Attorney Joseph D. Lento has helped countless clients nationwide and locally through their most difficult times in life. He understands that when a client is faced with a challenge, there is nothing more important than an attorney who cares deeply about his client's welfare and who takes a personal interest in the outcomes of his clients' cases. There are no "small" cases to Mr. Lento because he understands that whatever challenge a client may be facing, it is affecting that client's life in some fundamental manner. Understanding what is at stake, Mr. Lento does everything in his power to make certain that any such challenge is resolved as favorably as possible for a client.
Mr. Lento takes every client's case personally, but there are of course some cases that captivate the interest of the media, and Mr. Lento stands tall in the limelight; having been involved with many cases that not only have generated local and national press coverage, but also international press coverage. The following is a small sample of Mr. Lento fighting on behalf of clients and his involvement in cases and matters in various capacities featured in the local and national media:
- The Philadelphia Inquirer - Philly-area nurses say they're victims of Florida school operators who sold fake college degrees - June 28, 2023 (Lento Law represents many of the nurses and nursing students across the United States who were victimized by the Florida nursing school scandal. In part, for students and nurses who earned their degrees and licenses, we are fighting to restore their good names.)
- Northern Virginia InsideNova.com - Prince William Schools Investigating Alleged Assault in Patriot High School Locker Room - October 31, 2024
- Texas Scorecard - Patterns of Negligence: Carolyn Confer's Fight with Georgetown ISD - October 15, 2024
- The Philadelphia Inquirer - What Small Businesses Need to Know about ADA Violations - October 8, 2024 (Attorney Joseph D. Lento discusses the Americans with Disability Act and potential obligations under the ADA.)
- CBS 9 Washington, D.C. - Formerly missing AU student arrested for voyeurism - August 7, 2024
- Forbes - Colleges Face Tidal Wave Of Lawsuits Over Gaza Protests - May 24, 2024 (Attorney Joseph D. Lento discusses the ongoing campus protests taking place across the United States.)
- NerdWallet.com - How Participating in Campus Protests Could Affect Your Financial Aid - May 10, 2024
- Justice.gov - Businesswoman Pleads Guilty to Fabricating Millions in Business Income to Obtain Pandemic Relief - March 22, 2024
- Los Angeles Times - Beverly Hills middle school rocked by AI-generated nude images of students - February 26, 2024
- The Detroit News - Outspoken Flint Councilman Eric Mays dies at age 65 - February 25, 2024 (Despite his recent tragic passing, Lento Law will continue to fight the good fight on behalf of Councilman Mays.)
- Fox 11 Los Angeles, CA - Students share AI-generated nude photos of classmates - February 25, 2024
- TMZ - Adult Diaper Spa in New Hampshire Slammed by ABDL Advocate Riley Kilo - Wrong place!!! Wrong Price!!! - February 8, 2024.
- Boston.com - What’s a ‘Diaper Spa,’ and why is it raising eyebrows in New Hampshire? - January 30, 2024
- MLive.com Michigan - Eric Mays plans court battle over latest suspension from Flint council meetings - December 22, 2023 (Lento Law continues to fight for the free speech and other constitutional rights of Councilman Eric Mays.)
- ABC 12 Michigan - Flint City Councilman launches legal challenge of suspension - December 22, 2023
- CBS 5 Michigan - Flint Councilman Eric Mays files motion for temporary restraining order following suspension - December 22, 2023
- NBC 25 Fox 66 Michigan - Flint City Councilperson Eric Mays suspended for three months, attorneys file motion in response - December 22, 2023
- Swimming World - Eastern Illinois Confirms Hazing By Swim Team, Sets Path to Reinstatement - November 16, 2023
- Central Illinois WCIA 3 - EIU investigation finds hazing within men's swimming team - November 14, 2023
- Flint Beat - Flint Councilman Eric Mays files lawsuit against city, police, 2 peers after meeting removal - October 26, 2023 (Lento Law continues to fight for the free speech and other constitutional rights of Councilman Eric Mays.)
- News 4 Tuscon, Oklahoma - Sahuarita counselor served with injunction after alleged harassment - October 25, 2023 (Lento Law is fighting to protect the rights and interests of the 9-year-old student traumatized by her school counselor.)
- MLive.com Michigan - Flint councilman sues city, colleagues and police over removal from meeting - October 25, 2023 (Lento Law continues to fight for the free speech and other constitutional rights of Councilman Eric Mays.)
- The San Diego Tribune - USD Investigation is 'well underway,' president says; school joins Hazing Prevention Consortium - October 12, 2023 (Hazing can lead to disastrous consequences and needs to be appropriately addressed by schools, but wrongful allegations also need to be appropriately addressed. Lento Law is fighting to protect the rights and interests of those wrongly accused of hazing on the University of San Diego football team.)
