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LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0100 Contracts 101 General Contracts, Commercial Paper & Secured Transactions 102 Construction Contracts, Mechanics Liens 103 Collections/Breach of Contract (two types, depending upon whether office is set up to do mass

collections) 104 Government contracts Standards 101 Applicant must have drafted at least five contracts, two of which had enforceable security

interests. The applicant shall be prepared to discuss a brief summary of issues involved, terms negotiated and protections for the client in case of breach or default.

102 Applicant must have taken part in the negotiation and drafting of five construction/remodeling,

home repair or similar contracts. Applicant must have represented clients in at least three matters involving the enforcement or removal of mechanic's liens.

103 Applicant must have handled at least five collection and/or breach of contract matters, at least

one of which was resolved in Supreme Court. Applicant must be prepared to discuss evaluation, strategy, issues and results, including discovery and post judgment proceedings.



LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0200 BUSINESS LAW 201 Formation of Business Entity 202 Not-for-Profit Organizations 203 Dissolution of Business 204 Buying & Selling Businesses 205 Business/Commercial Litigation 206 Franchise

207 Anti-trust 208 Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition 209 Employment Contracts 210 Complex Litigation 211 Civil RICO 215 Sale of Professional Practice

Standards 201 Applicant handled the formation of at least five business entities within the last three years,

including the formation of corporations and general partnerships. Applicant must be prepared to discuss the mechanics and the issues involved in the formation of businesses, including the drafting and negotiation of buy-sell agreements.



202 Applicant obtained not-for-profit status for at least two entities. 203 Applicant has completed the formal dissolution of at least two businesses. 204 Applicant completed the buying or selling of three businesses within the past five years; includes

transferring/obtaining appropriate licenses. Applicant must demonstrate the ability to analyze different hypothetical situations representing buyers and sellers.

205 Minor Business Litigation: Applicant has handled through trial or settlement five business

disputes in the last five years; such as breach of contract, employment contracts, UCC disputes. Applicant must be prepared to discuss evaluation, strategy, issues and results, including discovery and post judgment proceedings.

207 Applicant must qualify for Major Business Litigation and demonstrate familiarity with and

ability to analyze anti-trust issues. Applicant must have represented clients in at least two litigated anti-trust matters and have the staff capacity to handle such matters.

210 Major Business Litigation: Applicant has handled through trial or settlement after substantial

discovery has been completed, at least five matters in Supreme Court or Federal District Court. Applicant has brought or defended against at least two summary judgment motions. Applicant demonstrates familiarity with provisional remedies, including injunctions, declaratory judgment actions. Applicant must also qualify for 0205 and be experienced in discovery and post-judgement enforcement proceedings.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0300 FAMILY & MATRIMONIAL LAW 301 Adoptions (Family or Agency) 302 Kinship Foster Care Adoption 303 Small Uncontested 304 Divorce/Annulment 305 Custody Supreme Court 306 Paternity 307 Post Judgment Support Enforcement and Modification 308 Fee from Spouse 310 Interstate/International

312 Separation/Premarital Agreements 313 Contested Family Court Support Proceedings 314 Guardianship 315 Supreme Court Family Law Appeals 316 Family Court Orders of Protection 317 Family Court Custody and Visitation Proceedings 318 PINS/Neglect and Abuse Proceedings/


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319 Family Court Appeals

Minimum Qualifications for 0300 Family/Matrimonial Law 301 Adoptions (Family or Agency) Handled 2 adoptions of type requested Familiar with termination of Parental Rights Level 1: Stepparent Adoption Level 2: Agency or other Domestic Adoption Level 3: International Adoption 302 Kinship Foster Care Adoption Attended Kinship Foster Care Adoption Program of NYC 303 Small Uncontested Handled 5 matrimonial matters Of 5 matters 2 contested support matters 304 Divorce/Annulment Level 1 : Cases with income under $80,000, assets under $50,000 Handled 5 matrimonial matters Of 5 matters 2 contested support matters and 2 contested visitation matters Level 2 : Cases with income $80-250,000; assets $50,000-250,000 Complies with Level 1 Handled 10 matrimonial matters Of which 4 required contested hearings equitable distribution or support Of which 2 contested custody matters with expert testimony Prepared 5 separation agreements CLE in field

