ETKS 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....
read moreYousef Taha draws unsolicited client compliment for outstanding representation
A client who wished to express their gratitude for Mr. Taha’s efforts and professionalism recently submitted the following: “First off I would like to start off by saying that I have never been represented by somebody so attentive and somebody who really cares about my well-being, he is beyond a professional he’s courteous and willing to go the extra mile no matter what!! I am blessed to say that he represents...
read moreManaging Partner Donald M. Thompson Featured in ‘Daily Record’ Article of Regional Attorneys and their Law Firm Plans During and Post Covid
Managing Partner Donald M. Thompson was featured in a Daily Record Article which included many of Rochester’s and Buffalo’s greatest legal minds. The article is an expose being ran by the Daily Record showcasing the personal lives of many attorneys throughout the region and their toughest challenges during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Donald discusses the challenges that many of his clients have faced during the shutdown of courts and especially shutdown of trials. You can...
read moreManaging Partner Donald M. Thompson Leads Legal Team in Filing a Landmark Federal Class Action Lawsuit against the Rochester Police Department and Local Political Leaders.
On Monday, April 5, 2021, ETKS Managing Partner Donald M. Thompson, along with attorneys from Baker & Hostetler LLP, Neufeld Scheck & Brustin, LLP, Roth & Roth, LLP, and the Law Office of Joshua Moskovitz, P.C. Baker & Hostetler, filed a landmark federal class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Western District of New York on behalf of citizens of Monroe County in which they outline a four-decade long history of excessive...
read moreETKS Partner Lawrence Kasperek Awarded 2021 Charles F. Crimi Memorial Award
Congratultions to ETKS Partner Lawrence Kasperek, who was honored as the the 2021 Charles F. Crimi Memorial Award recepient. The Crimi Award recognizes the professional career of a defense lawyer in private practice that embodies the highest ideals of the Criminal Justice Section. ‘Larry’ has been recognized for his tremendous work on behalf of his clients during his near 35 years of criminal defense...
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