Maryknoll Lawyers

Barry S. Kantrowitz, B.A., J.D., received his undergraduate degree from Harpur College, SUNY Binghamton. During his studies at Boston University School of Law, he was honored as a Paul J. Liacos Scholar and an Edward Henessey Scholar. He graduated cum laude. Mr. Kantrowitz is admitted to practice law in the state and federal courts of New York, New Jersey and Florida, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Barry Kantrowitz is a member of the New York State and New Jersey State Trial Lawyers Associations, and the State Bar...

Ms. Murphy is an Associate Attorney at Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. She practices in the area of matrimonial and family law, handling all aspects of contested and uncontested divorce, post-judgment, child custody, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution cases, including pre-marital and post-marital agreements.

Ms. Murphy graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law. While in Law School, Ms. Murphy was the Managing Editor of PACE INTERNATIONAL LAW REVIEW and a University Merit Scholarship Recipient.

Ms. Murphy’s legal experience includes working as an intern in the Legal Clinic of the domestic violence center: House of Ruth, Maryland;...

Ms. Zeiderman, a Managing Partner, is extremely well qualified to handle complex financial and custody divorce matters. Named a 2019 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ms. Zeiderman is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children.
Always conscious of the costs of litigation, Ms. Zeiderman has negotiated and/or litigated custody and financial matters in the Family and Supreme Courts in New York and Kings counties and in the New...

The Arfa Firm's practice includes counseling of clients and representation in litigation and arbitration in wrongful termination, unpaid wage claims, overtime disputes, bonus and compensation disputes, claims involving discrimination (including sexual harassment), breach of contract, restrictive covenants ("non-competes"), whistle blower and related employment matters.

Joana Kaso, Esq. LL.M. is a compassionate, driven, and competent attorney who represents individuals, families and small businesses throughout New York. Her practice focuses on family and matrimonial law, social security law, immigration law, real estate law, and small business law. Prior to opening her own law office, Ms. Kaso worked for over a decade as a public interest attorney for legal services in New York City, the Bronx and Westchester County where she was able to learn the intricacies of Civil Litigation. Before moving in the United States, Ms. Kaso worked as a legal expert for the Parliament of Albania. Ms....

Stephen J. Penino is a graduate of both Fordham University and the Fordham University School of Law. He commenced the practice of law in 1985 as an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens County District Attorneyâs Office in New York City. Mr. Penino served as a Prosecutor for nearly four years in both the Rackets & Economic Crime and Homicide Bureaus, where his litigation skills were developed and honed. Subsequent to serving as a prosecutor Mr. Penino began his work in the Insurance Defense area. Initially he worked as an associate at a major Manhattan firm specializing in...

George H. Roberts, Esq. is the Managing Partner of the Firm and has been practicing estate planning and administration since 1975. His emphasis is on estate planning and administration, elder law and school law. He also provides services in real estate and assists those clients who own a family business. Mr. Roberts was a Town Justice in Lewisboro for many years, and is also a Certified Hearing Officer for the New York State Department of Education.

Legal Aid Society, Bronx County trial attorney Bronx Asst. District Attorney, Homicide Division Law Secretary to Supreme Court Justice Joseph P. Sullivan Law firm of Apicella, Bernstein & Milano, Tuckahoe, NY Law firm of Francis J. Apicella, Hartsdale, NY (semi retired)