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Commercial Litigation – Defense – Breach of Contract

Last Updated: December 28, 2022

Litigation by Plaintiffs to recover monies following Defendants’ failure to re-pay over $3,000,000.00 dollars. Result: Pre-Trial Settlement Nassau County Supreme Court, Index: 601247/16

Commercial Litigation- Plaintiff – Pre-Action Discovery

Last Updated: December 28, 2022

Pre-Action Discovery proceeding against Bank to compel disclosure of information related to a lost check in excess of $200,000.00. Result: Settlement  New York County Supreme Court – Commercial Division.

Commercial Litigation – Plaintiff – Breach of Contract

Last Updated: December 28, 2022

Breach of Contract action to recover money following default and non-payment by the Defendants. Result: Judgment Against Defendant For Entire Claim New York County Civil Court. Index: 021987/17

Commercial Litigation – Defense – Federal Trademark Infringement

Last Updated: December 28, 2022

Plaintiff’s Complaint alleges an action for trademark infringement, counterfeiting, dilution and false designation under the Lanham Act, Cybersquatting under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and Trademark Infringement, Diluation and Unfair Competition under NY Business Law. United States District Court – Eastern District of New York. Docket: 18-CR-3034

Commercial Litigation – Plaintiff – Insurance Coverage

Last Updated: December 28, 2022

Insurance Coverage Litigation for unlawful disclaimer. Insurance Company refused to provide medical coverage for injuries resulting from an accident. Following the filing of a declaratory judgment action, the parties reached a resolution. Result: Settlement between the Parties. ​ Kings County Supreme Court. Index: 507304/2018

Commercial Litigation – Plaintiff – Breach of Contract

Last Updated: December 28, 2022

Action on behalf of Insurance Carrier to recover damages related to a breach of commercial contract matter Result: Judgment $767,968.00 Kings County Supreme Court

Pierce Corporate Veil

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Litigation against Construction Contractor for theft of project funds. Action sought the return of monies owned and to Pierce the Corporate Veil in order to secure a judgment against the contractor in a personal capacity.  Result: The court granted Plaintiff’s motion to Pierce the Corporate Veil and for Personal Judgment against the Contractor Queens County...

Bank Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Pre-Action Discovery proceeding against a Bank to compel disclosure of information related to a lost check New York County Supreme Court – Commercial Division – State of New York Index: 152488/18

Investor Fraud

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Client invested life savings into a mismanaged business. Result: Settlement  Kings County New York

Defamation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defense Non-Profit Organization in a defamation lawsuit brought by a former organization member. Result: The client’s Pre-Answer Motion was granted and the matter was dismissed. New York County Supreme Court – State of New York  Index: 155575/14

Attorney Fee Dispute

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

​Defense of client in a fee dispute with a former attorney, Attorney alleged his former client failed to pay for legal services rendered in connection with multiple real estate transactions. The client alleged overbilling and fraud by Attorney. Result: The client prevailed in the Fee-Dispute Arbitration proceeding. Queens County Bar Association Arbitration

Attorney Fee Dispute

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defense of Insurance Carrier in fee dispute against its former attorney. Result: Settlement New York County Supreme Court – State of New York  Index: 651686/15

Insurance Coverage 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Declaratory Judgment Action for Insurance Coverage. Insurance Carrier unlawfully disclaimed Underinsured Motorist Coverage after hit and run accident involving Client. Result: Insurance Carrier reversed its coverage position and accept full coverage.  Kings County Supreme Court –  State of New York Index: 508158/14

Insurance Coverage 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defense of Coffee Cart Operator in Worker’s Compensation Action alleging a failure to procure Insurance. Result: Dismissal of Charges Against Client after Trial Bronx County State of New York  Workers Compensation Board

Insurance Coverage

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Insurance Coverage Litigation for unlawful disclaimer by an Insurance Company. The Insurance Company refused to provide excess coverage for injuries resulting from the auto accident. The client had potential multi-million dollar personal exposure. A declaratory judgment action was filed against the insurance carrier. Result: Coverage Determination Reversed. ​ Nassau County Supreme Court – State of...

