Areas of Practice

Trial Work Excellence

Our passion and commitment in our legal practice revolve around the art of presenting compelling cases in the courtroom. Our unwavering dedication to the trial process sets us apart, as we have honed our craft through countless hours of courtroom advocacy.

Our Core Focus

At the heart of our practice lies a deep and unwavering dedication to the courtroom. With extensive experience navigating the complexities of trials, we've cultivated a profound understanding of the trial process, which time and time again, has proven invaluable not just at trial, but throughout pretrial negotiation. We firmly believe that the courtroom is where justice is truly brought to life, and we take immense pride in our ability to represent our clients effectively during these critical moments.

Our Trial Team

Our team has refined the art of advocacy, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of representation when it matters most. We thrive in the challenging atmosphere of the courtroom, where we zealously protect our clients' rights, present compelling arguments, and provide unwavering support throughout the trial process. With our history of achievements and our unwavering commitment to enhancing our courtroom expertise, you can have confidence that your case will receive the robust representation it merits.

What Is A Trial Like?

CIVIL AND BUSINESS LITIGATION

We offer over a decade of experience in litigating and resolving business disputes and civil litigation matters in both New York and federal courts. Our attorneys have represented clients and appeared in federal courts across the United States. We provide effective and strategic representation for businesses and individuals navigating complex legal challenges. Whether you're an entrepreneur facing contract disputes, a professional in need of legal advocacy, or an individual involved in a civil matter, we have the expertise to guide you through the legal process.

Business Disputes and Commercial Claims

Commercial claims and business disputes refer to legal disputes that arise in the context of business transactions, contracts, and commercial relationships. These claims can involve breach of contract, business torts, intellectual property disputes, and more. Our goal is to achieve favorable outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively. We begin by thoroughly analyzing the details of your case and crafting a tailored strategy designed to protect your interests. We explore negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate, but we are always prepared to litigate aggressively when necessary. We represent business and individuals in the following types of commercial claims:

• Breach of Contract: Allegations that a party failed to fulfill its contractual obligations. These may be brought under common law, the Uniform Commercial Code (N.Y. UCC.), and/or New York General Obligations Law, Article 2 (N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law, Art. 2)

• Business Torts: Claims involving wrongful actions in a business context, such as fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, interference with business relationships, false advertising, and consumer fraud.

• Intellectual Property Disputes: Matters related to trademark infringement (Lanham Act - 15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq.), copyright infringement (U.S. Copyright Act -17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.), and theft of trade secrets.

• Business Partner Disputes: Conflicts among owners or partners within a business entity, generally involving allegations that corporate officers, owners, or partners have breached their fiduciary duties.

Civil Litigation

We bring a wealth of experience and a strong track record to the table when it comes to representing clients in intentional tort claims such as defamation, assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, civil rights and constitutional claims, as well as employee-side employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims:

• Torts:

  • Defamation: Including claims for libel, slander, false light, and invasion of privacy.

  • Intentional Torts: Including assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, and more.

  • Property Torts: Trespass, nuisance, conversion, and others.

• Constitutional and Civil Rights Actions: Protecting and enforcing clients' civil rights in matters involving discrimination, constitutional violations, and government accountability.

• Employment Disputes: Assisting clients in cases of workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and retaliation claims.

• New York Child Victims Act: We also have experience representing sexual abuse survivors throughout New York. On February 14, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York Child Victims Act, Senate Bill No. S. 2440/Assembly Bill No. A. 2683. This law allows victims of child sexual abuse to pursue civil lawsuits against their abusers and the institutions that permitted such abuse, regardless of the statute of limitations. In anticipation of the Child Victims Act becoming operational on August 14, 2019, we are working with attorneys who have decades of experience representing survivors of child sexual abuse against religious institutions, public and private schools, and youth organizations.

ENTERTAINMENT LAW

We also offer legal representation in entertainment related matters, including music, film and television, art, graphic design, fashion, photography, and the performing arts. We service creative talent, bands, studios, and music industry individuals in negotiating and drafting all forms of talent agreements and offer transactional legal support ranging from studio and label deals to independent projects.