The Tort Division employs over 200 lawyers. The Division represents New York City and its Department of Education in all tort claims, and the Health and Hospitals Corporation in all tort claims, except medical malpractice actions. It handles an enormous caseload – over 7,000 new suits each year, with another 18,000 pending - through vigorous investigation, zealous defense before State and federal courts, and, when appropriate, settlement.As an Attorney Consultant, I draft pleadings, motions, orders to show cause, and pre-trial depositions. I cover motions and pre-trial conferences. I also engage in rigorous case-law research via LexisNexis, WestLaw, et. al..

Appeared in Family Court to conduct pre-petition detention hearings, arraignments, court conferences, as well as evidence suppression, fact-finding, and dispositional hearings. Conducted interviews with complainants and law enforcement personnel for the purpose of drafting accusatory petitions.Compiled family law & juvenile justice research in a division seeing a combined 6,000+ juvenile delinquency referrals and Interstate Child Support cases per year.

Assisted in trial preparation conducting legal research for relevant highway and tort law.Gathered and compiled evidence; revised and prepared affidavits and motions. Generated detailed spreadsheets to track affidavit and deposition schedules.

Skillfully drafted pre- and post-litigation documents, often under tight time constraints.Carefully coordinated detailed scheduling for attorneys, clients, and expert witnesses. Liaised with courts, clerks, clients, specialists, expert witnesses, as well as counsel.Maintained meticulous client binders, prioritizing accurate and detailed record-keeping.