NEWBURGH – Howard S. Finkelstein received alumnus of the year award from his alma mater, Brooklyn Law School. A graduate of the Class of 1959, Finkelstein founded his law firm, Finkelstein & Partners, LLP, just two years after graduation. What began as one office in the City of Newburgh has grown to more than 16 offices throughout New York and New Jersey and now employs approximately 300 lawyers and support professionals.