0300 FAMILY & MATRIMONIAL LAW Page 2 of 3 Level 3: Cases with income in excess of $250,000 and/or substantial assets, evaluation, distribution prob Complies with Level 2 % of practice Matrimonial 305 Custody Supreme Court 4 Contested Custody matters involving examination and cross examination of expert witnesses 306 Paternity Has handled 2 Paternity matters and contested support proceedings Level 1: Respondent’s income under $80,000 Level 2: Respondent’s income between $80- 250,000 Level 3: Respondent’s income in excess of $250,000


307 Post Judgment Support Enforcement and Modification Experience discovering hidden assets and collection of judgments 308 Fee from Spouse 309 Supreme Court Matrimonial Appeals 5 appeals in subject area in past 5 years 310 Interstate/International Demonstrates experience and knowledge of UCCJ Act, USD Law and the Hague Convention; custodial interference issues. Meets requirements of 304 Level 2 312 Separation/Premarital Agreements Level 1: Income under $80,000 assets less than $50,000 Level 2: Income between $80,000-250,000 assets $50,000-250,000 Level 3: Income over $250,000 assets over $250,000 313 Contested Family Court Support Proceedings 3 contested hearings before Hearing Examiner 3 enforcement or modification petitions Familiarity with the procedures of the CSCU 314 Guardianship 315 Supreme Court Family Law Appeals 316 Family Court Orders of Protection

Experience enforcing and defending Orders of Protection and general knowledge of Domestic Violence issues and resources

0300 FAMILY & MATRIMONIAL LAW Page 3 of 3

317 Family Court Custody and Visitation Proceedings

3 contested custody petitions or enforcement/modification proceedings. Knowledge of supervised visitation programs and alternatives

318 PINS/Neglect and Abuse proceedings/ Termination of Parental Rights

Knowledge of Child Welfare Reform Act and 384 of the Social Services Law, Orders of Removal

319 Family Court Appeals 5 appeals from Family Court within the past 5 years



LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0400 WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATES 401 Simple Will Drafting 405 Conservatorship 402 Probate & Estate Administration 406 Reduced fee Wills 403 Estate & Trust Planning 407 Elder law 404 Complex Litigation (Contested 410 Kinship

Probate, Accounting & Discovery Proceedings Standards 401 Estates of $100,000 or less; Substantially all assets are in New York; Substantially all assets are

liquid except residential real property. Applicant must have drafted and supervised execution of at least five wills.

402 Level 1: Same as 0401. Applicant must have completed probate/administration of three

estates.

Level 2: Estates up to $600,000, and/or estates involving buy/sell agreements, family business, rental property, multiple jurisdictions. Applicant must have completed probate administration of five estates with assets of more than $100,000 at least two of which involved level two issues;

Level 3: Estates up to $2.5 million and/or unusual asset transferability/ valuation problems.

Applicant must have practiced law for at least five years, completed five estates at Level 3 ($600,000+ in assets), attends CLE and/or lectures in field, and/or subscribes to various publications and attends seminars in this field. Also, must devote 20% of practice to 0400 matters and have $500,000 in liability insurance.

Level 4: Estates over $2.5 million and/or multinational assets, highly complex issues,

international income & estate planning. Applicant must have practiced law for at least five years, completed 8 estates, two of which were at Level 4. Attends CLE and/or lectures in field and/or subscribes to various publications and attends seminars in this field. Devotes 20% of practice to 0400 matters and has $1,000,000 in liability insurance.

403 Level 2: Estates up to $600,000. Applicants must qualify for 0401 plus have completed at

least three plans involving estates of more than $250,000. Level 3: Estates up to $2.5 million. Applicant must qualify for Level 2 plus have completed at

least two plans involving assets in excess of $2 million and have liability insurance of $500,000.


Level 4: Estates over $2.5 million and/or substantial multinational assets and/or international

income and estate planning. Applicant must have practiced law for at least five years, completed five estate plans, two of which were at Level 3 or above; attends CLE and/or lectures in field and/or subscribes to various publications and attends seminars in this field. Devotes 20% of practice to 0400 matters and has $1 million or more liability insurance.


