JAY GOLLAND
New City,NY
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting/reviewing legal documents. Well-versed in principles of real estate law, civil litigation, landlord-tenant law and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solo Practitioner
Jay Golland, Attorney at Law
09.1999 - Current
- General Practice
- Primary areas of practice are Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Landlord Tenant Law, Criminal Law, Collections.
- Recipient of Rockland County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award 2022
Supervising Assistant Public Defender
Rockland County Office of Public Defender
- Current
- Represent Public Defender in County Criminal Court and local Justice Courts
- Handle criminal calendars, hearings and trials
- Supervise Attorneys and Staff
- Coordinate technology for the office.
Sr. Assistant Public Defender
Rockland County Office of Public Defender
09.1999 - 07.2023
- Represented Public Defender in County Criminal Court and local Justice Courts
- Handled criminal calendars, hearings and trials
- Coordinated technology.
Part Time Assistant Village Attorney
Village of Wesley Hills
03.2021 - Current
- Represent Village Attorney in local Justice Court prosecuting Village Code violations
- Handle related civil court matters.
Part Time Assistant Village Attorney
Village of Montebello
05.2011 - Current
- Represent Village Attorney in local Justice Court prosecuting Village Code violations
- Handle related civil court matters.
Part Time Hearing Officer (Prosecutor)
New York State Liquor Authority
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Prosecuted violations of New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and New York State Liquor Authority Rules and Regulations at administrative hearings.
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
03.1998 - 08.1999
- Investigated criminal violations of Federal securities and investment fraud statutes
- Executed search warrants
- Conducted physical and electronic surveillance of criminal suspects
- Arrested and processed individuals charged with crimes
- Conducted background investigations for Agent and Support Personnel applicants
- Trained in firearms, defensive tactics and criminal investigations
- Awarded Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity Award at FBI Academy Quantico, Virginia
Adjunct Instructor
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
09.1997 - 12.1998
- Developed and administered course on Juvenile Justice for group of approximately 20 students.
Senior Assistant District Attorney
Rockland County Office of District Attorney
12.1993 - 03.1998
- Represented District Attorney in County Criminal Court and local Justice Courts
- Advised local Police Departments on legal issues
- Investigated criminal cases
- Presented criminal cases to Grand Jury
- Conducted hearings and trials for felony and misdemeanor cases
- Researched and prepared legal motions, responses and memoranda
- Drafted search warrants and wiretaps/surveillance orders
- Advised and assisted County Narcotics Task Force
- Headed Arrest Warrants/ Extraditions Bureau
- Coordinated office computer services.
Education
Juris Doctor -
National Law Center, The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.05.1993
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Criminal Justice -
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware05.1990
Certification
New York State Bar, 1994
Timeline
Part Time Assistant Village Attorney
Village of Wesley Hills
03.2021 - Current
Part Time Assistant Village Attorney
Village of Montebello
05.2011 - Current
Part Time Hearing Officer (Prosecutor)
New York State Liquor Authority
07.2007 - 05.2009
Solo Practitioner
Jay Golland, Attorney at Law
09.1999 - Current
Sr. Assistant Public Defender
Rockland County Office of Public Defender
09.1999 - 07.2023
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
03.1998 - 08.1999
Adjunct Instructor
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
09.1997 - 12.1998
Senior Assistant District Attorney
Rockland County Office of District Attorney
12.1993 - 03.1998
Supervising Assistant Public Defender
Rockland County Office of Public Defender
- Current
Juris Doctor -
National Law Center, The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Criminal Justice -
University of Delaware
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