Cases We Handle

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

FEDERAL CASES:

Racketeering/Conspiracy to Commit Robbery - Represented an individual alleged to have operated a gambling business and also charged with conspiracy to commit robbery in connection with a large undercover organized crime investigation. After lengthy negotiations with the Government, the case resulted in a plea bargain and the client was sentenced to 5 years probation.

Bribery/Kickbacks - Defended an individual charged with paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal kickbacks to project manager at international charity.  Successfully negotiated a plea bargain in which client was sentenced to a term of probation and arranged a stipulated order of restitution.

Tax Fraud Investigation - Defending a taxpayer in a Southern District of New York - IRS criminal investigation including alleged tax evasion and hiding of assets in offshore bank accounts maintained in Switzerland.

SEC Investigation - Representing insurance agency and company principals in a SEC and criminal investigation of an alleged Ponzi scheme.

Mail Fraud/Wire Fraud/False Claims/False Statements - Representing a government contractor alleged to have provided incorrect and faulty parts to the Department of Defense and facing debarment by the Defense Logistics Agency.

Investment Bank Investigation - Representing a director of an investment bank in a wide-ranging, multidistrict investigation by Federal and State prosecutors of alleged financial, securities and accounting misconduct at one of the largest and most prominent investment banks in the world.

Conspiracy to Defraud the United States - Represented owner of medical equipment company in prosecution for conspiracy to violate United States trade embargos. Over objection of United States Attorney seeking Guidelines sentence of 46-57 months imprisonment, judge sentenced client to a non-guideline sentence of 1 month imprisonment based on our United States v. Booker argument.

Bank Structuring - Represented owner of numerous gas stations and trucking company in multimillion dollar bank structuring indictment. After filing motions and making a forensic accounting presentation to the United States Attorney, defendant was offered a plea to a B Misdemeanor and was sentenced to pay a $1500 fine.

Distribution of Child Pornography - Represented man charged with distribution of tens of thousands of illegal pornographic images. Despite Federal Guideline range of nearly 18 years, successfully argued for mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years.
Mortgage Fraud/Bank Fraud - Representing person charged in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud conspiracy.

Murder for Hire - Represented a man charged with conspiring to kill individuals for insurance proceeds.
False Statement to Government Official - Represented a man charged with making a false statement to FBI agents in an organized crime investigation.

Money Laundering - Eastern District of New York - Represented an individual charged with money laundering in connection with an alleged scheme to distribute stolen goods involving a state judge.

Fraud/Tax Offenses - Represented a man alleged to have committed various tax offenses relating to family owned drug treatment clinics. Client was sentenced to home confinement and probation.

Conspiracy to Import Narcotics - Eastern District of New York - Represented Columbian woman charged in a conspiracy to import narcotics into the United States. After lengthy discussions with prosecutors, the Government dismissed all charges.

Possession of Child Pornography - Represented a man alleged to have been in possession of child pornography on his computer. After lengthy discussions with prosecutors, prosecution was deferred and subsequently dismissed.

Stock Fraud - Represented stockbroker charged with conspiracy to manipulate stock prices.
Fraud - Represented a woman alleged to have defrauded investors in connection with a scheme involving medium term notes.

Bank Structuring - Southern District of New York - Represented woman charged with conspiracy to avoid filing required bank forms by breaking down deposits into amounts less than $10,000.00. Client was acquitted by a jury.

Car Lease Fraud - Represented president of car lease firm charged with defrauding leasing companies by submission of fraudulent financial documentation.

Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud/Bribery - Representing woman charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bribery in connectioin with an investigation of daycare owners and operators.

Mail Fraud/Scheme to Defraud - Representing individual alleged to have defrauded the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with contracts designated for companies owned by veterans and disabled veterans.

STATE CASES:

Murder - Represented an individual charged with intentional murder for the shooting and killing of an off-duty New York City Corrections Officer.  Persuaded District Attorney to reduce charge to the lesser crime of manslaughter.

Medicaid Fraud - Represented two health providers in separate investigations of Medicaid fraud.
Rape - Represented a New Jersey law enforcement officer alleged to have raped a woman he met at a bar. Client was acquitted by a jury.

Sodomy/Sex Abuse Represented a Catholic Priest alleged to have sodomized and sexually abused a young male parishioner. After lengthy negotiations with prosecutors, client pled guilty to attempted sodomy and was sentenced to probation.

Murder - Represented woman charged with murdering her autistic daughter by drowning her in a bathtub. Client was acquitted of Murder and convicted of the lesser offense of Manslaughter and sentenced to five years, the minimum time permitted by law.

Trademark Counterfeiting/Fraud - Representing an individual in prosecution by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for alleged scheme involving trademark counterfeiting, money laundering, larceny and fraud.

Grand Larceny/Scheme to Defraud - Representing attorney charged with grand larceny and scheme to defraud stemming from allegations of embezzlement of real estate client funds from attorney escrow accounts.

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance - Representing prominent physician charged with felony criminal possession of narcotics.  Successfully argued for Judicial Diversion Program which will ultimately result in a dismissal of all charges.

Grand Larceny - Represented a licensed insurance agent alleged to have misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars in insurance premium payments intended for insurance companies.  After numerous discussions with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and a lengthy written submission in support of our client, the client received a non-jail sentence of probation.

Kidnapping/Sex Abuse - New York, New York - Represented a man alleged to have gained entry into a woman’s Chelsea apartment by posing as a fireman and sexually abusing her for 13 hours.

Felony Vehicular Assault - Represented at trial an individual charged with recklessly causing serious physical injuries to an on-duty police officer by driving under the influence of Ambien and causing a head-on collision. At trial, after the defense case, the judge dismissed the charge of felony reckless assault and jury later acquitted client of misdemeanor negligent assault.

