Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation – Defense – Breach of Contract
Last Updated: December 28, 2022Litigation 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, 2022Pre-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, 2022Breach 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, 2022Plaintiff’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, 2022Insurance 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, 2022Action 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, 2023Litigation 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, 2023Pre-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, 2023Client invested life savings into a mismanaged business. Result: Settlement Kings County New York
Defamation
Last Updated: January 11, 2023Defense 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, 2023Defense 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, 2023Defense 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, 2023Declaratory 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, 2023Defense 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, 2023Insurance 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, 2023Plaintiff’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, 2023Defense 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, 2023Plaintiff 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, 2023Litigation 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, 2023Breach 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, 2023Petition 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, 2023Breach 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, 2023Breach 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, 2023Representation of Individual Franchise Owner in Dispute Against Franchising Entity. Result: Settlement Richmond County, – State of New York
Breach of Contract
Last Updated: January 11, 2023Action 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, 2023Plaintiff, 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, 2023Litigation 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, 2023Defense 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, 2023Represented 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, 2023Action 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, 2023Contested 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, 2023Action 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, 2023Action 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, 2023Complex 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, 2023A 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, 2023Defense 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, 2023Defense 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, 2023Plaintiff 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, 2023Owners 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, 2023Construction 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, 2023Prosecution 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, 2023Action 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, 2023The 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, 2023Defense 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Representation 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, 2023Complex 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, 2023Defendant, 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, 2023Representation 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, 2025Pedestrian Knockdown accident resulting in Victim Fatality Result: $1,250,000 Venue: Westchester County
Personal Injury – Plaintiff – Premises Litigation
Last Updated: April 11, 2025Plaintiff 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, 2025Plaintiff 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