There are not separate standards for the following subcategories. Applicants must provide a written narrative of their practice experience and additional training (if any) in the specialty area as well as summaries of 3 matters handled in each subcategory area. 404 Complex litigation (contested probate, accounting & discovery proceedings):

Applicant has litigated three contested proceedings in Surrogate’s Court within the last five years. Applicant must be prepared to discuss evaluation, strategy, issues and results.

405 Conservatorship: Applicant has handled three Article 81 proceedings within the last 5 years. 406 see 0401; 0402 407 Elder law: Applicant has handled three estate plans involving planning for Medicaid

qualification as well as handled at least three Medicaid applications within the last 5 years. Applicant must be familiar with a wide variety of elder law issues.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0500 INSURANCE LAW 501 Life/Health/Disability 504 Homeowner's/Fire/Property/Casualty 507 Obligation of Defense & Indemnity 515 Represents Insurance Company 520 Claim Denial - Fraud 521 Long Term Disability Applicants in any insurance law area should be familiar with declaratory judgment actions. Standards Applicant shall have served as counsel in five or more litigated matters, claiming or resisting coverage, contribution or indemnity in two or more of the above areas. Applicants should verify such experience by copies of pleadings subscribed by them, decisions noting their appearance, and cases and points, where available. Litigation experience should include actions on the policy, actions for declaratory judgment, and/or common law interpleader.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0600 IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION 602 Visa Petition/ Application 603 Naturalization 604 Labor Certification 605 Fraud Investigation 606 Deportation and Exclusion 608 Political Asylum 609 Appeals Standards 602, 603, 604, 605 Applicant must demonstrate thorough familiarity with immigration law and procedures and have handled at least three matters in subcategories 0602, 0603 & 0604. (Three matters in each subcategory) 606 Applicant must have handled five deportation or exclusion hearings before the INS or Federal District Court within the last five years. At least two of the matters must have been contested (the client either denied the charges in the Government's Order to Show Cause or made an affirmative application for relief from deportation, other than uncontested application for voluntary departure).


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0700 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 701 State Employees 702 Federal 703 Appeals Minimal Panel Requirements Review Checklist 0700 Workers’ Compensation 0701 State Employees Applicant has completed at least 10 State workers’ compensation cases within the last year Demonstrates extensive knowledge regarding the evaluation of injuries and processing of matters 50% of practice devoted to Workers Compensation Shows familiarity with the appeals process 0702 Federal Applicant has completed at least 3 Federal Workers’ Compensation cases within the past 3 years 0703 Appeals


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0800 TORTS/NEGLIGENCE pg. 1 of 2 801 Car Accidents/Slip & Fall/ Premises

Liability 802 Assault & Battery, False Arrest, False

Imprisonment, Police Brutality, Malicious Prosecution

803 Defamation, Libel and Slander 804 Property Damage 805 No-fault Insurance 806 Tavern Owners Liability, Dram Shop 807 Constitutional/Civil Rights

808 Un/under insured 809 Medical Malpractice 810 Legal Malpractice 811 Aviation Accidents/Mass Disasters 812 Products Liability 813 Dental Malpractice 814 Paralysis /Death 820 Tort Defense 821 Appeals

Standards Level 1: Probable Damage Evaluation Less Than $50,000 801, 802, 804, 805, 808, 809 Applicant must have trial experience in Civil Court of City of New York, or court of similar or greater jurisdiction; have proceeded to completion of plaintiff's case in at least two matters involving physical/emotional injuries; and settled a minimum of eight matters in excess of $25,000, at least four of which were in suit. Level 2: Probable Damage Evaluation of Up to $250,000 801, 802, 803, 804, 806, 808, 809, 810, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816 Applicant must qualify for level 1 and have trial experience in State Supreme Court or court of similar jurisdiction, have completed plaintiff's case and cross examination of defense experts in a minimum of four cases; qualify for Level 1 settlements and have resolved a minimum of three cases in excess of $100,000 and resolved a minimum of five cases in excess of $50,000; Applicant must have obtained a jury verdict or settlement after presentation of plaintiff's case in three cases, one of which was favorably decided in excess of $250,000. Alternatively have settled at least three cases, in excess of $250,000.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association 0800 TORTS/NEGLIGENCE pg. 2 of 2 Level 3: Probable Damage Evaluation in Excess of $250,000 All matters involving serious physical injury, loss or substantial impairment of limb or major organ, brain damage, death with substantial pecuniary loss, severe disfigurement, unusual liability, etc. Applicant must have trial experience in State Supreme Court or court of similar jurisdiction, have completed plaintiff's case and cross examination of defense experts in a minimum of eight cases. Qualify for Level 2 and have resolved a minimum of three cases in excess of $250,000 and resolved a minimum of five cases in excess of $100,000. Applicant must have obtained jury verdicts or settlement after presentation of plaintiff's case in a minimum of three cases, one of which was favorably decided in excess of $500,000. Applicant must have devoted a substantial portion of practice to personal injury litigation for at least five years.

