Attorneys
Jonathan G Tarbet, Esq.
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, Esq.
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, Esq.
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, Esq.
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.
Nicholas P. Cortsidis, Esq.
Nicholas Phillip Coritsidis assists with a wide variety of the firm's cases, including but not limited to criminal defense, land use, litigation and landlord-tenant matters. Prior to joining Tarbet and Lester, PLLC, Nicholas began his career as an assistant attorney in the East Hampton town attorneys office. He graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2023. He has an extensive background in environmental studies, with an undergraduate degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics from the University of Rhode Island and a Masters degree in Environmental Law and Policy from the University of Vermont. Nicholas is admitted to the New York State Bar.
Laura Molinari, Of Counsel
Laura’s practice focuses on trusts and estates, estate planning and administration, and the preservation and transfer of family wealth. She advises individuals and families on sophisticated planning strategies to protect assets, minimize estate taxes, and facilitate the transfer of wealth to future generations. Laura began her career as a litigator at a leading multinational law firm and clerked for a federal judge before relocating to East Hampton. She later served as East Hampton Town Attorney. Laura graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and received her law degree magna cum laude from St. John’s University School of Law, where she was a St. Thomas More Scholar.
Gina is a trusts and estates attorney with more than 30 years of experience advising individuals and families on estate planning and the administration of estates and trusts. Her practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, and strategies for protecting and preserving family wealth. Gina takes a personalized approach to each client, helping them develop thoughtful estate plans designed to meet their individual goals and provide for future generations. She earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia and her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law.
Gina Plansker, Of Counsel
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.