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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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Clients can use our portal to track the status of their case, stay in touch with us, upload documents, and more.

Regardless of the type of situation you're facing, our attorneys are here to help you get quality representation.

We can setup consultations in person, over Zoom, or over the phone to help you. Bottom line, we're here to help you win your case.

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Meet Todd Spodek

WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
WHO WANT MORE FROM THEIR ATTORNEY

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.

NYC Disability Insurance Fraud Lawyers

It is possible for people to still get a paycheck when they become disabled and can’t work. The state of New York is one of the states that mandates an employer provide disability insurance benefits even if a worker in injured while off-the-job or as a result of an illness. These benefits are designed to be temporary cash benefits. They are paid to an eligible worker who is not able to perform their work as a result of an injury or illness.

Disability Benefits
Disability insurance must be provided by all employers no matter what their industry. An employer in New York must also provide their workers with disability benefits that meet the requirements of the New York State Disability Benefits Law. Such an insurance plan must be issued through an insurance carrier who is licensed by New York State. It can also be provided by an employer who has been given permission by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (NYSWCB) to self-insure. Should a worker exaggerate the severity of their disability or provide statements that are misleading or false about their disability, it could be considered a form of fraud.

Disability Insurance Fraud
This involves an individual trying to obtain disability insurance funds by providing false information. The two most common examples are making false claims and providing false information. It can involve many different things. It’s possible for a person to exaggerate the impact or extent of their injury with the goal of obtaining more benefits for a longer period of time. Individuals may also make misleading statements on their application concerning their alleged disability. Some people fail to report earned income they received while collecting disability benefits. Other individuals may not report any improvements in their condition that could decrease or end their disability payments.

Detection
Investigators acknowledge disability fraud can be a challenge to identify. It is more difficult to detect than another type of fraud. Most individuals receiving disability payments don’t use a walker or wheelchair. There are a number of people who utilize wheelchairs and walkers but wouldn’t qualify for disability payments. Many authentic disabilities are not able to be seen by others. It’s not easy to determine a person is committing disability fraud by simply looking at them.

Disability Insurance Fraud Charges
The type of charges a person could face after being accused of committing disability insurance fraud can very greatly. The scheme associated with the fraud, as well as the amounts of money and level of participation, are all taken into consideration to determine how a person will be charged. There are at least five degrees of disability insurance fraud in New York

FIFTH DEGREE
A person is guilty of disability insurance fraud in the fifth degree when they commit any fraudulent act with a value of less than a thousand dollars. This is categorized as a class A misdemeanor.

FOURTH DEGREE
A person is guilty of disability insurance fraud in the FOURTH DEGREE when they commit any fraudulent act with a value of more than a thousand dollars but less than three thousand dollars. This is categorized as a class E felony.

THIRD DEGREE
A person is guilty of disability insurance fraud in the third degree when they commit any fraudulent act with a value of more than three thousand dollars but less than fifty thousand dollars. This is categorized as a class D felony.

SECOND DEGREE
A person is guilty of disability insurance fraud in the SECOND DEGREE when they commit any fraudulent act with a value of more than fifty thousand dollars but less than a million dollars. This is categorized as a class C felony.

FIRST DEGREE
A person is guilty of disability insurance fraud in the SECOND DEGREE when they commit any fraudulent act with a value of more than a million dollars. This is categorized as a class B felony.

Punishments
The punishment given to a person who is found guilty of committing disability insurance fraud will be based on what they were found guilty of doing. They may not be able to collect disability benefits for an extended period of time. They could be subject to fines and restitution. A person may also be required to pay a penalty or fee. It is also possible for a person to receive a jail sentence of up to five years for disability insurance fraud. Anyone charged with disability insurance fraud should immediately contact a legal professional to learn their options.

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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...

~Fonder Brandon

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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...

~A G

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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...

~George Cherubini

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