Attorney Kirk Tarman started his criminal defense practice in 1999. He utilizes a “hands-on” approach to the law and does thorough research into the events leading up to your arrest. Kirk will also make sure key witnesses are interviewed and gather the necessary evidence to support your case. He will make tactical and strategic decisions early on that will have vast beneficial results to your case. There is no “one size fits all” defense against criminal or DUI charges. Kirk approaches each case with unique tactics and uses his diverse background to find satisfying and effective resolutions that will specifically fit the needs of each case. He views each client as a valuable individual and not as just another case number. Kirk has a multi-faceted approach and can use his experience and knowledge to find solutions to tough problems. Kirk is intimately familiar with criminal law and the legal procedures which gives him profound insight as to the best plan of action he should take with his defense. You and Kirk will make every decision together and every decision will be the right one for you. Not many attorneys can truly say that they will protect the best interests of their clients, but Kirk strives for client satisfaction and productivity. He will work tirelessly and do everything in his power to attain the best possible outcome for your case. With a hard-hitting attorney like Kirk by your side, you will greatly increase your chances of success in your case.

Michelle E. Tarson is Senior Counsel at Stagg Wabnik Law Group. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, contract actions, and motor vehicle forfeitures. Michelle litigates in the state courts of New York and New Jersey, the District Court of New Jersey, the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, the Northern District of New York, the Appellate Division, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. ? Michelle earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, where she was an Articles Editor for the Boston University Public Interest Law Journal. She accelerated her undergraduate studies by obtaining her B.A. from Binghamton University in three years, with a double major in Political Science and Environmental Studies. ? Michelle is on the Executive Committee for the Justice Brandeis Law Society, 9th JD, and the Board of Directors of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association as a chair of the Judgment Enforcement and Collections Committee. She is also on the Westchester County Bar Association Task Force on Attorney Well-Being and the Post-COVID Practice of Law. She is also registered with Operation Stand-By through the ABA’s Military Pro Bono Project.

Terrence Tarver has been a successful leader and champion. From his life experiences and lessons, Mr. Tarver has derived skills used to staunchly advocate for his clients from the start of their case to the courtroom, and throughout his career has obtained millions of dollars in results for his clients, including recent $300,000.00 and $500,000.00 settlements and recent $600,000.00 and $4,000,000.00 verdicts. He attended Tulane University in New Orleans on a Division 1, football scholarship, and while there, Mr. Tarver was a four-year letterman, served as a team captain. Thereafter, he left New Orleans for New York, where he attended Hofstra Law School. Mr. Tarver has tried his best to be a champion for his clients using the valuable attributes of discipline, dedication, and hard work that he was taught at a young age in Louisiana while combining his New York education, training, and expertise. Today, in stark contrast to the overwhelming majority of metropolitan, New York City attorneys, Mr. Tarver stands in a unique position to offer his clients a completely different type of advocate, one that offers southern hospitality while at the same time possessing the ability to flip the switch and argue with fervor, passion, and righteous indignation.

Over the last two decades Tim Tate has represented victims of injuries day-in and day-out throughout the state of Texas as well as in numerous other states throughout America. Tim’s mission on every case is to get the insurance company of the defendant to pay top dollar for his client’s case.

Since joining Nixon Peabody more than 27 years ago, Phil Taub has had the pleasure of advising investors, middle-market private companies, large public companies, entrepreneurs, and C-level executives in many different kinds of corporate transactions all over North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Phil was born in Southern Africa and finished his secondary education in the United States. His love of family, travel, outdoor adventure, and community permeates everything he does.