ALBERTO GONZALEZ
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with extensive experience as a Judge at the Unified Court System, adept at interpreting statutes and drafting comprehensive opinions. Proven track record in conflict resolution and negotiation, having secured significant loan forgiveness for homeowners while leading the Foreclosure Prevention Program at RiseBoro.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Judge
Unified Court System
New York, New York
07.2023 - Current
- Presided over court sessions to ensure fair and impartial adjudication.
- Presided over civil trials, hearings, and other court proceedings.
- Analyzed legal briefs and evidence presented in various cases.
- Drafted detailed opinions and rulings addressing complex legal issues.
- Drafted opinions, memoranda, orders, judgments, decrees, and findings of fact.
- Made rulings on post-judgment motions filed by either party seeking relief from original decision.
- Interpreted statutes according to their plain meaning when deciding cases before the court.
Senior Staff Attorney
Mobilization for Justice
New York, NY
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Appeared as counsel in Housing Court, Civil Court and Supreme Court proceedings;
- perfected and argued appeals before administrative tribunals, the Appellate Term and the Appellate Division;
- Conducted evidentiary and administrative trials and hearings;
- Drafted and filed answers, pre-trial motions to dismiss, motions for disclosure, motions to amend, bills of particular and article 78s;
- drafted and filed summons and complaints, notice of petitions and petitions;
- Executed and drafted stipulations including for settlement, disclosure and relocation;
- Negotiated hundreds of settlements and agreements;
- Conducted legal research.
- Taught trainings and CLEs;
Program Director and Staff Attorney
RiseBoro
Brooklyn, NY
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Supervised foreclosure prevention program, ensuring effective support for at-risk homeowners;
- Secured substantial loan forgiveness for homeowners, alleviating financial burdens;
- Drafted Loan Modifications For Borrowers;
- Drafted Motions to Dismiss, Answers and Other Pleadings;
- Presented cases in court sessions to advocate for clients' interests.
- Participated In Client Intake;
- Developed grant proposals and RFPs to secure funding for program initiatives;
- Taught Trainings and Created The Accompanying Materials.
Education
J.D. - Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY05.2008
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Experienced Negotiator
- Statute interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Legal writing
- Opinion drafting
Accomplishments
- Laporte vs. Garcia, 2022 NY Slip Op 22126 (Civ. Ct. Bronx. Cty. 2022);
- Hibbert vs. Powell, 2021 NY Slip Op 31862 (U) (Civ. Ct. Bronx. Cty. 2021);
- Morison Management vs. Moreno NYLJ June 16, 2021 at pg. 17, col. 3 (Civ. Ct. Bronx. Cty. 2021);
- M. 1695 G.C. LLC vs. Perez, 66 Misc.3d 320, 113 N.Y.S3d 514 (Civ. Ct. Bronx. Cty. 2019);
- 1242 Superior Apts, LLC vs. Rodriguez 2018 NY Slip Op 51663 (Civ. Ct. Bronx. Cty. 2018);
- 1560 GC LLC vs. Webster, 2018 NYLJ Lexis 570 (Civ. Ct. Bronx. Cty. 2018);
- 1098 Anderson Realty Inc. vs. Torres, NYLJ 1202778231289 at
- 1 (Civ. Ct. Bronx. Cty. 2017);
- 1215 Realty LLC vs. Khan, NYLJ 1202775507101 at
- 1 (Civ. Ct. Bronx. Cty. 2016);
- St. Romero HDFC vs. Mercado, NYLJ 1202754096380 at
- 1 (Civ. Ct. NY. Cty. 2016).
Languages
- Spanish, Native/ Bilingual
- Italian, Limited
Activities
- Bar Admission: New York (2012);
- Bar Association Memberships: Bronx Bar Association, New York County Lawyers Association, Dominican Bar Association, Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County, New York City Bar Association.
- Mets Fan
Timeline
Judge
Unified Court System
07.2023 - Current
Senior Staff Attorney
Mobilization for Justice
09.2015 - 06.2023
Program Director and Staff Attorney
RiseBoro
04.2012 - 09.2015
J.D. - Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queens College of The City University of New York