Ronald C. Minkoff
Ronald C. Minkoff is a partner in the Litigation Group and chair of the Professional Responsibility Group.
Mr. Minkoff is one of New York State’s leading practitioners in the field of attorney ethics and professional responsibility, representing attorneys in a wide variety of matters including law firm partnership agreements, attorney departures and lateral hires, attorney discipline cases, legal fee disputes and legal malpractice and professional liability cases on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He also provides ethics opinions and advice to a wide variety of law firm clients. He often serves as an expert witness in legal malpractice lawsuits and attorneys’ fees disputes.
Mr. Minkoff is a member of several Bar Ethics Committees, including the Committee on Standards of Attorney Conduct (COSAC) and the Committee on Attorney Professionalism of the New York State Bar Association. He is also the president-elect of the New York County Lawyers Association, co-chair of NYCLA’s Task Force on Professionalism, a member of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services, and a past president of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. He has written extensively for the New York Professional Responsibility Report, The Professional Lawyer, The New York Law Journal, and other publications. Mr. Minkoff is the former co-managing editor of the New York Legal Ethics Reporter and author of Lexology’s New York Professional Negligence Navigator. He has taught Professional Responsibility at Columbia University School of Law, New York University School of Law, Fordham Law School, Brooklyn Law School and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He is a frequent lecturer on the law of lawyering.
In addition, Mr. Minkoff represents businesses and individual professionals and executives in a wide variety of commercial litigation, including business break-ups, securities lawsuits, and domestic and international trade disputes. He has over 30 years of experience representing law firm partners and law firms in partnership formations, partnership disputes, lateral transitions and law-firm dissolutions. And he represents an internationally known petrochemist in an oil and gas venture dispute. Mr. Minkoff was a member of Chief Judge Lippman’s Task Force on Commercial Litigation in the 21st Century. He is on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association.
Mr. Minkoff was named Best Lawyers in America 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” in Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants and 2011 and 2024 “New York Ethics and Professional Responsibility Lawyer of the Year.” He is also recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility, and Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants. He has been named a New York-area “Super Lawyer” for Professional Liability: Defense Work and Business Litigation by Super Lawyers magazine for nineteen consecutive years.
Mr. Minkoff is a graduate of Columbia Law School (JD, 1980). He was an attorney at the Nassau County Legal Aid Society (1980-83), and was associated with Obermaier Morvillo & Abramowitz, P.C. (1983-85) and Owen & Fennell (1985-87). Mr. Minkoff was a member of Fennell & Minkoff (1987-94) and Beldock Levine & Hoffman (1994-2001) before joining Frankfurt Kurnit. He is admitted to practice in New York and local federal courts.
Representative cases: Fragin v. First Funds Holdings LLC and Moses & Singer LLP, 2016 WL 4256984 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. 2016); Grynberg v. BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd. N.Y.S.3d 125 (1st Dep’t (2015); Lakah v. UBS AG, 996 F.Supp.2d 250 (S.D.N.Y. 2014); QBE Ins. Co. v. Maloof, Lebowitz, Connahan & Oleske, 2105 WL 7188350 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. 2015); In re Lerner, 112 A.D.3d 144 (1st Dep’t 2013); Frauzblau v. Cassin and Cassin LLP Index: 105949/10 Supreme Court New York County (2010); Carl v. Cohen and Greenberg Traurig, LLP 23 Misc.3d 1110(A) 886 N.Y.S.2d 66 (2009); Conopco, Inc. v. Wein, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46945 (S.D.N.Y. 2007); Trepel v. Dippold, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 78050 (S.D.N.Y. 2006).
Areas of Expertise
Recent Recognition
Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) Charles W. Kettlewell Award 2024
Who’s Who Legal: Professional Negligence 2024
Best Lawyers in America 2019 and 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
Best Lawyers in America 2011 and 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in New York Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his work in Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, and Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
New York-area “Super Lawyer” for Professional Liability: Defense Work and Business Litigation by Super Lawyers magazine for nineteen consecutive years
Education
Columbia Law School (J.D.)
Contact
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Events
Withdrawing from a Representation
02.07.26
Ronalc C. Minkoff speaks on the panel "Fifty Ways to Leave: Ethical Issues At the Termination of An Attorney-Client Relationship" during the 2026 Association of Professional Responsbility Lawyer (APRL)'s Mid- Year Meeting.
