Category: Areas of practice

Family and Matrimonial Law:

Richard Cardinale provides representation in all areas of family and matrimonial law.

The cases we handle include:

Divorces

Separation agreements

Child custody and visitation

Orders of protection

Child support

Defense of child welfare petitions

Defense of criminal charges of domestic violence

Appeals

False Arrest:

If police officers have made false allegations against you and your criminal case has been dismissed or Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal (“ACD”), or you were released from custody without being charged, Richard Cardinale can help you seek compensation for your injuries, including your unjust incarceration and emotional distress.

 

Excessive Force:

If the police use force on you for no reason, or use more force than is necessary, Richard Cardinale will help you seek compensation for your physical injuries, emotional distress, medical expenses and other damages. If you are the victim of excessive force, it is important that you photograph your injuries and obtain prompt medical treatment if necessary.

 

Malicious Prosecution:

Malicious prosecution lawsuits may be brought when police officers make false allegations against you and file bogus criminal charges against you with the District Attorney’s Office. If the criminal case was dismissed by a judge, the prosecution, a grand jury, or you were found not guilty after a trial, Richard Cardinale will help you seek compensation for your injuries, including your unlawful incarceration, emotional distress, financial loss and damage to your reputation.

Other Types of Police Misconduct and Brutality:

If the police strip search you for no reason, deny you medical treatment or necessary medication, retaliate against you for exercising your right to free speech, or violate your civil rights in other ways, Richard Cardinale will help you obtain compensation for your injuries.

If you have been arrested, or are being investigated by law enforcement, you should seek advice from an experienced criminal attorney as soon as possible. Criminal charges could result in permanent negative consequences in your life. Richard Cardinale can help you understand the charges you are facing and your best line of attack. Through skilled negotiation and aggressive courtroom advocacy, Mr. Cardinale will fight to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

Richard Cardinale provides trial and appellate representation in all employment matters arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law.

The specific types of cases we handle include

• Sexual harassment
• Retaliation
• Employment discrimination
• Family and medical leave
• Defamation
• Workplace violence
• Overtime and minimum wage rights

If you have been injured due to the negligent, reckless or intentional conduct of another person, business or government entity, we will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. We provide aggressive and skilled representation in all types of personal injury cases.

The specific types of cases we handle include

• Auto accidents
• Slip and fall
• Negligence
• Construction accidents
• Intentional conduct such as assault and battery
• Defamation, libel and slander
• Defective products
• Medical malpractice
• Unsafe conditions