James Rose (Smithtown), partner in the litigation group at Certilman Balin, was recognized by the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, as one of nine attorneys who reach out to those in need. He received the award at Touro's14th Annual Goods & Services Auction, a benefit for the Summer Public Interest Law Fellowships for Touro students. Rose is a 1996 graduate of Touro Law School and holds his undergraduate degree from Hofstra Univeristy.  Since 1998, he has practiced at Certilman Balin, where he represents clients in various matters including banking, securities, employment, business, real estate, commercial, personal injury and medical/dental malpractice.   Rose serves on the Smithtown School District's Industry Advisory Board and participates as a mentor in several different programs, including the LIKE (Lawyers Involved in Kids' Education) program.  He is a member of the Long Island Elite, a group of young professionals who give back to their community.  He is a board member of New Ground, and recently served on the dinner committee for the Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank. He is also a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers and Nassau County Bar Associations. Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP has grown into Long Island's second largest full-service law firm with more than 80 attorneys. The firm has offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and includes 13 practice areas.