Five Things You Should Know About Divorcing With Kids
Some parents stay together even after their marital relationship has ended because they believe that it is best for the children. However, being in an unhappy relationship can make home a tense, miserable place for everyone to live. If you are contemplating divorcing with kids, a New York divorce lawyer can...
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Cross-Examination is the Key to Trial Success
In this excellent article in the New York State Bar Association Journal, W. Russell Corker provides a short introduction to the key principles of an effective cross-examination, "the single most important deciding factor in the outcome of a trial." While this is a great refresher for trial lawyers, we think...
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Discovery Reform May Be Near
New York's discovery rules are indeed behind most of the country and the deck is often stacked against a defendant.
Discovery is the process by which the parties obtain evidence. Of course, one must know the evidence against them to successfully defend against it. While district...
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If I Flip Off a Cop, Can I Get Arrested?
Do you sometimes have the urge to flip off a cop? If so, you are not alone. There are many examples of people who have flipped off a cop and paid the price. However, many of those individuals successfully filed lawsuits to protect their constitutional rights. While “giving the finger” to a...
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Welcome To Our New Website!
We are excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website and logo! While the look is fresh, we are still the same trusted legal team. Along with our base...
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Our own David Hammond featured on ABC Nightline
Former U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst Chelsea Manning is continuing to appeal her court martial for the largest leak of classified information in U.S. history. Nightline’s Special Edition-“Declassified: The Chelsea Manning Story” aired in June 2017. Click here to view a...
Chelsea Manning’s Army lawyer quietly begins a new life in Syracuse
Syracuse.com published a wonderful article detailing the life and work of our own David Hammond. This article describes his life before the Chelsea Manning case, why he chose to come to Syracuse and what he plans to do now that he is here. To read the article in full click here.
ABC News Article About Chelsea Manning Case
Strangio noted that while Manning herself has been the key force behind the campaign for her freedom, she was greatly aided by a team who have fought relentlessly, from her court martial attorney, David Coombs, to her appellate team of Nancy Hollander, Vince Ward, and Dave Hammond. Chelsea Manning was released from...
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Possible plea for cashier suspected of stealing more than $100,000
Syracuse, NY — The lawyer for a former Onondaga Community College employee suspected of stealing from the school over the past decade was in court today to discuss a possible resolution of the case.
Defense lawyer Emil Rossi met with Assistant District Attorney Matthew Dotzler and County Judge Anthony Aloi to discuss the criminal case...
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Former Raymour & Flanigan accountant admits guilt in theft
Syracuse, NY — A former accountant for the Raymour & Flanigan furniture company admitted his guilt today in the theft of more than $126,000 from the company.
Anthony J. Caruso Jr., 37, of 4396 Princess Path, Clay, pleaded guilty before County Judge Joseph Fahey to a single felony count of second-degree grand larceny. He admitted...
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Furniture maker’s office manager imprisoned for theft
Syracuse, NY – The former office manager for a wood furniture manufacturer in DeWitt was sentenced today to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing more than $260,000 from the company over six years.
Kimberlei A. Senke, 44, of Libby Street, Liverpool, had nothing to say before County Judge Joseph Fahey imposed...
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Former Cicero hotel manager admits stealing more than $50,000 on the job
Syracuse, NY – The former manager of a Cicero hotel admitted in court today to stealing more than $50,000 from her employer over a period of two months in 2010.
Cathaline Aylmer, 40, of Utica, pleaded guilty before Onondaga County Judge Joseph Fahey to a single felony count of second-degree grand larceny. She admitted stealing...
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