Our Team

Attorney Profiles

Roy Lester

Senior Partner

Roy Lester is the founder and Senior Partner at Lester Korinman Kamran & Masini, P.C. Roy has practiced law for more than 40 years, devoting his career to advocating tenaciously for the rights of people caught in grim financial circumstances, helping them to forge a fresh start.

As Senior Partner of the firm, he oversees all operations, reviews all cases, and ensures that every client receives equal opportunity under the law.

Background

After earning his Juris Doctorate at the University of San Diego in 1978 and becoming licensed to practice law in California, Roy went to work to provide his clients with the attention and advocacy needed to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Admitted to practice law in New York State in 1984, Roy established his Long Island-based firm Lester & Associates, poised to develop extensive experience in bankruptcy and foreclosure cases.
Roy was admitted to practice in New York’s Eastern and Southern Districts in 1986 and 1992, respectively, and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1992.

When not fighting for clients, Roy spends his spare time with his wife and three children. Appreciating Long Island’s ocean beaches, he is also an avid swimmer and kayaker and has participated in several triathlons.

Education

Juris Doctorate, University of San Diego (1978)
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of California at Santa Barbara (1974)

Bar Admissions

California (1978)
Southern District of California (1978)
New York (1984)
Eastern District of New York (1986)
Southern District of New York (1992)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2002)

Gabriel R. Korinman

Partner

Gabriel R. Korinman is a Partner at Lester Korinman Kamran & Masini, P.C. Since joining the firm in 2003, Gabriel has worked tirelessly to provide quality service to clients in the areas of bankruptcy, foreclosure, and commercial litigation.

Gabriel has been the lead counsel of record in countless actions and has argued before bankruptcy and state courts in the State of New York, both at the trial and appellate levels. He also supervises associates and legal staff. He is fluent in Spanish.

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Background

Gabriel started his professional career in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he received his Law Degree, with honors, from the University of Buenos Aires in 1996. After graduating and being admitted to practice law in Buenos Aires, Gabriel began a busy practice in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights, which included providing legal advice to bankruptcy trustees at the Law Office of Horacio Wagner in Buenos Aires from 1998 to 1999. From 1999 to 2002, Gabriel represented local and international clients on insolvency matters and business transactions at Dinitz & Associates in Buenos Aires.

He supplemented his bankruptcy work with graduate studies in an Advanced Bankruptcy Program at the University of Buenos Aires in 2001.

In 2003, Gabriel graduated from St. John’s University School of Law in New York, earning an LL.M. in Bankruptcy. To pursue his LL.M., Gabriel was awarded the American Bankruptcy Institute Scholarship based on his qualifications, experience, and potential for success in the bankruptcy field. In addition, while at St. John’s, Gabriel was a Research Assistant to Professor Robert Zinman, Founder and Director of the LL.M. in Bankruptcy Program.

Gabriel’s studies and professional experience of more than 20 years in the United States and overseas have shaped his broad approach to the practice of law. Gabriel derives satisfaction from helping people work through challenging and significant life events.

Gabriel enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Education

LL.M. in Bankruptcy, St. John’s University School of Law (2003)
Abogado (J.D. equivalent), with honors, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997)

Bar Admissions

Buenos Aires, Argentina (1998)
New York (2005)
Eastern District of New York (2011)
Southern District of New York (2011)

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Peter K. Kamran

Partner

Peter K. Kamran is an experienced litigator and Partner at Lester Korinman Kamran & Masini, P.C. He is an advocate for taking an early, active defense against legal actions that have been taken against his clients. Peter seeks to have a positive impact on the lives of the clients who walk through the door of the firm by protecting the rights of those struggling with financial issues.

Peter primarily handles bankruptcy, foreclosure, and commercial litigation from inception through resolution. He has argued before the Appellate Division, as well as the New York State Court of Appeals, the highest Court in New York State, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He also supervises the firm’s associates and legal staff.

Background

Peter received his Associate degree in 1993 from Suffolk County Community College and his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1996 from Adelphi University. He earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration in 1997 from Dowling College. Lastly, Peter attended law school at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, earning his Juris Doctorate in 2004.

Before joining the firm, Peter was employed in the secondary mortgage loan market. He wanted to become an attorney for a reason much similar to Roy Lester’s, namely because “The practice of law is the one profession where, generally speaking, every participant (attorneys, litigants, and judges) is on an even playing field – governed by and subject to the law.”

When he isn’t vehemently fighting for his clients, Peter likes to spend time with his daughter in his private life. His hobbies include reading, drawing, and yard work.

Education

Juris Doctorate, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Touro College (2004)
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Dowling College (1997)
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Adelphi University (1996)
Associate degree, Suffolk County Community College (1993)

Bar Admissions

New York (2005)
Eastern District of New York (2009)
Southern District of New York (2011)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2018)

Mark I. Masini

Partner

Mark I. Masini is a Partner at Lester Korinman Kamran & Masini, P.C.
Mark practices primarily in the areas of divorce and family law, and commercial litigation, handling cases from inception through trial.

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Background

Mark received his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University and his Juris Doctorate from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, in 2000. He was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 2000 and admitted to practice in New York in 2001.

Before attending law school, Mark owned and operated several businesses. After graduating from law school, he began his legal career at the predecessor to Lester & Associates, then moved on to two other law firms. Mark operated his own firm, Masini Law Group, P.C., from 2005 through 2017, when he joined Lester Korinman Kamran & Masini, P.C.

As a member of the New York State Bar Association since 2002, Mark has volunteered as a member, vice-chair, and chair of the Mass Disaster Response Committee, where he assists victims and families of victims of tragedies around New York State. In addition, Mark has been appointed as an arbitrator by the Administrative Judge of Nassau County to hear fee disputes between attorneys and their clients.

When not advocating for his clients, Mark enjoys camping. He is also the current treasurer and member of the board of directors of his vacation condominium community.

Education

Juris Doctorate, Touro Law Center (2000)
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, St. John’s University (1994)

Bar Admissions

New Jersey (2000)
New York (2001)
Eastern District of New York (2002)
Southern District of New York (2002)

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John D. Scherer

Senior Counsel

John D. Scherer is Senior Counsel at Lester Korinman Kamran & Masini, P.C. and joined the firm in 2017. John believes that building long-term professional relationships with clients based on trust and mutual respect is the long-term key to achieving successful outcomes for clients.

Background

John concentrates broadly in the area of litigation, particularly representing businesses in contract disputes, disputes between owners of real property, between neighbors, between partners or shareholders, between landlords and tenants and disputes among heirs in Surrogates’ Court. John has also represented clients with respect to the collection of substantial judgments through a number of judgment enforcement mechanisms.

John received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the City University of New York, Queens College where he graduated summa cum laude in 2009 and earned his juris doctorate from Pace Law School where he graduated cum laude in 2013. When he is not zealously advocating on behalf of his clients, John enjoys reading, gardening, hiking and spending time with his wife. John previously was a member of Boy Scout Troop 28 of Richmond Hill where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout.

Education

Juris Doctorate, Pace Law School, cum laude (2013)
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, City University of New York, Queens College, summa cum laude (2009)

Bar Admissions

New York (2016)
Eastern District of New York (2016)
Southern District of New York (2016)

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