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ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was recently included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense and Criminal Appellate Litigation.

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ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin, Esq. was once again recognized for his tremendous work by his inclusion in the milestone 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exceptional work in Criminal Defense and his Criminal Appellate Litigation (Appeals) practice. The Best Lawyers in America® has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Thus, recognition by...

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ETKS Partner Donald M. Thompson was recently included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: General Practice.

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ETKS Partner Donald M. Thompson, Esq. was once again recognized for his tremendous work by his inclusion in the milestone 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exceptional work in Criminal Defense: General Practice. The Best Lawyers in America® has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Thus, recognition by Best Lawyers signifies excellence in...

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ETKS Partners Brian Shiffrin and William Easton 440 Motion to Vacate Conviction of Client Granted and Client Released From Custody After Almost 11 Years In Prison For Conviction Now Vacated

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On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Hon. Betty Calvo-Torres, New York State Supreme Court Justice, Erie County, granted the 440 motion to vacate the conviction of ETKS client, Michael Agee, following an evidentiary hearing conducted by ETKS partners, Brian Shiffrin and William Easton on May 31, 2023. The Court agreed with Brian and William’s arguments that the Brady violations by the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office, including the withholding of a DNA report and report...

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ETKS Partner Donald M. Thompson Featured in MAX© Documentary on Valentino Dixon Currently Playing on Streaming Platform

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On Friday July 21, 2023, MAX ©, the digital steaming platform, previously known as HBO MAX ©, released their documentary ” What Happened to Valentino Dixon” which prominently featured, ETKS Partner, Donald M. Thompson and his decades-long efforts to finally release Mr. Dixon from prison based on his wrongful conviction of Murder in the Second Degree stemming from an incident back in 1991. Mr. Dixon was subsequently released from prison in 2018 upon Mr....

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ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin secures seminal victory at Appellate Division, Fourth Department in People v. Gaskin addressing Discovery Violations by the Prosecution; The First in New York State To Do So

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ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was the winning attorney at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, in People v Gaskin214 AD3d 1353 [4th Dept 2023], in which the Court held that the lack of discovery compliance renders the People unready for trial pursuant to Subdivision of CPL 30.30, regardless of whether the discovery violation prejudiced the defendant.  Gaskin is the first Appellate Division decision to address the issue and is binding on all New York trial level courts.   You...

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