Mediating Employment Matters & Minimizing Tax Consequences

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Rhonda L. Epstein, Esq. is a seasoned litigator with more than 35 years of experience in civil litigation. She concentrates her legal practice primarily in the areas of employment law and housing discrimination. Ms. Epstein is also experienced in matters involving directors and officers of cooperatives and condominiums, their boards of directors, and property managers. Ms. Epstein has handled cases arising under federal, state, and local discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 1981, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the New York State Executive Law, and the New York City Administrative Code. She has litigated all phases of these matters from inception through appeal in federal and state courts. Ms. Epstein has regularly appeared before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Additionally, she has participated in union arbitrations under the auspices of the Realty Advisory Board.

Paul Isaac, Esq. is the founder and managing partner of Paramount Settlement Planning, LLC, and Precision Resolution, LLC. He is a past president of the New York Trial Lawyers Association Western Region Affiliate Group and a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®). A trial attorney and strategic life planner, Mr. Isaac’s years of experience allow him to anticipate a plaintiff’s long-term financial needs. Mr. Isaac has helped several clients obtain large settlements and favorable verdicts. In addition to assisting plaintiffs with settlement strategies for various personal injury lawsuits, Mr. Isaac is experienced in navigating the complexities of cases where Medicaid and future Medicare benefits must be preserved. Mr. Isaac received his undergraduate and law degrees from Duquesne University and is admitted to practice law in New York and Pennsylvania.

Charles focuses on traditional wealth and asset management, trust solutions, and legacy protection through a robust investment and financial planning platform. He provides purpose-driven planning solutions for individuals who wish to build and preserve their wealth, guiding each client with a transparent and actively managed approach to help them achieve their financial goals.