Our Attorneys
Nathan C. Gaudio, Of Counsel
Nathan C. Gaudio is an of counsel attorney with the firm. His practice is focused in maritime transactions, business and corporate matters, and asset-based lending. In addition, he assists clients in negotiating and structuring maritime and non-maritime transactions under U.S. and foreign laws, especially in respect of Liberian and Marshall Islands maritime and corporate law. He also counsels clients in connection with real estate law and estate planning and administration.
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Bar Admissions:
Virginia
District of Columbia
New York State and Federal Courts
Republic of the Marshall Islands
U.S. Tax Court
Education:
Siena College (B.A.)
New England Law/Boston (J.D.)
Villanova University School of Law (LL.M., Taxation)
Memberships:
American Bar Association
Fairfax Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Languages:
English
Rodrigo A. Gonzalez, Partner
Rodrigo Gonzalez is a partner in the firm’s New York office. His practice is focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions, including sales and purchase, leasing and financing. He also advises individuals and corporations in respect of corporate law and general commercial disputes.
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Bar Admissions:
New York State and Federal Courts
New Jersey State and
Federal Courts
U.S. Supreme Court
Education:
Georgetown University (A.B.)
Fordham University (J.D.)
Memberships:
American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
(Real Estate Practice Group)
Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
Hispanic National Bar Association
North American-Chilean Chamber of Commerce
Chilean American Foundation
Languages:
English and Spanish
John C. Stratakis, Partner
John Stratakis is a partner in the firm’s New York office. His practice is concentrated in the transactional area, with a focus on international vessel sales and purchases and financing, and company formation in various jurisdictions. He counsels companies and financial institutions on the maritime and corporate laws of Liberia and the Marshall Islands. He also advises international investors in the sale, purchase and finance of New York real estate.
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Bar Admissions:
New York State and Federal Courts
Education:
Trinity College (B.A.)
American University, Washington College of Law (J.D.)
Memberships:
Maritime Law Association of the United States
New York City Bar Association
New York Maritime Inc. (Board member)
Connecticut Maritime Association
Hellenic Lawyers Association
Center for Corporate Governance, LeBow College of Business, Drexel University
(Advisory Board Member)
Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce
(president, 2007-09)
Hellenic American Cultural Foundation
(president, 2012-present)
Languages:
English and Greek
Alexander T. Maimis, Associate
Alexander Maimis is an associate in the firm’s New York office. His practice is focused in maritime transactions, corporate matters, and asset-based lending. He counsels companies and financial institutions on the maritime and corporate laws of Liberia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
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Bar Admissions:
New York State and Federal Courts
Education:
Hobart and William Smith
Colleges (B.A.)
American University Washington
College of Law (J.D.)
Memberships:
American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Hellenic Lawyers Association
Languages:
English
LEROY LAMBERT, OF COUNSEL
LeRoy Lambert is an of counsel attorney with the firm in connection with his role as independent General Counsel to the American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, Inc.
Memberships:
Maritime Law Association of the United States (Proctor; Board of Directors, 2015-18)
New York City Bar Association
Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc.
German Maritime Arbitration Association
Connecticut Maritime Association
Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce (President, 2009-11)
Ogden Honors College, Louisiana State University (Advisory Council Member)
Bar Admissions:
New York & Louisiana Courts
Education:
Louisiana State University (B.A.)
Tulane University School of Law (J.D.)
Michael Patestides, In Memoriam
(1923 - 2018)
Education: Columbia College (BA); New York Law School (JD)
John G. Poles, Retired Partner
Education: Ohio University (BS), University of Michigan (LL.B)
Katerina Shaw, Retired of Counsel
Education: Athens University, New York University School of Law
Christ Stratakis, retired Partner
Education: Drexel University (BA), New York University School of Law (JD)
Melvin J. Tublin, In Memoriam
(1927 - 2018)
Education: US Merchant Marine Academy (BS), Georgetown Law (JD)