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About Richard
Biography
The pursuit of justice on behalf of those who have been taken advantage of by wrongdoers is paramount. Calling to account those who have taken advantage of innocent taxpayers is also highly rewarding.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
90%
20 years
Personal Injury
5%
43 years
Domestic Violence
3%
20 years
Libel and Slander
2%
20 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 42 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 43 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Richard B. Ancowitz
113 Great Oaks Blvd, Albany, NY, 12203
Godosky & Gentile, P.C.
100 Wall Street, Suite 1702, New York, NY, 10005
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Posted by Michele | October 28, 2014 | Family
A dedicated and compassionate Lawyer.
Richard Ancowitz represented me in a domestic violence case. He was dedicated to my case, reassuring,confident,and,extremely competent.He assisted me in obtaining an order of protection with exclusion.He helped my family tremendously and brought peace to my home. I highly recommend this Lawyer.
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Commercial real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Certificate of Appreciation, Cub Scouts
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Richard B. Ancowitz
1996 - 2002
Partner, Cochran Firm, Schneider, Kleinick, Weitz & Damashek
1992 - 1996
Managing Attorney, Damashek, Godosky & Gentile
1983 - 1992
Attorney, Philip M. Damashek, P.C.
1980 - 1982
Law Clerk, Philip M. Damashek, P.C.
Associations
1983 - Present
New York State Bar Association
1983 - Present
Florida Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
Trachtenberg v. Failed Messiah
Dismissed
Nash v. O'Reilly, Van Susteren, et al
Dismissed
Doe v. Weiss
Confidential
PLWJ, Inc. v. Omnipoint
Confidential
Miller v. Lajeunesse
Settled
Lora and Nationwide Ins. Co.
Settled
Vaughn v. Imus, Viacom, NBC, et al
Cushnie v. B & H
Confidential
Hajihossini v. Hirsch
Pending
Education
1982
Brooklyn Law School
JD
1979
University of Rochester
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Decisions 2008
Automobile Insurance Update
2007
Legislative CLE Program
Civil Practice Update - 2007
2007
Decisions 2007
Automobile Insurance Update
2006
Decisions 2006
Automobile Insurance Update
Publications
2010
Weitz on Automobile Litigation: The No-Fault Handbook
Weitz on Automobile Litigation: The No-Fault Handbook
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers