Brian Shiffrin Quoted in Finger Lakes Times Article Regarding Geneva Man Whom He Secured Reversal of his Manslaughter Conviction by the Fourth Department Appellate Division
ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was quoted in a Finger Lakes Times Article regarding the reversal of a manslaughter conviction that Brian achieved on behalf of his client, Jeff Salone Jr. Brian was able to secure a unanimous reversal from the Fourth Judicial Department of New York State Supreme Court on behalf of Mr. Salone Jr. in a decision that was filed by the Court on November 20, 2020. Brian was quoted as saying “Mr....
read moreBrian Shiffrin Quoted in Buffalo News Article Regarding his Appellate Court Victory and Securing a New Trial for Niagara Falls Man Convicted of Attempted Murder
ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was interviewed by The Buffalo News regarding his Appellate Court victory in which he secured a new trial for Joachim Sylvester, a Niagara Falls man who was convicted of Attempted Murder. Brian was quoted as saying “The DA brought in four witnesses for an uncharged crime to make it look like this was a dangerous guy who had to be gotten off the street.” Shiffrin further stated that there was...
read moreETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin Victorious On Two Separate Appeals at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department Securing New Trials for Both of His Clients
On Friday, November 20, 2020, ETKS Partner Brian Shiffrin was victorious not once, but twice at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, securing reversals and new trials for two seperate clients who were convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree, and in the other case attempted murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. In People v Sylvester, Brian was able to secure a reversal in which the Appellate...
read moreDonald M. Thompson Featured in Podcast Discussing Representation of Daniel and Joseph Prude
Managing Partner, Donald M. Thompson, was recently featured again in the “May It Displease the Court” Podcast discussing his representation of the family of Daniel Prude and protesters who were seriously injured as part of the protests that swept throughout Rochester following the release of the body camera footage involving the tragic death of Mr. Prude. He is also part of litigation that is aimed at holding the government accountable for its failures, as...
read moreDonald M. Thompson Featured in Award-Winning Podcast “May It Displease The Court” Regarding Exoneration Work and Succesful Attempts to Release Wrongfully Convicted Individuals
Check out Managing Partner, Donald M. Thompson, in the award-winning podcast “May It Displease The Court” as he discussed his five post conviction exonerations. Donald discusses his most recent work on behalf of Valentino Dixon who was wrongfully convicted of murder even though another man confessed on camera within a day of the shooting. Podcast link can be found here and below:...
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