Case Studies

Criminal Matters

  • Representation of wealth advisor in connection with investigation and indictment by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire regarding allegations of insurance fraud stemming from the procurement of Stranger Originated Life Insurance policies.
  • Representation of several contractors in connection with a high-profile investigation by the New York County District Attorney's Office into the New York City construction industry and alleged fraudulent billing practices.
  • Representation of businessman in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York into an alleged scheme to defraud the U.S. Treasury Department by negotiating and laundering fraudulent U.S. Treasury checks.
  • Representation of CEO of corporation in connection with a well-publicized investigation, indictment and trial by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York into kickbacks and bribery of union leaders and officials, and into connections with organized crime.
  • Representation of property owner in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York into allegations of public corruption and participating in underground illegal gambling.
  • Representation of a construction company, and its principal, in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York into alleged tax evasion, money laundering, bid-rigging, kickbacks and connections to organized crime.
  • Representation of individuals involved in a high-profile investigation and indictment by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey into allegations of money laundering the proceeds of fraudulent charitable donations and bribing of public officials.
  • Representation of individual investigated by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey in connection with the largest Ponzi scheme ever prosecuted in New Jersey at the time.
  • Representation of large corporation in investigation by the Queens County District Attorney's Office into alleged tax evasion.
  • Representation of several corporations relating to investigation by authorities into money laundering proceeds from terrorist organizations.
  • Representation of corporation and CEO relating to high-profile investigation by the Kings County District Attorney's Office into fraudulent billing practices in the auto body repair industry.
  • Representation of insurance broker in connection with investigation and indictment by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York regarding allegations of insurance fraud stemming from the procurement of Stranger Originated Life Insurance policies.
Civil Matters

  • Representation of a bank and lender in Kings County Supreme Court in connection with a failed real estate deal alleging fraud, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
  • Representation of insurance broker in District Court for the Eastern District of New York in connection with a civil suit by a life insurance trust and beneficiary alleging fraud at the inception of a Stranger Originated Life Insurance policy.
  • Successful representation of a money manager in New York County Supreme Court sued by a prominent law firm in connection with unpaid legal fees erroneously attributed to the client.
  • Successful representation of individual in Kings County Supreme Court in suit by a check cashing corporation alleging restitution of a dishonored negotiable instrument.
  • Representation of mortgage broker in Kings County Supreme Court in connection with a civil suit by investor and prominent bank for fraud, contribution and indemnification relating to failed loan and real estate transaction.
  • Successful representation of attorney in New York County Supreme Court in connection with a suit by a former client for breach of contract, fraud and malpractice.
  • Successful representation of CEO in the First Department Appellate Division in suit by foreign corporation alleging breach of contract.
  • Successful representation of employee of a non-profit organization in connection with allegations against the employer of age discrimination.
  • Successful representation of property owner in Supreme Court in connection with allegations and filing of a lis pendens by the property developer.
  • Successful representation of corporation and its CEO in Kings County Supreme Court in connection with a suit by a business partner alleging breach of contract and fraud.
  • Representation of individual in Kings County Supreme Court relating to allegations of libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
  • Successful representation of religious institution facing immediate foreclosure by the Sheriff's Office.
  • Representation of individuals in connection with investigations and seizure of assets by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fraudulent customs disclosures.