Lawyers for ex-Suffolk DA Spota and top aide say the men committed no crime
As it appeared in Newsday By Robert E. Kessler robert.kessler@newsday.com Updated September 12, 2019 7:30 AM Former Police Chief James Burke never admitted to then-Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota or Spota’s top aide that he had beaten a prisoner, the lawyers for the former officials contend in arguing that their clients committed no crime in …
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Judge sets trial schedule for ex-DA Thomas Spota, aide McPartland
As it appeared in Newsday A federal judge Thursday set a Nov. 12 date for jury selection in the trial of former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and the head of his anti-corruption unit, Christopher McPartland. U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack also set Sept. 4 for the next hearing in the case, at which time …
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Judge delays the Spota-McPartland trial to November
As it appeared in Newsday U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack acted after defense attorneys said the amount of pretrial discovery material federal prosecutors have handed over is too ‘voluminous’ to review in time for the trial set for May 14. By Robert E. Kessler robert.kessler@newsday.com A federal judge on Monday delayed until November the cover-up …
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Spota, McPartland Plotted to Obstruct Justice in Burke Case, Newly Filed Prosecution Papers Say
As it appeared on Newsday. By Robert E. Kessler The papers provide details of how, according to federal prosecutors, then-Suffolk DA Thomas Spota and aide Christopher McPartland masterminded the cover-up of the Christopher Loeb beating — along with then-Suffolk Police Chief James Burke. Thomas Spota, while Suffolk district attorney in June 2015, demanded that a …
Larry Krantz and Marjorie Berman Named to Super Lawyers – Metro New York
Larry Krantz and Marjorie Berman were once again named to the Super Lawyers – Metro New York list (2017). Larry H. Krantz is a former federal prosecutor with over thirty years of trial and appellate litigation experience. He litigates white-collar criminal, regulatory, securities and complex commercial matters. He has been described in Forbes as “among …
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Marjorie Berman Named Super Lawyer – Metro New York Top 50 Women in New York
Marjorie Berman was named to Super Lawyer – Metro New York Top 50 Women in New York for the fourth consecutive year. Marjorie Berman is an experienced and talented litigator who represents civil litigants in business disputes, employers and employees in employment conflicts, and individuals in white-collar criminal matters. Ms. Berman has successfully prosecuted, defended …
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Marjorie Berman Appointed to EDNY Mediation Panel for FLSA and Employment Matters
Marjorie Berman was appointed to the EDNY Mediation Panel for mediation of FLSA and employment matters. Marjorie Berman is an experienced and talented litigator who represents civil litigants in business disputes, employers and employees in employment conflicts, and individuals in white-collar criminal matters. Ms. Berman has successfully prosecuted, defended and settled scores of cases in …
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Firm won Summary Judgment on Behalf of Life Insurance Carrier, Rescinding $8 Mil. Policy Obtained Through False Representations
The Firm won Summary Judgment on behalf of a life insurance carrier, rescinding an $8 million life insurance policy obtained through false financial representations. Krantz & Berman LLP is a civil and criminal litigation boutique founded in 1997 by Larry Krantz and Marjorie Berman. We are seasoned trial attorneys who provide powerful litigation strategies and …
Firm Settled Sex Discrimination Action on Behalf of Attorney Against Her Employer
The Firm successfully settled a sex discrimination action on behalf of an attorney against her employer. Krantz & Berman LLP is a civil and criminal litigation boutique founded in 1997 by Larry Krantz and Marjorie Berman. We are seasoned trial attorneys who provide powerful litigation strategies and solution-oriented advocacy to clients involved in white-collar criminal …
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Firm Wins Motion to Vacate $4 Million Default Judgment Against Guarantor of Promissory Note
The Firm won a motion to vacate a $4 million default judgment against a guarantor of a promissory note. Krantz & Berman LLP is a civil and criminal litigation boutique founded in 1997 by Larry Krantz and Marjorie Berman. We are seasoned trial attorneys who provide powerful litigation strategies and solution-oriented advocacy to clients involved …