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New Jersey
CA, GA, NJ |
Anderson & Associates
610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 450
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Contact: Stephen L. Anderson, Esq. (attorneys@brandXperts.com)
Phone: (949) 640-1120 | Fax: (949) 759-1475 | Website: www.brandXperts.com
27349 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 211
Temecula, California 92590
Contact: Stephen L. Anderson, Esq. (attorneys@brandXperts.com)
Phone: (909) 719-1371 | Fax: (909) 719-1372 | Website: www.brandXperts.com
Cases handled: 100+ in CA (central dist.)
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $225/hr (3 hr minimum)
Notes: NJ/GA (pro hac vice) |
PA, NJ, DE |
Andrew D. Kessler
8380 Old York Road, Suite 410
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Contact: Andrew D. Kessler, Esquire (akessler@frankandrosenlaw.com)
Phone: (215) 935-1000 | Fax: (215) 935-1110
Cases handled: 140 (civil and criminal) in PA and NJ, with 15 in litigation in PA Eastern and Middle Districts
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: Hourly rate is 225.00 per hour. Takes a flat fee of 750.00 to
handle matters pre-litigation. Negotiates retainers as the changing law has lessened the workload.
Notes: Affliated offices in Delaware |
NJ |
Nelson & Fromer, Esqs.
2300 Rt. 66
Neptune, NJ 07754
Phone: 732-774-6443 | Fax: 732-774-7155
Contact: Matthew Jordan, Esq. (MATTJORDAN200@HOTMAIL.COM)
Experience with DTv: :This firm has many years of experience in Federal Court. Currently handling five Directv cases from the Monmouth County area.
Work is billed at $200 an hour, will consider flat rate or discounted rate contingent on number of clients. |
MA, NJ, DC |
Raymond Sayeg
4 Longfellow Place, Suite 3501-06
Boston, MA 02114
Contact: Raymond Sayeg (rsayegesq@aol.com)
Phone: (617) 742-1184 | Fax: (617) 973-1562 | Website: www.sayeglaw.com
Cases handled: 15 (current) in N/A
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? No
Rates: $300/hour (some sliding scale)
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NJ |
Robert J. Rudy III
20 NORTHFIELD AVENUE,
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Phone: 973-731-7300 | Fax: 973-731-2784
Email: BOB-LAW@JUNO.COM
Cases Handled: 1
Jurisdictions: New Jersey and New York
Civil/Criminal=both
Willing to take cases: Yes
Rates: Hourly rate is $200 hr. Would consider taking flat or discount rate
Experience with DTv: Am currently handling one case against DirecTV in the NJ Federal District Court |
NJ |
Ronald I. LeVine, Esq.
210 River Street, Suite 24
Hackensack, NJ 7601
Contact: Ronald I. LeVine, Esq. (RIL210@aol.com)
Phone: 201-489-7900 | Fax: 201-489-1395 | Website: www.FormerJudge.com
Cases handled: 100 in NJ
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $175-$240/hr; have reduced fees on occasion
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NJ |
Samuel H. Davis
F-3 Brier Hill Court
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: 732-238-4200 | Fax: 732-238-8039
Contact: Samuel H. Davis (shdavis@alumni.princeton.edu)
Experience with DTv: I am presently defending a Direct TV case in Federal Court. I have been a litigator for over 35 years and have a wide range of experience in both state and federal court.
Rates: My hourly rate is $250.00. I would consider a discount to represent multiple defendants in a single case. |
New Mexico
NM
TX |
Keithly & English, P.C.
225 N. Anthony St.
Anthony, NM 88021
Phone: (505) 882-4500 | Fax: (505) 882-5000
Email: mwatinnm@aol.com
Contact: Matt Watson
Experience With DTv: Currently handling seven (7) cases in NM and TX.
$125 per hour. Will consider flat rates and discounts for multiple suits. |
NM |
Law Offices of Peter M. Romero
8300 Carmel NE, Suite 301
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone: 505-275-1110 or toll free 1-800-617-0059
Fax: 505-798-0537
Contact: Peter M. Romero, Esq. (pmromero@msn.com)
Experience with DTv: I am quite familiar with all the facts surrounding Directv's allegations against persons in possession of smart card readers. Likewise, I am familiar with all the relevant federal statutes, legislative history and case law necessary to properly defend all Directv allegations. I currently represent individuals who have been sued by Directv in New Mexico Federal District Court.
Rates: I am accepting new Directv cases and my rates are as follows: $500.00 for negotiation, settlement letter and release. $4,000.00 set fee to litigate matters up to trial plus $750.00 a day for trial IF trial is necessary. |
NM |
McDonald & Associates
106 Santo
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
Phone: 915-545-2300 | Fax: 915-544-2706
Contact: Charles E. McDonald (cemassoc@yahoo.com)
Experience With DTv: I have represented 10 clients who have received the form complaint letters. I have not yet had to defend a suit in either civil or criminal court against DirectTV.
