About Zimner Law
At Zimner Law, we work with our clients to understand their legal options. Our main focus is on helping purchasers and sellers calmly navigate the busy and pressure-packed environment of real estate transactions, as well as those who are in need of litigation services and strategy. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to helping you through your transaction or your litigation with a streamlined process—where your questions are answered quickly, and communication remains constant. We focus on the cost-benefit analysis of your case and the legal process to help you achieve a positive result.
Jay B. Zimner
Founder, Principal
Jay Zimner, the founder and principal of Zimner Law, P.C. for almost 20 years, has been problem-solving for individuals and businesses in a wide variety of legal matters and proceedings. Jay has a particular interest in real estate transactions, contract negotiations, and civil litigation. He has appeared at countless closing tables and in various courts in the Federal and State Courts of New York and Connecticut, and he has successfully appealed cases before the Appellate Term and the Appellate Division.
Over the years, Jay’s practice has evolved to meet his clients’ needs. He is grateful for his diversified client community, thanks to satisfied referrals and a growing reputation among his peers as a passionate advocate and compassionate counselor. His client-focused dedication and appreciation for the people and parameters of real estate transactions have grown to meet the demand of buyers and sellers in and around New York City, including the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and Connecticut.
When he is not busy speaking to – and finding solutions for – his clients, Jay serves on several boards, is involved in business and community leadership, and acts as a mentor to many. He is the go-to person among his peers to fill business needs, to make introductions, and to help others flourish.
Born and raised in Arizona, Jay earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arizona and his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
Neal Dobshinksy, Esq
Of counsel
Neal has practiced law primarily in the areas of civil litigation, trials, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution on behalf of individuals, small and medium size businesses, and Fortune 25 corporations since 1975.
Jennifer Cesarano-Buthorn, Esq
Of counsel
Jennifer Cesarano-Buthorn is of counsel to Zimner Law, P.C. Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree in 1999 from St. John’s University and her Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 2002. During law school and after graduating, Jennifer worked as a Commercial Real Estate Associate at Thacher Proffitt & Wood. Thereafter she began practicing as a Residential Real Estate Attorney and has done so over the past 18 years. In addition, Jennifer has assisted clients with the preparation of both wills and trusts. Jennifer is licensed in New York.
Eric McMullen
Paralegal
Eric has been involved in real estate transactions since 2002. His first experience came on the banking side for Chase bank and then shifted over to the legal side as a real estate paralegal in 2005. He is one of the most well known and celebrated paralegals in the industry having worked on nearly 2,000 transactions in his career. He heads the closing department at Zimner Law where he assists clients with all of their real estate closing needs and questions.
Amanda Dziomba, Esq.
Associate
Amanda L. Dziomba is an Associate of Zimner Law. P.C. Amanda received her undergraduate degree from St. John’s University in 2004 and her JD from Hofstra University in 2007.
She began her legal career working with women, most of whom were victims of domestic violence.
Since then she has gained over 10 years’ experience in litigation, most recently in the area of property damage. Amanda is licensed in New York and New Jersey.
Rina Figueredo
Legal Assistant
Rina Figueredo is a legal assistant. She is a skilled professional with more than 15 years of experience and is fluent in Spanish. Her guiding principles are to be helpful and responsive to our clients and assist the members of our team.
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(212) 952-4369