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Joseph D. Nohavicka
also known as Joe Nohavicka
About Joseph
Biography
DEFENDING NEW YORK: WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE QUESTIONS. YOU CAN COUNT ON US FOR THE ANSWERS.
Admitted to NYS Bar 1994; admitted to practice in US District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of NY; US Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit; US Supreme Court; Certified NY PIP Arbitrator, Arbitration Forums, Inc., NY District (Appointed '04)(disputes between insurance companies with respect to coverage issues, property damage and personal injury protection benefits loss transfer) ('04 Arbitrator of the Year); Arbitrator, Small Claims Civil Court, Bronx County, (2009 Arbitrator of the Year).
Pardalis & Nohavicka is a boutique full service law firm based out of Manhattan and Astoria/Long Island City in New York City. Our firm handles an eclectic array of matters representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions. Some of the current matters we are handling include:
Commercial disputes, breach of contract, shareholder/partner disputes, non competition, non solicitation, non disclosure (NDA), entertainment, music, copyright, trademark, fashion and licensing, personal injury, medical malpractice, construction, torts, insurance, labor, employment, real estate, discrimination, civil rights and sexual harassment.
Our attorneys have a strong presence in all the State and Federal trial courts in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island. Our trial attorneys travel on a case by cases basis and are currently litigating and representing clients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
With their experience and unique approach our attorneys regularly solve problems for a total fee lower than comparable firms charge. This year alone our trial attorneys successfully litigated matters in the Appellate Divisions for the Second and First Departments. Our lawyers are currently handling matters in the following tribunals: New York State Department of Licensing; New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board; New York State Division of Human Rights; New York City Commission on Human Rights; U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
We also represent individuals during investigations conducted by The United States Department of Justice, The United States Attorney’s office, The New York City District Attorney’s office, The United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York State Department of Insurance.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
30%
31 years
Criminal Defense
25%
31 years
Intellectual Property
25%
31 years
Employment and Labor
20%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Pardalis & Nohavicka, LLP
950 3rd Ave, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
Pardalis & Nohavicka LLP
3510 Broadway Ste 201, Astoria, NY, 11106-1150
WeWork Office
135 E 57th St., 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
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Joseph D. Nohavicka's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Entrepreneur
I hired Joseph to help with a partner dispute I was experiencing during the time I was the CEO of a startup. Not only did Joseph make me feel safe, he held my hand every step of the way and ensured that a positive outcome would emerge. Not only was the end result positive, it was also done in a mos...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Amazing
Joseph was really to the point and helped me to identify the key issues that needed to be brought to my attention in my case. He made me feel prepared and empowered during an uncertain time.
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Joseph D. Nohavicka - Questions on Notarization
I didn't speak with Joseph D. Nohavicka personally, but he responded to my question with REAL answers. Then, he referred me to another attorney at his firm, Taso Pardalis, to handle my issues - who I spoke with. We've had only a preliminary conversation so far, but Taso seemed very knowledgeabl...
Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
excellent pre telephone interview
knowledge in the field of my legal problem, felt comfortable in hiring them
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful and practical
Joseph is a pragmatic, non-nonsense lawyer. I'd hire him. He helped me with some questions I had about legal ethics.
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Experience
Honors
2009
Arbitrator of the Year, Small Claims Civil Court, Bronx County
2004
Appointed - Certified NY PIP Arbitrator, Arbitration Forums, Inc
2004
Arbitrator of the Year, Arbitration Forums, Inc. -- Insurance Inter-Company Arbitration
2001
Hall of Fame, Mercy College
1993
Order of the Barristers, Yeshiva University, Cardozo School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Pardalis & Nohavicka
2009 - 2013
Partner, Mavromihalis, Pardalis & Nohavicka LLP
1995 - 2007
Partner, Jaffe & Nohavicka
1993 - 1994
Associate, Kreidman & Slater
1992 - 1993
Law Clerk, Kreidman & Slater
Associations
2018 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
BELFER COSMETICS, LLC v. NORDSTROM, INC., United States District Court, S.D. Texas, Houston Division. February 26, 2016
Motion for Severance, Stay, and Transfer from TX to NY Granted
Rinkiewicz v. Dugout, Inc. 116 A.D.3d 518 (1st Dep't 2014) NEW YORK
Service proper -- judgment against Bar in assault case stands.
Pellegrini v. Gooder, 8 Trials Digest 16th 24 (C.D. Cal. 2012)
Defense Verdict
Orchid Constr. Corp. v Tablada 2012 NY Slip Op 51446(U) Decided on July 18, 2012 Appellate Term, Second Department
Contractor Wins at Appellate Term
Westway Development LLC v. Chandra, (Supreme Court, NY 2012)
Judgment in favor of U.S. investors: $7,132,782.67, plus attorney's fees.
