Joseph A. Hanshe, Esq

Medical Malpractice                                            1986 to present, representing clients concerning physicians, hospitals and dentists in medical malpractice claims, lawsuits, trials, and appeals in all of the courts of New York State and in all federal jurisdictions.

Appellate Practice Experience
Extensive experience in writing briefs and arguing appeals in the following courts:
United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, New York State Court of Appeals, and the New York State Supreme Court - Appellate Divisions.

Criminal Practice Experience
Appointed to the Nassau County 18–b Major Felony Offense Panel in 1987 and to the 18-b Major Offense and Murder panel in Suffolk County. Tried major felony offenses to juries in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Queens County. Represented in excess of 1000 defendants in major felony matters before the courts of New York state.

Matrimonial Practice Experience
Practicing matrimonial law since 1985. Today approximately 25% of current case law is involved with matrimonial law, including the marriage dissolutions of professionals with special valuation issues concerning advanced degrees and practices. Member of the New York State Bar Association Matrimonial Law Section, and the American Bar Association Family Law Section.

Mediation & Conflict Resolution                                         Experienced Family Law Attorney and Court Appointed Child Advocate. Certified Divorce Mediator. 

Certifications:
Certified by the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Second Department and the
Capital Defender Screening Panel of the Second Department to be the sole Appellate Council in capital death cases.  

Certified by the Office of Court Administration and the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Second Department as a Court Evaluator and Court Examiner. 

Call 631-563-2426 for Assistance in all Legal Matters