People v. JM
Oct 23, 2015OUTCOME: ACD
Client was charged with multiple misdemeanors and violations. I was able to get an ACD by convincing the ADA that I would likely win at trial.
Buffalo, NY
Criminal defense Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant ... +2 more
OUTCOME: ACD
Client was charged with multiple misdemeanors and violations. I was able to get an ACD by convincing the ADA that I would likely win at trial.
OUTCOME: The case was discontinued after several preliminary conferences.
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OUTCOME: Settlement
My client moving into an apartment unit that was infested with bedbugs. I was brought on early in the case, and was successful in terminating my client's lease agreement. Thereafter, my client brough ... t suit, and the matter was eventually settled favorably.
OUTCOME: Guardian of the person and property appointed.
MHL Article 81 Proceeding. I represented the son of the alleged incapacitated person ("AIP") who was concerned that other family members had been taking advantage of his elderly mother who was sufferi ... ng from dementia. My client was the petitioner and my client's recommendation was followed by the court.
OUTCOME: Motion to Dismiss Granted
After a successful appeal returning possession of a parcel of real property to my client, Petitioner filed a second action pursuant to RPAPL Article 7. In response, I filed a Motion to Dismiss for lac ... k of subject matter jurisdiction. The Motion was granted with prejudice and my client still remains in the premises.
OUTCOME: Appeal Granted
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OUTCOME: Money Judgment
Defendant entering into a contract for the sale of real property with a teenager. The teenager did not wish to complete the real estate transaction, and the Defendant retained the down payment on the ... property. I represented the teenager, Plaintiff, and my client was awarded the return of the down payment plus costs and disbursements.
OUTCOME: Stipulation
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OUTCOME: An order affirming the order of the Family Court
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OUTCOME: Motion for Summary Judgement Granted
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