ETKS 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....
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...
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