On this episode of Two Lawyers Walk Into A Bar, Bradley Pollina is joined by David Kupfer, Associate Director at Fordham University’s Center for Medieval Studies. They discuss how meaningful work often comes after years of conversations, follow-ups, and strategic thinking, as well as the balance between offering value upfront and setting boundaries. It’s an honest look at the long game behind building a practice—and why trust is the foundation of it all.

Building a successful legal practice isn’t just about expertise—it’s about patience, consistency, and trust. In this episode, Brad Pollina sits down with David Kupfer to explore the realities of business development in the legal industry, from nurturing relationships over time to knowing when to invest in a potential client.

If you love law, real estate, or New York City, then this is an episode for you!

To find out more about David and his practice, visit: https://www.kslaw.com/people/david-kupfer.

To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com.

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To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com.

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On this episode of 2 Lawyers Walk Into A Bar, Bradley Pollina is joined by Joshua Wurtzel, Partner at Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP. Joshua is known for his sharp courtroom instincts and creative approach to complex commercial and real estate litigation. From his early days clerking for Judge Kiyo Matsumoto to becoming a partner at one of New York’s premier boutique firms, Joshua shares how he built his practice, his thoughts on business development outside Big Law, and how fatherhood reshaped his view of the legal world.

If you’re interested in the small law vs. big law debate, or deep dives into construction litigation, then this podcast is for you!

You can find Joshua Wurtzel at https://www.schlamstone.com/people/joshua-wurtzel.

To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com.

To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com.

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On this episode talks to his long-time friend and Democratic Candidate for Nassau County District Attorney, Nicole Aloise! Lee and Nicole talk about their time spent working together at the Queens County District Attorney's Office.

Nicole discusses some of the pivotal moments in her career and how that led her to the campaign trail. Lee and Nicole discuss the goals of her campaign (besides "to win") and the kind of policies she is looking to enact if she does win.

Nicole began her career at the Queens District Attorney’s Office in 2008 after obtaining her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. She spent sixteen years working as a prosecutor in both Nassau and Queens; most recently as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Queens Homicide Bureau.

You can learn more about Nicole and her campaign at https://nicolefornassau.com/.

And for more from Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina, check out our website at https://www.bfkplaw.com/.

To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com.

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