Civil / Commercial / Construction law firm whose clients consist of private and governmental land developers, general and trade contractors, engineers, property managers, architects and sureties.Research and write legal papers; try and litigate court and arbitration cases; research and advise law and legal options for clients; delegate non-law tasks to, and supervise paralegals and support staff; assist partners on client relations. Noteworthy Cases:One of two members of… Show more Civil / Commercial / Construction law firm whose clients consist of private and governmental land developers, general and trade contractors, engineers, property managers, architects and sureties.Research and write legal papers; try and litigate court and arbitration cases; research and advise law and legal options for clients; delegate non-law tasks to, and supervise paralegals and support staff; assist partners on client relations. Noteworthy Cases:One of two members of arbitration team representing construction manager / general contractor in multi-million dollar dispute over construction / renovation of condominium later valued at $24 million. Won case, defeating owner / developer’s claim for $8 million in damages and winning for client over $1 million in balance owed, 100% of arbitration and attorney’s fees and 60% of expenses, including expert witness fees. Defended New York City School Construction Authority against million dollar claim by asbestos abatement contractor in which due to timing of up-coming school year the NYSCA had not followed contractually-required contract termination procedures. Originated a legal strategy to excuse non-compliance with formal termination procedures, tried case based on that strategy and prevailed at trial. Show less

Most populous county in New York State and the second most densely populated county in the United States.Criminal Prosecution cases. Prepared and tried criminal cases. Tried approximately 25 felony trials. During two tours at Early Case Assessment Bureau, supervised up to 10 attorneys and 20 support staff in assessing police investigations, reports and arrests and in drafting criminal complaints. During tours as Senior Riding ADA in Investigations Unit supervised two… Show more Most populous county in New York State and the second most densely populated county in the United States.Criminal Prosecution cases. Prepared and tried criminal cases. Tried approximately 25 felony trials. During two tours at Early Case Assessment Bureau, supervised up to 10 attorneys and 20 support staff in assessing police investigations, reports and arrests and in drafting criminal complaints. During tours as Senior Riding ADA in Investigations Unit supervised two attorneys in assisting police with high profile and major felony investigations and arrests. Member Homicide Investigations Unit. Assisted police in criminal investigations and reviewed arrest decisions. Researched, wrote and argued appellate cases; Handled at least two appeals per month. Orally argued 18 cases.Noteworthy AccomplishmentsProvided strategic leadership in jury and non-jury trials. Gained reputation for advanced litigation management skills that significantly improved case flow, accelerated calendar and reduced case backlog enabling cases to go to trial quicker. Appointed as one of two Kings County District Attorneys assigned to assist Ulster County District Attorney’s Office when it was faced with its first death penalty case.Mentored a fifth grade class in District Attorney’s Adopt-a-School Program and presented bi-weekly lectures / lessons/activities designed to deal with peer pressure, drug use and prejudice Show less