Many jurors still have a Perry Mason like expectation of a trial. They expect a cross-examination of a witness that will expose, confront and break the witness. While this sometimes can happen, most...
For many years, the balance of power in Albany in the Legislature was that the Democrats controlled the Assembly and the Republicans controlled the State Senate. Although the Democrats tried many...
By Jeffrey T. Miller. For many years, the balance of power in Albany in the Legislature was that the Democrats controlled the Assembly and the Republicans controlled the State Senate. Although the...
What makes a successful trial attorney? There are many people who are able to try cases, but there is a huge difference between trying a case and winning a case. Winning a case requires special...
By Marc H. Pillinger. New trial procedures will be going into effect on January 1, 2020, in Kings County. When you select a jury after January 1, 2020, when you finish picking, you will immediately...
In our world of insurance work, we are all aware that above 90% of cases settle before trial. Indeed, some estimate that the number of cases that settle before trial could be greater than 95%....
By Marc H. Pillinger. In a recent decision, He v. Troon Mgmt., Inc., 2019 WL 5429374 (N.Y. Oct. 24, 2019), the Court of Appeals [reversed the First Department and] held that an out-of-possession...
By Jeffrey T. Miller. First Mercury Insurance Co. v State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co., 2019 NYSlipOp 51773 (Supreme Court, New York County) (Lebovitz, j) (10/29/2019) In this declaratory judgment...
WHEN Thursday, December 5th, 2019 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE Ainsworth Social645 9th Ave, New York NY 10036 QUESTIONS Email Jeffrey Millerjmiller@pmtlawfirm.com This is not an...
PMT’s new Buffalo NY office location and new partner combine to enhance service to clients The law firm of Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP is delighted to announce their newest location — the firm’s...