Federal Trademark Infringement

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Plaintiff’s Complaint alleged an action for trademark infringement, counterfeiting, dilution, and false designation under the Lanham Act, Cybersquatting under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, and Trademark Infringement, Dilution and Unfair Competition under NY Business Law. United States District Court – Eastern District of New York Docket: 18-CR-3034

Breach of Contract 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defense of Custom Furniture Manufacturer sued by a former client alleging defective workmanship in an expensive custom table. Result: Settlement Nassau County District Court – State of New York  Index: CV-019926/14

Breach of Contract

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Plaintiff sued a medical staffing agency alleging a Breach of Contract related to bonus payments in an employment contract. Defendant counter-claimed that Plaintiff stole proprietary information and was not otherwise entitled to any further payment. Result: Settlement  Kings County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 507905/2017

Breach of Contract

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Litigation by Plaintiffs to recover monies following Defendants’ failure to re-pay over $3,000,000.00 dollars. Result: Settlement  Nassau County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 601247/16 

Breach of Contract 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Breach of Contract action to recover money following default and non-payment by the Defendants. New York County Civil Court – State of New York Index: 021987/17

Breach of Contract 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Petition in Supreme Court to confirm prior Arbitration Award. Result: Judgment Issued in an amount over $95,000.00 Queens County Supreme Court – State of New York  Index: 704911/18

Breach of Contract

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Breach of Contract action to recover money following default and non-payment by the Defendants. New York County Civil Court – State of New York Index: 021988/17

Breach of Contract

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Breach of Contract action to recover money following default and non-payment by the Defendants. Result: Settlement New York County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 158683/17

Breach of Contract 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of Individual Franchise Owner in Dispute Against Franchising Entity. Result: Settlement Richmond County, – State of New York

Breach of Contract

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Action to recover money following default and non-payment by Defendants. Result: Settlement New York County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 157319/17

Breach of Contract

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Plaintiff, a former client, sued a Construction Permit Expediting Company for Breach of Contract associated with the performance of services.  Result: Bench Trial Dismissal. Client owed no damages to Plaintiff. Kings County Civil Court – State of New York  Index: CV-017418-16/KI

Breach of Contract – Corporate

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Litigation by Technology Company against former corporate officer for breach of contract in failing to transfer back proprietary corporate data Result: Settlement  New York County Supreme Court – State of New York

Breach of Contract – Forgery

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defense representation of an Individual whose signature was forged on loan documents as a personal guarantor for a Ten Million ($10,000.000.00) Dollar Loan. New York County Supreme Court – State of New York  Index: 654004/20

Breach of Contract 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Represented Plaintiff Medical Billing Company alleged that Defendant Medical Office breached the terms of their Services Contract and was owed significant money.  Result: $100,000.00 Arbitration Award against Defendant American Arbitration Association, New York County

Breach of Contract – Insurance

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Action on behalf of the Insurance Company to recover monies owed pursuant to a Commercial Auto Policy  Result: Monetary Judgment Against Defendants in the Amount of $767,968.00 Kings County Supreme Court – Commercial Division – State of New York Index:  501386/2018

Complex Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Contested Divorce with companion Criminal Case involving Attempted Murder Charges Against Client Result: Trial Settlement  Kings Supreme Court – Integrated Domestic Violence Part (IDV)

Real Estate Litigation 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Action for Specific Performance based on previously executed Real Estate Contract. Result: Litigation Discontinuance Against Client Kings County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 502118/17

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Action to recover real estate down-payment following breach of contract by Seller Result: Settlement Westchester County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 63104/17

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Complex Real Estate Partition Action to divide Multi-Million Dollar Co-Op Residence in New York City Result: Settlement   New York County Supreme Court – State of New York

Real Estate Litigation 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

A General Contractor filed a Mechanic’s Lien on the client’s property following a dispute as to the final amount owed for services. Result: Dismissal of Mechanic’s Lien Kings County Supreme Court – State of New York

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defense of homeowner in the discharge of a mechanics lien lawsuit filed by former Contractor. Result: Settlement. Mechanics Lien discharged. Kings County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 502517/17

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defense of Property Owner in federal action alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act. Result: Settlement United States Court – Eastern District For New York Docket:  1:16-CV-02691

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Plaintiff Commercial Bank obtained Default Judgment against the Client. A lien was placed on Client’s house. 7 years later said the lien was preventing the Client from selling his home.  Result: Settlement.  Release of Judgment Lien. Queens County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 17968/10

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Owners of an investment property home could not agree on its future management. Result: Settlement.  Queens County Supreme Court – State of New York  Index: 4707/17

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Construction Contractor filed a Mechanic’s Lien against Petitioner’s real property.  Result: Court-Ordered Removal of Mechanic’s Lien. Queens County Supreme Court – State of New York  Index: 505628/18

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Prosecution of action against Landlord for failing to make commercial space fit for tenant’s operations resulting in a complete shutdown of Client’s business by NYC Inspectors. Result: Settlement New York County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 155412/17

