest Employment Law Trends

Topics Included Age Discrimination Law Updates, Negotiating Job Termination Packages

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer,” was recently interviewed for two separate articles on employment law by Forbes, a major business publication.

The first article focused on whether the United States would update its age discrimination laws to match those of The Equality Act in the United Kingdom, which permits younger workers to sue employers for age discrimination. According to attorney Sack, “While it’s a great question in theory, an expanded law will never happen because it’s illogical and impractical in practice. Protecting a 28-year-old from age discrimination is silly. It’s hard enough to prove it when you have a 60-year-old, unless you have substantial proof.”

Mr. Sack was interviewed for a second article with Forbes on knowing your rights when you are terminated from a job and effective strategies to negotiate enhanced severance packages. In the article “Why Every Employment Termination Is Negotiable: 33 Dos and Dont’s To Get What You Deserve,” written by Sheila Callaham, attorney Sack advised those looking to take a job termination package not to accept the first offer from an employer. “The first thing to remember is that every firing is negotiable, so long as no misconduct is involved,” Mr. Sack said. He also stated that anything can be negotiated, from bonuses to health benefits to use of the company car. Most importantly, according to Sack, if you are fired unexpectedly, you should remember the first three tips: never lose your temper, negotiate everything you can instead of accepting the employer’s initial offer and continue to draw a salary from the company for as long as possible. The entire article can be viewed by clicking here.

For more information, call (917) 371-8000 or visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.

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About Steven Mitchell Sack

Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer^®,” has been enforcing workplace rights of employees, executives, and sales representatives for more than 39 years. He is a practicing attorney concentrating in employment law, as well as an author of 19 books, a lecturer and syndicated radio talk show host. Together with attorney Scott A. Lucas, they obtained a $6.2 million injury verdict in 2015 on behalf of three pregnant employees, as well as a favorable Court of Appeals decision for a group of waiters who were denied their fair share of tips that were withheld by a caterer. For more information, visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.

Bretz & Coven, LLP Urges Liberian Immigrants to Apply for Green Cards

New York, New York — As part of the recently passed national defense bill, up to 4,000 Liberian immigrants who have lived in the United States with temporary legal status are now eligible to receive green cards. Bretz & Coven, LLP is urging Liberian nationals to start the application process immediately and begin their path to citizenship.

On December 26, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency will accept applications for green cards from Liberian immigrants and their families who have been in this country for the past five years. Once they hold a green card for five years, they can become eligible for U.S. citizenship.

Thousands of Liberians fled to the U.S. under the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program, a temporary protection that prevented them from being deported. They escaped Liberia, which has undergone civil war, an unstable economy and a widespread health epidemic as a result of the Ebola virus.

“We are asking Liberian immigrants with temporary legal status to submit their green card applications as soon as possible,” says Eileen Bretz, Managing Partner, Bretz & Coven, LLP. “These people were fortunate to escape the political, social and economic unrest that has plagued their home country for decades. Green cards provide them a pathway to citizenship; that way, they will not be removed by immigration authorities and forced to return to their homeland.”

For more information, call (212) 267-2555 or visit www.bretzlaw.com.

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About Bretz & Coven, LLP

Tanya Hobson-Williams Supports Governor Cuomo’s Proposal to Have Debt Collectors Fully Licensed with the State

Says This Will Crack Down on Predatory Behavior and Harassment within the Industry

JAMAICA ESTATES, NEW YORK — Tanya Hobson-Williams, attorney at law at Hobson-Williams, P.C., says Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to license debt collectors in New York State is a much-needed reform in the industry and will eliminate unethical practices by collectors in an effort to collect any unpaid balances.

On December 19, Governor Cuomo announced a proposal as part of the 2020 State of the State agenda that would require debt collectors to be licensed by the state’s Department of Financial Services. He said this would protect debtors from being subjected to predatory and abusive behavior by those looking to collect money for outstanding balances on credit cards, medical or utility bills. It would also give the state the power to revoke the licenses of those debt collectors who act in bad faith. (Currently, collection agencies attempting to collect a debt from New York City residents are required to be licensed by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs.)

The governor cited federal statistics, in which 32% of Americans — including 25% of New York State residents — have a debt that is now in collections. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), over three of the past four years, the most frequent consumer complaint about debt collectors was the use of harassment and abusive and deceptive debt collection practices; last year, the FTC received approximately 500,000 such complaints.

“This is a good thing for consumers, since there are many unscrupulous debt collectors who violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,” Ms. Hobson-Williams says. “It gives consumers more protection and the state more power to investigate violations under the Act.”

For more information, call 1 (866) 825-1529 or visit www.thobsonwilliamslaw.com.

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About Hobson-Williams, P.C.

