Updated: Jul 2
Ma & Park recently represented a restaurant client in Bergen County, NJ, who only received a portion of the full limit of insurance for Loss of Business Income during Covid due to a pipe burst. We were successful in having the claim re-opened after the claim closed over a year ago and negotiated an additional payment.
Updated: Jul 9
During the height of the pandemic, Ma & Park had a successful closing for the purchase of a standalone built out Starbucks, located at Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Queens. We reviewed the existing lease with Starbucks, negotiated the contract price, drafted the purchase agreement while for both the Purchaser and the Seller, this transaction was a 1031 Exchange.
Prior to submitting an insurance claim, always look at the policy, especially all Exclusion language. Be aware that any communication or correspondence dealing with the insurance company for an insurance claim can be used to deny the claim and/or limit the amount of payment. Depending on the size of the claim, it may be in your best interest to consult with an insurance specialist.
U.S.A. v. Tchamy Yala, 12 Cr. 972 (RMB). Represented a high-ranking navy official from the small western African nation of Guinea Bissau, accused of participating in a conspiracy to import ton quantities of Colombian cocaine into the United States. With our representation, Mr. Yala was sentenced to just 5 years of incarceration, the lowest sentence of all charged defendants.
U.S.A. v. Mauricio Hernandez Pineda, 15 Cr. 379 (PKC). In a case of international significance and media attention, represented a high-ranking official with the Honduran National Police, accused of participating in a conspiracy to traffic massive shipments of Colombian cocaine through Honduras, to El Chapo, for distribution in the United States.
U.S.A. v. James Bradley, 21 Cr. 277 (PAE). Represented 21 year-old accused of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, ISIS. Under the leadership and vision of Ma & Park, Mr. Bradley became the first federal criminal defendant to have ever successfully undergone deradicalization counseling and fully deradicalized during the pendency of a case.
People v. Vashawn Tappin, CR-001195-22KN. Represented truck-driver in high-profile case accused of running over a co-worker with his truck, causing permanent disfigurement and injury. Despite the prosecution seeking over 10 years of hard time on attempted murder charges, Ma & Park were able to resolve the matter with a sentence of just 5 years of incarceration, saving our client's life.