The Strictest Conflict Rule – Exploring Rule 1.8(a) and Business Transactions With Clients
10.30.25
Ronald C. Minkoff is presenting a CLE webinar titled The Strictest Conflict Rule – Exploring Rule 1.8(a) and Business Transactions With Clients hosted by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education. This program will go into a deep-dive into Rule 1.8(a) and its requierments.
Avoiding the Pitfalls: Legal Malpractice Trends and Prevention Tactics
10.27.25
Ronald C. Minkoff and Jesse Klinger are presenting a CLE webinar titled Avoiding the Pitfalls: Legal Malpractice Trends and Prevention Tactics. This session will focus on how lawyers in every practice area can protect themselves from the risks of a malpractice suit.
Avoiding MIsconduct in the Heat of Trial
08.26.25
Ronald C. Minkoff presents a Lawline CLE webinar "Avoiding MIsconduct in the Heat of Trial." Details and registration here.
Legal Malpractice Risk Management: How to Avoid Claims and Safeguard Your Career
04.11.25
Ronald C. Minkoff presents a live CLE webinar, “Legal Malpractice Risk Management: How to Avoid Claims and Safeguard Your Career,” hosted by MyLawCLE.
Breaking Ties: What You Must Know Before Suing Your Business Partner
01.09.25
Ronald C. Minkoff and Caren Decter are speakers for the session, "Breaking Ties: What You Must Know Before Suing Your Business Partner" during a webinar hosted by myLawCLE. Details here.
Practising Law Institute’s “Staying Out of Trouble 2024”
12.18.24
Ronald C. Minkoff chairs Practising Law Institute's program, "Staying Out of Trouble 2024." He provides opening remarks and serves as on a panel addressing ethics and cybersecurity, and a panel discussing applying the Rules of Professional Conduct to private speech and conduct. Details here.
Ethics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice
10.08.24
Ronald C. Minkoff is a speaker for the session, "Ethics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice" during PLI's The Law and Ethics of NewLaw 2024 Conference. Details here.
Professionalism: The Rules and Some New Ideas (2024 Edition)
09.18.24
Ronald C. Minkoff and John B. Harris are panelists in the webinar, "Professionalism: The Rules and Some New Ideas (2024 Edition)," hosted by MyLawCLE. Details here.
Managing the Process of Exiting Client Representation
08.08.24
Ronald C. Minkoff is a speaker for the session, "Managing the Process of Exiting Client Representation" during a webinar hosted by myLawCLE.
The Ethics of Law Firm Lateral Transitions
06.25.24
Ronald C. Minkoff is a speaker for the session, "The Ethics of Law Firm Lateral Transitions" during a webinar hosted by NACLE.
Practising Law Institute’s “Staying out of Trouble 2023”
12.05.23
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Legal Malpractice 101: The Basics” during Practising Law Institute’s Staying out of Trouble 2023 program. Details here.
Ethics of Client Billing and Fee Collection
10.19.23
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Ethics of Client Billing and Fee Collection: Balancing Financial Interests and Fiduciary Obligations,” during a webinar for Strafford.
2023 AON Law Firm Symposium
10.11.23
Ronald C. Minkoff attends the 2023 AON Law Firm Symposium in Chicago.
ABA Lawyers Professional Liability Meeting
09.21.23
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Lawyers as Witnesses” at the American Bar Association's Lawyers Professional Liability Meeting in Chicago.
The Opportunities, Challenges and the Future of Generative AI/ChatGPT for Law Firms
07.25.23
Ronald C. Minkoff is a panelist during the session, “The Opportunities, Challenges and the Future of Generative AI/ChatGPT for Law Firms” hosted by Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP.
NYCLA: How to Handle a Securities Regulatory Investigation
06.14.23
Ronald C. Minkoff is a speaker during the webinar, “How to Handle a Securities Regulatory Investigation,” hosted by the New York County Lawyers Association.
48th ABA National Conference on Professional Responsibility
06.01.23
Ronald C. Minkoff is a panelist during the session, “The Right (Not) to Remain Silent” at the American Bar Association’s National Conference on Professional Responsibility in New Orleans.
Frankfurt Kurnit’s 2023 Litigation Ethics Summit
05.11.23
Join us in person at our New York City office for our Litigation Ethics Summit -- a complimentary CLE event on current hot topics in ethics and professional responsibility.
