Russo Karl Widmaier & Cordano, PLLC
Estate Planning | Serving Brooklyn, NY
Hauppauge General Litigation Law Firm
An Established Law Firm with a Reputation for Excellence
At Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano PLLC, we are here to resolve your legal challenges with integrity and efficiency. Our depth of experience and breadth of practice areas mean we can handle whatever conflicts you face, now and in the future. We combine a commitment to service with a passion for protecting the rights of our clients. Our firm is known in the community for representing a number of not-for-profit organizations. We are proud to provide legal counsel to essential charitable causes, including Hope House Ministries, United Veterans Beacon House and Long Island Coalition for the Homeless.
Life can be very complicated. The attorneys at Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano PLLC, have the diversity and flexibility to assist you with many of life's most demanding situations. Whether you have a real estate issue, a pending criminal case, a serious business matter, are planning for the future, or are struggling with a personal injury, our attorneys have the necessary experience to give you a powerful legal advantage.
Contact Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano PLLC today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Personal Injury
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Defense
- DWI Defense
- Wills, Trusts And Estates
- Medicaid
- Commercial And Residential Real Estate
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Corporate And Not-For-Profit Law
- Appeals and Post Judgment Litigation
We are not just here for our clients today - we will also be here in the future if a new concern or need arises. We believe in building lasting relationships with all the people we represent. Take charge of your legal challenges today by calling our Long Island law firm to schedule a consultation with a lawyer. Call Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano PLLC today at 631-265-7200 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Charles C. Russo
Bar Admissions:
- New York
Education:
- Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York
- J.D. - 1978
- C.W. Post
- M.S. - 1974
- University Of Vermont
- B.A. - 1972
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Suffolk County Bar Association, Member
- Empire National Bank, Founder
- Empire National Bank, Board Member
Honors and Awards:
- Root Stimson Award, New York State Bar Association
Attorney Kurt P. Widmaier
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1993
Education:
- Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Huntington, New York
- J.D. cum laude
- State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York
- B.A. cum laude - 1989
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Surrogate's Court Committee, Suffolk County, Co-Chairman
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
- Trusts and Estates Division, NYSBA , Member
Honors and Awards:
- American Juriprudence awards, 1990 - 1993
Attorney Richard T. Cordano
Bar Admissions:
- New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York
Education:
- Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
- J.D. - 1998
- State University of New York, Stony Brook
- B.A. - 1995
- New York University, New York - 2003
- Major: Finance
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- New York State Bar Association , Member
- Suffolk County Bar Association, Member
Attorney Joseph L. Indusi
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 2011
- New Jersey, 2014
- District of Columbia, 2014
Education:
- Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Central Islip, New York
- J.D. summa cum laude - 2011
- Honors: Dean's List
- Saint Joseph's College, Patchogue, New York
- B.A. magna cum laude - 2008
- Major: Human Relations
Attorney Kim Brennan Joyce
Bar Admissions:
- Suffolk County Bar Association
- Nassau County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Education:
- SUNY Oneonta, B.A.
- Hofstra Law School, J.D.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Former co-chairman of the Suffolk County Bar Association Matrimonial and Family Law Committee
Attorney Colleen F. Dowd
Bar Admissions:
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Education:
- George Washington University Law School, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D. - 2001
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Recipient, Ogden E. Fields Award for excellence in labor law
- Honors: Recipient, George Washington Alumni Association Award
- Union College
- B.A. cum laude - 1998
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association, Member
- New York State Bar Association , Member
- Suffolk County Bar Association, Member
Attorney Christopher P. Gerace
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 2016
Education:
- Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
- J.D. - 2016
- SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, New York
- B.S. - 2013
- Major: Criminal Justice
Attorney Antoinette Lanteri 
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1992
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1995
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1995
- Supreme Court of New York, 2016
Education:
- City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, Long Island City, New York
- J.D.
- St. John’s University, Queens, New York
- B.S.
- Major: Communications
Attorney Lauren E. Murray
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 2011
Education:
- Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York
- J.D. - 2011
- Honors: Dean's List
- Law Review: Hofstra Law Review, Managing Editor of Staff, 2010 - 2011
- Drew University, Madison, New Jersey
- B.A. summa cum laude
- Major: Behavioral Science, Writing
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- New York State Bar Association, 2011 - Present
- Suffolk County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
Hauppauge Office
400 Town Line Road
Hauppauge, NY 11788
By appointment only
Garden City Office
1103 Stewart Avenue
Suite 200
Garden City, NY 11530
Northport Office
7 Bayview Avenue
Northport, NY 11768
Brooklyn Office
186 Joralemon Street
Suite 1202
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Joseph Indusi
This attorney is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2014 |
| Drunk Driving | Since 2014 |