- Sports Illustrated - Half of San Diego's Football Team to be Disciplined Over Hazing Incident San Diego Football Team - August 29. 2023 (Hazing can lead to disastrous consequences and needs to be appropriately addressed by schools, but wrongful allegations also need to be appropriately addressed. Lento Law is fighting to protect the rights and interests of those wrongly accused of hazing on the University of San Diego football team.)
- ABC 6 Philadelphia - Haverford Twp. police report 161% rise in retail thefts, and other towns are having similar issues - August 10, 2023
- MLive Michigan - Judge issues order allowing suspended Flint councilman to return to meetings - August 10, 2023 (Lento Law fought to overturn Flint City Council's illegal removal of Councilman Eric Mays and won.)
- The Quad-City Times - Davenport, Iowa - Palmer College issues wave of student ethics violations - July 24, 2023
- MLive Michigan - 2 Flint council members sue mayor and city over ARPA committee's work - July 19, 2023 (Lento Law is fighting to right wrongdoings and potential malfeasance committed by Flint, Michigan Mayor Neeley and potential others involving multi-millions in government funds.)
- Mid-Michigan Now - Fox 66 - Two council members file lawsuit against Flint Mayor and city, alleging charter violations - July 19, 2023
- ABC 12 Flint, Michigan - Flint City Council Members, residents file lawsuit against Mayor Sheldon Neeley - July 19, 2023
- CBS News 5 Mobile, Alabama - Former Mobile-Fire Rescue captains file lawsuit against city of Mobile - July 19, 2023 (Lento Law is fighting discrimination and retaliation perpetrated by the City of Mobile, Alabama and others against fire department officers.)
- MLive Michigan - Woman ‘expelled from’ Flint council meeting claims First Amendment violation in lawsuit - June 9, 2023 (Lento Law is fighting to protect the free speech rights of Michigan Councilman Eric Mays.)
- Fox 10 Mobile, Alabama - Mother of nightclub murder victim sues the city of Prichard, club owner - June 2, 2023 (Lento Law is fighting for justice for the murder victim and his family.)
- AL.com Alabama - Wrongful death suit filed in Mother's Day strip club shooting Prichard, club owner - June 2, 2023 (Lento Law is fighting for justice for the murder victim and his family.)
- Flint Beat - Flint City Councilman Eric Mays Files Appeal in Disorderly Conduct Case - May 17, 2023
- Al.com Alabama - Mobile DA: Dr. Jonathan Nakhla ‘held accountable’ with 25-year prison sentence - April 21, 2023 (Lento Law is fighting to protect the medical license of our client after an unjust criminal prosecution.)
- Penn Live - Penn State student admits damaging ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner: police - March 27, 2023 (Racial harassment needs to be appropriately addressed when the issue arises on college campuses, but schools can rush to judgment and can prioritize how they are perceived over accused students' rights and interests. The families of the two students who did not damage the banner realized their voices were not being heard by their school and came to us for help. Lento Law is working to protect the rights and interests of the two students who did not damage the banner but were nonetheless inappropriately disciplined by their school.)
- MLive Michigan - Flint Councilman Eric Mays raises $13K for legal fees in 10 days on GoFundMe - March 24, 2023 (Lento Law is fighting to protect the free speech rights of Michigan Councilman Eric Mays.)
- Times Leader - Wilkes-Barre council member granted PFA against husband - March 17, 2023
- Salt Lake Tribune - Utah college soccer player sues after being asked sexual questions in ‘initiation ritual’ - March 11, 2023
- Fox 13 Utah - Former Westminster soccer player shares details on lawsuit against coach - March 10, 2023
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KUTV 2 Utah - Women's soccer player files sex discrimination case against Westminster College, coach - March 9, 2023 (Lento Law represents our student athlete client in the federal
Title IX lawsuit we filed against her coach and college for sex discrimination and retaliation perpetrated against our client.)
- The Arizona Republic / AZCentral.com - Children of wrongfully cremated woman sue Eastlake Mortuary in Phoenix - March 3, 2023
- Inside Higher Ed - Lawsuit Alleges Title IX Complaint Drove Cadet to Suicide - February 28, 2023 (Lento Law represents Camren Bagnall in our lawsuit against California State University Maritime Academy.)
- The Daily Californian - 20-year-old UC Berkeley student charged with rape in sorority house - February 22, 2023
- Title IX For All - Another accused student commits suicide. Parents sue. - February 17, 2023 (Lento Law represents Camren Bagnall in our lawsuit against California State University Maritime Academy.)
