Author: Alyssa

January 8, 2019: State Bar Honors Senior Lawyers and Young Lawyers for Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono and Public Service Work

The Senior Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will recognize Ronald C. Mayer, Esq., of New York and Shirani B. Ponnambalam, Esq. of Bedford with the Jonathan Lippman Pro Bono Award on January 17 at the NYSBA Annual Meeting. This award is presented to members of NYSBA age 55 or older who have provided outstanding … Continued

Ethics Opinion 1161

TOPIC:   Confidential Information:  Lawyer’s duty to preserve and to make adequate disclosure in seeking client consent to disclosure

January 3, 2019: State Bar Honors Four Attorneys for Professionalism, Commitment to Environment and Excellence in General Practice

The Committee on Attorney Professionalism of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will recognize Peter J. Strauss of New York (Pierro, Connor & Strauss) with the NYSBA Award for Attorney Professionalism at the House of Delegates dinner on January 17, during NYSBA’s Annual Meeting. Strauss has practiced trusts & estate law since 1961 and currently serves … Continued

Ethics Opinion 1160

Topic:  Affiliation and fee-sharing with a New York resident attorney not admitted in New York, although admitted out-of-state, and licensed to practice in New York federal courts.

January 2, 2019: Senior Justice Charles E. Ramos to be Honored by State Bar Association for Distinction in International Law and Affairs

The International Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will recognize the Honorable Charles. E. Ramos, senior justice for the Commercial Division in New York County; Ruby Asturias (EY Law Guatemala) and Lauren D. Rachlin (posthumous) at the 2019 NYSBA Annual Meeting on Monday January 14. Judge Ramos will receive an award for … Continued

January 2, 2019: Longest Serving Member of State Assembly Among Those Honored by State Bar for Commitment to Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

The Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will honor 20-term New York State Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried with the Elder Law and Special Needs Section Award on January 15 during NYSBA’s Annual Meeting in New York City. Gottfried has represented parts of Chelsea, the West Side and midtown Manhattan … Continued

December 28, 2018: Statement from State Bar Association President Michael Miller on the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on the Administration of Justice

“The federal government shutdown poses grave dangers to the administration of justice, and the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) urges the President and members of Congress to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that the judiciary is sufficiently funded during the current budget impasse. “While federal courts remain operational, there is still confusion … Continued