Robert Shafran--(917) 306-2975

Experience

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  Law Offices of Thomas J. Solomon

  Apr 2001 - Apr 2003

  Principle Litigation Associate

  Plaintiff's Personal Injury-All phases of the practice-from intake to disposition:, arbitrations, ebt's, daily court appearances, motion practice & litigation--Mentored by Mr. Solomon....Prior experience includes The City of New York, David Katz & Associates, Shapiro, Bielly Albert, Rosenberg & Fox ( multi-practice firm, currently-Shapiro Bieilly, Aronowitz,et,al, Norman Volk & Associates (currently Baker, Morrissey, Et. Al--.Insurance defense-for hire vehicles only-in house counsel to American Transit Insurance Company----and to date,-- on their list of approved attorneys for hire Show less

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  PerDiem Services

  Apr 2004 - now

  Sole Proprietor

  Advised, consulted and represented multiple Law Firms, (defense, plaintiff,Insurance companies, corporations, collections, Landlords/tenantts, indigent/pro bono cases as well as paying clients) ---, in litigation, contract development, negotiations and closings, transactional law, estate planning, EPTL, Real Estate, (contract to close), depositions daily, trials weekly, Court appearances for any entity,, argument on any issue-anywhere in the greater NYC area---suspended operations to transfer to, operate and manage The Law Offices of Anatta Levinsky, P.C Show less

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  Law Offices of Anatta Levinsky

  Aug 2005 - Feb 2011

  Senior Litigation Associate/Managing Attorney

  Managing attorney-- Managed a case load of over 500 personal injury cases (PLUS PROPERTY DAMAGE & NO-FAULT MATTERS) for 5+ years-from sign up to verdict/settlement---Handled all phases of litigation on all matters relating to Personal injury &, No-Fault collection P.D. Lost Wages, Breach of contract--some matrimonial work--as welll as, the occasional bizarre weird cases that we all take on and figure out with appropriate research---strategic-timely & effective affirmative motion- practice that served the firm well---(Summary Judgment, on liability, Preclusion, etc,)----- responsive motion & cross-motion practice that saved many cases-breathed new life into others--& facilitated excellent settlement awards ---through due diligence and hard work, settlements awards increased substantially under my watch in both quantity and quality------built relationships with various Court Personnel, Insurance Companies and colleagues on both sides of the bench and bar. ******(voluntarily terminated employment 2-2011 due to an employer/employee irreconcilable differences-!!! Show less

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  Civil Court of the City of New York, County of Kings

  Jan 2008 - now

  Arbitrator

  Preside, hear, decide and adjudicate actions at law up to the jurisdictional limit of $5,000.00, with claimants stipulating to same; while waiving their right of appeal. Overseen, reviewed and subject to the Rulings, administration, disciplinary reporting, human resource oversight and screening as seen fit by Judge, Lisa Ottley, Supervising Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, County of Kings._________________Arbitrators Serve the Public___________Litigants seeking adjudication may exercise their right to to have an elected Judge hear and decide their case while retaining the right of appeal. The majority of people instead decide to choose public service volunteer lawyers like me to decide their case and issue an expedited decision or enforceable judgment rather than having to wait several hours or have to come back to return to court again on a different night.This is a volunteer public service position..if you are interested in serving your community as a volunteer arbitrator, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Show less

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  Robert Shafran & Associates

  Feb 2011 - now

  Solo Practitioner-(917) 306-2975

  PER-DIEM--(917) 306-2975:ANY APPEARANCE IN KINGS COUNTY---Representation, case management, consulting {referrals] to professionals and the public at large-courtesies and referral fees to fellow professionals favors for favors, services traded to professionals in all fields of practice,e.g.(especially the fields of Professional, Accountancy,Medicine, Law and Public Service)-- Pro Bono when we can be of help----NO FEE for a phone consult --general council, federal & multistate practice- Flat fee, contingency fee or hourly fee, Actions @ law & equity- Personal Injury, summons to verdict, single appearances-or Handle your case from inception to successful conclusion-----INJURED????if we don't win--u dont pay---Guaranteed-call immediately----no fee for consultation---we can help Show less