Employment Law Institute 2023
03.03.23
Ronald C. Minkoff is a panelist during the session, “Ethics Issues in the Representation of Multiple Parties” at the New York City Bar Association’s Employment Law Institute. Details here.
APRL 2023 Mid-Year Meeting
02.04.23
Ronald C. Minkoff is a panelist during the session, “Is the System Still Crazy After All These Years? The Landmark 2007 Joint APRL/NOBC Report On Attorney Aging Issues” at the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers mid-year meeting in New Orleans.
NYSBA Real Property Law Section Annual Meeting
01.24.23
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Ethics and Transactional Conflicts for Real Estate Practitioners” during the virtual New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Section Annual Meeting.
Ethical Issues with Cyber Security
12.09.22
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Ethical Issues with Cyber Security” at the DRI Insurance Conference (DRI ICP) in New York.
PLI The Law and Ethics of NewLaw 2022
10.03.22
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, "Ethics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice" during the Practising Law Institute's The Law and Ethics of NewLaw program.
PLI’s 53rd Annual Estate Planning Institute
09.13.22
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Legal Ethics in Estate Planning” during the Practising Law Institute's 53rd Annual Estate Planning Institute.
Best Practices and Standards for Serving as an Expert Witness
08.05.22
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Best Practices and Standards for Serving as an Expert Witness” during a panel at the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) Annual Meeting.
Ronald C. Minkoff at the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility Conference
06.02.22
Ronald C. Minkoff moderates the panel, “Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match: Lawyers and Clients Finding Each Other. Does Today’s Lawyer Regulation Protect the Public or Incumbent Providers?” during the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
From Counsel Table to the Witness Stand: Practical Tips and Ethical Solutions For When the Attorney Becomes a Witness
05.19.22
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “From Counsel Table to the Witness Stand: Practical Tips and Ethical Solutions For When the Attorney Becomes a Witness” during a webcast hosted by Lawline.
How Changes to New York’s Law of Lawyering Would Impact Article 15 of the Judiciary Law
11.03.21
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “How Changes to New York’s Law of Lawyering Would Impact Article 15 of the Judiciary Law” during a webinar for the New York State Bar Association.
New York County Lawyers Association Webinar
10.27.21
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “How to Prevent Common Disciplinary Problems” during a webinar hosted by the New York County Lawyers Association.
PLI’s 52nd Annual Estate Planning Institute
09.13.21
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Legal Ethics in Estate Planning” during the Practising Law Institute's 52nd Annual Estate Planning Institute via Zoom.
2021 National Conference on Professional Responsibility
06.03.21
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, "Regulatory Reform: Debating the Key Issues" during the American Bar Association's 2021 National Conference on Professional Responsibility.
Lawyers and Cybersecurity: How to be Savvy and Compliant with Ethical Obligations
04.21.21
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, "Lawyers and Cybersecurity: How to be Savvy and Compliant with Ethical Obligations" during a webinar for Hofstra Law's Monroe H. Freedman Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics.
Ethics of Remote Work
03.24.21
Ronald C. Minkoff is a speaker during Procopio's ethics of remote work webinar.
Ethics in Social Media 2021
03.12.21
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Social Media Ethics – Top Risks, Developments and Emerging Issues” during the Practising Law Institute’s Ethics in Social Media live webcast.
Finding the Balance: Data Security, Privilege, Disclosure & Malpractice Liability in the Age of the Clouds
03.10.21
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Finding the Balance: Data Security, Privilege, Disclosure & Malpractice Liability in the Age of the Clouds” during a program for the New York State Bar Association.
Ethics of Client Billing and Fee Collection
02.04.21
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Ethics of Client Billing and Fee Collection: Balancing Financial Interests and Fiduciary Obligations” during a webinar for Stafford.
Frankfurt Kurnit’s Third Annual Litigation Ethics Summit Webinar
11.13.20
Frankfurt Kurnit is hosting its Third Annual Litigation Ethics Summit -- a complimentary CLE for corporate counsel, law firm general counsel, partners with responsibility for law firm compliance and risk management, and other lawyers with interest in professional responsibility issues.
Yale Law School Medial Law Project
10.02.20
Ronald C. Minkoff speaks on conflicts of interest for LLCs and corporations for the Yale Law School Medial Law Project.
