Our Team

OUR TEAM

Alexander Fine, Esq.

Alexander Fine, Esq. is a seasoned attorney with over five decades of experience in the legal profession. A proud graduate of LIU Brooklyn, he earned his degree in January 1969. While simultaneously serving in the 42nd Infantry Division of the Army National Guard, he pursued his legal studies at Brooklyn Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor in May 1972. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in February 1973, marking the beginning of what would become a distinguished legal career.
 

Alexander began practicing law at Richman & Rivera in the Bronx, New York, where he built a strong foundation in criminal defense, civil litigation, and matrimonial law. As an attorney on the 18B and Surrogate’s Court panels, he provided legal representation for indigent clients in criminal matters and handled probate and administration issues. Concurrently, he volunteered with Queens Legal Services, where he represented indigent clients pro bono.
 

Later, he co-founded his own firm, Fine & Bassik, continuing his general law practice while expanding his expertise into areas such as residential and commercial real estate, automobile accident cases, and slip-and-fall negligence matters. In 2024, Alexander began a new chapter in his career, forming Fine Hiller Law with his daughter, Stefanie Fine Hiller. Together, they established a family-operated firm dedicated to providing compassionate and skilled representation across a variety of legal matters. He takes great pride in mentoring his daughter and guiding the firm into its next generation.
 

Throughout his career, Alexander has achieved numerous professional milestones. One of his most memorable accomplishments includes securing a decision from the New York Court of Appeals, where a BCL 702 ruling was reversed and remanded in favor of a minority shareholder—an unprecedented outcome at the time. He also represented the girlfriend of a mafia boss, depicted in the film Goodfellas, who was subpoenaed to testify before a Federal Grand Jury. In another notable case, he successfully defended a prominent New York City jewelry fence and refiner against charges related to negligence and possession of stolen property, arguing that his client had maintained proper record-keeping for valuable jewels in his possession.


With over a half-century of legal practice, Alexander’s dedication to his clients, combined with his breadth of knowledge across diverse legal fields, has earned him a sterling reputation. Today, as he co-leads Fine Hiller Law, he continues to bring his wealth of experience and deep commitment to justice to every client interaction, ensuring the firm’s legacy for years to come.

Stefanie Fine Hiller, Esq.

Stefanie Fine Hiller, Esq. is a dedicated and highly skilled attorney who concentrates her practice on family and matrimonial law, serving as a compassionate yet powerful advocate for her clients. With over a decade of experience, Stefanie has successfully guided individuals through some of the most challenging times of their lives, whether it be through contentious divorces, child custody disputes, or complex family matters. She has appeared in both Supreme and Family Courts throughout New York City’s five boroughs and Long Island, where her professionalism and client-focused approach have earned her a sterling reputation.


Stefanie’s practice encompasses a wide range of family law issues, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, settlement and separation agreements, custody and visitation disputes, and mediation and collaborative law processes. She takes great pride in offering personalized legal strategies that address the unique circumstances of each client, striving to make difficult situations easier and helping her clients feel supported and empowered throughout the legal process.


A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Stefanie began her legal career with NYC’s Corporation Counsel before earning her JD from New York Law School. She went on to work at notable firms like Smith Mazure and Pillinger, Miller, Tarallo before founding Fine Hiller Law.


In addition to her legal practice, Stefanie is an active leader in the legal community. She serves as a Board member of the Nassau County Women's Bar Association and is the co-chair of the Family Law and Procedure Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association. In September 2021, Stefanie was appointed to the Nassau County Attorneys for the Children/Assigned Counsel Panel by the Appellate Division Second Judicial Department. In this role, she advocates for indigent clients and children in family law matters, including child abuse and neglect, custody, child support, family offenses, paternity, guardianship, and juvenile delinquency cases.  Her unwavering dedication to serving her clients and her passion for family law make Stefanie a trusted ally for those navigating the most sensitive legal challenges.

Ross Hiller, Esq.

Ross Hiller, Esq. draws on more than three decades of real-world business and client-service experience in his legal practice. His approach is grounded in active listening, practical judgment, and a commitment to understanding the person behind each legal matter. Ross believes that effective representation begins with understanding each client’s unique circumstances, concerns, and objectives and finding practical, meaningful solutions.

 

Clear communication is central to Ross’s practice. He believes clients should always understand where their matter stands, what their options are, and what to expect next. By remaining accessible and responsive throughout the process, Ross ensures that his clients feel informed, supported, and confident in the representation they receive.

 

Ross earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in May 2025, graduating in the top 5% of his class. He was a writer for the Mitchell Hamline Law Journal of Public Policy and Practice, where his article, “Do Courts Really Decide Custody & Visitation Rights Based on the ‘Best Interest’ of a Child?”, was selected for publication in Issue 44 in 2023. Ross was admitted to the New York State Bar in July 2026.

 

In addition to his J.D., Ross completed Mitchell Hamline’s Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice Certificate through the school’s nationally ranked Dispute Resolution Institute. His training in mediation, arbitration, and complex negotiation complements his extensive professional experience and provides him with valuable tools to resolve disputes effectively.

 

Outside of the office, Ross enjoys spending time with his wife and law partner, Stefanie Fine Hiller, their daughters, Maddie and Danielle, and their dogs, Sammy and Petey. He enjoys live music and is an avid college football fan, following the Georgia Bulldogs, the Tulane Green Wave, and the Maryland Terrapins.

Michael Krupen, Esq.

Michael Theodore Krupen, Esq. is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in both public and private sectors. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in June 2008, where he also served as Associate Articles & Notes Editor for the law journal during his second and third years. Prior to law school, he graduated from Colgate University in May 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Michael was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2009.
 

His legal journey began during college and law school summers, working with the New York City Police Department Legal Bureau. As a law student extern and legislative affairs intern, Michael drafted decision letters for Freedom of Information Law appeals, assisted in discrimination and retaliation cases, and helped shape policy recommendations on state legislation. His presentation skills were honed through delivering reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Legislative Affairs on City Council hearings.


After law school, Michael continued his legal career at Lansner & Kubitschek, where he gained valuable experience in matrimonial, family court, civil rights, and Social Security disability litigation in both state and federal courts. He drafted motions and appellate briefs, prepared memoranda of law, and conducted legal research while supporting attorneys in abuse and neglect cases in family court. His work in these areas helped lay the foundation for his later success.


Currently, Michael practices at Fine Hiller Law, where he represents clients in a broad array of legal matters, including matrimonial and family law, personal injury, contract law, and real estate transactions. His expertise extends to drafting wills, trust agreements, and advance directives, as well as handling probate and administration matters. Michael is known for his diligence in court conferences, trials, and discovery processes, consistently advocating for his clients in complex commercial and matrimonial cases.


In addition to his legal practice, Michael has demonstrated a strong commitment to his community. He volunteers as counsel for the Garden City Jewish Center and serves on the board of his co-op. His diverse background and depth of experience make him a trusted legal professional, offering comprehensive counsel and advocacy to his clients.

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