Robert M. Morgenthau, who after retiring as Manhattan district attorney joined a law firm at age 90, is one of several distinguished older lawyers who do not choose to retire.
John D. Patten, who has represented many officers, is defending Officer Richard Kern, accused of a baton assault.
John D. Patten, who has represented many officers, is defending Officer Richard Kern, accused of a baton assault.
Even a seemingly modest compromise bill in Albany to revamp the state’s network of tiny courts is failing.
Even a seemingly modest compromise bill in Albany to revamp the state’s network of tiny courts is failing.
The recession has swelled the number of people showing up in New York State courts who cannot afford lawyers, and a program starts this week to meet the demand with volunteer retired lawyers.
With a series of rulings in the 1970s and ’80s, Judge Lasker forced New York City to come to grips with the horrendous conditions in its jails and ordered the closing of the notorious Tombs.
Cyrus R. Vance Jr., son of a former secretary of state, made a conscious effort to avoid talking about his influential father during his campaign.
Legal representation for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and others is expected to be drawn from 20 veteran lawyers.