Simmons, Jannace & Stagg
Steven D. Jannace
Steven Jannace's practice includes commercial litigation, banking law, labor and employment law, municipal law and general liability defense. Mr. Jannace was a Senior Appellate Court Attorney, State of New York Appellate Division. He is a Federal Court Arbitrator for the Eastern District of New York.
Mr. Jannace successfully represented corporate clients in employment and discrimination matters. His representation of a major bank resulted in new defenses for the retail operations of money center banks. His defense of an insurance company resulted in a landmark decision affecting business auto insurance coverage.
Mr. Jannace has degrees from New York University School of Law, (LL. M., 1993) and Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., With Distinction, 1987), and State University of New York at Old Westbury (B.S., 1984). At Hofstra, Mr. Jannace was Managing Editor of the International Property Investment journal, and a Torts Lawfellow. Publications: "The Noseworthy Doctrine: A Three-Part Rule for its Application, 6 Touro L. Rev. 269; "Note, New York's Condominium Conversion Legislation: Examining the Protections against Displacement and the Need for Further Amendment,"l HPLJ 167 (1988).
Areas Of Practice
Commercial Litigation
Banking Law
Labor and Employment
Municipal Law
General Liability Defense
Litigation Percentage
90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
New York, 1987
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1989
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1989
Education
New York University School of Law, New York, New York, 1993 LL.M.
Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York, 1987 J.D.
Honors: Torts Law Fellow
Honors: With Distinction
Law Journal: Managing Editor, International Property Investment Journal
State University of New York at Old Westbury, 1984 B.S.
Published Works
The Noseworthy Doctrine: A Three Part Rule for its Application, 6 Touro L. Rev. 269
Note, New York's Condominium Conversion Legislation: Examining the Protections against Displacement and the Need for Further Amendment, 1 HPLJ 167, 1988
Classes/Seminars Taught
Ethical Issues Arising Under Sarbanes Oxley
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association, 1988 - Present Member
Past Employment Positions
State of New York Appellate Division, Senior Appellate Court Attorney
Eastern District of New York, Federal Court Arbitrator
