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also known as Formerly Christina Rickheeram
A 2009 graduate of Touro Law School, Mrs. Jonathan received her B.B.A in Marketing from Hofstra University in 2004. While earning her law degree, she successfully completed clinical programs with the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society and the New York State Division of Human Rights. Mrs. Jonathan also developed a keen ability to understand and communicate with different ethnic groups, by studying international law in Germany and China during her summers in law school.
Mrs. Jonathan was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2010, as well as the United States Tax Court, the United States District Court for both the Eastern and Southern Districts. She has solid litigation experience in the areas of criminal law, matrimonial, personal injury, housing, civil prosecution and defense, as well as guardianship and estates.
In addition to her general practice background, in March 2013, Mrs. Jonathan was appointed pursuant to Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge wherein she may serve as a court appointed Guardian, Court Evaluator or Attorney for an Alleged Incapacitated Person. Her desire to pursue this area of law was sparked by her experience at Amsterdam Nursing Home, in New York City wherein she cared for Alzheimer’s patients while in college and the two years before commencing law school. Mrs. Jonathan is committed to zealously advocating for her clients by obtaining the most favorable disposition on their behalves. As a Senior Associate at her prior firm, Gordon & Gordon, PC, Mrs. Jonathan has successfully closed over sixty cases and has made numerous court appearances within the five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties.
Mrs. Jonathan is a member of the Queen’s County Women’s Bar Association, the New York State and New York County Bar Associations, as well as Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. She is also a published co-author in the New York Law Journal.
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Posted by John | September 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
By far the best and not just as what she does but as a person, if you are searching for an attorney stop your search immediately and look no further. Christina's competency, knowledge and work exceeded expectations and the results that she was able to achieve for me show! I am forever greatful!
Posted by Carmela | September 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Let me tell you, you can not find a more perfect lawyer than Christina Jonathan, we had a very big problem, Christina was recommended to us and what a wonderful job she did for us. She is not only your lawyer but she is very caring person and nothing will stop her from helping you out. We love...
Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My attorney put me at ease and made this very scary legal process bearable. She fought on my behalf and resolved my case above and beyond what was expected.
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Estate planning lawyer
Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016 - Present
Partner, Berkman, Henoch, Petterson, Peddy
2013 - 2016
Managing Attorney, Terence E. Smolev, PC
2021 - Present
Long Island Community FoundationBoard Member
2010 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
After vigorous settlement negotiations, the client was granted an Offer in Compromise that reduced his sales tax liability to $5,000 in full settlement.
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2018
2021
2014
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