ETKS Partner Lawrence L. Kasperek Highlighted in Democrat and Chronicle Article Regarding Overturned Conviction for Client Wrongfully Convicted After RPD Officers False Testimony
On Monday August 30, 2021, State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Moran agreed with ETKS Partner Larry Kasperek’s motion to dismiss the wrongful conviction of client Ronnie Edmonds. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office agreed to the dismissal, acknowledging that “impeachment” information — records that would allow defense lawyers to challenge the integrity and reliability of arresting officers — was not given to Edmonds’ previous attorney. At the hearing before Judge Moran, Larry said that...
read moreETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin Recognized as a 2021 ‘Upstate New York Super Lawyer’ for his Appellate Practice
ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin, has been selected to the 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list for his Appellate Practice. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Upstate New York are selected by SuperLawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a...
read moreETKS Partners Donald M. Thompson and Brian Shiffrin Named 2022 ‘Best Lawyers in America’
Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLP., a Criminal Defense and Appellate law firm based in Rochester, New York, is pleased to announce two Partners have been named as “Rochester, New York 2022 Best Lawyers in America.” Partner’s Donald M. Thompson and Brian Shiffrin received the distinct honor of being recognized as the “Best Lawyer’s in America” for their work in criminal defense within Rochester. The Best Lawyers in America is the profession’s oldest U.S. peer-review...
read moreManaging Partner Donald M. Thompson Recognized by ‘SuperLawyers’ for his Career Dedicated to Fighting Wrongful Convictions and Achieving Justice for Clients
In August of 2021, ETKS Managing Partner was recognized by ‘SuperLawyers’, the nation’s leading publication and award committee , for his career dedicated to fighting wronful convictions on behalf of clients such as Valentino Dixon, who spent over 27 years incarcerated, until through the help of Donald, was able to gain his freedom in 2019. The article, which is featured below, details Donald’s fight to find justice for the Prude family, after the officer-involved...
read moreETKS Partner Donald M. Thompson Interviewed by CNYCENTRAL Regarding Lawsuit Filed by Syracuse Police Officer Citing Discrimination and Retaliation Within the Syracuse Police Department
Managing Partner Donald M. Thompson was interviewed by CNYCENTRAL to discuss the notice of claim filed by Syracuse Police Officer Brandon Hanks, who has become a well-known figure within Syracuse and Online due to his viral videos of playing basketball with children in Syracuse as well as his acts of kindness and charity while on the job. Don was interviewed by CNYCENTRAL in regards to the merits of Officer Hanks’ Notice of Claim as...
read moreETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin Obtains Reversal from New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, for Client Convicted and Sentenced to Eleven Years in Prison Based on Meritorius Claim of Prosecution Using Discriminatory use of Peremptory Challenges During Jury Selection
On June 11, 2021, ETKS Partner, Brian Shiffrin, obtained a reversal and new trial for a client who was erroneously convicted of a B- Felony, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree in 2016. Brian successfully argued before the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, who agreed with his argument that reversal of the conviction and a new trial was required for the client....
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