PLI’s 51st Annual Estate Planning Institute
09.14.20
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “The Future of Trusts & Estates Lawyering: The Ethical Implications” during the Practising Law Institute's 51st Annual Estate Planning Institute webinar.
PLI: The Law and Ethics of NewLaw
09.08.20
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Ethics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice” during the Practising Law Institute's Law and Ethics of NewLaw webinar.
NALFA Webinar
04.30.20
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Attorney Fees & Ethics: It Pays To Be Reasonable” during a webinar for the National Association of Legal Fees Analysis.
News
Is the Emoluments Clause Dead?
02.19.26
Law.com recently published a commentary by Frankfurt Kurnit Partner, Ronald C. Minkoff and Richard P. Swanson, president of the New York County Lawyers Association, examining the Emoluments Clause and the growing concern about its practical enforceability in light of recent […]
The Best Lawyers in America 2026
08.21.25
We are pleased to announce that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer-reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. 56 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition.
A Call for Pro Bono Work in Lieu of Nationwide Injunctions
07.24.25
The New York Law Journal published Richard P. Swanson and Ronald C. Minkoff’s commentary, “A Call for Pro Bono Work in Lieu of Nationwide Injunctions.”
Attys Join Nationwide ‘Day Of Action’ Rallies For Rule Of Law
05.01.25
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the thousands of attorneys who rallied across the country on May 1, National Law Day, to publicly oppose the Trump administration’s attack on the rule of law. The article stated, “New York County Lawyers Association vice president and noted legal ethics expert Ron Minkoff of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC, said the rallies came together fairly organically as bar associations across the country began looking at ways to spotlight the Trump administrations actions against judges and lawyers and then realized National Law Day of Action was just a few weeks away.” Mr. Minkoff stated that he doesn’t normally go to demonstrations but these are things that stir him to action. “’When the ability of lawyers to represent their clients is under threat, that is an attack on one of the pillars of the American system, the American experiment,’ he added.” View article. (Behind paywall)
In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System
05.01.25
The New York Times quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in its coverage of the May 1, 2025 National Law Day of Action, in which approximately 1,500 people in Manhattan protested the U.S. president’s threats against judges, lawyers and the rule of law. Legal groups organized attorneys across the country to show their opposition to the Trump administration’s defiance of court orders, targeting of law firms, and wrongful deportations. The lawyers reaffirmed their promise to uphold the rule of law and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Foley Square protest organizers requested that attorneys dress in suits—as if going to court and carry pocket Constitutions. “‘We want people to see that we treat this issue with utmost respect,’ said Ronald C. Minkoff, a defense lawyer and an organizer. ‘This is like the courtroom to us.’”
Placing Limits on Judicial Speech: The Disciplinary Case Against Judge Ponsor
01.02.25
The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) blog published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article titled, “Placing Limits on Judicial Speech: The Disciplinary Case Against Judge Ponsor.”
Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers List for 2024
10.24.24
Super Lawyers magazine lists 42 attorneys in its 2024 edition.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025
08.15.24
Best Lawyers in America recognizes 48 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2025 edition.
Frankfurt Kurnit Partner Ron Minkoff Receives APRL Kettlewell Award
08.05.24
(Chicago, IL) Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz litigation partner and chair of the firm’s Professional Responsibility Group, Ronald C. Minkoff, was honored by the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) with the Charles W. Kettlewell Award.
Ronald C. Minkoff Receives Esteemed Kettlewell Award
08.05.24
The Officers of the New York County Lawyers Association congratulate Ronald C. Minkoff, NYCLA Vice President and Co-Chair of NYCLA’s Professionalism & Professional Discipline Committee, for being presented with the lifetime achievement Kettlewell Award. The award was presented by the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and recognizes Mr. Minkoff’s professionalism and excellence in a 40-year career as a legal ethics and professional responsibility lawyer.
Atty’s Secret Courtroom Meeting May Upend NY Murder Case
10.16.23
Law360 quotes Richard M. Maltz and Ronald C. Minkoff on a secret courtroom meeting that may result in the tossing of a NY manslaughter conviction.
39 Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2023
09.14.23
Super Lawyers magazine lists 39 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2023 NY-metro edition.
The Best Lawyers in America 2024
08.17.23
Best Lawyers in America recognizes 44 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2024 edition.
