News
To follow you will find news regarding suits, initiatives, and/or transactions
involving the Pascazi Law Offices PLLC:
May 24, 2010:
Counselor Michael S. Pascazi Joins the U.S. Department
of State Bureau of Consular Affairs’ Attorney Network
Michael S. Pascazi, Attorney & Counselor-at-Law, and Managing Member of
Pascazi Law Offices PLLC has joined the Attorney Network maintained by
the Office of Children’s Issues at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of
Consular Affairs. Network attorneys provide legal representation to parents
involved in International Child Abduction cases.
Each year, hundreds of children are abducted by a parent or family member
across international borders to and from the United States. Parental &
familial child abduction not only jeopardizes the child’s well being, it has
substantial long term consequences for the left behind parent, the family,
and society. When a child is abducted internationally, the difficulties are
compounded for everyone involved. The U.S. Department of State places the
highest priority on the welfare of children, and is deeply committed to
assisting children and parents involved in these cases.
As part of their efforts, the Office of Children’s Issues maintains the
Attorney Network. As the U.S. Central Authority for the 1980 Hague
Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the U.S.
Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues helps parents find legal
representation to pursue remedies available under the Convention. The
attorneys who join the Attorney Network, such as Attorney Pascazi, share a
commitment to helping parents pursue recovery of their children, as well as
a commitment to implementing the Convention.
If you believe that you need help in the area of International Child Abduction
do not hesitate to contact Attorney Pascazi for a Free Initial Consultation.
April 14, 2010:
Attorney Pascazi settles for $5,000.00 a malicious
prosecution suit which he commenced against another
attorney.
Attorney Pascazi, years ago, sued another attorney for unlawfully collecting
a fee. That suit was settled. As part of the settlement, opposing counsel
was ordered to inter alia turn over certain files to Attorney Pascazi. When
Attorney Pascazi went to pick up those files at the appointed date, time,
and place he was met with demands for the execution of various receipts.
Attorney Pascazi removed half of the files, and was then barred from
removing the balance. Opposing counsel then threatened to call the police
and charge Attorney Pascazi with Petit Larceny. Attorney Pascazi
responded that such would not be a good idea. True to his word, opposing
counsel called the police and the police charged Attorney Pascazi with Petit
Larceny. Attorney Pascazi was processed, and arraigned. At arraignment a
motion was made to dismiss the charges with prejudice, because the court
ordered settlement relinquished the files back to Attorney Pascazi. You
can't steal your own property. The Assistant District Attorney consented to
the motion and the judge dismissed the charges with prejudice. The
proceeding lasted about 3 minutes. In the interim, opposing counsel filed for
Bankruptcy protection, and received a discharge. Fortunately for Attorney
Pascazi, opposing counsel failed to list Attorney Pascazi's claim in his
bankruptcy schedules. Therefore, Attorney Pascazi's claim was never
discharged in bankruptcy. Attorney Pascazi subsequently sued opposing
counsel for malicious prosecution, relating to the afore described
outrageous conduct (Supreme Court Orange County, Justice Lubell).
Today, the case was settled; with opposing counsel agreeing to pay
Attorney Pascazi $5,000.00, and agreeing to turn over the balance of the
files which opposing counsel still has in his possession. The lesson to be
learned: Think before you act or react. Don't make rash decisions. They
come back to haunt you.
March 22, 2010:
The Pascazi Law Offices successfully challenged the
frivolous pleadings of opposing counsel in New York
State Supreme Court, and won a sanctions payment for
its client as follows:
The Pascazi Law Offices, as Plaintiff's attorney, was faced with pleadings,
received from opposing counsel, on a motion to re-argue and renew, that
were clearly frivolous, as a matter of law. Attorney Pascazi felt that Plaintiff,
his client, should not have to bear the expense of dealing with frivolous
papers. Attorney Pascazi brought a cross motion, on behalf of Plaintiff,
seeking sanctions. Plaintiff's cross motion seeking sanctions was granted
by the Supreme Court Putnam County (Justice Nicolai), and opposing
counsel was directed to pay $2,250.00 to the Pascazi Law Offices PLLC, for
the benefit of the Pascazi Law Offices’ client. Fortunately, or unfortunately,
depending upon how you look at it, the underlying case was settled by the
parties, and no sanctions payment was ever made.
The Pascazi Law Offices PLLC vigorously defends its clients against the
frivolous conduct of opposing counsel, which is unfortunately all too
common in today’s proceedings. Frivolous conduct in litigation serves no
useful purpose. It only serves to delay, and multiply the litigation, as well as
drive up the costs of litigation needlessly.
If you believe that you are the target of frivolous litigation, and have
questions, feel free to contact us for a free initial consultation.
February 4, 2010:
The Pascazi Law Offices successfully challenged the
frivolous pleadings of opposing counsel in New York
State Supreme Court, and won a sanctions payment for
its client as follows:
The Pascazi Law Offices, as Plaintiff's attorney, was faced with pleadings,
received from opposing counsel in a defamation suit, that were clearly
defective, as a matter of law. Attorney Pascazi promptly notified opposing
counsel of the defects and rejected the papers. Opposing counsel did not
correct the papers, but rather did nothing. Attorney Pascazi felt that
Plaintiff, his client, should not have to bear the expense of dealing with
defective papers. Attorney Pascazi brought a cross motion, on behalf of
Plaintiff, seeking inter alia sanctions. Plaintiff's cross motion seeking
sanctions was granted by the Supreme Court Putnam County (Justice
O'Rourke), and opposing counsel paid $1,400.00 to the Pascazi Law Offices
PLLC, for the benefit of the Pascazi Law Offices’ client.
This was not the first award of sanctions against an opposing attorney, for
frivolous conduct in litigation, awarded to Attorney Pascazi. Opposing
counsel in a suit in New York State Supreme Court, Orange County,
prematurely filed a Demand for a Note of Issue. Attorney Pascazi requested
that the Demand be withdrawn. Opposing counsel refused to withdraw his
Demand. Attorney Pascazi recognized the Demand as unlawful, and
frivolous. Attorney Pascazi commenced a motion seeking to strike the
Demand, and impose sanctions against opposing counsel. The motion was
fully briefed, and the court (Justice McGuirk) ultimately awarded Attorney
Pascazi $400.00 in sanctions, paid by opposing counsel.
The Pascazi Law Offices PLLC vigorously defends its clients against the
frivolous conduct of opposing counsel, which is unfortunately all too
common in today’s proceedings. Frivolous conduct in litigation serves no
useful purpose. It only serves to delay, and multiply the litigation, as well as
drive up the costs of litigation needlessly.
If you believe that you are the target of frivolous litigation, and have
questions, feel free to contact us for a free initial consultation.
Should you have any questions or concerns about your legal
rights, and/or obligations in any legal matter, or transaction,
do not hesitate to contact the Pascazi Law Offices for a free
initial consultation.
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