- Law.com - NJ Appeals Court Reinstates Medical Negligence Case, Finding Trial Judge Misapplied AOM Statute - January 20, 2023 (At the appellate level, the Lento Law team won a hard-fought battle against a trial judge rebuked by the appellate court in our ongoing fight for justice for the young person whose life tragically end too soon.)
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pitt will review its protocols after students were charged with mistreating a cadaver - December 26, 2022
- Inside Higher Ed - U of Pittsburgh Students Accused of Violating Cadavers - December 5, 2022
- NJ 101.5 - What is the age of consent in New Jersey? Does NJ have a 'Romeo and Juliet' law? - December 4, 2022
- The Kenyon Collegian - Staff Editorial: Yik Yak fosters unbridled toxicity - November 17, 2022 (Kenyon College's newspaper recently confirmed what our client at Kenyon College recently came to learn unfortunately. After our client was anonymously accused of Title IX sexual misconduct on Yik Yak, disciplinary, academic, and social problems ensued. Our client thereafter came to us for help, and we are working to address failures due to how the allegations were handled at the school and by his fraternity, and to put our client on a better path moving forward.)
- News 4 - Jacksonville, Florida - Lawsuit accuses Clay County Sheriff's Office of excessive force in arrest of murder suspect - September 8, 2022 (Although the police have a difficult job, all who wield power - be it the police or any other institution - have an obligation to wield their power responsibly. A person is considered innocent until proven guilty, and regardless of how serious the charges against a person may be, because power was not wielded responsibly by the police in this instance, my team and I are working to address these failures.)
- CBS News Pittsburgh - Pine-Richland School District taking 'appropriate next steps' after student's 'racist' Homecoming message - September 7, 2022
- CBS News Colorado - Littleton High School student charged with allegedly groping four girls on campus, parent 'shocked' student allowed to return after five-day suspension - July 20, 2022 (My team and I are helping parents of the School District address the concerns with how the School District handled serious allegations involving Title IX sexual misconduct.)
- NBC 10 - Philadelphia, PA - NJ Middle School Students Say They Were Sexually Assaulted by Classmate - June 1, 2022
- CNBC - Judge blocks auction of Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' dress by Catholic University pending outcome of lawsuit - May 23, 2022 (A member of my team represents the plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against the University in a dispute over an iconic part of Hollywood history.)
- WLOX 13 - Biloxi, Mississippi - MGCCC facing discrimination lawsuit from former student - May 12, 2022 (Maggie's mother came to me for help after Maggie was wrongfully dismissed from her college in Mississippi. Maggie's autism and other challenges were completely disregarded by her college in its decision to dismiss Maggie. My team and I filed a federal lawsuit in Mississippi against the college to right the wrongs done to Maggie and to seek justice for Maggie.)
- Los Angeles Times - His Hollywood dreams lured him from China. He was killed during a USC student film shoot - April 22, 2022
- Federal Trade Commission - Saint James School of Medicine: operating on lies - April 15, 2022 (As is unfortunately often the case with Caribbean medical schools and for-profit schools, financial concerns are put above students' interests. My team and I are helping students at St. James School of Medicine who were subject to wrongful action by the school, compounded by the systemic failures on the school's part as reflected in the FTC's Consumer Advice.)
- Oxygen.com - Car Salesman Turned Amateur Detective Helps Expose Podiatrist And His Mistress Who Were Plotting Murder - April 13, 2022
- Westview High School "The Nexus" - San Diego, California - Unblurring Boundaries: Existing grey areas in student-teacher relationship policies leave students uncertain of where the line should be drawn - April 8, 2022
- Yahoo.com - Parents Of Camden County Students Who Drank Contaminated Milk File Class-Action Lawsuit - April 7, 2022 (My team and I filed a federal class action lawsuit to seek recourse on behalf of the sickened children and their families.)
- Yahoo.com - Food-grade sanitizer found in milk cartons from Guida’s Dairy in New Britain sickens some N.J. students, sending more than two dozen to area hospitals - April 1, 2022
- CNN - Three Maryland middle schoolers are charged with a hate crime for social media threats aimed at Black students - March 11, 2022
- Dakota News Network - Fargo Oak Grove Assistant Coach Facing Child Porn Charges - February 15, 2021 (Our clients are former students at the private school who recently came to us for help after unfortunately being subject to failures on the school's part which led to serious concerns at the school. My team and I are taking action to hold the school and others accountable for their failures which led to violations of our clients' rights.)
