Lucia Maria Ciaravino

Lucia Maria Ciaravino

December 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal

'Gas-lighting' in Matrimonial Cases

There is an esoteric issue "below the radar" which is becoming commonplace in matrimonial cases, but which courts and lawyers are only beginning to understand. It is referred to as "gas-lighting" or the manipulation of a psychological strategy that causes a spouse to believe that they are losing their minds.

By Thomas F. Liotti and Lucia Maria Ciaravino

9 minute read

October 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

When Settlements "Hit The Wall"

A discussion of techniques that might be used by lawyers to convince or persuade the client or the other side to settle.

By Thomas F. Liotti and Lucia Maria Ciaravino

5 minute read

September 28, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The Disqualification of Attorneys

Motions for disqualification should not be cavalierly made.

By Thomas F. Liotti and Lucia Maria Ciaravino

7 minute read