We invite you to browse some of our recent case results to learn more about our past successes and how we have helped people in situations similar to yours.
Parkview Capital places Ebony Media into bankruptcy, orchestrates the sale of the assets to Junior Bridgeman, receiving 100% recovery.
Successfully represented the Level Global Funds over a 7 year period in high-profile insider trading case
Successful settlement with NYSE-listed corporation
Replaces with own full slate
Represent activist before Delaware Chancery Court in precedent-setting adoption of the enhanced scrutiny standard in advanced notice bylaw litigation
Highest Civil Rights Verdict in the Northern District of New York
Nationally Highest Per-Person Settlement for a Mass Arrest Class Action
Estate of Eric Garner
Co-counsel in negotiating $6.9 million settlement with the City of New York for Mr. Garner’s wrongful death.
Attempted Murder
Acquittal after jury trial for client charged with Attempted Murder where the client was caught on video shooting the complainant in the back.
Brown v. City of New York, No. 15-cv-04091 (S.D.N.Y. 2020)
Secured $2.55 million settlement for the estate of Barrington Williams for deliberate indifference claims from the failure of police officers to provide CPR and use an AED.
International Money Laundering and Smuggling
Achieved a non-jail sentence for client charged with international money laundering and smuggling.
Violation of NY Rent Stabilization Law
Six-figure settlement obtained for client whose landlord overcharged rent in violation of NY Rent Stabilization Law.
Pettiford v. City of New York, 17-cv-05273 (E.D.N.Y.)
Secured $280,000 settlement for excessive force and false arrest claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
Grand Larceny and Insurance Fraud
Dismissal of charges for New York State Court Officer charged with Grand Larceny and Insurance Fraud.
McClary v. City of New York, No. 12-cv-118 (E.D.N.Y.)
Won motion to amend to add a Monell claim based on NYPD’s lack of training for executing search warrants and secured $220,000 settlement for woman whose house was destroyed during search.
Dismissal of Immigration Removal Proceedings
Dismissal of immigration removal proceedings for a permanent resident who has lived in the United States for 50 years.
Attempted Murder
Acquittal after jury trial for client charged with Attempted Murder where the client was caught on video shooting the complainant in the back.
Brown v. City of New York, No. 15-cv-04091 (S.D.N.Y. 2020)
Secured $2.55 million settlement for the estate of Barrington Williams for deliberate indifference claims from the failure of police officers to provide CPR and use an AED.
Contested Matrimonial Action
Secured a $250,000 settlement award and monthly maintenance payments for spouse in a highly contested matrimonial action in NY County.
Over $50,000 Stolen in Corporate Revenue
Dismissal of criminal charges for client alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in corporate revenue.
Sexually Assaulting Undercover NYPD Officer
Acquittal after bench trial where client charged with sexually assaulting undercover NYPD officer where multiple officers testified at trial.
Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide
Acquittal after jury trial for client charged with Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide where the client struck and killed a pedestrian after a night of drinking.
Risk of Work Injury
Dismissal of complaint against company on the grounds that ...
Systematic Unemployment Fraud
Dismissal of criminal charges for client charged with systematic unemployment fraud.
Burglary
Acquittal after jury trial for client charged with Burglary where client signed a written confession admitting to the offense.
Rape
Dismissal of criminal charges for Air Force Captain charged with Rape.
Drug Conspiracy
Achieved a non-prison sentence for the client initially facing a minimum of five years for drug conspiracy which resulted in the overdose death of two people.
Rape
Dismissal of charges for actor charged with Rape
Burglary
Acquittal after jury trial for client charged with Burglary where the client’s DNA was recovered at the scene.
Assault
Dismissal of charges for United States Military Officer charged with Assault.
Robbery
Acquittal after jury trial for client charged with Robbery where complaining witness testified at trial that the client was the one who robbed him and surveillance footage captured someone matching the client’s description running from the scene at the time of the robbery.
Inequitable Contract
Successfully argued client’s release from inequitable contract saving client over $150,000
License Revocation
Successfully defended client in a disciplinary proceeding that sought to revoke his professional license based on his past criminal conviction.
The lawyers at Hamilton Clarke, LLP have zealously and successfully represented clients on complex civil and commercial litigation, corporate, shareholder activism and distressed matters, and white collar criminal defense including fraud, money laundering, insider trading, racketeering and tax evasion. We develop unique, custom-tailored approaches to protecting and advancing our clients’ interests, examining every detail and exploring unconventional legal theories. The results we have obtained over many years of practice speak to our ability and determination to turn strategic advantage into ultimate success.