With offices located in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, the law firm of Hobson-Williams P.C. is comprised of a highly knowledgeable and diligent staff. With over 20 years of experience, the skilled attorneys at Hobson-Williams, P.C. are dedicated to protecting and serving their clients’ needs and legal interests, and are committed providing unparalleled client service. Her practice areas include elder law, business law, real estate closings, landlord-tenant disputes, Medicaid fraud defense, guardianships, reverse mortgage foreclosure defense and debt collections. Tanya Hobson-Williams has an active elder law practice assisting senior citizens in obtaining Medicaid for Home Care and Nursing Home Care. She routinely lectures at senior citizen centers, assisted living facilities, law schools and counsels families on a variety of topics of concerns to families caring for the elderly. She is also contracted by the State of New York Employee Assistance Program to provide training to state employees on legal issues that affect state employees. For more information, call 1 (866) 825-1529 or visit www.thobsonwilliamslaw.com.

Firm Associate Daniel R. Bernard Receives LIBN’s Leadership in Law Award

On November 21, Daniel R. Bernard, Associate, Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, received the Leadership in Law Award from Long Island Business News in the category of Associate.

Daniel R. Bernard (center), Associate, Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, is joined by Firm Employee Al Schick (left) and Firm Partner Patrick Fife (right) at Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law award ceremony at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on November 21. (Photo by Judy Walker)

The Leadership in Law award recognizes attorneys who exemplify the following traits — experience, dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity, compassion and excellence — and is dedicated to those individuals whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has had a positive impact on Long Island. Recipients of this award demonstrate outstanding achievements, involvement in their profession, support of the community and mentoring.

Daniel R. Bernard (right), Associate, Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, accepts the Leadership in Law award from Alicia Jabbour (left), Associate Publisher, Long Island Business News, at the Leadership in Law award ceremony at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on November 21. (Photo by Judy Walker)

Mr. Bernard is an attorney with the firm’s Trusts and Estates Department, where he regularly works with high-net worth clients. As one of a handful of attorneys to be admitted to both the New York and Florida Bars and hold a Master of Laws in Taxation, he is able to work with residents who split their time between New York State and Florida. He counsels these so-called “snowbirds” on estate planning and taxation matters, including changes of residency.

Mr. Bernard is a frequent lecturer on estate planning. He was also recently interviewed by The Wall Street Journal for an article on people moving out of high-tax states and to other states with lower tax burdens and been a guest on the radio show “Law You Should Know” and The Dead Celebrity Podcast. He also published two articles: “Non-Custodial Parents’ Rights to Their Children’s College Records” 40 Rutgers L. Rec. 48 (2012) and “The NFL’s Stance in Gambling: A Calculated Contradiction” 4 UNLV Gaming L.J. 273 (2013).

In addition to New York and Florida, he is admitted to practice in New Jersey. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. He also serves as Vice-Chair of the NYSBA’s Trusts and Estates Section Multi-State Practice Committee.

Mr. Bernard also dedicates his time to raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. While attending law school, he performed pro bono work with the Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Divorce Clinic and the Rutgers Federal Tax Clinic.

A resident of Yaphank, Mr. Bernard earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Temple University, his law degree from Rutgers Schools of Law-Newark and his Master of Laws in Taxation from the New York University School of Law.

“It is an honor to receive this award,” Mr. Bernard said. “I am proud to be recognized with the other attorneys on Long Island for the hard work that we have done for our clients.”

For more information, call (631) 727-2180 or visit www.suffolklaw.com.

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About Twomey Latham

Twomey Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP is a full-service law firm with a 65-person staff with over 30 attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants in five offices across Long Island. The firm’s practice areas include Business and Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, Insurance, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Taxation, Trademark and Copyright, Environmental Law, Real Estate Development and Transactions, Construction, Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, Immigration, Arts and Entertainment, Wills Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Elder Law, Family and Matrimonial Law, and Not-For-Profit Law.

Russell I. Marnell Receives Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law Award

MELVILLE, NEW YORK — On November 21, Russell I. Marnell, of the Marnell Law Group, received the Leadership in Law award in the category of Partner from Long Island Business News at a special ceremony at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

Russell I. Marnell (right) of the Marnell Law Group accepts the Long Island Business News Leadership in Law award from Alicia Jabbour (left) Associate Publisher, LIBN, at a special awards ceremony that was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on November 21. (Photo by Judy Walker)

Mr. Marnell concentrates his practice in complex custody, equitable distribution, child support and maintenance issues. As an attorney, he has brought more than 500 cases to trial. In addition to his work as an attorney, Mr. Marnell has passed the CPA exam and is and a frequent lecturer and contributing writer; his articles have appeared in Nassau Lawyer, Suffolk Lawyer, and the New York Law Journal, among others.

Mr. Marnell is admitted to the bars of New York, California, Nevada and Florida and before the United States Tax Court and U.S. District Court. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the Matrimonial Committees of the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations and the New York Family Law American Inns of Court. He has been named to the list of Metro New York Super Lawyers since 2014 in the practice area of Family Law. He is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest rating an attorney can achieve.

