Stagg, Terenzi, Confusione & Wabnik opened its doors in August 2009, offering clients zealous representation with the work quality of a big firm, but keeping the personal feel that has allowed the partners to build long-lasting relationships with clients. The firm’s 50 employees occupy more than 16,000 square feet in Garden City, New York. Although based on Long Island, the firm practices in all areas of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The partners at STCW bring with them more than 20 years of experience representing clients in litigation and claims in various areas, including banking, foreclosure, bankruptcy, real estate, debtor-creditor, and personal injury. They also provide assistance to in-house counsel, offering support through presentations, lectures, opinion letters and consulting. The firm has achieved an "AV" Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating , which is assigned to lawyers who have reached the height of professional excellence and who are recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.