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Faced 5+ Years in Prison

People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

Faced 10+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

Faced Potential Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell Juror

Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

If you have a legal issue, call us for a consultation.
We are available 24/7, to help you with any – and all, challenges you face.

Is Your Company Being Audited by the SBA for PPP Loan Fraud?

The SBA is currently conducting an audit of every company that received a loan of $2 million or more under the federal Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP was part of a broader package related to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are strict eligibility requirements, and many companies obtained their loans illegally. When the PPP program was unveiled, it was flooded with applications. Its initial $349 billion allocation ran out very quickly. It was discovered that many companies applied for PPP loans, and were ineligible to receive the funds. Businesses that weren’t really struggling were getting loans. The program was intended to help companies with fewer than 500 employees, yet big chains like major steakhouses were getting multi-million dollar loans. These entities who shouldn’t have gotten the loan – were getting it, yet smaller businesses were unable to get funding.

These types of issues led to changes. Unlike traditional SBA loans, where the audit is done by the lending bank, PPP loan audits are conducted by the SBA directly. Congress allocated another $310 billion in late April.

In order to help business owners and lenders, the SBA issued a FAQ document with information that related to the program. The FAQ also provides guidance which extends beyond the PPP guidelines of the CARES Act. For example, in Question 46 – the SBA established a safe harbor for companies that received less than $2 million in stimulus funds. While the policy is that all companies who received more than $2 million under PPP will be audited, it’s also been mentioned that companies receiving smaller loans may be subject to spot checks for eligibility violations. In other words, all companies that received PPP loans must be prepared to face SBA audits – examining whether they satisfied the PPP requirements. All loan recipients have to be able to defend themselves against potential SBA audits alleging fraud under PPP.

Issues that may lead to liability in an SBA PPP Loan Fraud Audit

Because the SBA has stated it intends on auditing all PPP loan recipients that received more than $2 million in funds, all companies that received funds under the program must prepare for a potential audit. This starts with understanding what types of issues have the potential to trigger a potential criminal referral under the CARES Act, False Claims Act, and other federal statutes.

Loan Stacking: Under the PPP Companies are prohibited from obtaining multiple loans by submitting numerous applications via multiple lenders.

PPP Loan Application Fraud: Misrepresenting information during the loan application process is a form of fraud.

Fraudulent Loan Certification: One of the main issues the SBA will be examining during its audits is whether companies lied about the need of PPP funds.

Using PPP funds for Ineligible Purposes: PPP funds can only be used for payroll and other limited purposes.

Fraudulent Loan Forgiveness: When seeking repayment forgiveness under the PPP, companies have to submit documentation and certify that the documents are true, and they used the forgiveness amount for the correct purposes.

How to prepare for an SBA PPP Loan Audit

If you received a federal loan under the PPP, you should be prepared for the possibility of an SBA audit. It’s important to have complete documentation on how your company used the PPP loan to support the business. The information should be easy to retrieve in the event of an SBA audit.  It’s important that you collect documentation demonstrating the company has met the PPP eligibility criteria requirement before submitting its application. If your company was not eligible at the time of the application, then you have to make a decision on whether to return the funds, or potentially hire an SBA fraud defense lawyer to help you.

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I was searching for a law firm with some power to help me deal with a warrant in New York . After 6 days I decided to go with Spodek Law Group. It helped that This law firm is well respected by not only the top law firms in New York , but the DA , Judge as well. I...

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It was my good fortune to retain Spodek Law Group for representation for my legal needs. From the beginning, communication was prompt and thorough. Todd, Kenneth and Alex were the first people I worked with and they all made me, and my company Qumana skincare feel comfortable and confident that the team was going to work hard for me. Everything...

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After meeting with several law firms, I chose the Spodek Law Group not only for their professionalism and experience, but for the personal attention given to me right from the initial consultation. It is important to recognize how crucial having the right legal team is when faced with potentially life altering events that impact families and the lives of loved...

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