He is very involved in the community, serving as a member and past president of the Kiwanis of the Bellmores, to which he provides pro bono legal services for its annual Strawberry Festival and Bellmore Street Fair. He is also a member of the East Meadow and Melville Chambers of Commerce, the Attorney Round Table (ART) of Long Island and the Attorney/Accounting Network Group.

Mr. Marnell has a B.S. degree from SUNY-Albany, an MBA from Hofstra University Business School and a J.D. from the Hofstra University School of Law.

For more information, call (516) 542-9000 or visit www.marnelllaw.com.

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About Marnell Law Group

Marnell Law Group, P.C. concentrates its practice in divorce, custody, and all areas of family law. Its attorneys offer complex family law counseling and provide expertise in matrimonial law requiring settlement or litigation. The firm services Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, Westchester, Manhattan and Brooklyn. For more information, call (516) 542-9000 or visit www.marnelllaw.com.

Bretz & Coven, LLP Expands Its Practice with New Office in the Bronx

Firm Opens Third Location, Which Will Provide Greater Access to NYC Immigrants Living Outside Manhattan

New York, New York — Bretz & Coven, LLP has announced that the firm has opened a new office in the Bronx, located at 2555 Grand Concourse. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony were held on November 22. This is the firm’s third location, with other offices in New York, New York, and Clark, New Jersey.

Eileen Bretz (third from right, holding scissors) and Kerry Bretz (second from right), Partners, Bretz & Coven, LLP, take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the law firm’s new location at 2555 Grand Concourse in the Bronx on November 22. Also pictured (left to right): Khalid Iqbal, Maria Rodriguez and Shaheen Akther, Paralegals, and Disha Chandiramani, Associate, Bretz & Coven, LLP; and Lisa Sorin, President, Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Standing behind Ms. Chandiramani: Betsy Pagan, Receptionist, Bretz & Coven’s Bronx office.

Eileen Bretz (center), Partner, Bretz & Coven, LLP, holds up a proclamation from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in recognition of the grand opening of the new office at 2555 Grand Concourse in the Bronx, which took place on November 22. Also pictured: Charisse L. Suarez (left), Community/Constituent Liaison, Office of New York State Assemblyman José Rivera, and Kerry Bretz (right), Partner, Bretz & Coven, LLP.

The new office will provide greater access to immigrants who live in New York City but outside Manhattan. The Bronx location can be accessed via bus through the BX1-LTD, BX1, BX2, BXM4, BX32, BX18, BX11 routes, and subway (D, B and 4 trains to Fordham Road Station).

The Bronx location also holds special meaning to Kerry Bretz, Partner, Bretz & Coven, LLP, having grown up in the area and attended Cardinal Spellman High School and Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York. He is also involved at Bronx Judo and Martial Arts, a nonprofit martial arts studio where he teaches judo to local children.

“The new Bronx office will provide a more centralized location for the immigrant community who lives outside of Manhattan,” said Mr. Bretz. “It will also allow us to expand our clientele to more non-citizens living in the Bronx — as well as New York City — who seek to obtain work visas or permanent residency.”

For more information, call (212) 267-2555 or visit www.bretzlaw.com.

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About Bretz & Coven, LLP

Bretz & Coven, LLP is an immigration law firm located in New York, New York and Clark, New Jersey. The firm serves clients in and around the tri-state area, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Queens, as well as Kings County and Richmond County. Its team of dedicated attorneys is known for taking on cases that other lawyers turn down. Bretz & Coven assists individuals and their families understand the process of obtaining citizenship, New York residency or a green card and offer them a full range of options, including adjustment of status, asylum, available types of visas, waivers, removal defense, and special programs and treaties. The attorneys can also help immigrants avoid deportation. For more information, call (212) 267-2555 or visit www.bretzlaw.com.

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Kerry Bretz Says Public Charge Rule Will Make It More Difficult for Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Green Cards

MEDIA ADVISORY for Saturday, February 1, 2020: Frederick K. Brewington Joins Community Organizations and Activists in March against Police Brutality

Russell I. Marnell Comments on the Number of Divorce Filings after the New Year

Hunziker, Jones & Sweeney, P.A. Elevates Christopher E. Miller to Partner

Steven Mitchell Sack Interviewed by Forbes on the Latest Employment Law Trends

Bretz & Coven, LLP Urges Liberian Immigrants to Apply for Green Cards

Tanya Hobson-Williams Supports Governor Cuomo’s Proposal to Have Debt Collectors Fully Licensed with the State

Firm Associate Daniel R. Bernard Receives LIBN’s Leadership in Law Award

Russell I. Marnell Receives Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law Award

Bretz & Coven, LLP Expands Its Practice with New Office in the Bronx

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