For consideration to be listed at Level 3, you must submit descriptions of three matters that you have handled, that meet Level 3 criteria. Your descriptions must include a summary of specific matters, the amounts and issues involved, the discovery, investigation or other preparation you directed, the final results, and how your client benefitted from your counsel or representation.

It is important that you carefully consider your responses. The information you provide will form the basis of the interview and will help us evaluate your experience. Applications are limited to no more than three major categories.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 0900 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 901 Trademarks 902 Copyrights 903 Patents 904 Unfair Competition 905 Computer Law (Software, Contract Development, Licensing) 906 Intellectual Property Litigation Standards 901 Within the past three years, applicant must have prepared and filed two Federal trademark

applications, or have handled three matters concerning the use registration, transfer or infringement of Federal Trademarks or Service Marks.

902 Within the past three years, applicant must have filed two Federal copyright applications or

handled two matters concerning the transfer, licensing, renewal or infringement of copyrights. Please select the category(s) you are familiar with:

1. Literary works 2. Musical works 3. Dramatic works 4. Choreographic works 5. Pictorial, graphic and sculptural works 6. Motion pictures and other audiovisual works 7. Sound recordings.

8. Computer Software 903 Applicant must be licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 904 Applicant must qualify for 0210 have handled at least three contested unfair competition or trade

secret cases. Applicant must demonstrate extensive discovery experience. 905 Computer Related Law: Applicant must have prepared contracts and represented vendors or

purchasers or developers of computer software in at least five different matters and explain how such representation benefitted the client.

906 Intellectual Property Litigation: Applicant must qualify for 0210 and handled through trial at

least three matters involving intellectual property litigation. tentative: June 1991


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1000 REAL PROPERTY



1003 Co-op & Condo Sales 1004 Coop Boards 1007 Easements, Zoning, Variances 1008 Complex Transactions/Subdivisions 1009 Foreclosures 1010 Real Property Litigation (Fraud, Rescission, Specific Performance etc) 1011 Eminent Domain/Condemnation 1012 Tax Certiorari 1015 One & Two-Family Homes 1016 Housing Discrimination Standards 1003/1015 Buying & selling co-ops and condos/one & two-family homes. Applicant has handled at least five co-op and condo/one & two-family home transactions within the last three years. 1010 Real Property Litigation: Applicant has tried at least two cases within the last three years involving a dispute as to real estate brokers' commissions, specific performance, partition, enforcement or defense against liquidated damages clause, quiet title, breach of contract, etc., excluding landlord/tenant disputes. 1007 Zoning-Land Use: Applicant has appeared before local administrative agencies or governmental appeals boards on at least two occasions within the last three years. 1016 Housing Discrimination: Applicant is a member of one or more of the employment discrimination panels and has been attorney of record in at least 3 housing discrimination matters through the discovery process; OR Applicant has resolved 6 housing discrimination matters where applicant was the attorney of record through the discovery process.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1100 CRIMINAL LAW 1101 Misdemeanors 1102 Felonies 1103 Homicide 1104 White Collar 1105 Traffic 1106 Criminal Appeals 1107 Property Forfeiture 1108 Matters Involving Juveniles Including Family Court 1110 DWI/DUI 1111 Parole Violation 1112 Federal Criminal 2100 Crime Victims 2301 RICO Standards 1101 Applicant must have handled at least three criminal jury trials and five misdemeanor matters or

qualify for panel membership under 1102 and qualify for membership on the 18b misdemeanor panel.

1102 Applicant must have handled at least three felony jury trials and five preliminary hearings or

motions to suppress evidence or identification and qualify for membership on the 18b felony panel.

1103 Applicant must have handled at least one homicide case and qualify for category 1102. 1106 Applicant must have completed three criminal appeals. 1112 Qualifications for 1102, and must have handled three criminal matters in Federal Court.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1200 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 1206 Social Security Disability/SSI 1207 Federal Agencies 1208 State Agencies 1210 Taxi & Limousine Commission 1211 Professional Discipline 1212 Liquor License/Alcohol Beverage Commission hearings 1213 Restaurant & Other Business Licenses 1214 Gun Permit 1221 Attorney Discipline 1222 Mental Hospital 1224 Unemployment Insurance 1225 SSI Standards Applicant must have handled at least five administrative law proceedings, three of which were in the particular subcategory. Applicant must demonstrate familiarity with the rules and procedures of the particular forum.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1300 CONSUMER LAW & CREDIT 1301 Home Improvement/Repair 1303 Consumer Fraud 1304 "Lemon Law" 1305 Credit 1308 General Consumer Problems 1309 Name Change 1315 Utility Disputes Standards Applicant has tried two matters involving consumers or credit issues, warranties, home improvements, etc., within the last three years or has handled five non-trial dispositions of such matters in the last three years.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1400 ENTERTAINMENT ARTISTS & PERFORMERS 1401 Music/Recording 1402 Film/Television/Modeling 1403 Theater 1404 Publishing Applicant must have represented entertainers, artists or performers in the negotiation of four contracts within the last three years. Applicant must demonstrate familiarity with typical issues in the particular industry and how they are handled.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1500 BANKRUPTCY & INSOLVENCY LAW 1501 Business Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization 1502 Straight Bankruptcy Involving Professional Practice/Large Personal 1503 Wage Earner 1504 Simple Bankruptcy 1505 Creditor's Rights 1506 Appeals Standards Business Insolvencies In order to be referred cases involving an ongoing or recently terminated business or professional practice, applicant must have represented three business debtors in at least two of the following categories (to completion) in the last five years: (a) A proceeding under Chapter 11 where a Plan of Arrangement was confirmed. (b) A straight bankruptcy proceeding involving a business or professional practice. (c) One of the following: 1. A State Court Receivership 2. A corporate dissolution, where assets were liquidated for the benefit of creditors. Individual Insolvencies (a) Applicant has handled through final discharge at least four bankruptcy proceedings in the

past five years. (b) Applicant has sufficient knowledge regarding the provisions of Chapter XIII of the

Bankruptcy Act, to inform a debtor about it and advise said debtor whether it would be in the debtor's interests to file a Chapter XIII

Applicant agrees to either file a Chapter XIII for the debtor, if upon receiving such advice the debtor elects to so file, or in the alternative, applicant agrees to contact the Lawyer Referral Service for an attorney who will handle a Chapter XIII.

Creditors Right

Applicant must have represented a creditors in three insolvency proceedings within the last three years.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1600 TAXES 1601 Federal, State & Local Personal, Trust, and Estate Income Taxes 1602 Business & Large Personal 1603 Interstate/International 1604 Audits/Tax Litigation 1610 Clinic 1611 Appeals Standards Level 1 Matters involving basic knowledge of tax laws, regulations, rulings and case law, and

involving potential taxes of less than $25,000 for an individual or $50,000 for a business, no potential tax fraud problems.

At least two year's experience with the IRS or state tax authority; or at least one year's experience in tax matters in private practice; and access to a tax library.

Level 2 Matters involving detailed working knowledge of the tax laws, regulations, rulings and case

laws, but less complex than Level 3; matters involving potential taxes of less than $100,000; no allegations of tax fraud.