Real Estate Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Action on behalf of Real Estate Developer to compel access to hostile neighbors property for safety purposed.  Result: Settlement  Kings County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 512925/19

Property Damage

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

The client’s Ferrari sustained significant damage to the undercarriage while driving on a misleveled roadway negligently paved by a highway repair company. Result: Despite taking an initial “No-Pay” position, a settlement was eventually reached and the Client was fairly compensated. Nassau County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 8596/13 

Personal Injury

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defense of Contractor who was sued and investigated for wrongful death in connection with a worker fatality on the construction site. Queens County Supreme Court – State of New York Index: 703871/19

Property Damage

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

The client’s personal belongings were destroyed and lost by a moving company Result: $100,000.00  New York Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

The defendant was named in a Personal injury lawsuit following an accident involving his Jetski. The Plaintiff sustained serious injuries in the accident and carrier dispute. Result: Settlement  Nassau County Supreme Court – State of New York  Index: Index: 608973/17

Personal Injury – Motor Vehicle

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

The client’s Vehicle was struck in the rear while stopped. Result: $50,000.000 Kings County Supreme Court – State of New York 

Personal Injury – Motor Vehicle

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

The defendants denied fault for the car accident and were in a “low pay” position after 4 years of intense litigation. The matter proceeded to a Jury Trial in Brooklyn. Jury Trial Verdict for 100% liability against one Defendant. Result:  Insurance Tender of $50,000.00  Kings County Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury – Motor Vehicle

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of an Individual involved in a motor vehicle accident. The insurance company settled following a Jury Trial on liability Result: $110,500.00  Queens County Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury – Motor Vehicle

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of Driver in a disputed liability scenario Result: $125,000.00  Nassau County Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury – Motor Vehicle

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of a Pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle as she was lawfully crossing the street. Result: $150,000.00  Westchester County Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury – Premises

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of an Individual who fell down a ladder on a construction projection resulting in serious injuries.  Result: $175,000.00  Kings County Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury – Premises

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of an Individual who Slipped and Fell resulting in serious injuries Result: $175,000.00  Queens County Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury – Motor Vehicle 

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of an Individual who was involved in a car accident  Result: $250,000.00  Nassau County Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury – Premises

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of an Individual who Slipped and Fell on Black Ice in a commercial parking lot in the winter. The Insurance Company took a No-Pay Position for 3 years until the matter was settled. Result: $300,000.00  Nassau County Supreme Court – State of New York

Personal Injury – Premises

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of an Individual who was injured on a construction site.  Result: $400,000.00  Kings County Supreme Court  – State of New York

Personal Injury – Premises

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of an Individual who Slipped and Fell on the water in his girlfriend’s apartment due to a water leak. The Insurance Company took a No-Pay Position for 3 years until the matter was settled. Result: $700,000.00  Kings County Supreme Court  – State of New York

Complex Business Litigation

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Complex business litigation involving ownership rights to a lucrative coffee shop business, its leases, and equipment. Multi-Jurisdictional lawsuits occurred in New York State Supreme, Federal Bankruptcy, and Civil Courts. At the beginning of the litigation, the Client was operating 1 coffee shop. Result: The client prevailed in litigation. The client’s company obtained control over multiple...

Civil R.I.C.O.

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Defendant, an Acupuncturist, is sued in Federal Court, by an Insurance Company under the Civil R.I.C.O. statute and other statutes, for alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar fraudulent healthcare scheme. United States District Court – Eastern District of New York Docket: 1:21-cv-05523  

Civil R.I.C.O.

Last Updated: January 11, 2023

Representation of an Individual, who is sued in Federal Court, along with others, by a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer under the Civil R.I.C.O. statute, for alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar fraudulent scheme. The action alleges that the Defendants sold, marketed, and distributed over $250 million dollars worth of counterfeit HIV medication. United States District Court –...

Personal Injury – Plaintiff – Auto Litigation

Last Updated: April 11, 2025

Pedestrian Knockdown accident resulting in Victim Fatality Result: $1,250,000 Venue: Westchester County

Personal Injury – Plaintiff – Premises Litigation

Last Updated: April 11, 2025

Plaintiff slipped and fell on wet floor in a commercial business leading to serious back injuries Result: $500,000 Venue: Nassau County

Personal Injury – Plaintiff – Premises Litigation

Last Updated: April 11, 2025

Plaintiff slipped and fell on a broken sidewalk in front of a commercial building leading to a knee fracture. Accident was unwitnessed and there was no Incident Report. Result: $185,000 Venue: Queens County