Wade Clark Mulcahy LLP

WCM is pleased to announce one promotion in our Long Island office, and the addition of one new counsel-level attorney and three associates in our New York office.

Effective March 1, 2024, Patrick Argento has been promoted to Counsel in our Long Island office.   During his tenure at WCM, and also with Steven F. Goldstein LLP, PJ has demonstrated a consistent commitment to achieving the best results for our clients.  His quiet demeanor belies how passionately and aggressively he advocates for his clients.  PJ graduated from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.  He started his legal career with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in 2016, while still in law school and, under a practice Order from the Appellate Division, Second Department, was able to prosecute cases as a Law Assistant where he gained valuable hands-on legal experience before transitioning to a civil practice years later. PJ is a welcome addition to the rank of Counsel at WCM, where he will mentor our younger attorneys, and strive toward continued success in his new role.

Karl Eschelbach recently joined our New York office at the role of Counsel. Karl is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law and has over a decade of litigation experience.  Prior to joining WCM, Karl worked for some well-known personal injury firms in the NY market where he specialized in complex personal injury, Labor Law, and medical malpractice, including taking several cases to verdict.

Emily Walpole has joined WCM as an associate in our New York office. Emily is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law.  Prior to joining WCM, Emily worked at a large New York firm and represented clients in a range of complex litigation, including employment and HR-related issues, particularly relating to pay equity legislation, wage and hour misclassification issues, enforcement of restrictive covenants, Title VII, NYHRL, and FLSA compliance.

Ross Gudis joins WCM as an associate in our New York office. Ross is graduate of St. John’s University School of Law.  Before joining WCM, Ross was an assistant district attorney with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and handled both misdemeanor and felony cases from arraignment through trial.

Christopher Roppolo joins our New York office as an associate as well. Chris is a graduate of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law.  Chris is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, and awaits admission to the New York Bar. Prior to joining WCM, Chris handled employment matters, intellectual property, and commercial litigation at a New York City law firm.