Bekas v. Valiotis, 90 AD3d 687 (2d Dep't 2012)
Pro Se's Case Reinstated
Eyes of the World v. Boci, (Civ. Ct. NY Co. 2011)
Restrictive Covenant Does Not Survive
Matter of Paraskevopoulos v Stavropoulos, 65 AD3d 1153 (2d Dep't 2009)
Elections upheld below and affirmed at the Appellate Division
Kirkorov v. Justices of Supreme Court of Queens County, 32 A.D.3d 430 (2d Dep’t 2006) NEW YORK
Prohibition/Mandamus and Stay of Trial Denied
A.B. Medical Services PLLC v. Highlands Ins. Co., 4 Misc.3d 1020A, 791 N.Y.S.2d 867 (Civ. Ct. N.Y. Co. 2004)
Texas stay enforced in NY.
Education
1993
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Mercy College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1977
Salesian High School
Speaking Engagements
2018
Better Your Brand Small Business Workshop
Protecting Intellectual Property
2017
Business Law Interactive Workshop
Understanding New York City's, Freelance Isn't Free Act
Publications
2022
New York Law Journal
A Clockwork Contagion
2021
2020
New York Law Journal
Interim Comment on Use of Remote Notarizations, Pursuant to Executive Order 202.7
2019
New York Law Journal
So Much Depends on the Power to Dissent
2019
New York Law Journal
Illegal Status: Passport to the Zone of Evidentiary Untouchability?
2019
2019
New York Law Journal
NY Gives Birth to Non-Citizens' Right to a Jury Trial If Deportation Possible
2019
New York Law Journal
NY Gives Birth to Non-Citizens’ Right to a Jury Trial If Deportation Possible
2019
New York Law Journal
No Way for a Jurist to End 19 Years of Service
2018
New York Law Journal
Court of Appeals Reins in Excited Utterance Exception – A Little
2017
New York Law Journal
"Silence (or Evasion) Implies Sanction: ‘People v. Vining’"
2017
New York Law Journal
"Court of Appeals Curbs Coverage for 'Additional Insureds'"
2016
New York Law Journal
"Clause Waiving Right to Review of Arbitration Award Invalidated"
2016
New York Law Journal
"Use of Disciplinary Action in Med-Mal Case Prohibited"
2015
New York Law Journal
"Court of Appeals Offers Guidance on Police ‘Mistake of Law’"
2015
New York Law Journal
"Failure to Record Interrogation and Adverse Inference Charge"
2014
New York Law Journal
"Disability Employment Law: Good-Faith Interactive Process"
2013
New York Law Journal
"Damage Control: High-Low Contracts at Trial"
2012
New York Law Journal
"Using Attorney Statements to Impeach Clients: Beware 'Brown-Burgos-Santos’"
2011
New York Law Journal
"Court of Appeals Clarifies Qualification of Reputation Evidence"
2011
New York Law Journal
"'Serious Injury' Threshold Prism Polished by Court of Appeals"
2010
New York Law Journal
"Discoverability of Cell Phone Records in Civil Litigation"
2009
New York Law Journal
"CPLR Affirmative Defense Update: Failing to State a Cause of Action"
2008
New York Law Journal
"A Semantic Sting in 'Sudden Stop' Rear-End Collisions"
2007
New York Law Journal
"Transit Authority's Internal Accident Memos Admissible?"
2007
New York Law Journal
"Public Health Law: Nursing Home Residents' Protection"
2006
The N.Y. State Bar Journal
“Paradigm Shift in No-Fault ‘Serious Injury’ Litigation,” 78 N.Y.St.B.J. 1, Jan '06
2006
New York Law Journal
"Government Agency Web Site Evidence at Trial"
2006
New York Law Journal
"Court of Appeals to Settle Choice-of-Law / Pay-When-Paid Issues"
2006
New York Law Journal
"Federal Pre-Emption of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 388"
2005
New York Law Journal
"CPLR 3116(e) and (a) Motions to Suppress in Civil Actions"
2004
New York Law Journal
"Loss Transfer of No-Fault PIP Benefits: Statute of Limitations"
2003
New York Law Journal
"Unconditional Production of Surveillance on Demand Mandated"
2003
New York Law Journal
"Admissibility of Adverse Party's Business Records"
2002
New York Law Journal
"Timing of Surveillance Tapes' Disclosure'
2002
New York Law Journal
"Prompt-Response Defense in Sex Harassment Litigation"
2001
New York Law Journal
"NY Slip Op 40087U"
2001
New York Law Journal
"Beware Liability-Only Summary Judgment Motions"
2001
New York Law Journal
"Termination of Employment For Dating a Co-Worker"
2000
New York Law Journal
"Weighing the Equal Pay Act's Merit System Defense"
1999
New York Law Journal
"Admissibility of Videotapes at Trial When Videographer is Unavailable"
1998
New York Law Journal
"The Application of the Disabilities Act To the Practice of Insurer Underwriting"
1997
New York Law Journal
“Discovery of Surveillance Films Post Examination Before Trial,” (Co-authored with Michael D. Jaffe)
Languages
English
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