Michael Eran Talassazan
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
6
Practice Areas
15 years | 80 cases
16 years | 30 cases
25 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-33%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Law Offices of Michael E. Talassazan
9965 64th Road, #1d, Rego Park, NY, 11374
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Michael Eran Talassazan's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Mike | February 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Down to Earth and honest.
I was very satsfied with the representation provided by Mr. Talassazan. He was on time to court, unlike other attorneys I have hired in the past and communicated well with me via email, text messages, and phone calls throughout the progression of my case. I believe his prices were reasonable and he h...
Posted by Nurse Practitioner | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Medical Fraud Case
Michael has been an extremely compassionate attorney, he is sympathetic or rather understanding of criminal matters therefore lacks a judgmental approach, yet he is very honest and "street wise." He is always on time, available when needed, reasonable, and consistent. He will give the best expert adv...
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, ...
Michael Eran Talassazan's Lawyer Endorsements
"A highly capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"Michael strives to always represent his clients in the best way possible. His clients are fortunate to have him. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Medical malpractice lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Resigned in Lieu of Discipline issued in NY, 2021
updated on 02/17/2023This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Honors
2016
Metro Stars on the Rise, Super Lawyers
2015
Metro Stars on the Rise, Super Lawyers
2014
Metro Stars on the Rise, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
verdict for plaintiff
Education
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA
Languages
Farsi
English
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers