An associate attorney at the Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, Maria Kefalas caters her business and construction litigation services to real estate owners and developers, designers, and other construction community members in New York. She handles complex civil disputes that involve commercial contracts, business disputes, and construction defects lawsuits.Upon completing her B.A. in Politics in 2013 from New York University, Ms. Kefalas attended Cardozo School of Law to earn her Juris Doctor in 2016. Her time in law school included serving as an associate editor for the Arts & Entertainment Law Journal and participating in an in-house clinic, representing low-income citizens, disabled persons, and elderly individuals in a range of civil disputes. She also completed an internship with the Office of the New York State Attorney General.Before joining Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, Ms. Kefalas worked as a commercial litigation associate for one of the greater New York City law firms. Understanding the unique challenges the business owners face, from business formation to succession planning, she has developed an ability to know her clients well during her interactions and assists them in strategizing efficient operating procedures.An attorney registered in the state of New York, Ms. Kefalas is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She retains her active involvement in organizations such as Commercial Real Estate Women of New York, Hellenic Lawyers Association of New York, and the New York State Bar Association.