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Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department
James J. Toomey, New York, NY (Evy L. Kazansky of counsel), for appellants. The Edelsteins, Faegenburg & Brown, LLP, New York, NY (Arthur Blyakher of counsel), for...
The 2020 Crawford-McCain Award- Courage in Overcoming Adversity
What is the Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Case?
When people hear the phrase “burden of proof,” they often think of the legal standard in criminal cases — “beyond a reasonable doubt.” However, it’s crucial to understand that...
The Work of a Lawyer: What You Don’t See Part Two
One of the things clients may not realize when they consult with a personal injury lawyer is that a lawsuit typically isn’t commenced the moment they sign up (with rare...
The Work of a Lawyer: What You Don’t See Part One — The Research and Investigation That Goes Into Building a Case
Most people don’t understand just exactly what a lawyer does when they’re working on a case. In their minds, “lawyering” is what they see on TV or in the movies. People might...
Proving Fault in New York Bicycle Accident
Bicycles can be a great way to get around New York City. In fact, there are hundreds of miles of dedicated bike lanes throughout all five boroughs. While biking can be fun and...
WE ONLY GET PAID IF WE WIN YOUR CASE
Here’s the hard truth: lawsuits are a huge time investment and can be difficult and since we don’t get paid unless you win, we only take cases we believe in and know we can win so we don’t waste your time, or ours. Then we give it everything we’ve got.