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.