Practice areas: Family Law, Business Litigation
Licensed in New York since: 1997
Education: Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025 
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Joseph & Smargiassi, LLC provides legal services in New York and New Jersey. The law firm has been repairing lives since 1997.
Long Island Office: 1024 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. (516) 874-0263
Manhattan Office: By appointment only. (212) 625-9949
First Admitted: 1997, New York
Professional Webpage: http://tristatelawyer.com/mario-alex-joseph/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Nassau County Bar Association. Membership Renewed. , 2023
- Jewish Lawyers Association of Nassau County. Membership. , 2023
- Supreme Court of the United States of America. Admission., 2004
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Membership., 2003
- New Jersey State Bar Association. Member. , 2023
- Unites States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. , 2002
- United States, District Court of New Jersey. Admission. , 1998
- United States, Eastern District of New York. Admission., 1998
- United States, Southern District of New York. Admission. , 1997
- New York County Lawyers' Association, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee. Speaker. Discussed the various liabilities faced by attorneys appearing of-counsel., 1997
- New York State. Bar Admission., 1993
- New Jersey State. Bar Admission., 1996
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- E. H. v. L. H., seventeen day bifurcated trial before Hon. Judge Anthony Falanga, Supreme Court of Nassau County, secured custody of minor child for father/husband, defended application to terminate parental rights by mother/wife in the mental health profession, 2003
- Matter of Fancy Windows, 244 A.D.2d 484, 664 N.Y.S.2d 113 (N.Y. 2d Dept. 1997) against the judicial dissolution of a corporation, 1997
- State v. Jiang, (N.J. Super. 1998) for the dismissal of a criminal complaint on due process and equal protection grounds, 1998
- Eydelman v. Eydelman, jury trial on matrimonial grounds before Hon. Debra Silber in Supreme Court, Kings County. Unanimous decision on Aug. 4, 2011 for both constructive abandonment and cruel and inhuman treatment, 2011
- FAS Main Street v. C&Z 888 Inc., L&T No. 86324-99 (Queens, Feb. 3, 2000) against $113,000.00 rent arrears, petition for eviction of commercial tenant, and for dismissal of petition against officer-guarantors of respondent corporation in individual capacities, 2000
- Kestler v Organization for the Resolution of Agunot, (Bergen County Law Division, 2017) pro bono representation of ORA when it was sued by a recalcitrant husband upset by ORA’s facilitating of a Get process, 2017
- Lai v. Huang Enterprises, (N.J. App. Div. 1998) against allegations of breach of contract, 1998
- Steifman v. Khenin, (decision dated June 22, 2011) nine day trial before Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman, Supreme Court of Westchester County, prosecuted and defended multiple causes of action between business partners involving claims of wrongful termination, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, lockout, faithless servant, fraud, misrepresentation and claims for dissolution, 2011
- Mizrahi-Srour v Srour (2016 NY Slip Op 02788, Appellate Division 2nd Dept.) a husband’s support obligation was increased upon his refusal to give a Get, to correct the adverse economic consequences which result from his refusal to remove barriers to the remarriage of his spouse, 2016
- Galvez v. Highland Care, 247 A.D.2d 363, 667 N.Y.S.2d 941 (N.Y. 2d Dept. 1998) for the disqualification of counsel in a wrongful death case, 1998
- Matter of Local 32B-32J Service Employees International Union and EBM Development, (Case no. 9265, March 23, 1999) for the reduction of hours paid to union members, 1999
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Broker License, Real Estate. New York Department of State., 2023
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Co-President, 5 Towns Civic Association, LLC, 2017
Honors/Awards:
- Certified as AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell / LexisNexis Attorney Peer Review Ratings. AV Preeminent is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence., Certified as AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell / LexisNexis Attorney Peer Review Ratings, 2017
Educational Background:
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 1995
- CUNY, Queens College (B.A.), 1992
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Lecturer. Brandeis University, “The Interaction between Religious Divorce Law and Secular Family Law in North America; A Workshop on Practical Approaches and Theoretical Perspectives”, 2017
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Nation's Top One Percent., 2015
- Honorary Chairman, National Leadership Award. Business Advisory Counsel. National Republican Congressional Committee. , 2008
- FOXNews article "Importance of Mother's Role Gives Britney Spears an Edge in Court"., 2008
Office location for Mario Alex Joseph
1024 Broadway
Woodmere, NY 11598
Selections
5 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025