Atty. Ellen B. Resnick

Atty. Ellen B. Resnick

Ellen B. Resnick is a seasoned litigator with wide experience having been associated with the firm for more than 30 years.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Ellen B. Resnick at a glance

Ellen B. Resnick is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Alan S. Futerfas. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, securities, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1991) and Connecticut United States District Court for the Southern District of New York United States Distric (1991). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D. Harlan, 1990) and Harvard University (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen B. Resnick is a seasoned litigator with wide experience having been associated with the firm for more than 30 years
  • Ms. Resnick has been a key part of the firm’s success in its representation of clients in investigations, trials and appeals
  • Notable in her career is being the first to survive summary judgment on the theory that the City of New York was liable on a Monell claim for the sexual abuse of an inmate at Rikers Island
  • Jane Doe v
  • City of New York, 2018 WL 6095847 (S.D.N.Y. 2018)
  • Ms. Resnick was also critical to the firm’s victory before the U.S
  • Supreme Court in a case construing a provision of the newly enacted Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA)
  • Artuz v
  • Bennett, 531 U.S. 4, 121 S.Ct. 361 (2000)
  • Prior to joining the Law Offices of Alan S. Futerfas, Ellen was an associate at a prestigious corporate law firm

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen B. Resnick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen B. Resnick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Ellen B. Resnick's law office located?
Ellen B. Resnick's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Alan S. Futerfas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen B. Resnick handle?
Ellen B. Resnick focuses on criminal defense, securities, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ellen B. Resnick practiced law?
Ellen B. Resnick has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Ellen B. Resnick go to law school?
Ellen B. Resnick earned their education at (J.D. Harlan, 1990); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact Ellen B. Resnick for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ellen B. Resnick received?
Ellen B. Resnick's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Harlan
Columbia Law School
- 1990
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
Connecticut United States District Court for the Southern District of New York United States Distric
Admitted: 1991

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