Sentences with phrase «as defense attorneys for»

The team also has members who formerly worked as defense attorneys for insurance companies, so they have seen the law from both sides.

The development comes as defense attorneys for both Percoco and his co-defendants have sought to undermine Howe's credibility beyond credit card fraud.

Charles Laughton (perhaps the ugliest, and greatest, actor in film history) stars as the defense attorney for Tyrone Power (who's terrible), who has been accused of killing a middle - aged widow.

James Stewart stars as a small town lawyer acting as defense attorney for Ben Gazzara, accused of killing the man who supposedly raped his wife, Lee Remick.

Director Courtney Hunt's thriller stars Keanu Reeves as a defense attorney for a high school senior accused of murdering his father.

Prior to working in government service, Mr. Shah worked as a defense attorney for pharmaceutical manufacturers in product defect cases.

Not exact matches

• Speaking of Time's Up... Attorney Tina Tchen, who Bloomberg describes as «arguably the most well - connected person working in women's rights today, thanks to her six years as an assistant to President Barack Obama and as first lady Michelle Obama's chief of staff,» talks about why it was so important that Time's Up include a legal defense fund: «The fastest way to make sure that someone isn't getting bullied by a lawyer for someone rich and powerful is to make sure that person has a lawyer, too.»

As Jason Langley, an attorney with Denver - based Kennedy Childs, argued in one of the briefs he filed for the defense, the court «should not overturn the long - standing rule in Colorado that the term «person,» as is used in the Wrongful Death Act, encompasses only individuals born alivAs Jason Langley, an attorney with Denver - based Kennedy Childs, argued in one of the briefs he filed for the defense, the court «should not overturn the long - standing rule in Colorado that the term «person,» as is used in the Wrongful Death Act, encompasses only individuals born alivas is used in the Wrongful Death Act, encompasses only individuals born alive.

Nevertheless, I am an attorney with 25 years experience, 13 of which were as a criminal defense attorney, and the video makes clear that by legal standards, the young lady WAS the aggressor — twice — no matter what was said prior (words are never an excuse for an attack) and yes Mixon has a valid (at least arguable) self defense case.

Published reports say Schneiderman retained Kirshner, who has been a defense attorney for more than 30 years, and previously worked as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney'sattorney for more than 30 years, and previously worked as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney'sAttorney's office.

As part of this initiative and its participation in Governor Andrew Cuomo's Liberty Defense Project, the State Bar Association will continue to offer continuing legal education (CLE) programs for attorneys seeking to represent immigrants in civil detention, administrative and removal proceedings.

Other court papers filed by attorneys for Mangano, his spouse and Venditto — all of whom have pleaded not guilty — offer a glimpse, too, into what is shaping up as a vigorous defense.

Singh, on the stand for the 11th day in Edward Mangano's federal corruption trial, made the admission under questioning by Linda Mangano's defense attorney, John Carman, who presented as evidence several email exchanges between his client and Singh employees.

Abramowitz is a power player in New York politics; he recently served as a criminal defense attorney for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a federal corruption probe launched by former U.S. Attorney Preet attorney for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a federal corruption probe launched by former U.S. Attorney Preet Attorney Preet Bharara.

He sought to contrast them with the 40 emails that Linda Mangano's defense attorney, John Carman of Garden City, submitted earlier in the trial as proof of her marketing work for Singh in her 4 1⁄2 years of employment.

Defense attorneys thus far have attacked Singh's credibility as a government witness and sought to use his own words against him — in part by playing secretly made recordings in which Singh says he has no story about politicians to share with federal investigators and Mangano gave him «nothing» for gestures such as hiring Linda Mangano.

Sen. Mark Grisanti's constituents are upset he's representing (as a defense attorney) an alleged drug dealer they've been trying to remove from their neighborhood for years.

Assemblyman Daniel J. O'Donnell, a Manhattan Democrat and former criminal defense attorney, said he never knew about the statute, which is known as «50 - A,» until he attended a state committee meeting a few years ago where Robert J. Freeman, executive director of the state Committee on Open Government, called for its repeal.

Though he was crushed in his last bid for a State Assembly seat by newcomer Nily Rozic, Iannece is still making headlines as the criminal defense attorney for Bahsid McLean, 23, who allegedly dismembered his mom and wore a garbage bag to court.

Perini, 70, of Huntington, points to his experience as a Suffolk County prosecutor for 14 years, experience as a defense attorney and his challenge four years ago to Spota in a Republican primary.

Eric Corngold, now a prominent white collar criminal defense lawyer, served as deputy attorney general for economic justice from 2007 to 2009 when Cuomo was state attorney general.

Defense attorney Michael Feldberg countered by describing the 74 - year - old Democrat as a dedicated public servant, and argued there was no proof his client pocketed the money in exchange for taking official action.

Defense attorneys for former state Sen. Malcolm Smith presented the Queens politician as a well - intentioned victim of F.B.I. entrapment, as cross-examination of the key witness began in Smith's federal corruption trial in White Plains.

A defense attorney for one of two defendants accused of dumping contaminated debris at four Suffolk sites questioned two state environmental investigators over what he described as their inaction when visiting two of the sites.

While the Lake Placid - based defense attorney has not commissioned any polls for the race against incumbent Richard Meyer, he feels as if he has a shot at victory.

She is best known in the LGBT community for her work as assistant attorney general on the Massachusetts challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act, a lawsuit complementary to one led by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.

Other potential Democratic candidates include David Calone, a venture capitalist who also worked as a federal prosecutor; William Wexler, a defense attorney and former county prosecutor who shares offices with Suffolk Democratic chairman Richard Schaffer; Tad Scharfenberg, a defense attorney and former county prosecutor who ran for district attorney in 1997; James Chalifoux, deputy bureau chief of the district attorney's major crimes bureau; Maureen McCormick, a top Nassau prosecutor who lives in Huntington; and Laura Ahearn, executive director of Parents for Megan's Law, an advocacy group for victims of sexual assault.

A defense attorney for one of two defendants accused of dumping contaminated debris at four Suffolk sites questioned two state environmental investigators Thursday over what he described as their inaction when visiting two of the sites.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim, the head of the federal prosecutor's office in Manhattan, recently told the judge that breaking the case into two trials is fair in order to accommodate scheduling conflicts for defense lawyers as well as Ciminelli's health issues.

Stirpe ran ads that criticized DeMarco for downplaying his recent work as a criminal defense attorney.

Another advocate for tort reform said, «Defense attorneys think the drastic reduction is a result of new scrutiny of the New York asbestos docket as a result of Sheldon Silver's arrest.»

Defense attorney Barry Bohrer, addressing the jury for about 45 minutes, described Percoco as a public servant and pal of the governor — but insisted his client never traded on their friendship.

The defense has pushed for the judge, Valerie Caproni, to set a higher bar in her instructions to the jury, claiming the proper standard requires Silver to have known that a bribe was being offered — a «meeting of the minds,» as one defense attorney put it.

Defense attorneys for former state senator Malcolm Smith presented the Queens politician as a well - intentioned victim of F.B.I. entrapment on Tuesday, as cross-examination of the key witness began in Smith's federal corruption trial in White Plains.

According to Newsday, other Democrat contenders include, former Congressional hopeful, David Calone, a venture capitalist who has also worked as a federal prosecutor; William Wexler, a defense attorney and former county prosecutor; Tad Scharfenberg, a defense attorney and former county prosecutor who ran for district attorney in 1997; James Chalifoux, deputy bureau chief of the district attorney's major crimes bureau; Maureen McCormick, a top Nassau prosecutor who lives in Huntington; and Laura Ahearn, executive director of Parents for Megan's Law, an advocacy group for victims of sexual assault.

Set in the Southern District of New York Federal Court, known as the «Mother Court,» the Shonda Rhimes - produced drama follows attorneys for the prosecution and defense «as they handle the most high profile and high stakes case in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.

The wittiest scene in Joel and Ethan Coen's 2001 film The Man Who Wasn't There is one in which a fast - talking defense attorney, Freddy Riedenschneider (marvelously played by Tony Shalhoub), invokes Heisenberg's uncertainty principle as grounds for a not - guilty verdict in a murder case:

McConaughey plays Mick Haller, known for his skills as a defense attorney and for the Lincoln he rides around town.

Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr. share the screen for the first time as father and son in «The Judge,» a riveting story of two men — Joseph Palmer (Duvall), a powerhouse judge in a small Indiana town, and his estranged son, Hank Palmer (Downey), a big city defense attorney.

Best of all is Stanley Tucci as Garabedian, a defense attorney who stood up for the littlest victims, the powerless, when no one else did.

When you're an innocent anthropomorphic animal accused of murder in 1840s France it doesn't matter if your defense attorney has an insatiable hunger for worms, as long as he also has a thirst... for justice.

As defense attorney Patti Nyholm, Plimpton uses her character's pregnancy and motherhood as a tactic for delaying hearings, being late, etcAs defense attorney Patti Nyholm, Plimpton uses her character's pregnancy and motherhood as a tactic for delaying hearings, being late, etcas a tactic for delaying hearings, being late, etc..

Stars: Britne Oldford, Ben Rappaport, Hope Davis, Anna Deavere Smith, Wesam Keesh, Vondie Curtis - Hall, Regé - Jean Page, Lyndon Smith, Ben Shenkman Producers: Paul Davies, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers Premise: Set in the Southern District of New York Federal Court, known as the «Mother Court,» the drama follows attorneys for the prosecution and defense «as they handle the most high profile and high stakes case in the country, all as their personal lives intersect.

The Whole Truth (R for profanity, rape and violence) Courtroom drama starring Keanu Reeves as a defense attorney hired by a widowed friend (Renee Zellweger) to represent her son (Gabriel Basso) who has already confessed to patricide.

As Mick Haller, he's an L.A. defense attorney whose unkempt office, at least for two scenes, is the back seat of a chauffeured Lincoln town car — simply a mobile metaphor for Haller's morality, yet more concretely scenic than a law office set with a giant photo of L.A. beyond the windows.

As defendants in the Vergara trial were asking the court to dismiss the case, attorneys for the state's two biggest teachers union met with reporters outside the courthouse to offer a preview of arguments they intend to make if the judge denies their request, and the trial resumes next month with witnesses for the defense.

It also accounted for things such as loss of market productivity or lost wages, household productivity and insurance costs such as claims and the cost of defense attorneys.

«As far as going into today's hearing this is about the best we could ask for,» said Jason Burks, Defense Attorney for Bradley InternationaAs far as going into today's hearing this is about the best we could ask for,» said Jason Burks, Defense Attorney for Bradley Internationaas going into today's hearing this is about the best we could ask for,» said Jason Burks, Defense Attorney for Bradley International.

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Plus he had five older brothers and sisters and a criminal - defense attorney for a father, acquired a degree in political science, read Milton Friedman, listened to Reagan's speeches and Rush Limbaugh's radio show, and did a stint as a door - to - door salesman for a gutter - cleaning service, where he learned to make his pitch before the door slammed in his face.