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Work Background
Of Counsel
Altman Schochet LLPOf Counsel
Oct. 2007New York, New YorkPrimarily serve as Trial & Appellate Counsel. Extensive trial litigation in the areas of commercial law and real estate litigation.
Attorney Owner
The Valentine Law Firm, PLLCAttorney Owner
Oct. 2006Brooklyn, New York, United StatesIn my role as an Attorney Owner at The Valentine Law Firm, PLLC in Brooklyn, New York, I specialized in representing clients in legal battles, winning several summary judgment motions and obtaining victories on appeal. I have conducted all phases of discovery including depositions and extensive document review. My strategic thinking and strong legal skills were instrumental in securing successful outcomes for my clients.
Associate
Szold & Brandwen, P.C.Associate
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2005 Argued on behalf of condominiums and housing cooperatives in commercial, construction, real estate, tort, and landlord/tenant litigation, litigated trials in NYC Civil Court, managed all phases of discovery, and negotiated and constructed settlement agreements.  Persuaded the Appellate Division-First Department to: reverse a Supreme Court decision granting an injunction; affirm a Supreme Court decision to transfer a case to Civil Court; dismiss an Article 78 proceeding.  Convinced the Appellate Term-First Department to affirm a Civil Court decision dismissing a personal injury action.  Procured favorable rulings on motions to dismiss Supreme Court actions involving breach of contract, specific performance, fraud, and personal injury claims, as well as injunctive and declaratory relief.  Served as co-counsel in the prosecution of a complex construction case involving breach of contract, fraud, and malpractice claims.
Trial Attorney
The Legal Aid Society, Civil Division, Far Rockaway Neighborhood Office, Queens, NYTrial Attorney
Apr. 1995 - May. 2000Represented tenants in summary eviction proceedings in Housing Court. Commenced Article 78 proceedings against the New York City Housing Authority. Defended homeowners in mortgage foreclosure actions. Lobbied the New York Senate and Assembly on behalf of low-income persons.

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