Frederick P Hafetz

Frederick P Hafetz

December 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'Funny in a Devastating Way': Reminiscing on the Legacy of Legendary Litigator Jay Goldberg

For many criminal defense attorneys as well as opposing prosecutors and judges who had the good fortune of seeing Jay Goldberg try a case, the experience was memorable.

By Frederick P. Hafetz

4 minute read

February 01, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Corporate Indemnification and Legal Expenses

Frederick P. Hafetz, a partner at Hafetz & Necheles, and Tracy E. Sivitz, an associate at the firm, write that in today's climate during the early stages of a criminal investigation a corporation will in all likelihood decide to cooperate with the government to avoid an indictment. Any corporate officer who refuses to cooperate either with the corporation's own internal investigation or the government's will be terminated. And, the corporation will refuse to pay his or her legal fees if a trial results.

By Frederick P. Hafetz and Tracy E. Sivitz

12 minute read