Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP

10/07/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP is a midsize, prestigious full-service law firm. As part of our commitment to strategic growth, we are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Litigation team.

Work is in-office at our Lake Success headquarters, with a flexible remote-as-needed option.

This role offers the opportunity for fast growth, and is ideal for a candidate eager to take ownership of their work and client relationships while thriving in an entrepreneurial environment that is uncompromising on quality but is relaxed and supportive.

Qualifications
· Must be admitted to practice in the State of New York.
· General knowledge of litigation practices and procedures.
· Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate litigation and/or business litigation.
· Additional experience in estate litigation and/or personal injury litigation preferred.
· Self-starter.

Position requirements
· Interface and communicate with clients.
· Provide support to attorneys on various litigation matters.
· Draft pleadings.
· Attend depositions.
· Attend court appearances.

Benefits
· Competitive salary and benefits.
· Opportunity to grow in responsibility and autonomy.
· Pleasant and supportive work environment.
· Good work-life balance.
· Paid time off.
· Health Insurance.
· 401k participation.
· Long term disability insurance.
· Professional development assistance.
· Referral program.

Salary range $150,000–$220,000 dependents on book of business + bonus & origination percentage.

To apply send resume to [email protected].

10/07/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP is a midsize, prestigious full-service law firm. As part of our commitment to strategic growth, we are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Estate Planning team.

Work is in-office at our Lake Success headquarters, with a flexible remote-as-needed option.

This role offers the opportunity for fast growth, and is ideal for a candidate eager to take ownership of their work and client relationships while thriving in an entrepreneurial environment that is uncompromising on quality but is relaxed and supportive.

Qualifications
• 5-10 years of experience in estate planning.
• Strong financial and tax background, proven experience in high-net-worth and complex estate planning strategies.
• Experience with estate administration preferred.
• LLM in taxation a plus.
• Must be able to hit the ground running. The successful candidate is a self-starter with an ownership mentality over client relationships and a desire to grow in responsibility.

Position requirements
• Estate & trust planning.
• Preparation and review of estate planning strategies and documents.
• Assisting high-net-worth individuals and families with preservation of wealth and administration of estates and trusts.
• Assisting clients with prevention of asset dissipation to taxes.
• Planning for gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
• Planning for business succession, marital issues, and creditor and asset protection.
• Assisting executors and trustees in the probate process and the administration of estates.
• Counseling clients in gift, estate, and income tax matters.
• Assisting clients with the creation and administration of charitable planned giving vehicles and charitable foundations.

Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to grow in responsibility and autonomy. Potential for quick partnership track.
• Pleasant and supportive work environment.
• Exceptional work-life balance.

Salary range $175,000–$230,000 dependent on book of business, plus bonus & origination percentage.

To apply send resume to [email protected].

10/06/2026

VMM is proud to congratulate counsel Meredith Chesler, Esq. on her recognition as a Schneps Media 2026 Power Woman of Long Island!
https://www.schnepsmedia.com/events/power-women-of-long-island

10/05/2026

Join us! VMM is proud to co-sponsor the New York Real Property Law Journal and the Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law at St. John's Law Real Property Fall Networking Reception.

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30-9:30pm
Printers Alley, 215 W. 40th Street, NYC

Join us for a fun evening bringing together real estate practitioners, alumni, and students for networking, conversation, and a closer look at the NY Real Property Law Journal. Guests will have the opportunity to connect with the broader real estate community, hear about the Journal’s ongoing work, and enjoy an evening of conversation and connection with those who share an interest in real estate law.

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Join us for a fun evening bringing together students and real estate practitioners for networking and conversation.

10/02/2026

VMM partner Thomas Weiss explains partition actions: what happens if you co-own real estate and want to force its division or sale when the other co-owner doesn't? Or if they want to force you? What might you be entitled to in each case, and what might you owe? Here's what you need to know.

VMM partner Thomas Weiss, head of the Bankruptcy practice and key member of the Litigation Department, including the Real Estate Litigation and Matrimonial & Family Law practices, explains partition actions: what happens if you co-own real estate and want to force its division or sale when the other...

09/17/2026

Two VMM attorneys, managing partner Joseph Milizio and counsel Meredith Chesler, are named Long Island Business News (LIBN) 2026 Leaders in Law.

09/17/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 honorees!
View them here: bit.ly/3T8u6Wz

The Leaders in Business & Finance and Leaders in Law awards recognize outstanding professionals whose leadership and service strengthen both their industries and the broader Long Island community.

09/14/2026

VMM extends a warm welcome to new team member Domenick P. Leonardi. Mr. Leonardi heads VMM’s General Counsel Services practice and is a key member of the Business & Transactional Law department and Commercial Real Estate Transactions practice.

09/11/2026

VMM is pleased to announce that Joseph Milizio, Managing Partner and head of the firm’s Business & Transactional practice group, has been named a Long Island Business News (LIBN) Influencer in Law, for the third time.

VMM is pleased to announce that Joseph Milizio, Managing Partner and head of the firm’s Business & Transactional practice group, has been named a Long Island Business News’ (LIBN) Influencer in Law, for the third time.

09/11/2026

This year's list of Long Island law Influencers reflects a profession as varied as the region it serves. bit.ly/4xdmBvv