Rates: $150 out of court; $250 court; I will consider discount, flat rate, or pro bono cases relating to DirecTV's end user campaign.
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NM |
Michael K. Daniels
PO Box 1640
Albuquerque, NM 87103
Phone: 505-246-9385 | Fax: 505-246-9104
Email: mdaniels@nm.net
Experience with DTv: I am currently representing 4 people in New Mexico who have been sued by DTV.
Cases handled: 4
Rates: $150/hr. When possible I bill the clients only for their individual share of background activities useful to all. I recently spent an hour interviewing an expert, and each client was billed for 15 minutes. Other than economy of scale, there are no fee accomodations. |
NM, CO |
Roberta M. Price Esquire
P.O Box 3725
Albuquerque, NM 87190
Contact: Roberta M. Price, Esq. (robertaprice@comcast.net)
Phone: 505-260-4828 | Fax: 505-255-9636
Cases handled: 2 in NM
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $100 for 1-hr consult, $450 flat fee for letters, $4500 flat fee for litigation
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New York
NY |
Albert Dayan, Attorney at Law
Address: 68-60 Austin Street, Suite 302
Forrest Hill, NY 11375
Phone: 718-459-5900 | Fax: 718-459-5900
Contact: Albert Dayan, Attorney at Law (suris@msn.com)
Experience with DTv: Defended Directv letters and represent in the court. Depends on the case.
Rates: Fixed rate per case. |
FL, NY, CT |
Albert Zakarian
2024 West Cleveland Street
Tampa, FL 33606
Contact: Albert Zakarian (zakarian@tampabay.rr.com)
Phone: (813) 251-2200 | Fax: (813) 251-2445 | Website: dtvdefense.com
Cases handled: 50+ in FL, NY, CT
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $450 flat
Notes: Firm has represented over 50 defendants in actual litigation and is advising hundreds around the nation who have received letters from DirecTV. Willing to assist other counsel.
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NY |
Bentkofsky, Champion & Blari, P.L.L.C.
144 Genesee Street, Suite 504
Auburn, New York 13021
Phone: (315) 255-3414
Contact: Maxsen D. Champion (maxsen_champion@hotmail.com)
Experience with DTv: I have represented several individuals whom have been contacted by Direct TV from advice through litigation. My hourly is currently $125.00
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NY |
Bloom, Cole, Neubeck & Shonn, LLP
6 North Pearl Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Contact: Stephanie A. Cole (cole@artechnolaw.com)
Phone: (716)885-1270| Fax: (716)885-2180
Website: www.artechnolaw.com
Cases handled: 25 (end user and reseller) in NY (W. dist.) adn (N. Dist.)
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: Discounted initial retainer; for trial will lower in-court rates to a level that assures fair play all-around
Notes: Primarily practice in civil law but do handle criminal matters. |
NY |
Boyle & Anderson, P.C.
110 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: (315) 253-0326 | Fax: (315) 253-4968
Contact: Max Champion (mdchampion@boylefirm.com)
Experience with DTv: I am an attorney admitted to practice in the northern District of New York and do a fair amount of civil/criminal practice.
Rates: My hourly rate is currently $125.00 per hour for both in court and out of court time. I would be open to re-structuring rates dependent upon multiple clients, complication of case, etc.. |
NY |
Crane, Greene & Parente
90 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 518-432-8000 | Fax: 518-432-0086
Contact: Peter A. Lauricella (plauricella@cgplaw.com)
web: www.cgplaw.com
Experience with DirecTV: I have consulted with and done research for several individuals who have received DirectTV cease and desist letter, and I am currently representing an individual in litigation and expect to be representing others. In general, I specialize in Commericial and General Civil Litigation in State and Federal Courts.
Rates: My hourly rates are variable. I would consider adjusting the rate structure to accomodate multiple clients.
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NY |
Edward A. Pace, Attorney at Law
4513 S. Buffalo St, P.O. Box 639
Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127
Phone: (716) 662-9808 Ext. 102 | Fax: (716) 662-9546
Contact: Joseph A. Pietrkiewicz
Email: edpacelaw@hotmail.com
Cases Handled: Several
Rates are variable |
NY |
Hancock & Estabrook LLP
1500 MONY Tower I
100 Madison Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
Phone: 315.571.3151 | 315.471.3167
Contact : Michael A. Oropallo (moropall@hancocklaw.com)
Web: hancocklaw.com
Experience with DTv: I am currently defendling several matters in the Northern District of New York (Syracuse/Albany) involving allegations by Direct TV.
