Litigation, from intake to trial to a verdict, may include an appeal if necessary. Between this employment, Pirotin & Kapatkin, and Isserlis & Sullivan, I learned 70% of insurance law practice. Tremendous hands-on experience enabling me to keep and continue at Grundfast Law.
Negotiated settlements between parties in civil disputes.
Evaluated potential claims against clients to assess liability exposure.
Analyzed case law, statutes, regulations, contracts, and other documents to identify issues relevant to the litigation.
Researched laws using online databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
Represented clients at administrative hearings or arbitrations.
Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for attorneys on complex civil litigation matters.
Collaborated with experts such as economists or accountants when needed.
Advocated for client interests during appeal proceedings before appellate courts.
Presented oral arguments during pre-trial proceedings such as summary judgment hearings.
Provided advice on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Prepared pleadings and motions for filing with state and federal courts.
Developed strategies for effectively resolving cases through negotiation or mediation.
Advised clients on potential litigation risks associated with their business decisions.
Drafted discovery requests and responses related to document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
Performed due diligence reviews of corporate documents prior to mergers or acquisitions.
Reviewed investigative reports from private investigators or government agencies.
Interviewed clients to ascertain facts necessary for case development.
Participated in settlement conferences aimed at resolving pending disputes without litigation.
Argued motions before judges in both state and federal court settings.
Assisted in trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, witnesses, deposition transcripts, briefs.
Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
Conducted thorough interviews of prospective jurors as part of voir dire process to assess for competency and biases, making for-cause challenges to dismiss unfit candidates.
Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
Managed successful voir dire processes to optimize jury selection.
Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
Senior Litigation Attorney
Grundfast Law Firm
Stony Brook, NY
04.2003 - Current
Attended hearings in state and federal court as well as mediations.
Negotiated settlements between parties in civil disputes.
Evaluated potential claims against clients to assess liability exposure.
Analyzed case law, statutes, regulations, contracts, and other documents to identify issues relevant to the litigation.
Represented clients at administrative hearings or arbitrations.
Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for attorneys on complex civil litigation matters.
Collaborated with experts such as economists or accountants when needed.
Advocated for client interests during appeal proceedings before appellate courts.
Provided advice on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Presented oral arguments during pre-trial proceedings such as summary judgment hearings.
Prepared pleadings and motions for filing with state and federal courts.
Developed strategies for effectively resolving cases through negotiation or mediation.
Advised clients on potential litigation risks associated with their business decisions.
Drafted discovery requests and responses related to document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
Performed due diligence reviews of corporate documents prior to mergers or acquisitions.
Interviewed clients to ascertain facts necessary for case development.
Reviewed investigative reports from private investigators or government agencies.
Drafting complaints in accordance with applicable rules of procedure.
Participated in settlement conferences aimed at resolving pending disputes without litigation.
Argued motions before judges in both state and federal court settings.
Assisted in trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, witnesses, deposition transcripts, briefs.
Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
Conducted thorough interviews of prospective jurors as part of voir dire process to assess for competency and biases, making for-cause challenges to dismiss unfit candidates.
Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
Managed successful voir dire processes to optimize jury selection.
Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
Litigation Attorney
Isserlis & Sullivan, Esq.
Bethpage, NY
04.1993 - 07.1998
Isserlis & Sullivan, Esqs.
Sunrise Highway
Bethpage, New York.
I, for the sake of duplicative material, kindly ask you to see the work experience under Grundfast Law firm.
Litigation Attorney
Pirotin and Kapatkin, Esqs.
Westbury, NY
01.1991 - 04.1993
Isserlis & Sullivan, Esqs.
Beth Page, NY 11714
Attorneys for Eagle, Home.
Assurance, The Robert Plan -
(Assigned Risk) clients involved in motor vehicles.
Defense Counsel Represented clients involved in motor vehicle
Attended hearings in state and federal court as well as mediations.
Negotiated settlements between parties in civil disputes.
Evaluated potential claims against clients to assess liability exposure.
Analyzed case law, statutes, regulations, contracts, and other documents to identify issues relevant to the litigation.
Researched laws using online databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
Represented clients at administrative hearings or arbitrations.
Provided advice on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Presented oral arguments during pre-trial proceedings such as summary judgment hearings.
Prepared pleadings and motions for filing with state and federal courts.
Developed strategies for effectively resolving cases through negotiation or mediation.
Advised clients on potential litigation risks associated with their business decisions.
Drafted discovery requests and responses related to document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
Performed due diligence reviews of corporate documents prior to mergers or acquisitions.
Interviewed clients to ascertain facts necessary for case development.
Reviewed investigative reports from private investigators or government agencies.
Participated in settlement conferences aimed at resolving pending disputes without litigation.
Argued motions before judges in both state and federal court settings.
Assisted in trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, witnesses, deposition transcripts, briefs.
Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
Conducted thorough interviews of prospective jurors as part of voir dire process to assess for competency and biases, making for-cause challenges to dismiss unfit candidates.
Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
Gathered public records and interviewed witnesses relevant to cases.
Managed successful voir dire processes to optimize jury selection.
Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.
Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
Assisted with the management of litigation cases from initial filing through settlement or trial.
Monitored legislative developments that could impact existing or proposed business relationships or operations.
Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs and other documents related to civil litigation proceedings.
Education
J.D. - Law
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
05-1990
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Economics
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
05-1987
Skills
Court Case Preparation
Case Strategy Development
Evidence Coordination
Effective Settlement Strategies
Comprehensive Legal Analysis
Confident Presentation Skills
Legal Expertise in Civil and Criminal Matters
Approximately twenty-five (25) jury verdicts taken
in connection with PI cases
including Summary Jury Trials
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
County of Suffolk
03.2025 - Current
Senior Litigation Attorney
Grundfast Law Firm
04.2003 - Current
Litigation Attorney
Isserlis & Sullivan, Esq.
04.1993 - 07.1998
Litigation Attorney
Pirotin and Kapatkin, Esqs.
01.1991 - 04.1993
J.D. - Law
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Economics
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