New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Brian Shiffrin
- Experience: 47 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Appeals & Appellate, Criminal Law
- Jurisdictions: New York
- Website: http://www.etksdefense.com/
Education
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University of Pennsylvania Law School
J.D. (1974 - 1977)
Honors: cum laude -
Cornell University
B.S. | Indsutrial and Labor Relations (1970 - 1974)
Experience
- Partner: Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLP (2009 - Current)
- First Assistant: Monroe County Public Defender (1999 - 2008)
- Second Assistant: Monroe County Public Defender (1988 - 1998)
- Special Assistant: Monroe County Public Defender (1981 - 1987)
Associations
- New York State Bar # 1484302: Member (1978 - Current)
- American Inns of Court, Rochester Chapter: President (2004 - 2005)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1978)
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Contact Info
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Biography
With a focus on criminal defense, Brian Shiffrin serves as a partner at Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLP. He specializes in providing post-conviction representation and has presented appeals in various courts, including the New York Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Brian has also acted as legal counsel in trials, including those involving murder cases. He has held leadership positions such as Past President of the Rochester Chapter of American Inns of Court and former Trustee of the Monroe County Bar Association. Brian has twice chaired the Criminal Justice Section of the Monroe County Bar Association and co-authored the Appeals chapter in the New York Bar Association's Criminal Practice Handbook. In addition, he teaches as an Adjunct Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Brian has received prestigious awards like the Charles F. Crimi and Raymond J. Pauley Awards from the Monroe County Bar Association, as well as the Nathaniel Award recognizing his dedication to serving the legal needs of the indigent.