An LL.M in taxation or licensing as a CPA (MBA in taxation or finance and substantial CLE studies will be considered); and either (a) at least two year's Tax Court experience with a state tax authority or (b) three years (Level 2) or five years (Level 3) experience in tax matters in private practice. Attendance at (or lecturing at) at least one continuing legal education course on taxation in the subcategory in every two years (Level 2) or plus attendance at (or lecturing at) at least one continuing legal education course on any major changes in the tax laws in any year in which there has been major tax legislation. Access to a full tax library. Substantial involvement in and/or the writing of opinion letters in at least five matters at that level of complexity within the last five years in each subcategory for which the person is listed. (In the case of litigation or audit, the handling of at least five cases of that type within the last three years and the achieving of favorable results in at least three of those cases; and in the case of tax returns, the preparation of at least five (Level 2) or ten (Level 3) long-form tax returns of the type in question each year for the past three years).

An alternative to the involvement in and/or writing of tax opinions as set forth above could be substantial related published writings, substantial related published writings, substantial related lecturing at CLE courses and/or related teaching at an accredited law school, or substantial reputation in the field.


Level 3 Complex matters; matters involving potential taxes of $100,000 or more; or matters

involving allegations of tax fraud.

Same as Level 2, plus malpractice insurance coverage of at least one million dollars.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1700 LABOR RELATIONS 1701 Employer Representation 1706 ERISA 1702 Wrongful/Abusive Termination 1710 Sex discrimination/harassment (Private Companies) 1711 Age Discrimination 1703 Civil Service 1712 Race/Religious discrimination 1704 Pensions 1713 Disability Discrimination 1705 Employee Other 1714 Cancer Clinic Standards 1701 Applicant has represented employers in at least ten matters within the past 5 years involving: a. Negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement, and/or b. Defense of a wrongful termination claim, and/or c. Defense of a charge of discriminatory labor practices, and/or d. Representation of employer in preparation of employment/executive compensation

agreements. 1702 Wrongful Discharge: Applicant must have resolved at least 8 matters been principal attorney of

record in at least three wrongful/abusive discharge actions through the discovery process within the last five years and must have handled any two matters through trial in the Supreme Court or US District Court within the past seven years.

1703 Civil Service: Applicant must have completed representation of five civil service matters in the

past five years, at least two of which involved contested hearings. 1704 Pensions: Applicant must demonstrate familiarity with pension and ERISA issues and have

represented clients in at least five matters involving the payment of a pension.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1800 INTERNATIONAL LAW Page 1 of 2 1801 International Trade Agreements 1802 Customs & Tariffs 1803 Reparations Matters that may be included under the 1800 panel include: A. Personal Penalties Matters 1. Civil a. Failure to Declare (19 USC 1497) b. Currency Violations (31 USC 5316) c. Fraud (19 USC 1592) 2. Criminal a. Smuggling (28 USC 545) b. Other (drugs, monetary instruments, other contraband) B. Commercial - Non-Penalty 1. General Advice a. Duty rates/Valuation b. Structure of Transaction I. Foreign agents/subsidiaries ii. Assembly and processing overseas or in US iii. Bonded Warehouses/foreign trade zones c. Customs Entry Procedures I. Documents ii. Procedures d. Quotas I. Textile ii. Steel iii. Agricultural Products, etc. C. Representation of Industries and Countries Before the US Trade Representative and International

Trade Commission/Court of International Trade. D. Export Controls/Obtaining Export Licenses E. Dumping & Countervailing Duty Matters. 1. Dumping Cases a. Preparation and analysis of petitions b. Representation of clients at injury determinations at International Trade Commission. c. Representation of clients at Department of Commerce proceedings to determine sales at less

than fair value. d. Representation of clients at on-site verification proceedings. e. Counsel to clients on avoiding dumping and high dumping margins. 2. Countervailing Duty Cases a. Preparation and analysis of petitions determinations Commerce Proceedings to determine

whether certain programs are subsidies, and if so, determining the value of such subsidies F. Legislative Matters. 1. Committees regarding trade matters. 2. Sponsorship of special tariff bills. G. Related Corporate & Commercial Services 1. Joint ventures. 3. Trademarks/Copyrights


2. Distributorship and licensing agreements 4. Letters of Credit & Shipping Terms PANEL DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 1800 INTERNATIONAL LAW Page 2 of 2 Standards 1801 Minimum of five years experience commercial transactions, contracts and business law including

having actual experience in at least three international trade matters as listed in sections A through G.

