Attorney Profiles

Jeffrey B. Saunders, Esq., a firm partner, was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1990 and to the New Jersey State Bar in 1992. He has dedicated his legal career to the vigorous representation of clients in serious personal injury actions and has successfully represented his clients in both State and Federal courts. Mr. Saunders regularly obtains significant recoveries for his clients.

Justice Gerald J. Beldock’s illustrious career spanned several decades, marked by his election to the New York City Civil Court and his subsequent retirement as an Acting State Supreme Court Justice. A member of the New York Bar since 1955, Justice Beldock significantly enriched the firm's capacity to handle complex civil matters. His expertise was not only in representing firm clients but also as an active mediator within the profession. Justice Beldock's service as an acting NYS Supreme Court Justice on the criminal side was distinguished and impactful. For many years, he presided over the major drug part in Brooklyn (Kings County), overseeing significant drug-related cases, including those involving trafficking and murder. His fairness, wisdom, and dedication earned him immense respect from his peers and the legal community.
In remembrance of Justice Beldock’s contributions and legacy, we maintain his page with the note of his passing, honoring his memory and the profound impact on the legal field and our firm.

Bill Weininger is a graduate of the Duke University School of Law. He began his career as a homicide prosecutor in Kings County, New York, and has continued to successfully try many civil cases in the courts of New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. He cites his successful appeal to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Klayminc v. United States as one of the highlights of his career thus far. In 2012, Mr. Weininger merged his practice with Beldock & Saunders, P.C., and now serves as counsel to the firm, handling all aspects of significant litigation matters. He brings with him the distinguished Martindale Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating, which indicates the highest level of professional standards and ethical conduct as judged by his peers.

Michael Ellman is a distinguished attorney specializing in various aspects of civil litigation. His expertise spans across a spectrum of critical legal areas, particularly focusing on medical and dental malpractice, personal injuries, wrongful death, construction accidents, and cases involving motor vehicle and motorcycle injuries, as well as nursing home neglect.

Bill Ambrose has successfully handled and tried personal injury cases in New York for over 35 years. Mr. Ambrose has many years of experience defending personal injury cases for insurance carriers and brings that perspective to our firm. Mr. Ambrose serves as counsel to the firm.

Mary C. Mathwich, Esq., A former nurse, who began her career working primarily in the area of Critical Care which has been an asset to her legal career. Ms. Mathwich worked several years as a medical malpractice defense attorney which coupled with her medical background, affords those who have been injured, compassion and the best possible outcome. New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and the Rockland County Bar Association (RCBA), as well as the Lawyer to Lawyer Committee of the Rockland County Bar Association. Ms. Mathwich serves of counsel to the firm.