Alcoholic Beverage Law/"Dram Shop Act.” - Handled appeal on behalf of an individual restaurant proprietor charged in high-profile criminal prosecution after patron was involved in an auto accident with multiple fatalities.  Client had been sentenced to incarceration and financial penalties.  After appeal, conviction was reversed and the case dismissed in its entirety.

Reckless Endangerment - Represented an individual in prosecution arising from his much publicized climb of a New York City skyscraper. After lengthy negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, the case resulted in a sentence of community service.

Disability Insurance/Worker's Compensation Fraud - Representing an individual charged with defrauding disability and worker's compensation providers.

Narcotics Possession - Represented an individual in multiple cases involving drug possession.  Persuaded District Attorney’s Office to permit client to enter rehabilitation as alternative to imprisonment.  Cases resulted in dismissal of all charges.

Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics/Bail Jumping/Immigration (Hudson County, NJ) Represented client facing mandatory deportation after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine in 1988 and subsequently jumping bail prior to being sentenced. After discussions with the Court and prosecutor, secured client’s admission to Pre-Trial Intervention which resulted in his 20 year old conviction and bail jumping charges being dismissed.  Client was thereafter released from Immigration custody on bail.

Forgery - Represented man charged with check forgery and illegally disposing of a body in a high-profile Manhattan case. District Attorney agreed to dismiss all charges.

Narcotics Possession - Represented man in Manhattan who had been indicted on a Class A-I narcotics possession. Despite having jumped bail for nearly 20 years, we successfully moved for dismissal of all charges.

Grand Larceny/Falsifying Business Records/Money Laundering/Tax Fraud - Represented former CEO in multi-million dollar corporate fraud prosecution in Saratoga, New York initiated by New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. After lengthy plea negotiations, secured a disposition that resulted in a sentence of probation.

Driving While Intoxicated - Nassau County - Represented a woman charged with DWI with an Intoxilizer reading of .15 "insufficient Sample." After a week long jury trial, she was acquitted of both the DWI and the lesser included charge of Driving While Ability Impaired.

Gambling-Enterprise Corruption - Represented an individual charged with Enterprise Corruption in connection with a massive gambling ring.

Attempted Grand Larceny by Extortion - Represented the chauffeur of a well known celebrity accused of attempting to extort $2 million dollars from her.

Resisting Arrest/Obstructing Governmental Administration - Represented Prominent anti-war activist whose son was killed in Iraq after she was arrested while attempting to deliver a peace petition to the United States Mission to the United Nations. After a week long trial she was acquitted of the crimes of resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration.

Money Laundering/Promoting Prostitution - Representing a man charged with setting up credit card accounts for New York City escort service.

Prevailing Wage - Suffolk County, New York - Represented national corporation for alleged violations of state prevailing wage laws.

Assault - Represented woman arrested while protesting in Madison Square Garden during Republican National Convention who was alleged to have assaulted a security official. Client was acquitted by a  jury.

Murder - Represented a young man charged with killing another young man with a samurai sword.
Trespass - Represented demonstrators charged with trespass at a New York City armed services recruiting center. Client was acquitted by a judge.

Reckless Endangerment - Represented a woman who was alleged to have aimed her SUV at a boy on his bicycle, forcing him to fall off his bicycle onto the side of the road. Client was acquitted by a judge.

Performing illegal marriages involving same-sex couples - Represented two Unitarian Universalist ministers charged in New Paltz, New York with illegally solemnizing same sex marriages. Judge dismissed case on constitutional grounds.

Reckless Endangerment/Building Collapse- Represented an architect charged with reckless endangerment as a result of a partial building collapse in lower Manhattan. Jury acquitted on all felony charges and convicted of misdemeanor." Jury acquitted on all felony charges and convicted of misdemeanor.

Grand Larceny - Represented a financial lender charged with multi-million dollar fraud in connection with non traditional loans.

Vehicular Manslaughter - Represented high school student charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her friend who was a passenger in her car. Client was acquitted by a jury.

Murder - Represented a Madison Avenue landlord alleged to have shot and killed his tenant of 40 years.

Rape - Represented a man alleged to have raped a woman in the elevator of his apartment building. Client was acquitted by a jury.

Capital Murder - Represented man charged with raping and murdering a female jogger.
Insurance Fraud - Represented a doctor charged with defrauding insurance companies in connection with orthopedic examinations. Client was acquitted by a jury.

Murder - Represented college student charged with killing her newborn baby. Prosecutor initially sought the death penalty, but after lengthy negotiations, client pled guilty and was sentenced to two years in prison.

Manslaughter - Represented a high school student charged with killing another young man while driving his car after an argument. Client was acquitted by a jury.

Murder - Represented a son charged with murdering his parents.

Rape/Contempt - Represented man charged with raping his wife and contempt of court for an alleged violation of an order of protection. After numerous conferences and written submissions to the district attorney's office, all charges were dismissed.

Boating While Intoxicated - Representing sightseeing cruise line in connection with internal investigation of a fatal boating accident in which the company was a witness.

SORA Hearing - Representing individual in investigation of wrongful conviction for sexual offenses in another state and in connection with petition for a reduction of Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) level.

Grand Larceny/Tax Evasion/Money Laundering - Representing man in investigation by Attorney General's Office of grand larceny, money laundering and tax evasion in connection with the establishment of not-for-profit charities.

REPRESENTATIVE PRO BONO CASES:
Represented protesters arrested for trespass at the School of Americas located at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Represented two Unitarian Ministers arrested in New Paltz, New York for performing same sex marriages.

Represented numerous protesters arrested for demonstrating during the Republican National Convention in New York City.
Represented numerous protesters arrested for demonstrating at an Armed Services Recruiting Center in New York City.

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