DUI Acquittal – Manhattan Criminal Court
criminal-defense · 2025

DUI Acquittal – Manhattan Criminal Court

Not Guilty

Client charged with DUI/DWI following a traffic stop. Evidence ruled inadmissible after successful suppression motion; jury returned not-guilty verdict.

Personal Injury Settlement – Construction Accident
personal-injury · 2024

Personal Injury Settlement – Construction Accident

$2.4M Settlement

Construction worker suffered severe spinal injuries due to inadequate safety equipment. Negotiated pre-trial settlement covering lifetime medical care and lost earnings.

Child Custody Victory – Full Custody Awarded
family-law · 2025

Child Custody Victory – Full Custody Awarded

Full Custody Awarded

Father awarded full legal and physical custody of two children following documented history of domestic instability in the opposing household.

Real Estate Dispute – $1.2M Contract Rescission
real-estate-law · 2024

Real Estate Dispute – $1.2M Contract Rescission

$1.2M Recovery

Buyer defrauded in a commercial property transaction obtained full contract rescission and damages after we uncovered concealed title defects.

Immigration – EB-2 NIW Visa Approved
immigration-law · 2025

Immigration – EB-2 NIW Visa Approved

Visa Approved

Biomedical researcher received EB-2 National Interest Waiver approval after a prior denial, enabling permanent residency without employer sponsorship.

Business Litigation – $850K Contract Judgment
corporate-business-law · 2023

Business Litigation – $850K Contract Judgment

$850K Judgment

Technology firm won breach-of-contract judgment against a former partner who diverted client relationships in violation of a non-compete agreement.

Drug Possession Dismissal – Unlawful Search
criminal-defense · 2024

Drug Possession Dismissal – Unlawful Search

Charges Dismissed

All drug possession charges dismissed after we demonstrated the arresting officer lacked probable cause and the search violated the Fourth Amendment.

Deportation Relief – Cancellation of Removal
immigration-law · 2025

Deportation Relief – Cancellation of Removal

Removal Cancelled

Long-term resident with U.S. citizen children avoided deportation after immigration judge granted cancellation of removal based on exceptional hardship.

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