Experience
Defeated Motion to Cancel Notice of Pendency in $1.5 Million Dispute
Defeated a motion by property owner to cancel client’s notice of pendency on real property, on grounds that property owner was “alter ego” of parties who defaulted on the loans totaling $1,545,000.
Representation in Congressional and Special Counsel Investigations
Represented an individual in Congressional and Special Counsel investigations regarding alleged collusion in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. This included preparation for and delivery of testimony before the House Judiciary and House Oversight and Government Reform Committees, leading a joint probe into Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Justice Department conduct during the 2016 presidential race.
Pro Bono Counsel for The Innocence Project/Innocence Network Inc.
Served as pro bono counsel for The Innocence Project/Innocence Network, Inc.’s amicus brief in connection with an appeal by an inmate with respect to Ohio’s DNA testing statute.
Pro Bono Counsel Obtaining Housing for Children with Medical Needs
Served as pro bono counsel for Volunteers of Legal Service. Successfully represented three clients in the Bellevue Hospital Program by obtaining better public housing accommodations for their children with severe medical needs.
Acquittal for Client in Medicare Fraud, Money Laundering Trial
Secured acquittal on all counts after seven-week trial of Medicare fraud and money laundering charges in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Representation of Executive in Antitrust Investigation
Represented purchasing manager of public utility in connection with a criminal investigation by the DOJ Antitrust Division.
Representation of Major Financial Institution in Restructuring Deal
While practicing at a large, international law firm, participated in a restructuring deal that was awarded “Restructuring Deal of the Year” by the International Financial Law Review.
Representation of CEO of Internet Retail Store in Wire Fraud Prosecution
Represented CEO of leading online clothing retailer in a two-week jury trial in US. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. Although convicted at trial, client obtained a sentence half of that advocated by the government and three years less than offered by the government in its proposed plea agreement.
Representation of General Manager of Professional Baseball Team in Prosecution Against Extortionist
Represented General Manager of Major League Baseball team in prosecution by the New York County District Attorney’s Office against individual who allegedly extorted and stalked him.
