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Susan Chana Lask
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Biography
I am dedicated to my clients' causes. I use an intelligent approach of strategizing every angle, starting from when I first talk to my client. I use over 30 years of legal experience that I gained from some of the most controversial high profile cases to work towards winning your case. My keen knowledge of law and procedure leads to very creative solutions to handle your case quickly and efficiently, including my use of the latest technology and research tools.
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Animal & Dog Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
- 2nd Circuit
- 3rd Circuit
- Eastern District of NY, Federal Court
- Southern District of NY, Federal Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney Litigator
- Law Offices of Susan Chana Lask
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- Before starting my own firm, in the late '80s I worked for the prestigious, high end large law firms of Rivkin, Radler, Dunne & Bayh's Hazardous Waste insurance defense department for nationwide complex litigation, including the Agent Orange defense and creosote spills, and New York City's Kramer, Levin, Nessen,Kamin & Frankel's commercial real estate department, including clients such as the Trump Organization and nationwide multi-million dollar transactions. I am a litigator handling appeals and complex cases, including Divorce, Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Class Actions, and more. My cases include high profile issues and clients. I am an invited Legal Commentator for major networks, including CNN, Fox News, The NY times and so much more. See www.appellate-brief.com for more information.
Education
- Whittier
- Law School
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- Honors: Moot Court Honors Board Trial Advocacy Winner
- Arcadia University
- M.A. (1983) | Master of Arts in Humanities, concentrating in British & Russian Novels
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- Arcadia University
- B.A. (1982) | Psychology/Sociology
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar  # 2286102
- Member
- - Current
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Articles & Publications
- 1 Surefire Way to Stop DOT Movers From Holding Your Property Hostage
- Susan Chana Lask, Esq.
- 3 Mistakes Home Buyers Should Avoid
- Susan Chana Lask, Esq.
- DOJ Strike Force Allegations Highlight Diversion and Theft from U.S. Companies
- Testing a Red Team’s Claim of a Successful “Injection Attack” of ChatGPT-4 Using a New ChatGPT Plugin
- CFPB Warns Banks that Unilaterally Opening Closed Bank Accounts Could Be a Federal Law Violation
- Draft Model State PFAS Legislation: A More Holistic Approach To Regulating “Forever Chemicals” in Consumer Products
Legal Answers
6 Questions Answered
- Q. In upstate ny Is it legal for a sheriff to ask me questions over the phone rather than in person?
- A: You called the sheriff and asked him a questions, then he asked you one. You can answer him or decline to answer. Even if he called you, you do not have to answer the questions of a law enforcement officer unless you want to. On the other hand, if an officer stopped you in person for reasons he believes are related to a crime, you have to at least show him your identification but you still do not have to answer any questions unless your rights are read to you first, and that includes your right to have an attorney before you talk.
- Q. I think my attorney's paralegal drafted my will - is that okay?
- A: A paralegal can not draft a will. Only an attorney should draft a will, review it, discuss it with you and finalize it with the appropriate revisions, if any. Now, if the paralegal created an initial draft and the lawyer reviewed it, revised it and finalized it then that is fine. In sum, a lawyer must supervise his non lawyer staff and is always ultimately responsible for any documents produced for you.
- Q. Is my lawyer really representing the cop because he is friends with the department ?
- A: Police Officers can call the officer who is listed on the PBA card. So I do not see anything wrong with the officer who stopped your wife with calling the brother in law.
Next, it cannot be said whether or not the lawyer is representing the other side just because he is friends with the police. That is a loaded question that is impossible to answer. The lawyer is representing your wife. However, if you do not trust him then you should find a lawyer whom you trust. Not having faith in your own lawyer is a good reason to find someone else.
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