We are one of the premier New York traffic 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 traffic 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.
About Our New York Traffic Law Firm
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.
Contact Matthew Weiss
Phone: (212) 683-7373
Email: mjw @ nytrafficticket.com
mjw @ weissandassociatespc.com
John Hermanowski, Esq
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.
John 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.
Contact John Hermanowski
Phone: (212) 683-7373, ext. 7201
Email: jmh @ nytrafficticket.com
jmh @ weissandassociatespc.com
Rosemarie Colon-Miles
Rosemarie Colon-Miles graduated from Columbia University in 1995. While an undergrad, she began working part-time for our predecessor firm, Eman & 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.
Contact Rosemarie Colon-Miles
Phone: (212) 683-7373, ext. 7200
Email: rcm @ nytrafficticket.com
rcm @ weissandassociatespc.com
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.
Contact Jennifer Ortiz
Phone: (212) 683-7373, ext. 7204 or (646) 519-7126 (Direct Dial)
Email: jlo @ nytrafficticket.com
jlo @ weissandassociatespc.com
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.
Contact Giselle Dragon
Phone: (212) 683-7373, ext. 7203 or (646) 536-2822 (Direct Dial)
Email: gcd @ nytrafficticket.com
gcd @ weissandassociatespc.com
Jennifer Singh
Jennifer Singh-Roopnarine started with Weiss & Associates, P.C. as a high school intern for one semester. We loved her so much that we insisted she come back and work full-time. In 2008, when she finished her college studies, she joined our firm as a legal assistant and quickly was promoted to paralegal.
Jennifer naturally loves to help people and has a tremendous work ethic. “Get it done” is her motto. Jennifer is responsible for overseeing traffic cases located in upstate region and most parts of Long Island including helping our traffic attorneys to obtain the best results possible. She fits in well with our company values and culture, as we aim to provide prompt, honest and excellent legal services.
Contact Jennifer Singh
Phone: (212) 683-7373, ext. 7205 or (646) 403-8079 (Direct Dial)
Email: jsr @ nytrafficticket.com
jsr @ weissandassociatespc.com