Daniel Pollack

November 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The legal obligation of an expert witness is to provide independent advice to the court by presenting impartial, unbiased opinions about matters within their field of expertise. This duty is owed singularly to the court and supersedes any duty to the attorney or litigants. Your job, as the attorney, is to find the right expert for each case. One size does not fit all.

By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack

7 minute read

October 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Courts are known for their many rules and regulations. While there are times a family court judge may properly make exceptions to the rules, too many exceptions, or exceptions contrary to accepted science, may reduce transparency and accountability, may undermine predictability, and may not be in the interest of justice. What can attorneys do?

By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack

6 minute read

September 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Your client is stressed and angry, and you will often be the recipient of their emotional fallout. What do you do?

By Daniel Pollack and Toby Kleinman

6 minute read

July 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

This article describes the legal advocacy skills a plaintiff's attorney needs to conduct a lawsuit and bring it to a conclusion, all the while being highly sensitive to the client's unique psychological needs.

By Andrew J. Leger Jr. and Daniel Pollack

9 minute read

March 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Similar to traditional foster care, therapeutic foster care (TFC) is temporary, its purpose being to prepare children for either reunification with their parents, independent living, or adoption. There is some evidence that TFC has helped certain foster children but further research is needed to discern whether the positive effects, if any, have been gained in a cost-effective manner and whether further program innovations are in order.

By Carly Sanchez and Daniel Pollack

10 minute read

February 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

If the lawsuit necessitates that an expert be retained, the attorney and expert need to have a relationship built on trust. This is particularly important so they can each manage the other's expectations. How can this be accomplished?

By Daniel Pollack and Toby Kleinman

6 minute read

July 11, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In every hearing to determine domestic violence, a court is faced with the dilemma of whether to grant or deny protection to a named plaintiff. Each state uses a different standard of proof, but the procedures are similar. Presenting a good case may positively affect later child custody decisions and distribution of assets where there is a civil case for damages.

By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack

1 minute read

June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal

All abuse is traumatic and where one is in a trusting relationship it is even more devastating.

By Daniel Pollack and Toby G. Kleinman

7 minute read

March 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Just as the medical profession has created pediatrics and adolescent medicine to address the unique needs of these age groups, law enforcement agencies need to train and guide law enforcement officials to handle cases with youth with the skills, resources, and information necessary to avoid results leading to severe miscarriages of justice resulting in traumatic impacts.

By Lisa H. Thurau and Daniel Pollack

10 minute read

September 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Julia Sands and Daniel Pollack write: Discrimination based on gender in many settings is illegal. However, because children in group homes are a particularly sensitive and vulnerable population to work with, there is a potentially tricky balance between steering clear of discrimination while hiring and/or assigning work shifts, and ensuring that children in the group home remain safe and comfortable.

By Julia Sands and Daniel Pollack

13 minute read