It is helpful for lawyers wanting referrals in the 1800 categories to be members of some recognized professional group dealing with international problems. This could include an organization such as the International Bar Association, or the international law sections of the American Bar Association of appropriate state or local bar associations.

It is also helpful to know what procedures the applicant uses in selecting and employing local counsel in foreign jurisdictions and what law firms abroad the firm has worked with.

1803 Have assisted in the obtaining of reparations from foreign governments for war and economic

crimes in at least three different matters. A detailed qualifications statement should accompany the application.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 2000 SECURITIES & COMMODITIES 2000 Securities & Commodities 2001 Arbitration /Litigation Customers 2002 Arbitration Litigation Employer 2001 Applicant must demonstrate thorough knowledge of customer/broker disputes and have actually

represented clients in the preparation and presentation of at least five matters before the appropriate arbitration forums or in litigation. Applicant must be familiar with the rules and procedures of the main arbitration forums in New York.


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 2200 CIVIL APPEALS 2201 Federal Civil Appeals 2202 New York State Appeals - Appellate Division 2203 New York Stat Appeals - Appellate Term 2204 New York State Appeals - Court of Appeals Standards 2201 Federal Civil Appeals 5 Appeals over the past 7 years 2202 New York State Appeals- Appellate Division 5 Appeals over the past 5 years Experience with Appellate Division motion practice 2203 New York State Appeals - Appellate Term 5 Appeals over the past 5 years 2204 New York State Appeals - Court of Appeals 3 Arguments to the Court of Appeals Experience with appellate court motion practice


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 2400 EDUCATION 2401 Students 2402 Teachers 2403 Schools 2404 Special Education 2405 Student Rights and Discipline- Elementary through High School 2406 Student Discipline and Grades - Higher Education 2407 School Staff Issues - Civil Service and Non Professional Staff 2408 NYC/NYS Teacher’s Retirement Issues 2409 School Zoning Standards 2401 2402 2403 Schools

Candidate should have experience representing urban or suburban school districts or representing private and/or vocational schools, private colleges or religious schools

2404 Special Education 3 Committee on Special Education meetings (waivable) 2 impartial hearings

Candidates in addition to actual litigation experience, should exhibit a familiarity with the laws on student’s rights and the special education laws and procedures Candidates should have handled at least 2 Article 78 proceedings- on any subject- to demonstrate familiarity with the procedures to review administrative determinations

An appeal to the Commissioner of Education beneficial but not required. 2405 Student Rights and Discipline- Elementary thru High School 3 representing students in disciplinary hearings 2406 Student Discipline and Grades - Higher Education Representing or counseling students in at least 3 disciplinary matters 2407 School Staff Issues - Civil Service and Non professional Staff

Teachers/Administrators - Elementary through High School 6 labor arbitrations of which 3 are disciplinary. At least 1 teacher or administrator disciplinary hearing. Show one brief

3 Article 78 proceedings of which 2 involve staff related issues, e.g. seniority, denial of tenure, termination before tenure, first amendment issues.

Teachers/Administrators - Higher Education


Demonstrates familiarity with faculty advancement process and familiarity with public and private institutions

PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 2400 EDUCATION Page 2 of 2 2408 NYC/NYS Teacher’s Retirement System Issues Represented 3 clients with respect to disability retirements Demonstrates familiarity with Quadros 2409 School Zoning (Busing)


LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers' Association PANEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 3200 LANDLORD/TENANT 3201 Tenants 3202 Landlords 3203 Commercial Landlord/Tenant 3204 Tenant Groups 3205 Loft Law 3206 Mitchell Lama 3207 Appeals Standards 3201 Representing Residential Tenants Applicant must have represented tenants in at least 10 contested matters and demonstrate substantial knowledge of the law related to eviction, habitability, repairs and services. Applicant must also be familiar with issues of primary residence, rent control and rent stabilization. 3202 Represents Residential Landlords Applicant must have represented landlords in at least 10 contested matters and demonstrate substantial knowledge of the law related to eviction, habitability, repairs, leases and services. Applicant must also be familiar with issues of primary residence, rent control and rent stabilization. 3203 Landlord/Tenant (Commercial)

Applicant must have represented parties in 5 commercial leases and be prepared to discuss issues related to renovation, options, liability, subleasing and other issues likely to be involved in such leases.