Atty. Paul DerOhannesian II

Atty. Paul DerOhannesian II

Recipient: Ernst Feilchenfeld Award; Lecturer of Merit Award by the National College of District Attorneys. Barrister, Albany Law School Inns of Court.

Albany Albany 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Paul DerOhannesian II at a glance

Paul DerOhannesian II is a Member based in Albany, New York, practicing at DerOhannesian & DerOhannesian. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, white collar, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Western Districts of New York (1979). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1978) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Albany County Bar Association Armenian Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers The Association of Trial Lawyers of America New York State Trial Lawyers Association Capital District Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Recipient

  • Ernst Feilchenfeld Award
  • Lecturer of Merit Award by the National College of District Attorneys
  • Barrister, Albany Law School Inns of Court
  • Author, "Sexual Assault Trials," 3rd Edition, 2006 (Lexis Law Publishing)
  • Contributing Author and Editor: "Forensic Interviewing Best Practices Manual," New York State Children's Justice Task Force Forensic Interview Steering Committee, 2004
  • "Crawford: Bright-Line Rule on Confrontation in Sex Assault Trials," New York Law Journal, November 23, 2004, p. 4
  • "Manual for the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse," American Prosecutor's Research Institute, 3rd Edition, 2004
  • Lavezzi, Wendy A., M.D., Keough, Kristina M., M.D., DerOhannesian, Paul, Person, Tiffany, L.A., Wolf, Barbara C., M.D., "The Use of Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema as an Indicator of Live Birth," American Journal of Forensic Pathology, 24(1):87-91, March 2003
  • Assistant District Attorney, Albany Co., 1979-2001
  • Member, Advisory Board, New York State Department of Children and Family Services

Practice Areas Explained

Paul DerOhannesian II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul DerOhannesian II handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Albany 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul DerOhannesian II

Where is Paul DerOhannesian II's law office located?
Paul DerOhannesian II's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is DerOhannesian & DerOhannesian. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul DerOhannesian II handle?
Paul DerOhannesian II focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, white collar, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Paul DerOhannesian II practiced law?
Paul DerOhannesian II has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Paul DerOhannesian II go to law school?
Paul DerOhannesian II earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1975).
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What awards or recognition has Paul DerOhannesian II received?
Paul DerOhannesian II's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1978
B.S.F.S. Georgetown
Georgetown University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 1979

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