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The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association and its President Adam Kalish (right) welcomed attorneys Angelicque Moreno and Michael Farkas as its guest speakers during its most recent monthly meetings.Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo

Bay Ridge Lawyers Association hosts meeting on attorney discipline and professional conduct

March 7 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Full slideshow below The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association and its President Adam Kalish recently convened at Mama Rao’s in Dyker Heights for its monthly meeting, which featured an enlightening discussion on attorney discipline and professional behavior. The focus of the gathering was a presentation titled “Behave Yourself: Rule 8.4 and Attorney Discipline,” delivered by two […]

In the ceremony's defining moment, Judge Betsey Jean-Jacques is sworn in by Hon. Francois Rivera, surrounded by peers and family.Photos: Mario Belluomo/Brooklyn Eagle

Legal community gathers to honor newly-inducted Judge Betsey Jean-Jacques

February 29 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Full slideshow below Hon. Betsey Jean-Jacques was officially inducted as a judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York during a ceremony at Sirico’s Caterers in Dyker Heights on Sunday, Feb. 4. Elected in November 2023, Jean-Jacques’ induction was performed by Hon. Francois Rivera. The ceremony was hosted by Hon. Joanne Quinones […]

BRLA President Adam Kalish welcomed Diane Matero, a court attorney-referee in the Kings County Surrogate’s Court for a discussion on contested probate proceedings.Photos: Mario Belluomo/Brooklyn Eagle

Bay Ridge Lawyers Association gains insights on contested probate proceedings

February 13 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Full slideshow below At the recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) meeting of the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association (BRLA), held at Mama Rao’s in Dyker Heights on Jan. 30, members were treated to an enlightening presentation by Diane Matero, a court attorney-referee to Surrogate Court Judge Rosemarie Montalbano. Matero, who has an extensive background in trusts […]