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IVAN B. OKUN

Roslyn Heights

Summary

Expert Attorney accomplished in building and winning cases. Talented in understanding intricacies behind laws and crafting persuasive oral arguments and written positions. Dedicated to meeting clients' needs with best-in-class legal representation.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney

Okun Legal, LLC
Roslyn Heights
01.2019 - Current
  • Represented clients in a diverse range of legal matters, providing comprehensive counsel and advocacy tailored to individual needs.
  • Conducted litigation in state and federal courts, handling all phases of civil disputes from case inception through trial and resolution.
  • Advised and represented clients in real estate matters, including transactions, contract drafting, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
  • Managed complex real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding client interests.
  • Successfully handled appellate work, drafting persuasive briefs and presenting oral arguments to achieve favorable outcomes in higher courts.
  • Built strong client relationships through clear communication, strategic problem-solving, and dedicated service.

Partner

Okun & Churneftsky, LLP
New York
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
  • Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
  • Negotiated contracts between partners or vendors in order to obtain favorable terms for the company.
  • Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
  • Real estate litigation.
  • Real estate transactions.
  • Commercial litigation.
  • Conducted trials and hearings.

  • Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
  • Managed daily operations of the business including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, staffing, and customer service.
  • Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
  • Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with existing clients through consistent communication efforts .
  • Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
  • Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
  • Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases or arbitration.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings, and mediation sessions, effectively advocating on their behalf to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Developed legal strategies by analyzing case law and statutory requirements, ensuring a comprehensive approach to client representation.
  • Interpreted statutes, judicial decisions, and regulations applicable to assigned cases.

Senior Associate Attorney

Kucker & Bruh, LLP
New York
01.2008 - 12.2016
  • Represent clients in various residential and commercial real estate litigation matters, including holdover actions, nonpayment actions, and Article 78 proceedings.
  • Responsible for all aspects of cases, including drafting answers and complaints, document discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, settlement discussions, and trials.
  • Regularly draft notices, petitions, answers, research memoranda, various pleadings and settlement agreements.
  • Advise managing agents in all aspects of landlord and tenant law and coordinate litigation strategy.
  • Manage large caseload and supervise junior associates.
  • Draft and negotiate commercial leases.
  • Litigate in New York Civil Court and New York Supreme Court including trials, hearings and negotiate settlements.

Associate Attorney

Sperber Denenberg & Kahan, P.C.
New York
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Prepared and drafted legal documents for all phases of landlord/tenant litigation including pleadings, discovery demands, dispositive motions and conduct legal research.
  • Managed all Bronx County landlord/tenant cases including residential and commercial disputes.
  • Litigated in New York Civil Court and New York Supreme Court including trials, hearings and negotiate settlements.
  • Counseled and advised clients on all aspects of litigation and real property matters.
  • Drafted and negotiated commercial leases.
  • Supervised paralegal staff.

Assistant District Attorney

The Office of the District Attorney
Bronx County
09.1998 - 12.2004
  • Managed a caseload of approximately 35 felony cases, including murder, robbery, burglary and assault.
  • Lead counsel in over ten felony trials litigated to verdict.
  • Negotiated resolution of criminal matters with defense attorneys and judges.
  • Reviewed and drafted legal documents.
  • Coordinated all aspects of the litigation process from factual investigation, witness preparation and discovery to development of trial strategy, legal analysis and jury selection.
  • Supervised and mentored junior Assistant District Attorneys in all phases of trial litigation.
  • Worked with expert witnesses in the fields of forensic pathology, medical testimony, DNA, ballistics, fingerprint analysis, narcotics, gang intelligence, crime scene analysis and blood patterns.
  • Homicide/Felony Duty - on call for 24 to 48 hours shifts and responded to homicide and high profile crime scenes, interrogated defendants, coordinated preliminary investigations, debriefed witnesses and members of the NYC police department as well as assisted in the collection of crime scene evidence.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, NY
06.1998

BA - Political Science

Binghamton University, SUNY
Binghamton, NY
05.1994

Skills

  • Litigation management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Legal research
  • Case strategy development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Real estate transactions
  • Trial preparation
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Document drafting
  • Problem solving
  • Client relationship management
  • Litigation
  • Drafting pleadings
  • Commercial litigation experience
  • Client representation
  • Discovery
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical thinking

References

Available Upon Request

Phone Numbers

212-288-8639, 917-478-1319

Admissions

New York State Bar Association, 1999, Member in good standing

Timeline

Attorney

Okun Legal, LLC
01.2019 - Current

Partner

Okun & Churneftsky, LLP
01.2016 - 12.2019

Senior Associate Attorney

Kucker & Bruh, LLP
01.2008 - 12.2016

Associate Attorney

Sperber Denenberg & Kahan, P.C.
01.2005 - 12.2007

Assistant District Attorney

The Office of the District Attorney
09.1998 - 12.2004

Juris Doctor -

Brooklyn Law School

BA - Political Science

Binghamton University, SUNY

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