Attorneys
Jonathan G Tarbet
Jonathan represents clients in land use and planning matters and real estate transactions. He graduated from St. John’s School of Law and was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1998. He began his legal career in the corporate law department of Dewey & LeBoeuf in Manhattan. After several years in the city, Jonathan moved back to his hometown of East Hampton where he served as an Assistant East Hampton Town Attorney representing the Zoning Board of Appeals. In 2004, he started this firm. He is sought out for his extensive experience in zoning, municipal and environmental matters in representing clients before all local land planning boards and handling appeals of such matters, known as Article 78 Proceedings. Jonathan is also a licensed real estate broker and lives in East Hampton with his wife, Laura and children, Isabella, Luke and Nathanial. He is an active member of the community having served as a volunteer fireman since 2001.
Brian J Lester
Brian represents clients in all aspects of business matters and all aspects of litigation that include trust and estate, real estate, landlord/tenant issues, criminal matters, family law and appellate practice. He graduated from West Chester University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. From there, Brian went on to attend the Suffolk County Police Academy graduating as the valedictorian of his class. Brian worked as a police officer with the East Hampton Village Police Department while attending Hofstra University School of Law where he graduated with honors. He was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1998. During his time at Hofstra, he interned at the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and participated in Hofstra’s Criminal Justice Clinic where he gained practical client interaction and courtroom experience. Brian was also the Research Editor of the Hofstra Law Review. His Comment, Is it Too Late for Juvenile Curfews? Qutb Logic and the Constitution was published in the Hofstra Law Review. See, 25 Hofstra L. Rev. 665 (1996). After graduating law school he became an associate with a local law firm and then started his own firm with Jonathan Tarbet. Brian is a member of the American, New York, and Suffolk County Bar Associations and a Mason. Brian lives in East Hampton with his wife, Becky and his daughter, Julianna.
Seamus M McGrath
Seamus practices real estate law. He graduated from the State University at Geneseo where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He received his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law and was admitted to practice law in 2013. Seamus lives in Southampton.
Samantha A Malone
A life-long Southampton resident, Samantha graduated from Georgetown Law in 2019. She earned a B.A. in International Affairs and Archaeology from George Washington University. Samantha is admitted to the New York State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar. She is fluent in Spanish and focuses primarily on real estate matters.
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Laura Molinari, Of Counsel
Laura began her professional career as a litigator at a top multinational law firm and clerked for a federal judge before moving to East Hampton. Prior to joining Tarbet & Lester, PLLC, Laura served as the East Hampton Town Attorney. Laura graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and St. John’s University School of Law.
Gina Plansker, Of Counsel
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Jeff Korek, Of Counsel
Jeff S. Korek joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. in 1992 as a partner and trial attorney representing victims of medical malpractice and construction accidents. Jeff is known for the zealous representation of his clients and the substantial verdicts he has gotten for them. He has been an East Hampton resident for over 20 years.
In addition to his legal accolades, Jeff is also deeply dedicated to his community, as reflected in his having been a founder and active member of “The Gardiner Foundation.” This non-profit foundation was started in South Bronx to assist the community youth by providing them with financial and emotional support.