Cullen and Dykman Strengthens Key Practices with New Partners Siobhan Kinealy and Michael C. Manniello

New York and New Jersey – Cullen and Dykman LLP, a growing Northeast regional law firm proudly celebrating its 175th anniversary, is pleased to announce that Siobhan Kinealy and Michael C. Manniello have joined the firm as partners. Their addition strengthens the firm’s Trusts and Estates and Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights departments, underscoring Cullen and Dykman’s commitment to delivering exceptional counsel across its offices.

“We are thrilled to welcome Siobhan and Michael to the partnership,” said Christopher H. Palmer, Managing Partner of Cullen and Dykman LLP. “They bring outstanding experience and a proven dedication to client service in their respective practice areas.”

Siobhan Kinealy, Partner – Trusts and Estates (Hackensack Office)

With a deep understanding of estate planning, Siobhan offers guidance to clients seeking to protect and transfer their assets. She works closely with individuals and families to craft personalized estate plans, whether the need is for a straightforward arrangement or a complex structure involving multiple trusts and entities. Siobhan also brings extensive experience in guiding business owners through their estate planning.

Siobhan earned her J.D. from Rutgers School of Law, her LLB from BPP University, and her B.A. from the University of Essex.

Michael C. Manniello, Partner – Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights (Uniondale Office)

Michael concentrates his practice on residential and commercial mortgage lending and foreclosure and enforcement of lenders' rights. In addition to representing some of the largest mortgage servicers in the United States, in foreclosure trials, Michael has frequently appeared before the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. There, he has argued complex issues such as standing, usury, waiver, the effect of notice of pendency, and the statute of limitations.

Michael earned his J.D. from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and his B.S. from New York University.