Kirshner helps secure dismissal of all charges against Matt Gaetz

CKRL partner Isabelle Kirshner successfully defended Congressman Matthew Gaetz (R-FL) in an investigation by the Department of Justice looking into allegations of sex trafficking and obstruction of justice.  In a statement released earlier today, Kirshner, along with co-counsel Marc Mukasey, announced that the Department of Justice, which had been investigating the matter since 2020, had […]

Hinkle and Valentino Secure Significant Result in Employment Discrimination Matter

CRKL attorneys Ramsey Hinkle and James Valentino recently secured a significant result in an employment discrimination matter on behalf of a female executive seeking protection under New York City’s Human Rights Laws. The executive had sought a reasonable accommodation from her employer in order to provide necessary assistance to her disabled child. Shortly after requesting […]

CRKL Attorneys Secure Full Dismissal Under New Discovery Requirement

CRKL attorneys Ramsey C. Hinkle, James Valentino and Eliel Talo recently secured a full dismissal for a client charged with multiple misdemeanors including criminal contempt, harassment, menacing and unlawful imprisonment. Prosecutors in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office initially offered a plea deal to the client, which was rejected. In response, Hinkle, Valentino, and Talo filed […]

Isabelle Kirshner Provides Analysis on Charges Against Alec Baldwin

CRKL partner Isabelle Kirshner recently spoke with Reuters to share her insight and perspective about the decision to charge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter. “The decision to charge Alec Baldwin flies in the face of a thoughtful, intelligent exercise of prosecutorial discretion,” Kirshner said. “Alec Baldwin had every reason to believe that the weapon […]

Ramsey Hinkle and Paul Hugel Secure Non-Incarceratory Sentence in Covid-19 Fraud Scheme

Partners Ramsey Hinkle and Paul Hugel recently secured a rare non-incarceratory sentence for an individual charged with filing fraudulent applications for Covid-19 relief loans. Although their client faced up to 20 years imprisonment, the attorneys successfully argued that prison time was not warranted in this instance. “The Department of Justice has been aggressively filing enforcement […]

Effie Blassberger Joins CRKL As Partner

CRKL is pleased to welcome Effie Blassberger as a partner with the firm. Effie Blassberger is a highly experienced trial attorney specializing in white collar criminal defense matters and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP, she was an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, where she prosecuted more than 600 […]

Isabelle Kirshner Among “Top 50 Women” Lawyers in New York Metro Area

Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP congratulates our partner Isabelle A. Kirshner on being named by Super Lawyers among the “Top 50 Women” lawyers in the New York Metro Area. Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in New York Metro via a patented, multi-factor selection process involving independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, as well […]

Isabelle Kirshner and Wayne Gosnell To Speak at NACDL Seminar on Sexual Misconduct Cases

CRKL partners Isabelle Kirshner and Wayne Gosnell have been selected as part of the faculty for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers annual training seminar focusing on defending cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct.  The CLE qualifying event will be held at the Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas on November 10-11. Each year, […]

Super Lawyers Recognizes CRKL across Multiple Categories for 2022; Isabelle A. Kirshner named to Top 50 Women; Thomas W. Dollar named as Rising Star

Super Lawyers has recognized the lawyers of Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder for their deep experience and skills across multiple legal specialties. The following lawyers were each recognized for their work in the area of Criminal Defense, White Collar: Charles E. Clayman, Wayne E. Gosnell, Ramsey C. Hinkle, Isabelle A. Kirshner, Brian D. Linder, Amy […]

Isabelle Kirshner Recognized by Chambers and Partners

Isabelle A. Kirshner was recently recognized by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers USA 2022: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business Guide as a leading lawyer in “Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations—New York.” Isabelle has more than thirty years of experience defending individuals and entities in a wide range of criminal matters including investigations and […]