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George M. Chalos George M. Chalos earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and Juris Doctor degree from St. John's University School of Law. Mr. Chalos is experienced in all facets of civil and criminal litigation, with primary emphasis on maritime... View More |
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George A. Gaitas George A. Gaitas was born and raised in Greece by a seafaring family, originating in the island of Andros with roots in Zakynthos and Crete. He received all of his higher education in the United States where he was first licensed to practice law (in Kansas). Later, the allure of the sea brought him to Tulane University... View More |
Leo K. Barnes Mr. Barnes focuses on breach of contract, commercial torts, unfair competition and business frauds. He litigates restrictive covenant claims, non-competition and unfair competition matters, trade secret and breach of duty of loyalty actions for both the plaintiff and defense... View More |
Ginamarie M. Palmieri Ginamarie M. Palmieri is a graduate of Hofstra University, where she received a B.B.A. degree in accounting during 2000. Ms. Palmieri received her Juris Doctor degree during May, 2002 from St. John's University- School of Law, where she served as Vice Justice of St. John's Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta... View More |
Kerri M D'Ambrosio Kerri D'Ambrosio is a 2003 graduate of New York University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Cultural Studies. Ms. D'Ambrosio attended Hofstra University School of Law and graduated, cum laude, in May 2008. In law school, Ms. D'Ambrosio served as Senior Research Editor.... View More |
Briton P. Sparkman Briton P. Sparkman is a graduate of Furman University, where he received a B.A. in Political Science in 2005. While at Furman, he was selected as a member of the Furman Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa Society. Mr. Sparkman attended Hofstra Univeristy School of Law where he specialized in Business and Corporate Law.... View More |
Matthew J. Barnes Matthew J. Barnes practices commercial litigation and advises small to mid-sized businesses on all aspect of corporate and tax planning. In addition, Mr. Barnes counsels the firm's individual clients to address their estate planning and Medicaid needs, and represents clients in matters related to probate administration... View More |
Katherine Christodoulatos Katherine Christodoulatos graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law and received her juris doctor in May 2009. She graduated from New York University in 2005, cum laude, with a B.A. in Economics and International Relations... View More |
Janet Dolias Janet Dolias comes to the firm having previously worked at prestigious maritime and litigation law firms in the U.S. Additionally, Ms. Dolias has also worked in-house for various Piraeus-based Greek ship owners. She is in-charge of the Chalos & Co. litigation support team and assists with various administrative duties. |
Sean M. Costigan Sean M. Costigan graduated from Providence College in 2008, cum laude, with a B.A. in History. Mr. Costigan is currently in his second year at Touro Law with an anticipated graduation date of May 2011. Mr. Costigan is a member of the Criminal Law Society and the Teaching Assistant program, which is designed to familiarize first year students with successful study habits, time management, and exam preparation in a peer-to-peer setting. Mr. Costigan also serves as an associate justice of the Student Bar Association's Judicial Board. Mr. Costigan is conversant in Spanish. |