Alito on Free Exercise of Religion and Judicial Ethics
08.05.23
The Wall Street Journal published Ronald C. Minkoff’s opinion letter on the idea of implementing a mandatory code of ethics for Supreme court judges. Ron explicitly submitted the letter on behalf of the New York County Lawyers Association. The full letter is here.
Attys Behind ChatGPT Fiasco Apologize To Client, 7 Judges
07.07.23
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff, Tyler Maulsby, and Ashley Alger as counsel to attorney Steven Schwartz and his firm Levidow Levidow & Oberman, who submitted a brief prepared by artificial intelligence that cited nonexistent case law. (Behind paywall)
Lawyers Blame ChatGPT For Tricking Them Into Citing Bogus Case Law
06.09.23
ABC News, Bloomberg News, Courthouse News Service, Law360, Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, New York Law Journal, and The New York Post mention Tyler Maulsby, Ronald C. Minkoff, and Ashley Alger as counsel to attorney Steven Schwartz and Levidow Levidow & Oberman, P.C., whose court filings included fake case citations generated by ChatGPT.
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz to Represent Lawyer Facing Sanctions for ‘Unprecedented’ ChatGPT-Generated Fake Case Captions
06.01.23
New York Law Journal mentions Ronald C. Minkoff, Tyler Maulsby, and Ashley Alger as counsel to Steven Schwartz and Levidow, Levidow & Oberman, who submitted ChatGPT-generated citations in an injury-related brief.
Partner Ronald Minkoff Installed as Vice President of the New York County Lawyers Association
05.26.23
On Thursday, May 25, 2023 members of the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) installed Ronald C. Minkoff as Vice President at the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting.
DA Seeks Inquiry Of Trump Atty On Possible Daniels Conflict
04.21.23
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on an alleged conflict of interest with former President Trump's attorney, Joe Tacopina and Stormy Daniels in Trump's criminal case.
Top NY Judge Misled Lawmakers To Justify DiFiore’s Detail
03.08.23
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the testimony by acting Chief Administrative Judge Tamiko Amaker about the warranty of former Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s multimillion-dollar security detail.
It’s Time for the ABA to Renew Its Role in Attorney Discipline
02.08.23
In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Ronald C. Minkoff and five other ethics and professional responsibility lawyers are calling on the American Bar Association to launch a generational renewal of the national attorney discipline system.
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2022
09.29.22
The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Hannah Taylor, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Aaron Deitsch, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Jordyn Milewski, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.”
ABA Issues Communication Rules For Pro Se Attys
09.29.22
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ABA’s ethics committee statement that lawyers representing themselves cannot communicate with another represented person in the matter and instead must go through the individual's lawyer.
New York City Bar’s Trump Warning Highlights False Claims Issue
08.31.22
Bloomberg Law quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the increasing pressure to prevent false claims by lawyers, especially statements leading to the potential of violence.
The Best Lawyers in America 2023
08.18.22
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit.
NY Top Judge’s Intervention in Critic’s Case Alarms Ethicists
07.14.22
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics violation of a New York Chief Judge for intervening in the disciplinary case of a challenger who threatened to smear her.
Attorney Says That No Matter the Motivation, DiFiore Resignation Has ‘Appearance’ of Being Tied to Probe
07.13.22
New York Law Journal quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the appearance of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s resignation because of the ethics probe of her interference in a disciplinary hearing.
Nonprofit Ruling Is An Important Step For Nonlawyer Practice
06.14.22
Law360 published Ronald C. Minkoff’s expert analysis column, “Nonprofit Ruling Is An Important Step For Nonlawyer Practice.”
When Asking a Lawyer to Retire Becomes Illegal
06.08.22
Law360 Pulse quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the issues that arise as law firm partners age.
NY Attys Say New Rule Will Streamline Commercial Discovery
05.26.22
Law360 Pulse quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on New York Rule 11 regulating discovery in the Commercial Division of the state Supreme Court.
Last of LeClairRyan’s Partners Battle Opaque Tax Threat
05.18.22
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on LeClairRyan’s tax debacle.
NY Judges Ignored Income, Gift Reporting Rule For Years
04.05.22
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics violation of many New York judges who do not publicly report outside compensation and gifts over $150.
In a Settlement, Should You Agree Not To Represent Future Clients?
