Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rego Park, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Civil Rights ... +3 more

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Michael

Biography

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.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Representing defendants in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester in matters involving: drug offenses, marijuana offenses, burglary, arson, murder, assault, robbery, fraud, larceny, domestic disputes, DUI, DWI. Expert in Marijuana matters and drug offenses including search and seizure, miranda rights. Admitted to EDNY and SDNY Federal District Courts.

15 years | 80 cases

35%

Car Accident 20%

50+ active MVA claims, all pleadings, discovery, motion practice, all court appearances including trial.

16 years | 30 cases

20%

Civil Rights 15%

March 2012: first trial resulted in unanimous verdict in Kings County false arrest claim against NYPD, awarding $150,000.00 to the plaintiff. Conducted over 20 trials to verdict.

25 years | 25 cases

15%

Other 15%

15%

Slip and Fall Accident 10%

16 years | 15 cases

10%

Medical Malpractice 5%

Sole Associate at busy Plaintiff's personal injury firm in Manhattan From 2010 to 2013. Court Appearances in all five boroughs and including Long Island and management of approx. 100 active cases. Trials taken to verdict. 7 years of paralegal experience in various types of personal injury/medical malpractice firms. Class action experience at several offices.

25 years | 4 cases

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

Cash
Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Disciplinary Resignation

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

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Law Offices of Michael E. Talassazan

9965 64th Road, #1d, Rego Park, NY, 11374

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21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | February 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent lawyer

After contacting a few lawyers about an incident I found Mr. Talassazan to be the most helpful. He kept me informed throughout the process and answered all my questions. I am very satisfied with the result of my case and would recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer.

Posted by Andrew | September 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Reccommended

After having to deal with 8 or 9 blood sucking and parasitic attorneys, I was SO relieved to have found Mr. Talassazan. From the outset he was very friendly, and did not make me feel rushed or as if I was another statistic. After his initial consultation with me, I felt he was thoughtful, concise, ...and very attentive to my situation. His work ethic was very strong, and best of all because of his professionalism and his dedication, at no point did I have to wonder or ask "Where is my attorney?". When his job was done (with my desired result as the outcome), he even treated my wife and I to a wonderful dinner at Carmine's in Manhattan to celebrate. Finding Michael was a blessing, and I am certain that anyone who should retain him in the future would feel the same way. Thank you very much for everything, sir.

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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 Ilana | July 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A "pitbull" in court

Mr. Talassazan was right on top of the case from beginning to end. He researched the issue he was in charge of and came to court prepared and energetic. He negotiated when it was necessary and was very effective when arguing for my cause.

Posted by Anita | July 13, 2013

Very helpful

I needed help with a legal matter unrelated to my case. Mr. Talassazan kindly and without hesitation helped me with my problem. He was always available in case I had any questions or concerns.

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

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"A highly capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

Ari Amar

Car accident lawyer | Sep 13

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"Michael strives to always represent his clients in the best way possible. His clients are fortunate to have him. I endorse this lawyer."

Maritanna Isakov

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ari Amar

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Experience

Rating: 1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline issued in NY, 2021

updated on 02/17/2023

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.