Rates: Typically, $205.00 per hour. However, I am flexible to an extent. |
NY |
Law Offices of Gary Ruff
200 Broadhollow Road, Suite 207
Melville, NY 11747
Phone: 631 390 8338 | Fax: (631) 274-4614
Contact: Gary Ruff (admin@pirateboxblues.com)
Website: www.piratecardblues.com
Cases handled: DTV settlements - 50+, DTV litigation 30+
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Notes: Specialist in defending those accused of signal theft; be it satellite or cable. |
NY |
Michaels & Smolak, PC
71 South Street, Box 309
Auburn, NY 13021
Contact: Dave Kalabanka (kalabanka@michaels-smolak.com)
Phone: 866-698-8169 | Website: www.michaels-smolak.com
Cases handled: Several in NY
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: Variable
Notes: Settled several cases for individuals receiving letters; handling a couple of lawsuits and expecting more. |
MD, DC, NY |
Smith Morton, LLC
6811 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 100
Riverdale, MD 20737
Contact: Sonya A. Smith, Esq. (sasmithvalentine@smithmorton.com)
Phone: 301-927-5800 | Fax: 301-927-5873
Cases handled: 48 in MD .
Handled both cease and desist letters and lawsuits.
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $200/hr
Notes: Civil |
NY |
Trevett, Lenweaver & Saler
Two State Street, 1000 Crossroads Building
Rochester, NY 14614
Contact: Katherine Piccola (KPiccola@trevettetal.com)
Fax: (585) 454-4026
Cases handled: 40+ in NY
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $200/hr; flexible
Notes: Focus on telecommunications and First Amendment issues (M.A. in broadcast journalism and spokesperson for the Civil Liberties Union). |
North Carolina
NC |
Blanchard, Bowen, Newman & Hayes
P.O. Box 868
Hendersonville, nc 28793
Phone: 828-693-0222 | Fax: 828-693-0454
Contact: Gregory Newman (bcbattys@brinet.com)
Civil/Criminal=both
Experience with Direc TV: Answered threat letters, filed multi-defendant suit
Cases handled: 2
Jurisdictions handled: Western District of NC (Asheville, Charlotte)
Willing to take cases: yes
Rates: require retainer and hourly at $175.00 |
NC |
Kline Law Office
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contact: Ray M. Kline (attorney@klinelaw.org)
Phone: (919) 844-9770 | Fax: (919) 844-8520 | Website: www.klinelaw.org
Cases handled: 8 in Eastern and Middle Districts of NC
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: $125/hour
Notes: "We have helped those sued by DirecTV defend against these weak lawsuits. We feel like DirecTV has extorted too much from innocent people, while making false claims. I believe most of these cases should be won by the defendants, and we are willing to fight for those who need us." |
NC |
Law Office of Michael W. Patrick
312 West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: 919-960-5848; 866-960-5800 (toll-free) |Fax: 919-967-4953
Contact: Michael W. Patrick (mpatrick@ncproductslaw.com)
Web: www.ncproductslaw.com
Experience with DTv: I am handling primarily litigation cases.
Rates: Flat rate for end users; retainer plus hourly rate for resellers of devices. |
NC |
The Gunter Law Firm, PLLC
123 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-839-5550 | Fax: 919-856-9645
Web: www.gunterlawfirm.com
Contact: Markham B. Gunter (mgunter@gunterlawfirm.com)
Experience with DirecTV: Currrently representing client in litigation vs. DirecTV
Cases Handled: 1
Jurisdictions Handled: Eastern District of North Carolina
Rates: $175/hour with retainer; Will consider a flat rate in order to accommodate multiple clients. |
NC |
The Kornbluth Law Firm
120 E. Parrish St. Suite 210, PO Box 1346
Durham, NC 27701
Contact: Michael A Kornbluth (mkornbluth@kornbluthlaw.com)
Phone: 919-680-8575 | Fax: 919-688-4335 | Website: www.kornbluthlaw.com
Cases handled: 100+ in NC
Handled DirecTV litigation (vs. settlements)? Yes
Rates: Flat rates for DirecTV matters
Notes: Civil and criminal |
NC |
Thomas B. Kakassy, PA
PO Box 2436
Gastonia, NC 28053
Phone: 704 867 1795 | Fax: 704 867 1820
Contact: Tammy Manfredi (thomaskakassy@carolina.rr.com)
Web: www.kakassy.com
Experience with DitrecTV: I have handled settlements and am responding to contested cases which are in progress.
Cases Handled: 4
Rates: $150/hour, straight billing. $750 retainer against hourly billing. |
North Dakota
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