Christine Simmons

November 04, 2013 | New York Law Journal

A criminal defense attorney is challenging a subpoena to appear before a grand jury that is investigating a witness who gave testimony against his client. Meanwhile, the attorney said he is exploring legal options after learning prosecutors obtained hundreds of his attorney-client communications during their investigation of the witness.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

October 30, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Awarded for her commitment to public service; outstanding representation of clients during the financial crisis; and her role as chair of the Legal Aid Society in steering the agency away from financial peril.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

October 28, 2013 | New York Law Journal

A development company and its two founders have filed an $80 million malpractice suit against Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, claiming the law firm assigned an "inexperienced associate" to represent them in the development of a Tribeca condo, causing them to lose equity in the project.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

October 28, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Maxwell Pfeifer, who was known as "Million Dollar Max" for the large recoveries he won on behalf of clients, has won confirmation of his Chapter 11 plan, despite the objection of a litigation financing firm that advanced him funds and is now an unsecured creditor.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

October 23, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Norman Sheresky, a prominent divorce attorney and former president of the New York chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, died Oct. 19 from pneumonia. He was 85.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

June 26, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Some lawyers have questioned whether the expanded use of nonlawyers might take work away from lawyers, said David Lewis, a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson and chair of the professional responsibility committee that authored the report.

By Christine Simmons

11 minute read

July 15, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Nancy Gertner, a former federal district judge in Massachusetts, said that as a judge, "I saw the impact of bad science and witness identification on convictions. And in some cases, not so great lawyering. When I left the bench, I was determined to do something about it."

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

December 03, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Vincent Cino is the first employment litigator to lead the White Plains-based firm. Patrick Vaccaro, who has led since 2006, will remain a partner at the 735-attorney firm.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

September 26, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Anna Gristina, the woman dubbed by tabloids as the "Soccer Mom Madam," pleaded guilty yesterday to promoting prostitution. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan said Gristina, who was arrested in February, would be sentenced on Nov. 20 to six months in jail and five years of probation. But she is not expected to serve jail time for the class D felony because of time spent this year at Rikers after the judge set her bail at $2 million.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

April 05, 2012 | New York Law Journal

As managing partner, Michael Slapo will oversee day-to-day operations at the 41-attorney New York office and will serve on the firm's executive committee.

By Christine Simmons

1 minute read