Jaron Berman Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Lake Success, New York, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Assisted in the defense of general litigation and tort matters including, but not limited to, premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, contractual disputes, property damage claims, labor disputes, and discrimination for a multitude of entities such as sports and recreational facilities, nationwide restaurants and franchises, and amusement park and carnival operators. Researched and drafted appellate briefs as well as a variety of substantive and procedural motions including motions for summary judgment. Conducted oral arguments at New York, Kings, Bronx, and Queens County Supreme Courts and attended preliminary, compliance, and status conferences as necessary. Drafted tender demand letters and discovery demands and responses. Reviewed and analyzed a multitude of contracts and insurance policies to determine applicable and available coverage. Submitted monthly status reports based upon recently received medical records, workers’ compensation records, investigation reports, deposition testimony, and other discovery materials. Assisted firm partners and other associate attorneys with legal research and assignments.

New York, Us

Advocated for consumers’ rights, such as the satisfaction of unpaid court judgments, against corporations and entities at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, resulting in $55,545 granted in consumer restitution and $114,875 in fines imposed by the department. Researched state statutes, potential liability, and corporations that operate in New York City and compiled information into spreadsheets and memoranda. Drafted petitions and sections of complaints to be used in cases filed against corporations and negotiated settlements with businesses. Managed a wide variety of cases and communicated directly with consumers in order to draft summonses that were filed against entities such as tow trucking corporations and contractors. Attended monthly staff meetings with the department’s attorneys to discuss ongoing cases.

Assisted in the update of a leading sports law casebook, Sports and the Law. Updated the text and references seen in the chapters and drafted memoranda analyzing sports law cases and other cases that concern issues such as intellectual property, the right to broadcast games, agents, torts, and criminal law. Discussed ongoing sports law cases, research results, and further steps that should be taken for the textbook update.

New York, Ny, Us

Researched and analyzed case law and statutes for matters concerning civil procedure, copyright and trademark law, and sports law and summarized findings via tables or memoranda. Performed non-legal research and drafted memoranda to assist attorneys working on copyright and trademark matters. Spoke directly with the United States Patent and Trademark Office regarding specific matters and utilized the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure to create a database. Examined opposing counsel’s submitted legal documents and summarized findings for partners and associate attorneys to utilize in the drafting of a legal document. Researched and gathered necessary exhibits to create a list of exhibits for a future trial.

New York, Ny, Us

Navigated the Internet and documented trademark infringing products. Analyzed others’ trademarks and domain names to determine whether a potential trademark infringement existed. Conducted legal research to determine whether a product or design would violate another company’s copyright. Edited legal documents such as non-disclosure agreements. Utilized the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s website to perform audit of trademarks and determine if trademarks were still in use or would expire soon.

New York, Ny, Us

Researched, documented, and analyzed potential copyright or trademark infringements. Interviewed company employees in preparation of mediation. Reviewed list of mediators given by opposing counsel and made recommendations based on qualifications and history. Analyzed case law concerning liability, personal jurisdiction, copyright infringement, and other substantive issues. Examined construction and licensing contracts and revised liability waivers. Participated in and created agenda for legal team group meetings.

Researched and analyzed case law, regulations, and statutes concerning civil penalties, hearsay, and other procedural and substantive issues and drafted memoranda. Examined opposing counsel’s answers and motions, assessed strengths and weaknesses of arguments, and communicated findings through informal reports. Participated in case strategy discussions and group teleconference meetings with other enforcement divisions of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Analyzed contracts and grants for this nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve adolescent girls who may potentially be involved with the juvenile justice system. Summarized contracts to ascertain purpose of funding, period of availability, and amount and requirements for funding. Drafted a template for the proposal of grant funding.

Wrote and edited gameday programs with statistics and schedules. Provided color commentary for games on Eagles Vision TV. Filmed and recorded games for Eagles Vision TV.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property, Media, And Information Law With Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Justice And Law