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
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21 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kevin | August 16, 2019
Impeccable credentials
As a colleague who has called upon Mr. Talassazan for his expertise in various areas of law, I can personally attest to his deep knowledge, sharp instincts and years of experience that serve to provide unparalleled representation to his clients. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Harrassment Case
I was looking for an attorney to prove my innocence and I found the right person for the job. He listened to my situation and didn't try to force me to take a plea just to make it go away. Today my case was dismissed and it was all thanks to Michael!
Posted by Gary | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer I have ever had
Michael got me out of a LOT of trouble not once,not twice, but three separate times. Saved my driving license and got it dropped down to minor driving infraction instead of a class a misdemeanor. According to the first lawyer I spoke with I was going to lose my license for one year. I hired Michael a...
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional, Responsive, Sympathetic, Highly Recommend
Mr. Talassazan represented a friend and myself for a minor controlled substance charge. Both of our charges were dismissed with ACD's. Mr. Talassazan was fantastic from start to finish. We consulted with a handful of lawyers before picking Michael and we were not disappointed. When we had questions o...
Posted by Paul | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Profesionalism at best!
A great lawyer should be someone who has great work ethic and education in their field.An individual who understands your situation.Mr. Michael Talassazan is more than that.He is what I call "Top Shelf" compared to many.I say this because I experienced the job he has done while being my lawyer.Exper...
Michael Eran Talassazan's Lawyer Endorsements
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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
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