Gregory S. Hach, Esq.

Gregory Hach is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington D.C., United States District Courts for the Eastern District and Southern District. Attorney Hach is a founding partner of the law firm of HACH & ROSE, LLP in New York. Attorney Hach received his Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law, where he graduated with high honors and was a member of the Law Review. Attorney Hach is well known for representing members of organized labor unions in mass tort actions including prescription drug product liability claims, personal injury actions and asbestos litigation. Attorney Hach is responsible for developing LOHRSOFT, (Labor Organization Healthcare Reimbursement Software) which promises to completely change the way union health plans service their members and recover money from responsible third parties. LOHRSOFT is currently being patented and should reach the marketplace by June of 2007. Through his work, Attorney Hach is has placed millions of dollars in the hands of union families nationwide. Attorney Hach is a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, the New York Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and the Washington D.C. Bar Association. Attorney Hach is also an enthusiastic private pilot and aircraft owner who flies regularly to visit clients in outlying areas.

Michael A. Rose, Esq.

Michael Aaron Rose is admitted to practice law in New York, Massachusetts, United States District Courts for the Eastern District and Southern District and is a founding partner of the law firm of HACH & ROSE, LLP in New York. He has spent his entire career representing accident victims. Attorney Rose is a member of the New York State Bar Association, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York where he is a member of the Tort litigation Committee, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of the Trial Law Lawyers of America. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and also settled numerous claims resulting in tens of millions of dollars in recovery for clients. Many of these cases have resulted in seven figure awards and settlements.

Michael Schumacher Jr., Esq.

Michael Schumacher Jr. concentrates his practice in employee benefits law, with a focus on institutional investors and their participation and recovery in securities fraud and ERISA class actions. Prior to joining HACH & ROSE, LLP, Attorney Schumacher obtained extensive experience in areas ranging from administration and compliance for Taft Hartley benefit funds, to meeting fiduciary obligations for Taft Hartley fund trustees.
Mr. Schumacher earned a bachelors degree at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Juris Doctor at the University of Southern California Law School. Attorney Schumacher currently works and resides in San Francisco, California.

Philip Abate, Esq.

Philip Abate graduated from the George Washington University in 1997 and received his Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in 2000. While at Brooklyn Law School, he received awards for excellence in the field of trial advocacy. Upon graduating, he honed his legal skills at one of New York City?s finest defense firms where he amassed a perfect trial record and gained valuable experience and insight into the preparation and defense of personal injury lawsuits. Mr. Abate joined Hach & Rose as an associate in 2004 and has become an important member of the team. As an attorney at Hach & Rose, Mr. Abate believes that clients deserve the highest level of legal expertise available and he strives to provide it. Mr. Abate handles all matters of personal injury litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, trials and appeals.

Scott Schwartz, Esq.

Scott Brian Schwartz is admitted to practice law in Courts of the State of New York, the United States District Courts for the Eastern District and Southern District of New York, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.  He graduated from Binghamton University in 1997 and received his Juris Doctor degree from University of Miami in 2000.  Since passing the New York State Bar Examination, Attorney Schwartz has practiced law and achieved success in a wide variety of personal injury-related areas such as: General Negligence; Construction Accidents; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Medical Malpractice; and Product Liability claims. He has successfuly briefed and argued numerous appeals before the First and Second Departments of the New York State Appellate Division. Attorney Schwartz is committed to advancing the interests of our clients in the most professional and dignified manner. In keeping with the focus of Hach & Rose, Attorney Schwartz has worked as a summer helper in IBEW Local 3 and his father is a Local 3 Business Representative.

Victor Fusco, Esq.

As counsel to HACH & ROSE, LLP, Attorney Fusco provides invaluable experience in the areas of Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability law which he has practiced since 1976. He is a past president of the New York Social Security Bar Association and a past president of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. Victor is active in many professional, labor, and charitable organizations. He is a frequent speaker on topics relating to his practice. he also hosts a weekly radio show entitled Labor Lines.

Richard Brandenstein, Esq.

As counsel to HACH & ROSE, LLP, Attorney Brandenstein provides experience in the area of Workers Compensation rights and benefits. Mr. Brandenstein has litigated thousands of Workers Compensation cases over the last 20 years. He is the past president of the Islip Town Lawyers Association and is a member of the Injured Workers? Bar Association of which he is on the Steering Committee.

Mitchell Troyetsky, Esq.

Mitchell Troyetsky is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and the United States District Courts for the Eastern District and the Southern District of New York. He received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Stonybrook and his Juris Doctor in 1984 from the University of Miami. Attorney Troyetsky serves as counsel on all general litigation issues, including, wills, trusts, estates, family law, divorces and commercial litigation. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association.