03.30.22
Ronald C. Minkoff, Khasim Lockhart, and Robert Kantowitz answer an Attorney Professionalism Forum question about a future representation clause in a settlement agreement. The scenario was published in the March 29th issue of the New York State Bar Association Journal.
Ronald C. Minkoff Quoted in Law360 on NY Rule Forcing Settlement Talks Before Trial
01.28.22
Commercial Litigation Partner Ronald C. Minkoff was quoted in the article, “New NY Rule Forces Settlement Talks Before Trial” published by Law360.
Judge Disqualifies Cahill Law Firm in Investor Fight with Billionaire Guo Wengui
01.20.22
Reuters mentions Nicole Hyland, Ronald C. Minkoff and Jesse Klinger as counsel to GTV Media Group.
NY Rule Paves Way for Remote Trials in Commercial Disputes
10.30.21
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on Rule 36 — which gives litigants who consent to it the option to participate in evidentiary hearings and nonjury trials remotely. (Behind paywall)
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2021
09.30.21
The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.”
Election Fraud Cases Sow Doubts About Legal Profession’s Future
09.14.21
Bloomberg Law quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on court reactions to the complaints filed against Rudy Giuliani.
Federal Judge’s Ties to Buffalo Mayor Raised in Ballot Appeal
09.09.21
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on ethical concerns raised due to a connection between the mayor of Buffalo and a U.S. District Judge. (Behind paywall)
The Best Lawyers in America 2022
08.19.21
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit.
Ex-FTE CEO Touts NY Judge Uncle At $28M Theft Arraignment
07.21.21
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethical concerns raised because an upstate town court judge attended his nephew's arraignment for theft. (Behind paywall)
The Hard Fall of Rudy Giuliani
07.12.21
The Charlotte Post quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the actions of Rudy Giuliani that led to his law license suspension in New York.
Giuliani’s Law License Suspended by N.Y. Over Election Lies Giuliani Suspended From Practicing Law In New York
06.28.21
Bloomberg Law, CNN, and Law360 quote Ronald C. Minkoff on Rudolph Giuliani’s suspension from practicing law in New York state after an appellate court found he made "false statements" about the 2020 election.
Giuliani Suspension ‘Rare,’ Sends Message on Ethics, Honesty
06.28.21
Bloomberg Law quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the impact Rudolph Giuliani’s law license suspension will have on the legal profession.
Greenberg Traurig’s NY Bill May Aid Russian Oligarch Client
06.17.21
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the legal ethics surrounding Greenberg Traurig’s lobbying. (Behind paywall)
LabMD Asks NY Court to Revive Suit Against Witness Atty
06.03.21
Law360 mentions Brian Maas and Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Mary Beth Buchanan and Bryan Cave. Mr. Minkoff is quoted and notes LabMD’s multiple attempts to make a claim against his clients. (Behind paywall)
Giuliani’s Son Adds Wrinkle to Secrecy of Dad’s License Fight
05.11.21
Law360 Pulse quotes Ronald C. Minkoff and Richard Maltz on the Rudolph Giuliani investigation and Andrew Giuliani’s statements on the fight for his father’s law license. (Behind paywall)
Evan Greebel, Former Martin Shkreli Lawyer Convicted in Fraud Case, Resigns
04.29.21
Law360 and the New York Law Journal mention Ronald C. Minkoff and Tyler Maulsby as counsel to Evan Greebel. (Behind paywall)
Snapshot: Paul Hastings’ Malpractice Battle Over Client Lease
04.21.21
Law360 Pulse mentions Ronald C. Minkoff and Nicole Hyland as counsel to West 87 LP in their lawsuit against Paul Hastings over a mistake in a rent escalation formula. (Behind paywall)
Kossoff PLLC Attys Resign Amid Firm’s Mounting Legal Woes
04.17.21
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff and Caren Decter on their representation of several attorneys that have resigned from real estate firm Kossoff PLLC.
