The Rosen law firm has extensive white collar trial experience in the areas of fraud (tax, wire, mail, banking, securities, bankruptcy, and healthcare), internet financial crimes and child pornography, racketeering, money laundering, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The lawyers and staff of Michael J. Rosen, P.A. recognize that clients who come to them are undergoing a critical personal and professional time in their lives, and consequently treat each client and their case with precise, individualized care, attention, and sophisticated legal advice. Michael J Rosen, P.A. is recognized for its accomplishments by all of the legal peer review organizations, including Martindale Hubbell ‘s Highest Rated Lawyers for Skill and Ethics, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the highly respected Fellowship of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. Recognizing that most federal cases are resolved by plea agreement, the firm places great emphasis on pre-indictment investigations in order to gather beneficial information with which to reduce or eliminate forthcoming charges. At the same time, this effort allows for trial preparation where required. Avoiding public exposure, licensing issues such as professional censure or suspension, are issues of important consideration to which we pay particular attention during this pre-indictment period for the client’s wellbeing, both financially and personally.

Franchise Richard L. Rosen is the founding member of The Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC, whose offices are located at 110 East 59th Street, New York, New York 10022. Mr. Rosen has been actively engaged in the practice of franchise law in New York City for over 35 years during which time he has represented many franchisors and franchisees both as counsel and as a business advisor. Mr. Rosen has counseled and represented franchisors in the setting up of franchising systems and programs, has formed franchising entities, drafted and negotiated franchise agreements, registration statements, disclosure documents and other ancillary franchise documents; he has represented franchisees and franchisee associations, and has litigated in both state and federal courts (and is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals), arbitrated and mediated matters on behalf of both franchisors and franchisees. Mr. Rosen\'s firm has earned Martindale-Hubbell\'s highest rating for legal ability and integrity and Richard Rosen is rated amongst Martindale-Hubbell\'s list of Pre-eminent Attorneys. Mr. Rosen is the immediate past Chairman of the Fair Franchising Standards Committee, having served in that position for nine years, and a member of the AAFD\'s Board of Directors. He is also a past Chairman of the Legal Steering Committee and the Chairman of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the AAFD. In 2008 he received the AAFD\'s Total Quality Franchising Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the field of franchising. He has been a member of the American Bar Association\'s Forum Committee on Franchising and its Anti-Trust Section since 1968, a founding member and present Chairman of the Franchise, Distribution and Licensing Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (and the Chairman of its Franchisee Relations and its Mission Statement Committees), is a Panel Member of the Committees on Franchising and Corporate Law sponsored by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, a member of the Executive Committee of the Business Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA). Mr. Rosen is a member of the Steering Committee of the National Franchise Mediation Program; a member of the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution\'s Distinguished Panel of Neutrals in conjunction with the National Franchise Mediation Program and has served as an arbitrator and mediator of franchise cases. Richard Rosen and the firm have earned Martindale-Hubbell\'s highest rating for legal ability and integrity and Richard is rated amongst Martindale Hubbell\'s List of Preeminent Attorneys. Richard is listed in Who\'s Who in America, Who\'s Who in American Law, Who\'s Who in the World, Best Lawyers in America, \"101 Best Franchise Lawyers in America\" (the Franchise Times), a charter member of the Franchise Times \"Hall of Fame\" of Franchise Attorneys, Best Lawyers in the U.S., America\'s Super Lawyers, the International Who\'s Who of Franchise Lawyers and the International Who\'s Who of Business Lawyers. He has frequently lectured on a variety of franchise topics before various groups and organizations, including the American Bar Association, the International Franchise Association, the New York State Bar Association, and The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, The Nassau County Bar Association and the AAFD and has been interviewed on both television and radio, the American Bar Association Journal, the Franchise Times and Forbes Magazine, regarding franchising. Mr. Rosen is a contributor to \"Franchising 101, The Complete Guide to Evaluating, Buying and Growing Your Franchise Business\" compiled by the Association of Small Business Development Centers and has written various articles on the legal and business aspects of franchising. Richard L. Rosen and his firm are engaged in a general, commercial practice which includes active involvement in the fields of franchising, corporate, real estate and trust and estates law. Mr. Rosen has been a real estate developer for many years and has represented many commercial clients in their real estate development, acquisition and leasing endeavors. The firm also maintains an active state and federal court litigation practice and is engaging in other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including arbitration and mediation. Mr. Rosen is married to Doris and the father of three children, Max, and twins Mollie and Hannah, whom he has coached in soccer, basketball, baseball, football and track. Richard served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Jericho Athletic Association which provides athletic programs for school children residing in the Jericho Community. He still coaches a \"kids\" track team, the Jericho Jets, and competes in Masters Track as a sprinter. Many of Richard\'s athletes have been division and county champions and have competed at the State and National championship level.

Philip Rosen is Head of the Firm’s Real Estate practice and the Firm’s Infrastructure practice. Philip is a leading authority in the mergers and acquisitions of real estate companies, both public and private and both as part of restructurings and not. He is also one of the top real estate finance lawyers and has long been considered one of the leading lawyers in the debt restructuring space. He is one of the top private equity lawyers in the property arena, representing numerous private equity and hedge funds and institutions in their larger and more complicated transactions. Philip also has a top reputation in a broad spectrum of other transaction areas, including real estate investment trusts, joint ventures, and property and debt portfolio acquisitions. He also heads the Firm’s renowned hospitality and gaming practices. Finally, he is one of the country’s leading authorities on doing business in the Middle East.

Joseph S. Rosenbaum was named the “Most Effective Lawyer in Criminal Law” by the Daily Business Review. When you hire the Law Offices of Rosenbaum & Acevedo, L.L.P., expect the undivided attention and skill of a veteran criminal trial lawyer. Joe Rosenbaum has 35 years’ experience taking on the tough cases. Joe faces your charges with you head on; acting in your best interest, combining strategy and skill to build your defense.

Prior to joining Borah, Goldstein, he was a partner with Novick, Edelstein, Lubell, Reisman, Wasserman & Leventhal, P.C. In 1993, Mr. Rosenbaum was admitted to the Israeli Bar and completed his mandatory Articles of Apprenticeship at the offices of Gross, Hodak and Co., concentrating on drafting English language commercial contracts. In 1997, Mr. Rosenbaum joined the firm as a partner and assisted in the Landlord-Tenant division particularly in New York County. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Rosenbaum with two other seasoned attorneys opened Kramer, Roth & Rosenbaum L.P., a boutique Real estate litigation firm. In March 2003, Mr. Rosenbaum rejoined Borah, Goldstein as a senior member concentrating on commercial and residential landlord-Tenant litigation. He co-supervises the Commercial Landlord-Tenant area and Supreme Court Divisions and actively mentors associates at the firm. Mr. Rosenbaum litigates and tries commercial matters both in the Supreme and Civil Courts. His experience includes litigation in all related real estate matters, administrative law matters, and appeals. Besides thirty years of active experience in the area of real estate litigation, Mr. Rosenbaum serves as a Member of the New York State Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers' Association. He is also a member and trustee of the Jewish Lawyer's Guild. Additionally, he was appointed a Housing Court "mentor" by the Hon. Fern Fischer to provide advice to attorneys practicing in the Housing court. He also volunteers as a Small Claims arbitrator.