- Newsweek - California Students Protest Mask Mandate After Seeing Photo of Unmasked Gavin Newsome - February 9, 2022
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Wink News - Fort Myers, FL - Federal jury to hear FMPD excessive force lawsuit filed by Lehigh Acres man - January 31, 2022 (My team and I are seeking relief on behalf of our client who was accused of "shopping while black" and unfortunately suffered excessive force and unlawful detainment by the Fort Myers Police Department.)
- ABC 7 - Fort Myers, FL - FSW professor fired for asking student for threesome & talking about sex in class - December 2, 2021 (Whether a professor, student, or otherwise involved in academia, behaving appropriately should of course be expected. That being said, false allegations are regularly made against individuals in the school setting for various reasons. The accused professor came to me for help after the school Title IX case had ended, and regardless of the truth of the allegations or lack thereof, the school systemically violated the professor's rights under Title IX. Now that I and my team are involved, we are taking action on the professor's behalf to address the violations of his rights at the school level and in court if necessary.)
- Associated Press - Eight Arrested in Georgia College Fraternity Hazing Incident - December 2, 2021
- New York Times - Slain Woman Had Begged Apartment Complex to Change Locks, Lawsuit Claims - November 26, 2021 (There of course will be no perfect solution to a tragedy such as this, but if nothing else, my team and I are fighting on behalf of the mother and her children to hold the necessary parties accountable.)
- Yahoo.com - Toddler's hospital admission prompts Tobyhanna man's arrest for abuse, sex assault - November 12, 2021 (Most of the cases I take on are emotionally challenging, but working to help make young peoples' lives better has been the focus of my professional career for more than 20 years and I never shy away from a challenge. There is not a more emotionally challenging case than when a young person is abused, and in this instance, I am helping to make certain the toddler is protected.)
- Michigan media outlet - (link not provided for confidentiality reasons) October 25, 2021 (After suffering sexual misconduct by a doctor at a major state university, the female student came to me for help to address her concerns. My team and I represent the female student plaintiff in the lawsuit filed against the university / parties at the university).
- WFMZ 69 - Allentown, Pennsylvania - Former Conrad Weiser student alleges ex-coach raped her - September 29, 2021 (My team and I are helping the falsely-accused ex-coach address the allegations against him.)
- NBC 4 - Washington, D.C. - Why Local Nursing Students Say School Wasted Their Time and Money Online - September 30, 2021 (For-profit schools such as the school featured in this expose are notorious for taking advantage of students' time and money. My team and I are helping a group of nursing students at this school seek recourse for the school's failures.)
- The Eagle-Tribune - Massachusetts and New Hampshire - DCF investigates Hunking School sex harassment complaint - September 28, 2021
- Yahoo.com - Wawa Employee Stabs Customer Who Tried To Attack, Philadelphia Police Say - August 13, 2021 (After their teenage son was involved in an unfortunate incident while at work with the potential to have life-altering consequences, the family of the teenage employee sought my help during a troubling time.)
- Bucknell University's "The Bucknellian" - Independent investigation of May 13th Fran’s House incident concludes; Tower House now permanent home of LGBTQ+ affinity - July 14, 2021 (Despite Bucknell University's initial rush to judgment which made national news, through an external investigation in addition to dedicated efforts on our clients' behalf, the school reversed course and acknowledged that the actions of the accused fraternity members were not motivated by LGBTQ+ bias as initially claimed by the school and many other parties. Over the course of two months of negotiations with the school, we were able to get the school to appropriately resolve the matter so that there would be no long-term consequences affecting our clients. Although the story at Bucknell made national news, rushing to judgment, being motivated by agendas, and not recognizing students' right and interests are examples of concerns that take place at schools day in and day out across the country. This is why it is critical to have experienced representation when facing a school-related issue or concern as early as possible in the process.)
- InsiderNJ.com - Fourteen Defendants Indicted In Connection With Shooting Of New Jersey State Trooper Last Year In Pittsgrove - July 13, 2021
- CBS 4 - Miami, FL - Body Of Pittsburgh Native Nicole Doran-Manashirov Recovered From Surfside Condo Collapse - July 12, 2021 (My team and I represent family of those tragically lost in the Surfside Condo Collapse in Florida.)
- The Daily Item - UPDATE Bravman: Incident at Bucknell LGBTQ+ home not 'motivated by bias' - July 12, 2021
- The Press of Atlantic City - An Atlantic City substitute fired for improper conduct with a student was hired by the state. Now he is facing 30 years in prison for child exploitation. - July 2, 2021 (My team and I are fighting for justice on behalf of the child who was wronged by the system.)
- The Press of Atlantic City - Atlantic City school board member seeks to disqualify solicitor in lawsuit against him - June 2, 2021 (My team and I are fighting for justice for the school board member who was retaliated against by his employer.)