What’s Ahead For Giuliani? Legal Experts Weigh In
03.19.21
Law360 Pulse quotes Richard Maltz on the process to sanction attorneys in New York. Ronald C. Minkoff is quoted on the ethics complaint, emphasizing the same standards apply to any lawyer and Giuliani is not entitled to special treatment. (Behind paywall)
Davis Polk Defending Paul Hastings in $55M Legal Malpractice Suit Over Rent Terms
03.05.21
The New York Law Journal mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to West 87 LP and other real estate entities in the malpractice lawsuit against Paul Hastings. Mr. Minkoff notes there was a drafting error in the contract and the lawsuit would exist regardless of any downturn in the real estate market. (Behind paywall)
NYC Bar Association Joins Push to Have Giuliani Investigated to Be Disbarred
03.02.21
CNN Politics and Mediaite quote Ronald C. Minkoff on the New York City Bar Association’s complaint against Rudolph Giuliani and the attorney discipline process handled by the Attorney Grievance Committee for the First Department in New York.
Bar Association Leaders Lead Latest Demand to Discipline Giuliani for Post-Election Conduct
01.22.21
The New York Law Journal mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel that submitted the ethics complaint against Rudolph Giuliani on behalf of New York State Bar Association Past President Michael Miller. (Behind paywall)
Giuliani Hit with Another Disciplinary Complaint Over False Claims, Rhetoric
01.22.21
Reuters mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Michael Miller, and 55 other attorneys, law professors and retired judges that filed an ethics complaint against Rudolph Giuliani. Mr. Minkoff said the complaint will be investigated by the attorney grievance committee of the New York First Judicial Department and that the proceedings are secret pending the court's final decision.
The Impaired Lawyer: A Modern Conundrum
12.21.20
PLI Current: The Journal of PLI Press published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “The Impaired Lawyer: A Modern Conundrum” which discusses the legal and ethical issues caused by an impaired lawyer using hypothetical attorneys.
Cop-Shoving Judge Ruled For Atty Paying Him A $35K Debt
11.23.20
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on whether a NY State Supreme Court judge may have violated judicial ethics rules. (Behind paywall)
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2020
10.15.20
The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Adam Osterweil and Rachel Santori are listed as “Rising Stars.”
Another Good Comment on the Recently Approved Changes to Regulation in Arizona
09.14.20
Professor Alberto Bernabe from The University of Illinois at Chicago John Marshall Law School shared Ronald C. Minkoff’ s blog post “Arizona's Sweeping Rule Changes Permit More Non-Lawyer Involvement in Legal Services” on his own Professional Responsibility blog.
The Best Lawyers in America 2021
08.20.20
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit.
California Judge Denies Injunction Against LegalMatch
05.08.20
Bloomberg Law quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the California State Bar’s complaint against online lawyer referral service LegalMatch.
Pierce Bainbridge Funder Targets Ex-Partners In Debt Chase
04.23.20
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff about a funders’ purported lien on Pierce Bainbridge assets. (Behind paywall)
In Case You Missed It: Hottest Firms and Stories on Law360
04.13.20
Law360 lists Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “Judicial Shaming of Attorneys is Troubling Even During Pandemic” as one of the top 10 most read expert analyses. (Behind Paywall)
Judicial Shaming of Attorneys is Troubling Even During Pandemic
04.06.20
Law360 published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “Judicial Shaming of Attorneys is Troubling Even During Pandemic.”
NY County Says Meyer Suozzi Betrayed It In Opioid Case
03.17.20
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Nassau County in a suit with their former law firm over the opioid crisis. (Behind paywall)
NY Bar Calls For ‘Safe Harbor’ Rule On Fee-Based Referrals
03.05.20
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as part of the task force that created the New York County bar report studying legal, ethical and policy issues related to fee-based services. (Behind paywall)
Justice Ginsburg Roasted in Operatic Fashion by NYC Bar
02.06.20
Law360 covers the New York City Bar Association’s biennial “Twelfth Night” production in which legal stars are honored via a musical comedy roast. Ronald C. Minkoff sang in the production playing the late Justice Felix Frankfurter. (Behind paywall)
A Red Line at Last: ABA Formal Opinion 489 (2019)
02.05.20
The American Bar Association’s Professional Liability Litigation Committee published Ronald C. Minkoff's article “A Red Line at Last: ABA Formal Opinion 489 (2019).” The article discusses the December 2019 Formal Opinion by the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility prohibiting anticompetitive practices by law firms seeking to discourage partners from leaving. (Behind paywall)
Feds Seek To Jam Revolving Door In High-Profile Cases
01.22.20
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics of former government attorneys handling cases that closely relate to facts they learned on the job. (Behind paywall)