Assistant Corporation Counsel
New York, Ny
Represented the City of New York in state court tort actions, including false arrest, police excessive force, civil rights violations, defamation, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and trip-and-falls.• Handled all pre-trial work on average caseload of 250-300 cases, including taking or defending hundreds of depositions and weekly court appearances for discovery conferences and oral argument on motions.• Defense verdict as first chair in jury trial of action seeking $250,000 in damages for false arrest.• Directed verdict in City’s favor as first chair in jury trial of action regarding manhole cover explosion.• Negotiated settlements of two other trials during jury selection.• Briefed appeal in the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, obtaining favorable reported decision.