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.

Newsday: AD Hayes downplays alumni concerns about Hofstra athletics

March 29, 2010
Newsday

Alumnus Michael McConeghy wants answers to questions being asked by many followers of Hofstra athletics.
Steven Marcus, Newsday March 27, 2010:
Alumnus Michael McConeghy wants answers to questions being asked by many followers of Hofstra athletics. Still fending off criticism for dropping its football program, Hofstra took another hit last week with Tom Pecora’s departure to Fordham.
“I [...]

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Hofstra Basketball Coach Leaving University for Rival Fordham

March 25, 2010
Hofstra Athletics Where's The Pride?

After 16 years with the University, Hofstra Basketball Coach Tom Pecora is leaving his post for neighboring Fordham University. After nine years as head coach at Hofstra, earning a 155-126 recording including four 20-win seasons, Pecora is high-tailing it to Fordham for a reported $700,000 pay increase. This is just the latest in a series of setbacks for Hofstra’s Athletic Program.

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New Legislation to End Autism Insurance Discrimination

March 17, 2010
Stop Autism Insurance Discrimination

Gotham Government Relations is pleased to announce its participation in working to pass a new bill ending Autism insurance discrimination. Bill Number S7000, sponsored by Senator Neil Breslin, the Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee, will amend the insurance law and the public health law. The bill will also expand health insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

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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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