David v. Goliath: Mid Island Collision Takes Down State Farm and Allstate

After nearly 20 years of litigation, and in two significant wins, practically back-to-back earlier this summer, Alexander Klein and his client, Mid Island Collision, took down two insurance giants, State Farm and Allstate, via a significant settlement and an Appellate win. And there is still more to come!

Seymour James Appointed to Criminal Law and Procedure Advisory Committee

In another high-profile appointment, Seymour W. James, Jr., former Attorney-In-Chief of The Legal Aid Society in New York City, and past president of the New York State Bar Association, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Criminal Law and Procedure by Hon. Joseph A. Zayas, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System.

National Organization Names Steve Epstein "Best of the Bar" ... Again!

Steven Epstein, founding partner and head of the firm's DWI and Vehicular Crimes Group, has been recognized, yet again, as the "Best of the Best" by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in their "Best of the Bar CLE Showcase". This year's "Best of The Bar" event was held in Baltimore, Maryland.

John LoTurco Returns To Touro Law School To Teach Trial Advocacy

John LoTurco, named partner and head of the Suffolk County practice, returned to Touro Law School to deliver a four-hour guest lecture on criminal trial advocacy. He shared his experience as a seasoned criminal defense attorney by focusing on one of the most important aspects of trial practice: the preparation and delivery of persuasive closing arguments.

Kristen Fontaine, Firm, Sponsor NYC Bar Civic Education Committee Event

Barket Epstein was one of the sponsors for an event put on by the New York City Bar's Civic Education Committee celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, engaging hundreds of middle and high school students. Kristen Fontaine, who serves on the committee, is shown here leading one of the breakout groups. Photo credit: Reuben Kleiner; Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Martin Tankleff Continues to Travel the Globe Educating on Wrongful Convictions

Recently, Marty Tankleff spent a week in the Netherlands, where he was a featured speaker at an international workshop on wrongful convictions that took place June 22-26. He later spoke to a local police department, engaging many young people and law enforcement professionals on this important topic.