Brach Eichler’s Allen J. Popowitz Named Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the ALS Association’s Greater New York Chapter

Roseland, NJ (February 6, 2014) – Allen J. Popowitz, a member and chair of the real estate practice at Brach Eichler, has been named chairman of the board of trustees for the ALS Association’s Greater New York Chapter. Popowitz most recently served as secretary of the board for the last two years.

“I am excited to be in a position to help move the Chapter forward with its fundraising efforts that will support the necessary research to find a cure for ALS, as well as fund treatment centers and raise awareness of ALS, in general,” said Popowitz.

Popowitz, who is also a member of the real estate tax appeals practice at Brach Eichler, represents residential and commercial property owners and developers, banks, mezzanine lenders, shopping centers and condominiums. He advises his clients on all aspects of investment real estate and lending, including, but not limited to, sales, purchases, financing, leasing and Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.

A resident of Franklin Lakes, NJ, Popowitz was named among Best Lawyers in America in 2013 and 2014 and was recognized by Chambers USA as a "deal-maker who can be counted on to make things happen."  He earned a J.D from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and a B.S. from Princeton University.

“We are thrilled that Allen will be taking on the role as the Chairman of our Board of Trustees as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary,” said Dorine Gordon, President and CEO of the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter. “He has already proven his leadership in making our Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit the success that it is and we are excited to work with him as we continue to grow our organization.”

About ALS Greater New York Chapter

As one of The ALS Association's leading chapters, the Greater New York Chapter serves patients and families throughout Long Island, New York City, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, and Northern & Central New Jersey and plays a major role in promoting the mission to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front.  By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter, visit our website at http://www.als-ny.org .

About Brach Eichler LLC

Brach Eichler LLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Roseland, N.J. and New York City.  The firm’s core practice groups are health law, real estate, litigation and trusts & estate, and through these groups they cover many key practice areas such as employment law, business & transactions, criminal defense & government investigations, family law and intellectual property. With nearly 60 attorneys, the Firm has frequently been recognized by clients and peers alike in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and New Jersey Super Lawyers. Visit www.bracheichler.com.