- CNN - Bucknell University condemns 'horrific incident' against LGBTQ student community and orders investigation - May 18, 2021 (I represent students involved in the unfortunate incident at Bucknell University. As with many incidents that lead to issues at schools, a common factor is that young people make mistakes. That is a part of growing up. There of course needs to be accountability when necessary, but accountability in the school setting should generally should be guided by rehabilitative measures rather than punitive measures. Regrettably, without the right advocate, schools are often quick to mete out harsh punishment without appropriatiely weighing the necessary considerations. Schools can also be motivated by agendas that may not be reasonable which is clearly the case at Bucknell where the school rushed to judgment only to have an independent investigation determine that there was no LGBTQ animus involved in this incident. For these reasons and more, it is critical to have effective representation to ensure a fair process and to work towards an appropriate outcome.)
- The Washington Post -'Horrific attack on LGBTQ house sparks university investigation - May 17, 2021
- The New York Times - Bucknell Investigating 'Horrific' Harassment of L.G.B.T.Q. Students - May 16, 2021
- The Press of Atlantic City - Mother of victim of Kayan Frazier sues Smalls, Atlantic City school board - May 14, 2021
- Autism Parenting Magazine - Life With Maggie, Before College Algebra - May 12, 2021 (Maggie's mother came to me for help after Maggie was wrongfully dismissed from her college in Mississippi. Maggie's autism and other challenges were completely disregarded by her college in its decision to dismiss Maggie. My team and I filed a federal lawsuit in Mississippi against the college to right the wrongs done to Maggie and to seek justice for Maggie.)
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Law360 - NJ Doctors Must Face Suit Over Woman's Suicide - May 11, 2021 (My team and I represent the parents of a young woman whose suicide was caused by her two doctors' wrongful use of prescription opioids. My team and I were not involved in the case when the trial court dismissed the parents' claims, and the parents thereafter came to us for help. A New Jersey appeals court on Tuesday reinstated the lawsuit saying the trial court applied the wrong standard in deciding to throw out the case. In addition to getting the family justice as we continue the fight on the daughter's behalf, my team member's work in this case made a published legal opinion which itself is a major accomplishment, thereby leading to coverage in Law360.)
- WFTV 9 - Orlando, FL - Family of Orange County student sued twice by school district files suit over legal fees - May 3, 2021
- NorthJersey.com - Coach of North Jersey's top softball team let go just as season gets going - April 30, 2021 (After the coach was falsely accused and dismissed from her position, she came to me for help in seeking recourse for what took place at the school.)
- California Lutheran University - "The Echo" - Students, alumni say Meisner classes are ‘brutal’, ‘hypersexual’ - April 27. 2021
- NEWS3 Western Illinois - Students report experiencing “mental cruelty,” hazing by WIU sorority - April 24, 2021 (Colleges and universities take hazing allegations very seriously regardless of the nature of the allegations, and students found responsible generally face suspension or expulsion. In part because of what is at stake, accused students should never participate in an investigation conducted by the school or the fraternity or sorority itself without taking the necessary precautions. I represent sorority members at Western Illinois University accused of hazing and I am working towards a fair process and a favorable outcome on behalf of my clients.)
- The Press of Atlantic City - Callaway files motion to move Small lawsuit to federal court - April 8, 2021
- The Miami Times - FMU basketball coach accused of sexual harassment - April 6, 2021 (After experiencing sexual harassment at her school, the student-athlete involved in the Title IX case taking place at Florida Memorial University came to me for help. I am working to make certain the school and involved parties appropriately address my client's concerns.)
- PennLive / The Patriot-News - 1 killed in Dauphin County tractor-trailer crash - February 10, 2021 (I represent the family of the driver killed in the crash.)
- Adelphi University Joint Statement - A Joint Statement from Faculty and Administration - February 5, 2021 (I represent Adelphi University students allegedly involved in the concerns expressed by University administration and faculty per their joint statement. Young people make mistakes, and a school has an obligation to address such concerns, but a school's response needs to be reasonable to the circumstances. Speaking generally, because school's are not concerned about an accused student's rights and interests, I am working to ensure a fair process and a constructive resolution on behalf of my clients.)
- The College of New Jersey - "The Signal" - An interview with President Foster: off-campus partying, student expectations (Schools across the nation have been arbitrary in their enforcement of COVID policies and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is no exception. I am working with students at multiple schools who have been accused of COVID violations, including TCNJ, in an effort to ensure a fair process and a favorable outcome.)
