Martin + Colin’s Winning Appellate Brief – August 2011
Printed below is the complete brief which the lawyers at Martin & Colin, P.C. filed in their successful, recent appeal. Our winning brief is also available in easy to read, Google Docs format here. The decision is published at: http://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2011/2011_06242.htm ————————————— NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT APPELLATE DIVISION: SECOND DEPARTMENT ————————————— DONATO CALDERON, Plaintiff-Appellant, -against- […]
Martin + Colin’s Request for Leniency in DWI Case
Printed below is an application filed by the lawyers at Martin + Colin, P.C. seeking a reduced plea offer from the prosecutor. Our application is also available in easy to read, Google Docs format here. Only the names have been changed. MARTIN + COLIN, P.C. June 30, 2007 Honorable Jane DiLorenzo District Attorney […]
Finally, New York State is Nearing Passage of New Laws To Seal Criminal Conviction Records
It’s a common story: a decent, hardworking young man has a momentary lapse of good judgment and is caught and charged with driving while intoxicated. The young man goes on to serve the sentence imposed on him. Often the young man then finishes college, obtains a degree and seeks employment in a field for which […]
Settlement for Police Officer Struck By Car
Martin & Colin, P.C. announces the settlement of a car accident case. Unfortunately, the owner and operator of the other vehicle maintained only the minimum insurance coverage required by law. Making matters even more difficult, the offending driver’s insurance company had financial problems, and was taken over by the New York State Insurance Department. Notwithstanding […]
Looks Like New York Getting a Uniform Notice of Claim Act
NYS Legislature Passed a “Uniform Notice of Claim Act” – June 2012 (first reported here July 23, 2012) It has not yet been publicly announced whether the Governor will sign the new act into law, but we expect that he will. The new act simplifies the way an injured party satisfies the condition precedent to […]
