Charles Siegel
Summary
Seeking the opportunity to utilize my vast knowledge of the law gained over 38 years as an attorney in the New York State Court System.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Law Clerk, Justice Steven Z. Mostofsky
New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
01.2017 - Current
- Conference and settle numerous Matrimonial cases, as well as research and write Matrimonial decisions.
- As an expert in Mental Hygiene Law, Administers the Part, conference cases, research and write decisions on Mental Hygiene Law. Advise Justice on daily hearings pertaining to Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalizations and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Kendra’s Law).
Court Attorney, Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky
New York City Civil Court, Kings County
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Researched and wrote decisions, administered the calendar, conferenced with attorneys and settled numerous First Party No-Fault cases. .
- Researched and wrote decision on various issues in Civil and Housing and Housing Law. Negotiated and drafted settlements in all branches of Civil Court, including Civil Trial, Housing and Small Claims Court.
Court Attorney, Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky
Family Court, Kings County
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Researched and wrote decisions and ran Child Protective Conference Part.
- Interacted with attorneys from Administration for Child Services, Legal Service Agencies, 18-B and Private Counsel, as well as parties in abuse and neglect proceedings.
Principal Law Clerk, Justice Anthony J. Cutrona
New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
01.1999 - 01.2013
- Spent several years assigned to the Article 81 Guardianship Part.
- Researched and wrote decisions, oversaw compliance with Justice Cutrona’s orders and reviewed mandatory filings.
- Expert on Mental Hygiene Law as Justice Cutrona presided over the Mental Hygiene Part for 14 years. Administered the Part, conferenced cases and researched and wrote decisions on Involuntary Psychiatric hospitalizations and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Kendra's law}.
- Researched and wrote numerous decisions on Foreclosure Law, conferenced cases, reviewed and analyzed foreclosure filings.
Court Attorney, Judge Debra Silber
Criminal Court, New York County
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Researched and Drafted Decisions on Criminal Law.
Principal Law Clerk, Justice Ronald J. Aiello
New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
06.1997 - 12.1997
- Researched and drafted decisions on Criminal Law
- Prepared civil cases for trial, including review of court papers and formulation of jury charges.
Principal Law Clerk, Justice Randolph Jackson
New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
09.1988 - 05.1997
- Researched and wrote decisions on a wide variety of issues on Civil Law.
- Trial exposure on an almost daily basis. Prepared cases for trial, including review of court papers formulation of jury charges.
- Conducted and concluded a vast number of settlement negotiations.
- Supervised all administrative functions in connection with the Justice's I.A.S. Calendar.
Court Attorney, Judge Harry Michelson
New York City Civil Court, Kings County
01.1986 - 09.1988
- Researched and wrote decisions on various issues on civil and housing law.
- Negotiated and drafted settlements in all branches of the Civil Court, including Civil Trial, Housing and Small Claims Court.
- Responsible for preparing cases for trial, including reviewing court papers and formulating jury charges.
Associate Attorney
Law Offices of Byron Lassin, Queens, NY
09.1985 - 01.1986
- Prepared cases for litigation in high-volume plaintiffs' personal injury firm. Wrote pleadings, motions, memoranda and correspondence.
- Argued motions and appeared at conferences in both State and Federal Courts.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Buffalo Law School
B.A. Degree - Concentrated courses in History
Harpur College, S.U.N.Y. Binghamton
Skills
- Excellent writing skills and meticulous researcher Exceptional mediator I am a very good oral communicator and am well-versed in the disciplines of Law and Administration Because of my vast experience in the Court System, I have come to be known, respected and well-liked by numerous Judges, Attorneys and Colleagues
Bar Associations
- Board of Directors, Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn
- Member, Brooklyn Bar Association
Timeline
Principal Law Clerk, Justice Steven Z. Mostofsky
New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
01.2017 - Current
Court Attorney, Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky
New York City Civil Court, Kings County
01.2014 - 12.2016
Court Attorney, Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky
Family Court, Kings County
01.2013 - 12.2013
Principal Law Clerk, Justice Anthony J. Cutrona
New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
01.1999 - 01.2013
Court Attorney, Judge Debra Silber
Criminal Court, New York County
01.1998 - 12.1998
Principal Law Clerk, Justice Ronald J. Aiello
New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
06.1997 - 12.1997
Principal Law Clerk, Justice Randolph Jackson
New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
09.1988 - 05.1997
Court Attorney, Judge Harry Michelson
New York City Civil Court, Kings County
01.1986 - 09.1988
Associate Attorney
Law Offices of Byron Lassin, Queens, NY
09.1985 - 01.1986
Juris Doctor -
Buffalo Law School
B.A. Degree - Concentrated courses in History
Harpur College, S.U.N.Y. Binghamton
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