Richard A. Gurfein is a past president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Before being admitted to practice, he was an Electrical Engineer and a High School Math teacher. He tried his first case 10 days after becoming a lawyer and hasn't stopped for almost 40 years. His success as a trial lawyer representing injured clients has gained him membership in the elite "Million Dollar Advocates Forum".

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Preston J. Douglas graduated from Tufts University with a B.A. in Biology and from Brooklyn Law School with a J.D. He is admitted to practice in both New York and Florida. Mr. Douglas' practice takes him to both state and federal courts across the country.

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Seth L. Cardeli graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.A. in Political Science and Brooklyn Law School with a J.D.

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Regina Colonna is a graduate of Seward Park High School and began her legal career with a solo-practice attorney in Brooklyn, NY. She has trained in a number of major New York law firms and joined Gurfein Douglas at the turn of the century.

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Ms. Deonanan is a graduate of the Katharine Gibbs School. She started her legal career at Gurfein Douglas LLP and has been taking in-service courses. Ms. Deonanan is our newest paralegal.
Ms. Deonanan is the "voice of Gurfein Douglas". She is the first person you'll speak with when you call our firm. Her pleasant and helpful personality sets the tone for our clients' positive experience with our firm.

Susan Benoit is a graduate of Hunter College and has spent the better part of her career protecting the rights of her clients. She has developed an expertise in plaintiff's personal injury cases.

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Ken Lo graduated Rutgers College with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Economics. His vast experience in customer service and his work experience dealing with the public made him an excellent choice as the Office Manager of Gurfein Douglas.

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