We are one of the premier New York law firms handling vehicle and traffic law matters throughout New York State. As you will read, our staff has worked here a long time as they love what they do and love making people's legal problems as simple as possible. Our dedicated team of attorneys and staff are 100% focused on vigorously defending motorists who receive summonses for any type of moving or truck violation. So whether it is a speeding ticket in the Catskills, running a red light in Manhattan, or disobeying a stop sign in Southampton, we can help you. It's no big deal! Read the section below to learn more about some of our team members.
Matthew J. Weiss, Esq. Matthew J. Weiss, Esq. graduated Hofstra Law School in 1984. He was Law Review and won the law school's prestigious Procedure Award. Upon graduation, he became one of the first Hofstra Law School graduates to work at the New York State Court of Appeals (New York State's highest court) working on various appellate matters.
Mr. Weiss then worked for two years at Rivkin, Radler, Bayh, Hart & Kremer, a 200-plus attorney law firm, representing various clients, such as municipalities, insurance companies and large corporations, in various litigation matters. He also continued to do substantial appellate work.
In 1991, Mr. Weiss co-founded his private law practice eventually buying out his former partner in 2000. Through the years, Weiss & Associates, PC has successfully resolved 1,000s of traffic tickets and trucking tickets for its clients by way of dismissal or plea bargain. Mr. Weiss has written many articles on vehicle and traffic law, and lectures other lawyers on this subject. His blog "Confessions Of A Traffic Lawyer" regularly discussions various vehicle and traffic law issues.
Rosemarie Colon-Miles Rosemarie Colon-Miles graduated from Columbia University in 1995. While an undergrad, she began working part-time for our predecessor firm, Elman & Weiss, P.C., contacting automobile insurance companies and filing property damage claims on our clients' behalf. Upon graduation, she obtained a full-time position with our firm as a Legal Assistant and assists the attorney and clients in the personal injury cases and real estate transactions. In 2000, she was promoted to manager of the office and staff. Presently, she holds the title of Executive Administrator and Senior Legal Assistant for Weiss & Associates, P.C., as she administers the office policy, benefits and human resource issues that arise, assists the attorneys with discovery and preparation of litigation cases, and responds to clients' inquiries as needed.
John Hermanowski
John Mark Hermanowski attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook where he earned a B.S. degree in biochemistry, and he attended Brooklyn Law School where he earned his J.D. degree in 2005. Mr. Hermanowski is admitted to the New York State Bar and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He joined Weiss & Associates, P.C. in 2004 as a legal intern and upon his graduation from law school remained on as a full-time attorney and currently assists in all litigation and transactional work.
Jennifer Ortiz
Jennifer L. Ortiz loves to help people and always with a smile. She graduated from Berkeley College in 1999 and, then, began working in the legal industry for one of our of-counsel attorneys. In 2001, she began working for our firm and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in all types of vehicle and traffic law issues. Ms. Ortiz works on all Traffic Violation Bureau matters in the firm including scheduling, coverage and dispositions. Also, if you come visit us, she often is the first to greet you and answer your questions.
Giselle Dragon
Giselle Dragon began working for Weiss & Associates, P.C. in 2003 while completing her studies at Interboro College. She really enjoys helping people and making their legal problems as simple as possible. Giselle can answer almost any traffic question you pose and seamless integrates our clients into our database. She also works with DMV in Albany to quickly clear license suspensions and obtain driver history information.
Xiomarra Sierra Xiomarra Sierra left our office after years of service and, then, after experiencing life outside one of the best law firms in the world, she asked to return in early 2007. We are pleased to have her back and she hasn't missed a beat. "Mayra" works our non-TVB cases and is only satisfied when we obtain GREAT results.
Testimonial "You guys did a great job and, if I ever get another ticket, you will handle it."
Joseph D. (NYC)
"My son hired Matt to defend against 2 alleged speeding violations. In both cases, Matt's team was successful in getting the fines and points reduced. Would certainly use his services again in the event I give my son back the keys".
Morris S (NYC)
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Matthew J. Weiss, Esq. graduated Hofstra Law School in 1984. He was Law Review and won the law school's prestigious Procedure Award. Upon graduation, he became one of the first Hofstra Law School graduates to work at the New York State Court of Appeals (New York State's highest court) working on various appellate matters.
Rosemarie Colon-Miles graduated from Columbia University in 1995. While an undergrad, she began working part-time for our predecessor firm, Elman & Weiss, P.C., contacting automobile insurance companies and filing property damage claims on our clients' behalf. Upon graduation, she obtained a full-time position with our firm as a Legal Assistant and assists the attorney and clients in the personal injury cases and real estate transactions. In 2000, she was promoted to manager of the office and staff. Presently, she holds the title of Executive Administrator and Senior Legal Assistant for Weiss & Associates, P.C., as she administers the office policy, benefits and human resource issues that arise, assists the attorneys with discovery and preparation of litigation cases, and responds to clients' inquiries as needed.
John Mark Hermanowski attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook where he earned a B.S. degree in biochemistry, and he attended Brooklyn Law School where he earned his J.D. degree in 2005. Mr. Hermanowski is admitted to the New York State Bar and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He joined Weiss & Associates, P.C. in 2004 as a legal intern and upon his graduation from law school remained on as a full-time attorney and currently assists in all litigation and transactional work.
Jennifer L. Ortiz loves to help people and always with a smile. She graduated from Berkeley College in 1999 and, then, began working in the legal industry for one of our of-counsel attorneys. In 2001, she began working for our firm and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in all types of vehicle and traffic law issues. Ms. Ortiz works on all Traffic Violation Bureau matters in the firm including scheduling, coverage and dispositions. Also, if you come visit us, she often is the first to greet you and answer your questions. 
Giselle Dragon began working for Weiss & Associates, P.C. in 2003 while completing her studies at Interboro College. She really enjoys helping people and making their legal problems as simple as possible. Giselle can answer almost any traffic question you pose and seamless integrates our clients into our database. She also works with DMV in Albany to quickly clear license suspensions and obtain driver history information.
Xiomarra Sierra left our office after years of service and, then, after experiencing life outside one of the best law firms in the world, she asked to return in early 2007. We are pleased to have her back and she hasn't missed a beat. "Mayra" works our non-TVB cases and is only satisfied when we obtain GREAT results.
