About Russell M. Yankwitt

Note Editor, Cornell International Law Journal, 1996. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, Cardozo Law School, 2004-2009. Assistant U.S. Attorney: Southern District of New York, 2001-2008; Inn of Court; Second Circuit Committee.

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Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
November 05, 2019
Hired Attorney Russell M. Yankwitt

The attorneys at Yankwitt LLP gave me my life back. More than two years ago, I was sued for wrongful death and accused of selling a defective used car to a woman who died in a car accident. In fact, I did not sell a car to her and had never even met her. Needless to say, this was incredibly stressful and painful and took a serious toll on me and my family. From my first meeting with the attorneys at Yankwitt LLP, I knew that I was in the right hands. They honored my belief in God and the power of prayer. Through their ingenious investigative work and unending tenacity, they not only proved that I had not sold the car, but they also found the person who did and who had forged my name on the sales documents. Armed with this information and through their skillful advocacy, Yankwitt LLP persuaded the judge to dismiss the case against me. I cannot thank Yankwitt LLP enough for believing in me, fighting for me and allowing me to put this two-year nightmare behind me. Thanks dear friends

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 15, 2019
Hired Attorney Russell M. Yankwitt

There is no doubt that hiring Yankwitt LLP to represent us was an excellent decision. I was suing the property manager of an apartment building I owned for embezzling funds. Yankwitt LLP obtained a very favorable settlement on the eve of trial. We not only avoided the time and expense of a trial, but we were awarded more than a million dollars as part of the resolution. The attorneys at Yankwitt LLP were aggressive but professional. They got the job done, and we can’t thank them enough.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 04, 2012
Hired Attorney Russell M. Yankwitt

Russell Yanquit was consistently professional, prompt, efficient and results-focused in my dealings with him. He was handling a case involving a potentially messy family and real estate situation, and did so with grace, good humor and an outcome which we were all satisfied with. His estimates of cost and time, and his advocacy for us as a negotiator with the party bringing the lawsuit against us, were all accurate, honest and fair. I would certainly recommend him very highly.

 
Education Law
Posted by anonymous
October 18, 2010
Hired Attorney Russell M. Yankwitt

Mr. Yankwitt was personable and professional. He took the time to listen to my concerns and the details of my case. He was very clear in his assessment of my case and my options as a client. Also, he was very responsive to my questions, always returned phone calls and emails, and went out of his way to allay fears and provide excellent legal guidance. I felt I received superb legal counsel from a highly experienced professional. I would recommend Mr. Yanwitt and firm to colleagues and family.

 
Commercial Law
Posted by anonymous
September 28, 2010
Hired Attorney Russell M. Yankwitt

Please feel free to call me for a personal recommendation of Russell. Might be the best lawyer I ever worked with. CONSIDERING I HATE THEM ALL!!!

Contracts
Posted by anonymous
August 12, 2010
Hired Attorney Russell M. Yankwitt

Mr. Yankwitt is a breath of fresh air! Myself, having dealt with numerous issues on a very high profile, frustrating, costly case for almost four years with no end in sight, Russ came in with a fresh approach to try create a win/win for all parties. As in most cases he could have simply taken the attorney approach "lets litigate this forever", however Russ's approach was very different, responsive and realistically evaluating the pros and cons of the numerous cases in four jurisdictions.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
July 20, 2010
Hired Attorney Russell M. Yankwitt

The hardest-working attorney I've ever known. Russell is able to balance East Coast & West Coast time zones and speak with clients at any time 24/7. His courtesy to clients and opposition shows enormous patience and intelligence, which helps keep everyone on track. Good Federal experience; excellent education. Russell knows the ropes and will always go the extra mile on behalf of client. For my company, it's great to fly to White Plains & then if necessary, take train to Manhattan.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 3
    • Employment Law
    • Federal Civil Litigation
    • Premises Liability Defense

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 33%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Yankwitt LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    McKoy v. Potter, 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 6098 (2d Cir. N.Y., Apr. 1, 2004)
    Brooks Provisions LLC v. 25 Mad Liquidation CPA, P.C., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30679, March 21, 2011
    Cain v. Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 92434, July 3, 2012
    KDW Restructuring & Liquidation Servs. LLC v. Greenfield, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 81459, June 11, 2012
    United States v. Sage, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 67560
    98 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 7448, September 19, 2006
    Cohen v. CHLN, Inc., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16349
    26 Am. Disabilities Cas. (BNA) 244, February 8, 2012
    McAdams v. United States, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42575, June 22, 2006
    Projects Unlimited, Inc. v. All Tech Elecs., Inc., 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4636, January 20, 2010
    United States ex rel. Anti-Discrimination Ctr. of Metro N.Y., Inc. v. Westchester County, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 69311 (S.D.N.Y., May 17, 2012)
    Kimya v. United States Customs Serv., 2002 U.S. App. LEXIS 12232, June 18, 2002
    United States v. DiPaolo, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90980, December 15, 2006
    McKoy v. United States Postal Serv., 98 Fed. Appx. 28
    2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 6098, April 1, 2004
    Monsalve v. Parks, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11110, June 20, 2002
    Wright v. Stern, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26075 (S.D.N.Y., Dec. 23, 2004)
    Soffer v. United States, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9497
    89 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 1868, March 20, 2002
    Woods v. Potter, 2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 9634, May 20, 2003
    Llanos v. Shell Oil Co., 2008 NY Slip Op 8099
    55 A.D.3d 796
    866 N.Y.S.2d 309
    2008 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 7960, October 21, 2008
    Gilmartin v. IRS, 174 F. Supp. 2d 117
    2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19790
    2002-1 U.S. Tax Cas. (CCH) P50,120
    88 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 7148, November 26, 2001
    In re Dana Corp., 379 B.R. 449
    2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 86154, November 20, 2007.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2016, United States Supreme Court
    2017, U. S. District Court, District of New Jersey
    2016, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    2017, New Jersey
    1997, New York
    1999, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    2000, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    2003, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
    2008, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
    2011, Pennsylvania
    2012, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    2012, Connecticut
    Memberships
    Federal Bar Council (Chair, Membership Committee
    Founder and Chair, Westchester Committee).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cornell University Law School
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Connecticut College
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1970
    New York, New York

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    Russell M. Yankwitt attended Cornell University Law School.
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    Russell M. Yankwitt is the Managing Partner of the firm.
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    Yankwitt LLP was established in 2009.