- The New York Post - DOE school probed for attendance of ‘phantom student,’ grade fraud - January 9, 2021 (I represent professional parents of an accomplished high school student who were wrongfully accused of child endangerment because of failures within the New York City Department of Education leading to significant adverse consequences for the family. I am working on the family's behalf to resolve the concerns. I am also working to determine if these concerns arose because of mismanagement, or because of fraud and malfeasance within the New York City Department of Education, and I will be prospectively taking appropriate legal action in response.)
- The New York Post - NYC DOE school ordered abuse probe, issued report cards for boy who wasn’t a student there - January 2, 2021
- The Philadelphia Inquirer - Alleged carjacker shot dead by security officer in CVS parking lot in East Germantown - December 6, 2020 (My client, a Good Samaritan, saved a man's life when he intervened in an attempted carjacking and shot and killed the carjacker. There is a question as to whether the carjacker was armed, and the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (DAO) was considering whether to file homicide charges against my client. Although a layperson may mistakenly believe that such a decision would be made solely based on the facts, the DAO's decision whether to file homicide charges was complicated by today's political climate, social justice issues, and the fact that homicides are a major concern in Philadelphia in 2020. Through immediate and ongoing steps taken on my client's behalf, I was able to get the District Attorney's Office to not file homicide charges against my client.)
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Los Angeles Times - One year after pledge died, San Diego State struggles to control its fraternities - November 22, 2020 (Maintaining a responsible Greek life is of course important, but colleges and universities can be overzealous in their attempts to hold fraternity members accountable for matters with which they had no involvement. I represent a student at San Diego State University who is the unfortunate victim of the University's overzealous attempts to hold students accountable who had no involvement in the alleged hazing and unfortunate death of a 19-year-old freshman after an event hosted by the fraternity house he was pledging. The pledge later fell out of the top bunk bed at his dorm, suffering a blow to his head that killed him. This is of course a tragedy, but the San Diego State University Police cleared the fraternity of any wrongdoing. Despite this exoneration, the University continues to pursue action against fraternity members for hazing irrespective of their involvement. We are working to see that the University is not inappropriate in it actions and that our client's rights and interests are protected.)
- California Lutheran University - "The Echo" - Reporting Processes, Title IX at Cal Lutheran: Three Women’s Stories - November 19, 2020
- NJ 101.5 - Lawsuit: NJ Funeral Home Let Body Decompose Claiming COVID Death - November 12, 2020
- FOX 35 - Orlando, FL - Report: State Finds OCPS violated state requirements - November 3, 2020
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Times Union - Judge halts RPI sexual misconduct hearing - October 26, 2020 (Although not unique to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), colleges and universities across the nation have found themselves in a quandary over Title IX sexual misconduct cases which started before the Title IX Final Rule went into effect on August 14, 2020. I am not the attorney for the case referenced in this article, but I also am representing a male respondent client at RPI who is facing the concerns expressed by the federal judge in this article: "RPI's current regime may be discriminating against [males] on the basis of [their] sex...this Court must be satisfied that (RPI) adequately protects male students...before [they] can be threatened with discipline." Regrettably, this is not a concern unique to RPI, as schools across the United States continue to apply uneven standards in Title IX cases to the detriment of male respondents even in the face of oversight. Update as of January 9, 2021: My client at RPI was found not responsible for the Title IX sexual misconduct charges.)
- University of Illinois - "The Daily Illini" - 63 UI students on probation, 15 dismissed for COVID-19 violations - September 30, 2020 (Preventing outbreaks of COVID-19 remains a focus of colleges and universities across the nation, and schools have taken drastic action against students found responsible for violating health protocols including suspending, dismissing, and expelling students. At the University of Illinois, among other schools across the nation, I am representing students who regrettably have gone through the University disciplinary process without professional assistance and/or with someone not suited to the task in an effort to seek recourse and/or a more reasonable resolution. I am also representing students accused of COVID-19 violations at many other schools from earlier in the disciplinary process which will always allow for the best prospect of a fair process and a favorable outcome.)
- NY Daily News - Trans woman who spent 11 days in Florida men’s jail over unpaid traffic tickets sues sheriff’s office for mistreatment - August 28. 2020
- ABC News - University of Notre Dame changes 'battle plan' after rise in COVID-19 cases - August 27 2020 (Preventing outbreaks of COVID-19 on campus is obviously important, but many schools, including the University of Notre Dame, are taking severe action against students accused of non-compliance with campus COVID-19 protocols. I represent students at Notre Dame facing "'severe disciplinary action,' including dismissal", for what would arguably be considered marginal non-compliance at best, and I am working to achieve a positive outcome. In addition, the school itself has not always set the best example, with the "university's president apologizing...after failing to comply with the school's recommended social distancing guidelines while taking selfies with students." Regrettably, schools cannot be relied upon to be fair or reasonable, and that is why disciplinary action, or any school-related concern, should never be taken lightly.)
