Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP has again been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning a Regional Tier 1 ranking in Criminal Defense: White-Collar in New York City. “White-collar defense has been one of our core practice areas for decades, and we are grateful to the clients and colleagues whose feedback […]
A new law gives New York employees the right to request a free copy of their personnel file and receive it within five business days — something they’ve previously never had the legal right to do. Partner James Valentino recently bylined an article for Bloomberg Law explaining the impact of this New York law for […]
Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP partner Wayne E. Gosnell, Jr. spoke with the New York Post about whether a defendant who has posted bail can be remanded after a grand jury upgrades the charge against him. The Post asked Gosnell about the case of Victor Romero, a retired NYPD detective charged in a fatal […]
Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP has been listed among the Top Firms by Practice Area for Criminal Defense in the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers® magazine, published Oct. 30. The Top Firms by Practice Area lists recognize firms with five or more attorneys selected to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list […]
Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP partner John Spagna joined Lee Bergstein and Jamie Kleidman on the legal podcast Objection! You’re Fiction! to separate legal fact from fiction in HBO’s new drama War. The podcast episode, “The Secrets That Can Destroy a Divorce Case,” breaks down the mediation, legal strategies and ethical dilemmas behind a […]
Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP partner John Spagna secured the reversal of an Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) report against a client that alleged sexual abuse and maltreatment of a child. Spagna presented evidence that led the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to change the report’s determination from substantiated […]
Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP partner James F. Valentino has been appointed to the New York City Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Committee as an affiliate member. The City Bar committee brings together lawyers from across the profession to help shape law and public policy. Members draft reports, comment and testify on legislation, […]
Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP partner Effie Blassberger secured a decision by the District Attorney’s Office not to file criminal charges against a father accused of sexually abusing his young daughter — an allegation that arose during a bitter custody dispute. The accusations were devastating. Not only was the father facing the prospect of […]
CRKL managing partner Thomas C. Rotko secured the dismissal of a family offense petition against his client after a bench trial in New York County Family Court. The petitioner sought an order of protection and accused Rotko’s client of assault, stalking and harassment. On Oct. 8, the court found that no family offense occurred and […]
Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP Partner Effie Blassberger recently secured the dismissal of all criminal charges against a client who had been accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend following an argument. The allegations were serious and the stakes went far beyond the criminal case. His job security and professional reputation were also on the line. […]