Team
Catina Law PLLC
Laura M. Catina
Managing Attorney
Laura Catina is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Catina Law PLLC, a boutique law firm she launched in 2019 after more than 17 years practicing law in both a large international firm and respected boutique practices. After nearly two decades as a litigator, Laura set out to build the kind of firm she believed would best serve her clients—one grounded in trust, accessibility, strategic thinking, and results.
With over 23 years of legal experience, Laura serves as both an advocate and trusted advisor to business owners, professionals, and individuals navigating complex legal matters. Her clients value her ability to see the full picture—legal, business, and practical—and to deliver clear, decisive counsel without unnecessary posturing or delay.
Laura’s practice focuses on commercial and construction litigation, corporate and business law, and residential and commercial real estate. She represents individuals and entities in complex business disputes, including contract matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, and construction-related litigation. In addition to litigation, Laura regularly advises clients on transactional matters, including contract drafting and other critical business documents.
Laura has extensive experience handling residential and commercial real estate transactions and has overseen the closing of hundreds of transactions since founding Catina Law PLLC. She and her team work closely with clients, lenders, and real estate professionals to guide transactions from contract through closing with efficiency and attention to detail. Her proactive, hands-on approach helps issues get resolved early, keeping transactions on track and minimizing risk for her clients.
An experienced litigator, Laura handles matters from inception through trial and appeal and has argued multiple appeals before the New York Appellate Divisions. She regularly appears in New York state and federal courts, practices in New Jersey state courts, and represents clients in arbitrations and mediations. Laura is also licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and serves as a Hearing Officer for the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes.
Beyond her legal practice, Laura is deeply committed to her community and the profession. She served on the Board of Directors of the Rockland County Bar Association from 2016 to 2024, including as Treasurer and Vice President, and currently serves on the Bar Association’s Judicial Review and Screening Committee. She is also a member of the Assigned Counsel Program Board of Directors.
Laura earned her Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from The Pennsylvania State University in 1999 and her Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 2002. She is also a mother of three, an entrepreneur, and a firm believer that strong legal counsel should support—not complicate—her clients’ lives and businesses.
Pratice Areas
- Commercial & Construction Litigation
- Corporate and Business Law
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate
Alejandra Silva-Exias
Senior Associate Attorney
Alejandra joined Catina Law PLLC in 2022 and currently serves as of counsel to the firm. In that capacity, Alejandra represents clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters including business and real property disputes. In June 2024, Alejandra was appointed as Town Justice in the Town of Ramapo where she hears matters involving the prosecution of misdemeanors, violations, infractions, civil actions and small claims. She is the first Latinx person to serve in this capacity.
From 2016-2023, Alejandra served as Legislative Counsel to the Rockland County Legislature and from 2011 through 2016, she worked as a housing attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Rockland County representing hundreds of clients in eviction defense and mortgage defense proceedings.
Alejandra’s commitment to service extends to her work in the community. From 2016-2024, she served as a Tenant Representative on the Rockland County Rent Guidelines Board. During her tenure on the Board, she successfully spearheaded an effort to keep rents affordable in rent stabilized units throughout the county. From 2017-2019, Alejandra served as the Chair of the Rockland County Bar Association’s Immigration Committee, forging a partnership with Catholic Charities Community Services, to train, mentor, and provid technical assistance on pro bono immigration cases throughout the County.
Alejandra originally hails from Jackson Heights, Queens and moved to Rockland County in 2012. She graduated from Vassar College in 2001 with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Hispanic Studies, and later studied law at the University of Connecticut School of Law where she graduated in 2010 with a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Law and Public Policy. She is a member of both the New York and Connecticut bars. She has two children whom she adores. She is the daughter of immigrant parents from Colombia and Venezuela and the first in her family to obtain a law degree. In 2018, she graduated from Leadership Rockland and received the Rockland Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award for her work through the Immigration Committee.
Pratice Areas
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
Gregg L. Verrilli
Of Counsel
Gregg L. Verrilli, Esq. is a seasoned litigation attorney with extensive experience in commercial litigation and a proven track record of guiding clients through complex legal matters. From 2009 to 2018, Gregg worked for a boutique general practice law firm in Rockland County where he specialized in construction disputes, business litigation, and real estate matters. In 2018, Gregg joined a larger firm in New Jersey that represented sophisticated mortgage lenders and servicers in a wide range of disputes, including mortgage foreclosures, title insurance claims, and quiet title actions.
Throughout his career, Gregg has demonstrated excellence both in his legal writing and as an advocate in the courtroom. He has authored numerous appellate briefs and has regularly appeared in State and Federal Court to argue motions, appeals, and to act as primary trial counsel.
Gregg earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware. He is currently licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey.
In 2021, Mr. Verrilli also obtained real estate licenses in New York and New Jersey, and continues to represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Gregg is a volunteer member of his Town’s Recreation Board, and is Vice President of the Northern Valley (NJ) Chamber of Commerce.
Pratice Areas
- Commercial & Business Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Business Law
- Appellate Practice
- Real Estate
Angela Pilla Soares
Of Counsel
Angela is a seasoned New York Attorney and Florida Licensed Title Agent with over 20 years of extensive experience in the real estate industry and is focused on providing top-tier legal representation in New York and real estate settlement services in Florida. Throughout her career she has successfully closed thousands of transactions, equipping her with a deep understanding of the needs of sellers, buyers, realtors, and lenders. With a keen ability to assess complicated situations, she specializes in crafting tailored solutions that add real value to all parties involved. She is also skilled in working with high-end clients, managing large and complex projects, building solid relationships, effectively and creatively solving complex issues, and producing results under stress all with impeccable customer service.
Additionally, Angela is passionate about educating and supporting the ongoing growth of real estate professionals through comprehensive training and expertise. She resides in Weston, Florida with her husband Ray and three daughters and travels to NY often for business, to visit family and enjoy a real slice of pizza.
Pratice Areas
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
Our Staff
Abigail Korbein, Paralegal & Office Manager
Tom Fallon, Paralegal
Lisa Quinn, Paralegal