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  • Romero v. K. Hovnanian Coop., Inc.

    Publication Date: 2018-04-03
    Practice Area: Personal Injury
    Industry:
    Court: Appellate Division
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: A-3635-16T1

    Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of his negligence action against defendants.

  • R.P. v. P. K.

    Publication Date: 2018-03-29
    Practice Area: Family Law
    Industry:
    Court: Appellate Division
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: A-1099-16T1

    Defendant appealed a FRO and the final divorce judgment that awarded plaintiff primary custody of the children, term alimony, child support and equitable distribution.

  • K.L. v. S.L.

    Publication Date: 2018-03-27
    Practice Area: Family Law
    Industry:
    Court: Appellate Division
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: A-3608-16T2

    Defendant appealed the denial of his motion to reduce child support.

  • In The Matter Of Donald Edward Smart

    Publication Date: 2018-03-21
    Practice Area: Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline
    Industry: Legal Services
    Court: Georgia Supreme Court
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: Wolanda R. Shelton, Paula J. Frederick, Jenny K. Mittelman (State Bar of Georgia), Atlanta, for appellant.
    for defendant: Donald Edward Smart (The Smart Law Firm), Stratford, for appellee.
    Case Number: S18Y0511

    The Supreme Court imposed a Review Panel reprimand on an attorney for his violation of Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.2 (a), 1.3 and 1.4 in connection with his representation of a client.

  • In The Matter Of Cheryl Joyce Braziel

    Publication Date: 2018-03-21
    Practice Area: Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline
    Industry:
    Court: Georgia Supreme Court
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: Richard Wayne Hendrix (Finch McCranie, LLP), Atlanta, for appellant.
    for defendant: William Jacob Cobb, Paula J. Frederick, Jenny K. Mittelman (State Bar of Georgia), Atlanta, for appellee.
    Case Number: S18Y0434

    The Supreme Court rejected attorney's petition for voluntary discipline in which she sought a review panel reprimand after her office submitted a fabricated letter from another attorney to an insurance company.

  • Matter of Zappin

    Publication Date: 2018-03-09
    Practice Area: Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline
    Industry:
    Court: Appellate Division, First Department, Grievance Committee for the First Judicial Department
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: Jorge Dopico, Chief Attorney, Attorney Grievance Committee, New York (Kevin M. Doyle, of counsel), for petitioner. 
    for defendant: Respondent pro se.
    Case Number: M-4661

    Manhattan Lawyer Disbarred for 'Unbridled' Conduct During Divorce, Custody Battle

  • Zaccardi v. Zaccardi

    Publication Date: 2018-03-09
    Practice Area: Family Law
    Industry:
    Court: Appellate Division
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: A-3024-15T3

    In this post-judgment matrimonial matter, appellant-husband appealed from two Family Part orders denying, in pertinent part, his requests (1) to terminate his alimony obligation; (2) for reimbursement of certain child support expenses; (3) to compel respondent-wife to pay half the difference of the cash surrender values of the parties' respective life insurance policies; and (4) for the return of a wrist-watch from respondent or its cash value.

  • C.M.K v. S.K.

    Publication Date: 2018-03-09
    Practice Area: Family Law
    Industry:
    Court: Appellate Division
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: A-2486-16T1

    Defendant appealed from the entry of a final restraining order, based upon a finding that defendant committed the predicate act of harassment.

  • Jefferson v. Chevron Phillips

    Publication Date: 2018-03-05
    Practice Area: Damages
    Industry:
    Court: Supreme Court
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: 16-1018

    Chevron applied for turnover assistance, seeking to collect on a $1 million debt. Before the turnover hearing, ADJT sought to intervene, arguing that it owned 50% of the funds.

  • In The Matter of Adam Lorenzo Smith.

    Publication Date: 2018-03-05
    Practice Area: Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline
    Industry: Legal Services
    Court: Georgia Supreme Court
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: Brian Steel (The Steel Law Firm, PC.), Atlanta; Bruce H. Morris (Finestone & Morris), Atlanta, for appellant.
    for defendant: Andreea N. Morrison, Paula J. Frederick, Jenny K. Mittelman (State Bar of Georgia), for appellee.
    Case Number: S18Y0484

    Attorney Convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Bribery Was No Longer Qualified to Practice Law