Jay L. T. Breakstone, (Appellate Counsel), born Brooklyn, New York. Bar Admissions: New York (1977); Supreme Court of the United States (1986); United States Claims Court (1989); United States Court of Appeals, 2d Cir. (1977), 3rd Cir. (1982); United States District Court, Southern District of New York and Eastern District of New York. (1977). Education: Long Island University (B.A.,1972); Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1976). Professional Memberships: New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Amicus Committee). Publications: Editor, “MondayMonday”, weekly appellate newsletter for trial attorneys; Columnist, Appellate Law, “Bill of Particulars”, quarterly publication of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Community Affairs: Member, Board of Trustees, Bellmore (New York) Union Free School District (elected); Immediate Past President, Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association; Member, New York State School Boards Association, State Legislative Network; Candidate, New York State Assembly. Professional Committees and Presentations: Judicial Selection Committee (New York State Court of Appeals), New York State Trial Lawyers Association (1999); St. John’s University School of Law, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Lecturer (1998); New York State Trial Lawyers, Continuing Legal Education, Lecturer (1998-2002); New York County Lawyer’s Association, Continuing Legal Education, Lecturer (2000). Academic Affairs: C.W. Post College, Long Island University, Adjunct Professor Communications (1992-3). Awards and Honors: Honorary Lifetime Membership Award, New York State Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (1999); News12 Long Island, “Speaking Out for Long Island Schools Award (2011)”; Bellmore Union Free School District Past President Award (2011); Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Past President Award (2011). Practice Areas: Appellate (Federal and State). Background: Beginning his career at ABC Radio News in New York City, Mr. Breakstone has enjoyed wide experience in the law, including high-stakes criminal defense, civil litigation as a partner in a “boutique” midtown Manhattan firm, and even as a partner in his own general practice law firm. For years now, as an appellate attorney, he has concentrated in the prosecution and defense of plaintiff’s personal injury appeals, and a is prolific writer and lecturer for members of the Bar.