- Duquesne University - "The Duquesne Duke" - Title IX changes spark concern from DU students - August 27, 2020 (Having handled multiple Title IX cases at Duquesne University, Duquesne, as with many colleges and universities throughout the United States, is arguably trying to balance multiple interests, including its own, in creating new Title IX policies in light of the Title IX Final Rule going into effect on August 14, 2020. How Duquesne is responding to the Title IX Final Rule, in addition to its general practices in Title IX cases, raises serious concerns, however.)
- WUSF - Tampa Bay, FL - Transgender Woman Sues Pinellas County Sheriff's Office For Mistreatment In Jail - August 27, 2020
- NJ.com - Officers voice support of suspended N.J. police chief, call for reinstatement - August 2, 2020
- George Mason University - "The Fourth Estate" - Students lobby for changes to computer science honor policies - April 29, 2014 (I am representing a student who was falsely accused of academic misconduct at George Mason University during the 2019 - 2020 school year. This article touches upon fundamental related concerns that have existed at GMU for years. Such concerns are not unique to GMU. False allegations of academic misconduct are made by colleges and universities across the nation.)
- Courier Post - Camden mom claims Boyd Funeral Home demanded 'ransom' to release son's body - July 2, 2020
- Penn Live / The Patriot-News - Florida man arrested in Pa. in connection with nationwide computer repair scam: police - June 20, 2020
- Princeton University - "The Daily Princetonian" - Math TA posted false solution online to catch students in violation of academic integrity - May 26, 2020
- Newsweek - Ex-New Jersey Police Officer Who Is Muslim Sues, Says He Was Called 'Taliban' and 'Terrorist' - May 23, 2020
- The Hill - Muslim police officer sues department for discrimination, alleging his peers called him 'terrorist' - May 23, 2020
- Associated Press - 8 charged in home invasion, shooting of state trooper - April 28, 2020
- The Philadelphia Inquirer - 3 charged in shooting of N.J. state trooper in Salem County trailer park - April 28, 2020
- NJ.com - Man charged with attempted murder in shooting of State Police trooper investigating home invasion - April 28, 2020
- MSN.com - Man charged with attempted homicide in Lancaster stabbing - April 27, 2020
- Princeton University - "The Daily Princetonian" - Student suing U. over expulsion for alleged Title IX violation will not be reinstated to finish academic year (I represented "Jane Roe" in the Princeton University Title IX case which involved cross-complaints and serious allegations against my client. "Jane Roe" was exonerated in the Princeton University Title IX case.) - April 26, 2020
- The Philadelphia Inquirer - N.J. Trooper shot while investigating home invasion, A.G. says - April 26, 2020
- NJ.com - N.J. state trooper was shot investigating home invasion. - April 26, 2020
- Orlando Sentinel - 2nd grader threatened with suspension after lunchroom squabble - March 6, 2020
- Associated Press -Student pleads guilty to starting dorm fire at NJ university - February 10, 2020
- U.S. News and World Report - Student Pleads Guilty to Starting Dorm Fire at NJ University - February 10, 2020
- Lancaster Online - New Providence man charged with possessing, sharing child pornography - December 15, 2019
- Fox 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Mother, 5-year-old daughter missing from West Philly since mid-November - December 14, 2019
- University of Maryland - "The Diamondback" - The federal government has opened two new probes into UMD’s Title IX process this year - December 1, 2019
- California Lutheran University - "The Echo" - Reporting Processes, Title IX at Cal Lutheran: Three Women’s Stories - November 19, 2019
- The Press of Atlantic City - South Woods State Prison inmate sues over high-sodium, sugary foods - October 10, 2019
- Vox - What’s next for #Metoo? This college might have the answer. - October 10, 2019
- Daily Journal - State's prison food cruel, unusual, federal lawsuit says - October 4, 2019
- ABC 6 - Philadelphia, PA - Fiery tractor trailer crash shuts down portion of New Jersey Turnpike - September 29, 2019
- NJ.com - Tractor-trailer driver killed in fiery N.J. Turnpike crash - September 29, 2019
- WMC 5 - Memphis, TN - Rhodes College lawsuit ‘resolved’ - August 6, 2019
- New Jersey Globe - Ex-Assemblyman accused of stealing employee pension funds - July 15, 2019
- The Press of Atlantic City - Ex-Galloway construction firm employees allege administrators kept retirement money - July 12, 2019
- Daily Journal - Former employees claim NJ construction firm raided retirement funds - June 26, 2019
- Inside Higher Ed - Constitutional Due Process at Private Institutions? - June 25, 2019
