Joseph Giaramita, Esq.

Joseph Giaramita is admitted to practice law in New York and Kentucky. He is a trial attorney with experience in civil litigation, criminal defense, family and matrimonial law, personal injury, estate matters, equine law and international matters.

Approach to cases

• Personally reviews each potential case carefully before accepting it.
• Handles court appearances, paperwork and trials himself rather than delegating them to other lawyers.
• Focuses on achieving a favorable result for the client rather than maximising fees.
• Frequently receives referrals from other attorneys, including in downtown Brooklyn courts.

Education and background

• Attended Southwestern University School of Law (1980–1983).
• On the Dean's List for four semesters while working full-time in law offices in Los Angeles.
• Received certificates of exceptional achievement three times for earning the highest grade in those classes.
• Has worked in the legal field since 1977, including work at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Notable matters and publications

Early in his career, Joseph Giaramita handled a large number of criminal cases and set precedent in several appellate decisions. Examples mentioned on the firm's site include:

• People v. Catalanotte, 72 NY2d 641 (1988) – granted leave to appeal and argued in the New York Court of Appeals.
• United States v. Amaury Edward Ramirez, 973 F.2d 102 (2d Cir. 1992) – reversed a federal conviction.
• In re Fico, 169 A.D.2d 832 (2d Dep't 1991).
• United States v. Gobern, 94 F.3d 849 (4th Cir. en banc 1993).
• In re Tartir (2d Dep't, Feb. 7, 2012, unpublished) – appeal that preserved an attorney's law license after a felony conviction.

He has tried and handled high‑profile matters that have been the subject of books and articles, including a murder case discussed in works by Charles Brandt, author of *Donnie Brasco* and *The Irishman*.

The practice has also been involved in litigation related to the September 11 attacks, including claims against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and matters before the Victim Compensation Fund.

• Email: NYTrialLawyer@gmail.com
• Telephone: 718‑748‑4440
• Fax: 718‑748‑4272

The office is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, near public transportation and major highways.

Office hours and appointment availability are not listed on the website. Clients and prospective clients should contact the office directly by phone or email for current hours and to schedule a consultation.

Checking the status of a case (New York courts)

The firm's website provides general guidance for checking the status of a New York case online:

1. Go to the E‑Courts website (New York State Unified Court System).
2. Select the appropriate case‑information search (for example, Civil Supreme).
3. Search by attorney name (for example, "Joseph Giaramita") and limit the search to open cases; or search by other options provided on the site.
4. Alternatively, register on E‑Law (www.Elaw.com) to look up case information using an index number or party name.

For specific questions about a matter handled by this office, clients should contact the firm directly using the contact details above.

• Business litigation and commercial disputes.
• Breach of contract and partnership disputes.
• Business dissolutions.
• Claims involving fiduciary duties and the need for court‑appointed receivers.
• Real property litigation.
• Discrimination and other civil matters.
• Representation of employers in FLSA (wage and hour) cases in federal court.

9/11-related matters and Victim Compensation Fund

The firm has experience in matters connected to the September 11 attacks, including:

• Participation in a civil case against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia related to 9/11.
• Representation of clients in the Victim Compensation Fund, including cleanup workers and individuals initially denied compensation.
• Obtaining substantial awards for several 9/11‑related personal injury claims.

The firm continues to show interest in representing clients connected to 9/11‑related claims and litigation.

Types of criminal matters

• Felony and misdemeanor charges.
• High‑profile criminal cases.
• Criminal appeals in state and federal courts.

The firm is available to respond to urgent situations involving arrest or investigation.

Courts and admissions

Joseph Giaramita is admitted to practice before:

• The United States Supreme Court.
• The United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Fourth and Ninth Circuits.

He has handled federal criminal cases in:

• The Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York.
• The District of Nevada (Las Vegas).
• The District of New Jersey (Newark).

Representative federal matters (examples from the site)

Examples of significant matters described on the firm's website include:

• Representation of a co‑defendant in United States v. Kazarian, one of the largest Medicare fraud cases in U.S. history.
• Representation of a co‑defendant in United States v. Qureshi, described as one of the largest credit card fraud cases in U.S. history.
• Representation in People v. DeVecchio / People v. Sinagra in Kings County Supreme Court, a widely covered case involving alleged law enforcement corruption, which resulted in a dismissal based on constitutional grounds and a subsequent unsuccessful appeal by the District Attorney.

These examples are provided for background and do not predict or guarantee results in any other case.

• Ownership and breeding of standardbred racehorses, primarily 2‑ and 3‑year‑old stakes‑eligible horses.
• Representation of individuals in the horse‑racing industry, including trainers, drivers, grooms and caretakers.
• Advocacy for people in the industry who may be underpaid or overworked.

International law matters

The office represents clients in international matters, including:

• Locating assets for widowed spouses who live outside the United States and were married to American citizens.
• Securing assets to which a spouse or widow is entitled and handling the associated paperwork.
• Litigating estate‑related disputes where clients have been excluded from an estate or where assets have been diverted by family members of a deceased spouse.

The firm has represented clients in the Dominican Republic, England and various U.S. courts.

Scholarship program – Philippines

The office sponsors a scholarship initiative in Cebu, Philippines. The program aims to provide tuition‑free scholarships for a semester to law students who perform excellent community service. This charitable work is intended to assist future lawyers who will, in turn, help their communities.

Services include

• Probate of wills.
• Administration proceedings where there is no will.
• Will contests and miscellaneous estate proceedings.
• Trust and fiduciary matters.
• Acting as trustee for clients who need assistance managing everyday financial affairs.
• Settling estates so that assets can be distributed and taxes and debts can be paid.
• Preparation of living wills and powers of attorney.

The firm handles estates of various sizes and works to ensure that necessary court procedures and deadlines are met.

• New York Supreme Court.
• New York Family Court.
• Appellate courts for family‑related appeals.

Types of matters

• Divorce (from uncontested matters to complex, high‑asset divorces).
• Custody and visitation disputes.
• Equitable distribution of marital property.
• Maintenance and spousal support issues.
• Child‑related matters, including support and parenting time.

The firm has obtained custody for fathers in several cases where the circumstances supported that result.

Family and matrimonial matters are often emotional and contested. The office focuses on assertive representation within the court system, recognising that these cases are highly important to clients and their families.

Information here describes the types of matters the firm handles and does not guarantee any particular outcome.

• Motor vehicle accidents.
• Slip, trip and fall incidents.
• Construction accidents.
• Civil rights violations and police‑related claims.
• Discrimination and excessive force claims.
• False arrest and other personal injury matters.

Each stage of a personal injury case—paperwork, court appearances and trial—is handled directly by Joseph Giaramita rather than being passed between multiple attorneys.

Civil rights and discrimination matters

The firm represents clients asserting civil rights claims, including allegations of discrimination, excessive force and false arrest, in appropriate courts.

Descriptions of past cases and results are for background only and do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.