Brad Gerstman is a leading Long Island attorney, lobbyist and company president. His diverse background and extensive experience in law, business, government, education, and the not-for-profit community puts him in a unique position to represent and advocate for a broad range of clients and causes.

A member of the New York State Bar since 1994, Brad has a successful track record as a defense lawyer, prosecutor and general corporate counsel. His distinguished career as an attorney began by serving the people of New York as an assistant district attorney in the Bronx. In this role, Brad investigated cases involving corporate fraud and corruption, as well as violent crime and narcotics. From the DA’s office, he went on to run a law firm that focused on criminal defense and general litigation, where he handled numerous high-profile cases that included protecting children from lead-based paint and advocating for the rights of senior citizens. Currently, Brad is a partner in Gerstman Schwartz, LLP and Gotham Government Relations, based in Garden City. In addition, Brad is a member of the Education Law Association and the Nassau County Bar Association’s Education Law Committee.

Gotham Government Relations Forms New York’s First State Tobacconist Association

February 22, 2010
Cigar Rights

New York City, New York-
In an historic gathering of statewide professional tobacconists, a group of over two dozen retail tobacconists gathered at the Grand Havana Room in New York City to launch the New York Tobacconist Association (NYTA).
With the onslaught of anti-tobacco ordinances and legislation, the coalition of traditional competitors are coming together to combat [...]

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Video: Brad Gerstman on Hofstra Football

December 21, 2009
Brad Gerstman

Brad Gerstman talks about his connection to Hofstra Football and what he plans to do to keep Hofstra in the game

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How Can Student Athletes Trust Hofstra?

December 15, 2009
Hofstra Football

How can any sports athlete at Hofstra University feel safe considering the decision by the University to terminate their successful football program in order to provide more educational scholarships? A football program at most universities has its ups and downs, unfortunately losing money at times, and this applies to all athletic programs at a university. However, Hofstra took a drastic approach by terminating its football program where other universities would have found a way to restructure and renew it.

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Radio: Brad Gerstman Talks to WFAN about Saving Hofstra Football

December 14, 2009
Wfan

Gotham partner Brad Gerstman talks to WFAN’s Bob Salter about the untimely cancellation of Hofstra football and what this tradition means to the school, student athletics and Long Island. Listen here….

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Video: Hofstra Alumni on End of Football Program

December 8, 2009
WABC-TV

Gotham Partner and Hofstra alumnus Brad Gerstman gathered with former team mates last night to sound off on the cancellation of Hofstra’s football program. See the video from ABC’s Eyewitness News…

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