United States Senior-Level

Ralph Brannon

New York, New York ***** 347-***-**** (home), 347-***-**** (cell)

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Attorney at Law

A knowledgeable, highly skilled attorney at law with 20 years of experience developing legal strategies, first-chairing complex trial cases, and conducting motion practice for over 300 cases in the City of New York. Possesses a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Toledo and senior-level expertise in case law interpretation, motions trial litigation, legal document preparation, settlement negotiation, research and analysis, mediation and conflict resolution, and enforcement device usage. A United States military veteran who is both a legal advocate and advisor and deeply committed to protecting individual’s legal rights and justice for the unrepresented. LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Housing Preservation and Development of the City of New York, New York, NY 3/1999 – 9/2023 Staff Attorney

Successfully litigated and first chaired a variety of trial cases, ranging from the simple to the complex, in New York City Housing Courts to enforce compliance with housing quality standards related to local and state laws.

Represented the Department to execute difficult, contentious negotiations, and drafted many settlements with opposing attorneys that resolved matters in the Department’s favor.

Employed the use of enforcement devices such as restraining notices and subpoenas, and reviewed, revised, and approved agreements prepared by other attorneys.

Prepared Affirmations in Opposition to motions to vacate default judgments, complex briefs, motions, legal opinions, affidavits, memoranda, and other legal papers related to housing code violations.

Researched and prepared cases for trial and argued before courts and/or quasi-judicial bodies. Notable Accomplishments:

Conducted motion practice for over 300 cases in court, performed successful mediation and conflict resolution, and worked independently to implement new policies and procedures for the Department.

Secured over $500,000 from 2018-2022 through enforceable money judgments.

Litigated and moved on access warrants related to lead paint violations and Department of Health referrals relating to lead paint ingestion by infants.

Attorney – Solo Practitioner, New York, NY 12/1995 – 3/1999

Examined and analyzed pleadings, government reports, opposition papers, witness testimony, and documents for privileged material.

Represented clients in court or before government agencies in a variety of proceedings, including bankruptcy, law, surrogate court/estate, family law, and church hierarchy disputes.

Composed last will and testaments, advanced healthcare directives, power of attorneys, guardianships, Medicaid planning trusts, promissory notes, exempt transfers, gifting strategies, look back and penalty periods, irrevocable income-only trusts, and married couple spousal refusal. Early Career Experience

Sales Representative – John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Garden City, NY (1985-1995) Achieved Honor Club status multiple times.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & SPECIAL INTERESTS

Juris Doctor Degree, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 1984 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Lehman College, New York, 1981 New York State Bar and in Good Standing (1997) – License #2767747 Licenses: Life and Health – Property and Casualty – Series 6/63 United States Military Veteran • Scholar Athlete for Men’s Basketball Team New York Knicks fan • Enjoys jazz, exercise, and photography. Skilled in LexisNexis and Westlaw

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