Alan S. Ripka, Esq.
Senior Partner
Mr. Ripka, a renowned trial attorney, is a senior partner of the firm. He is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York. He holds various pro hac vice appointments, including in New Jersey, California, and Florida. He began his legal career[…]
Email: aripka@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Carmen M. Rojas
Senior Manager & Paralegal
Carmen (Cookie) Rojas is a Senior Manager at Alan Ripka & Associates, LLP. She has over 24 years experience working alongside the Senior Partner, Alan Ripka, first as a receptionist and then as a paralegal for personal injury and medical malpractice. […]
Email: crojas@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Wanda Rivera
Senior Manager & Paralegal
Wanda Rivera is a Senior Manager and Paralegal. Mrs. Rivera obtained her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies and is currently enrolled for her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Mrs. Rivera is a litigation paralegal who assists in all phases of litigation, from inception, through[…]
Email: wrivera@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Seth Michael Katz, Esq.
Associate
Email: skatz@alanripka.com
Phone Number: 212-557-4777
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Sarah Green, Esq.
Associate
Sarah is an associate in the Firm’s Medical Malpractice Litigation Group where she represents
those who have been hurt by the medical professionals they entrusted with their care. Sarah
was admitted to practice law in New York in 2006 after graduating from Hofstra University
School of Law. […]
Email: sgreen@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Jazmine Rojas
Paralegal
Jazmine Rojas has been with Alan Ripka & Associates, LLP since 2018. Jazmine supports both Mr. Tand and Mr. Ripka in mediations, medical chronologies, witness scheduling, assisting in the drafting of pleadings, discovery responses, and trial preparation in various areas of law, including […]
Email: jrojas@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Jenny Rivera-Mojica
Paralegal
Jenny Rivera is a recent hire of Alan Ripka & Associates, LLP. In 2016, she began her career as a paralegal specializing in trial preparation. Her previous background consists of over 15 years in legal and administrative support. A graduate, bachelors degree in Social Sciences as well as a licensed Notary Public. […]
Email: jrivera-mojica@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Perla Delgado
Intake Administrator
New Utrecht HS graduate with 5 years of receptionist experience. I entered Alan Ripka
& Associates as a receptionist and I immediately progressed to Intake because I truly […]
Email: pdelgado@alanripka.com
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Elisa Munguia
Receptionist
Entry level receptionist for more than a year. Qualified professional with excellent
communication skills. Seeking to help and work with all persons.[…]
Email: emunguia@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Logan Seiffert
Jr. Paralegal
Logan Seiffert is a student at Florida Atlantic University pursuing a major in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. Driven by a passion for the law and a desire to make a positive impact in society, […]
Email: lseiffert@alanripka.com
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Athena Ripka
Legal Assistant
Email: athenaripka@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Babu Uthaman
CFO
Babu Uthaman is the Chief Financial Officer of Alan Ripka and Associates, LLP and has been with the firm over five years. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the States of New York and California. Mr. Uthaman is also an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue […]
Email: buthaman@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Darik Knutsen
IT
Founder of Viking TSS a New York based MSP that exclusively works with great law firms like Alan Ripka & Associates. We have been with Alan Ripka & Associates since 2016.
Phone: 518-888-3130
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Stella Levin
Paralegal
Stella Levin started her career as a paralegal in 1996, specializing in various legal areas including
mass torts, medical malpractice, and No-Fault cases. Fluent in multiple languages, she graduated
from John Jay College with a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies.
Email: slevin@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Simona Safari
Intake Administrator
Simona is known for her exceptional attention to detail, strong research skills, and
ability to work well under pressure. She possesses a well-rounded skills set, including
the proven ability to think quickly and efficiently to meet challenges head on, resolve
complex problems and adapt to changing priorities. Simona is also able to
work effectively across diverse cultures and communicate with people from various
backgrounds.
Email: ssafari@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Mark Stumer
Esq. Associate
Joining the firm as an experienced litigator, Mark has been practicing law in the greater NYC
metropolitan area since 2010. Mark has dedicated his practice to personal injury law and is well-versed in
a wide variety of personal injury matters such as automobile accidents, trip-and-falls, slip-and-falls, police
misconduct, and construction accidents. Mark is an experienced trial lawyer, and has taken a number of
verdicts on behalf of injured individuals. Mark Is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association
and New York State Trial lawyers Association.
Email: mstumer@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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David Giaro
Esq. Associate
David Giaro attended Brooklyn College for his undergraduate and received his law degree from the City University of New York School of Law.
David interned at the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New York State Division of Human Rights, assisting in cases involving workplace harassment and discrimination.
He was also named “LaunchPad for Justice Fellow” to the New York State Courts Access to Justice Program where he represented indigent clients in Kings County Housing Court.
Email: dgiaro@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Nsenga Jenkins
Esq. Associate
Nsenga Jenkins joined Alan Ripka & Associates in February of 2025, bringing to the firm a wealth of experience in both civil litigation and criminal prosecution.
Before joining our firm, Ms. Jenkins served as a litigator and trial attorney, where she diligently fought for the rights of those affected by devastating health conditions caused by asbestos exposure.
Her commitment to justice is deeply rooted in her prior role as an Assistant District Attorney at the New York County District Attorney’s Office.
There, she prosecuted a wide range of misdemeanors and felonies, managing cases from initial complaint through to trial, which honed her litigation skills and courtroom presence.[…]
Email: njenkins@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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Amber Moss
Paralegal
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Amber Moss graduated from the University of Sydney where she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, majoring in Finance, and Law School. She recently moved to New York, where she now works as a Paralegal at Alan Ripka & Associates. With a strong analytical mindset and passion for the legal field, Amber is dedicated to providing exceptional support to her team and clients[…]
Email: amoss@alanripka.com
Phone: 212-557-4777
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