- PA Post - A Philadelphia attorney bought a $3,500 gun safe in response to Pa.’s new domestic abuse law - April 30, 2019
- New York Times - Men stabbed by fellow inmate while handcuffed sue officers - April 3, 2019
- Washington Post - Men stabbed by fellow inmate while handcuffed sue officers - April 3, 2019
- Associated Press - Men stabbed by fellow inmate while handcuffed sue officers - April 3, 2019
- NBC 4 - Columbus, Ohio - Men stabbed by fellow inmate while handcuffed sue officers - April 3, 2019
- ABC National News - Feds target ex-con ‘attorney imposter' for allegedly preying on undocumented immigrants - March 14, 2019
- ABC 6 - Philadelphia, PA - I-95 crash leaves Millville teen dead, 4 others injured in Philadelphia - February 24, 2019
- NJ.com - Fugitive wanted in Hard Rock Atlantic City shooting arrested in Georgia, cops say - February 14, 2019
- NJ.com - Students urge Rutgers to strip tenure from professor accused of sexual misconduct - February 13, 2019
- NJ.com - Shooting at Hard Rock Atlantic City injures 1 - February 2, 2019
- Associated Press - Video shows brutality of knife attack on helpless inmates - January 25, 2019
- Rutgers University - "The Daily Targum" - Professor returns amid sexual assault lawsuit - January 22, 2019
- George Washington University - "The GW Hatchet" - Proposed Title IX guidelines could force GW to abandon single-investigator model - November 19, 2018
- WDAM 7 - Hattiesburg, Mississippi - USM football player reinstated by federal court - October 15, 2018
- The College Fix - Judge bans university from revoking accused student’s scholarship: didn’t get to cross-examiner accuser - September 27, 2018
- California Lutheran University - "The Echo" - DeVos Proposes New Era of Title IX - September 18, 2018
- The University of Montana - "Montana Kaimin" - Still Carrying that Weight - September 11, 2018
- New Jersey News 12 - Seton Hall starts probe into potential abuse at seminaries - August 23, 2018
- UCLA - "Daily Bruin" - Harrowing Experiences, potential resources feature in academic dishonesty case - June 10, 2018 (I represent students accused of misconduct at UCLA and other elite schools throughout the nation. The concerns expressed in this article are not unique to UCLA, and instead reflect the potential systemic failures in how college and universities nationwide address allegations of academic misconduct. Although unfortunate, students and families must understand that schools are not concerned about accused students' rights and interests. Without the right advocate to ensure due process, schools can often fail in appropriately addressing and adjudicating such matters.)
- Reading Eagle - Wanted in Berks: Gary Jucks, Sonia Cartagena - May 26, 2018
- Rutgers University - "The Daily Targum" - Rutgers professor sexual assault investigation finds neither party can be believed - April 24, 2018
- NJ.com - Rutgers prof cleared of harassment, but mystery of stain on pants remains - April 23, 2018
- Rutgers University - "The Daily Targum" - Rutgers investigates sexual assault allegations made against professor - March 17, 2018
- NJ.com - Rutgers professor, 75, accused of sexually harassing 29-year-old student - March 15, 2018
- Philly Voice - Rape suspect's bail lowered after fiancée pleads for mercy days before wedding - May 2, 2017
- Philadelphia Court Docket - Case dismissed against suspect in "Geno's Steaks ISIS Attack" - October 3, 2017
- The Philadelphia Inquirer - Suspects in violent beating outside Geno's identified - October 3, 2016
- ABC 6 - Philadelphia, PA - Suspects sought in brutal attack outside Geno's Steaks - October 2, 2016
- Lehigh Valley Times - Suspect in 3 sex assault cases heads to possible trial - February 6, 2016
- Lehigh Valley Times - Man accused of raping child, sexually assaulting two others - January 8, 2016
- CBS 3 - Philadelphia, PA - 24 People Accused Of Operating Drug Trafficking Organization In Central Pa. - June 10, 2015
- Philadelphia Inquirer - Conflict-of-interest removal of prosecutor confirmed - May 21, 2011
- Philadelphia Daily News - Source: A.D.A. pulled from case after being romantically linked to alleged drug dealer - May 20, 20
- Fox 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Suspects Lawyer Explains Bus Shooting - August 8, 2011
- Philadelphia Inquirer - 4 held for trial in bus strafing: Video captures targeted shooting at rider following his remark to a young mother. - August 5, 2011
- Philadelphia Inquirer - Passenger recounts shooting terror on SEPTA bus - August 4, 2011
There is always more than one side to the story, but regretfully, people at times judge without knowing all of the facts. I gave a voice to my client because she was being wrongfully vilified and was not in a position to defend herself - August 8, 2011