East Meadow, NY Bernard Hyman's dedication to his clients and his leadership has helped steer Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP the last 34 years. Hyman serves on the executive committee, and will continue to do so, but now he will be stepping down as managing partner while he continues to concentrate on his tax certiorari clients.

Effective January, 1, 2023, Howard Stein, chair of the Real Estate Group, will be the firm’s new managing partner. Stein, who has practiced at the firm his entire career and serves on the executive committee said, “Bunny has led our firm for over three decades. His imprint is evident on the firm’s success. I am honored that my partners feel confident in me to continue what he has created. His are big shoes to fill.”

Stein is well-known for his counsel in matters relating to real property acquisitions, downtown redevelopments, sales, leasing, real estate finance and loan workouts, as well as all legal facets of Assisted Living Communities and Senior Condominium Living. He serves on the Board of Governors of Touro Law Center and was chairman from 2005 until 2022. As community leader, he serves on the Board of ABLI as well as Vision Long Island.

Hyman said, “Managing our firm was one of the greatest joys in my life. I know that Howie will continue to grow our firm, engage our people and provide the best services for our clients. With his reach into the community, there are so many possibilities. I look forward to continuing my work in the field of real estate valuation and looking ahead to our future.”