Federal Court admissions:
SDNY (Southern District of New York Federal District Court)
EDNY (Eastern District of New York Federal District Court)
Prior legal employment:
Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights, False Arrest, False Imprisonment
Honors and awards:
Nominated for SuperLawyers Metro Stars on the Rise for 2014
Metro Stars on the Rise List - top 2% of all practitioners in peer group.
Memberships:
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
New State Bar Association
Additional information:
Offers after-hour and weekend appointments.
Specific experience:
Law Offices of Michael E. Talassazan, P.C. 2013 – Present.
Sole Practitioner Specializing in Civil Litigation
• Self managed office with 150 active cases including:
• Personal injury – active cases include medical malpractice, false arrest, false imprisonment, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability (slip and fall), municipal claims & nightclub assaults.
• Medical malpractice:
• Wrongful death for prescribing allergen to patient presenting with coronary symptoms
• Stage III pressure sore on leg of infant caused by improper casting.
• Criminal defense (Assault, Manslaughter, Murder, Domestic disputes, DUI, Driving While Intoxicated, Fraud, Embezzlement,
• Landlord/tenant disputes
• Bankruptcy/Adversary Proceedings (Chapter 7)
• Contracts
Gentile & Associates, New York, New York 2010 – 2013
Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorney
• Appearances for 150 + active Supreme Court matters in New York,
Kings, Queens, Bronx & Long Island - ex parte practice, oral argument, conferences, pre-trial, trial.
• Fluent and proficient in paper practice including pleadings, discovery, motion (summary judgment), ex-parte practice, provisional remedies, Article 78 & notice of claim
• Settlement proposals, negotiation & alternate dispute resolution.
• Expert consultation & drafting of CPLR 3101(d) exchanges.
Accomplishments
• Settled approximately 5.6 million in cases from January 2011 to January 2014
• Maximize settlement amounts with diligent case management and strategies.
• Unanimous jury verdict in high profile false arising from highly publicized Church arrest in Brooklyn. Kings Supreme Court.
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15 years | 80 cases
16 years | 30 cases
25 years | 25 cases
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Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
9965 64th Road, #1d, Rego Park, NY, 11374
21 Client Reviews
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Posted by Frank | August 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer
Michael understood my situation and was able to help me out. In all honesty he restored my faith in humanity and showed me that he cares more about his clients. When it came to my criminal case, he was able to provide the best outcome for the situation, I will recommend Michael to all Family and frie...
Posted by Stephanie | July 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Beyond Excellent Lawyer
From the time That I spoke to Mr Talassazan he was very caring and most importantly he listened carefully, I used Mr Talassazan for a criminal defense matter, It was my first time arrested & he made me feel at ease. He was very helpful, always there when I needed him, I could text him or call at any ...
Posted by Eyal | July 15, 2013
Great Lawyer- highly recommended
I consulted Michael regarding an incident that occurred with my wife. Michael immediately did the necessary research and pin pointed the case law that pertained to our issue. Michael is honest, hardworking and has experience in his field of law. I recommend him.
Posted by yaffa | July 11, 2013
how well i worked with my att mr. michael talassazan
a very hard working man... trust worthy and caring,,, he goes out of his way to make sure his clients are comfortable and helps them as much as he can.. he is on top of hios work, very aware of everything and knows all details of his case... i enjoyed working with him.
"Michael strives to always represent his clients in the best way possible. His clients are fortunate to have him. I endorse this lawyer."
Medical malpractice lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Resigned in Lieu of Discipline issued in NY, 2021
updated on 02/17/2023This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
2016
Metro Stars on the Rise, Super Lawyers
2015
Metro Stars on the Rise, Super Lawyers
2014
Metro Stars on the Rise, Super Lawyers
2013 - Present
Boss, Law Offices of Michael E. Talassazan
2010 - 2013
Lead Associate, Gentile & Associates
2003 - 2005
Senior Paralegal, Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe
2001 - 2003
Clerk, McCarthy and Kelly LLP
1998 - 2000
Law Clerk, Harris and Ginsberg LLP
1997 - 1999
Law Clerk, Bonne Bridges Mueller O'keefe & Nichols
2016 - Present
Jewish Lawyers Guildmember
2011 - Present
The American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists
2010 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
verdict for plaintiff
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
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