INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FOR SUCCESS IN TOUGH LITIGATION FOR 43 YEARS
JOHN RAY & ASSOCIATES
"AUDACITY, MORE AUDACITY, ALWAYS AUDACITY" -Georges Danton, 1792
We will breach all legalistic barricades in your just cause
WE RISE TO TRIALS. WE FEAR NO ONE. WE WORK DAY & NIGHT. WE THINK FIRST. WE LOVE THE LAW. WE CARE ABOUT EACH CLIENT. YOUR CAUSE IS OUR CAUSE. WE RESPECT PEOPLE. WE OUTWORK OUR OPPONENTS. WE HELP ANYONE THAT NEEDS US. WE DO NOT GIVE UP
TRY US, JUST TRY US
Business Info
Location
500 Terry Francois Street,
San Francisco, CA 94158
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
PERSONAL INJURY
John Ray and Associates litigate personal injury actions in state and federal court. Personal injury cases are a significant area of practice for the firm. Typically, the firm litigates auto accidents, injuries caused by defective products, school-related injuries, slip-and-fall cases and all other types of personal injury actions, as well as deliberate acts which injure others. Significant recoveries have been obtained in a broad variety of cases. We have recouped millions of dollars for clients, in cases ranging from infant injuries to severe auto accidents, falls from heights, to slip on snow, and most types of personal injury cases. The firm is committed to your cause in personal injury cases.
John Ray and Associates litigate personal injury actions in state and federal court. Personal injury cases are a significant area of practice for the firm. Typically, the firm litigates auto accidents, injuries caused by defective products, school-related injuries, slip-and-fall cases and all other types of personal injury actions, as well as deliberate acts which injure others. Significant recoveries have been obtained in a broad variety of cases. We have recouped millions of dollars for clients, in cases ranging from infant injuries to severe auto accidents, falls from heights, to slip on snow, and most types of personal injury cases. The firm is committed to your cause in personal injury cases.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
The firm ardently defends those accused of criminal offenses including all major felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. The firm works in federal and state courts, and in Family court for children who are accused of offenses. Significant cases include Harris, the defense of a famous fugitive from an Alabama chain gang: People v. Li, a street gang extortion case; the defense of a federal tax protestor; In Re Beck, defense in a white-collar fraud case involving millions of dollars; People v. Pulinario, a noteworthy case where a woman was raped and then charged with the murder of the rapist; People v. Corso, a major international narcotics sale case, People v. Russo, a double homicide; People v. Batts. a famous case where a client with AIDS was given his liberty; People v. Bozart, et al., a major alleged organized crime case known as the "Sopranos" case; the Ocean Beach police brutality case; the Robinson double homicide case; the Long Island Serial Killer case (representing victims) and People v. Sarra Gilbert; a matricide case; People v. Bennett, a well-known case where we successfully defended a man falsely accused of rape.
The firm ardently defends those accused of criminal offenses including all major felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. The firm works in federal and state courts, and in Family court for children who are accused of offenses. Significant cases include Harris, the defense of a famous fugitive from an Alabama chain gang: People v. Li, a street gang extortion case; the defense of a federal tax protestor; In Re Beck, defense in a white-collar fraud case involving millions of dollars; People v. Pulinario, a noteworthy case where a woman was raped and then charged with the murder of the rapist; People v. Corso, a major international narcotics sale case, People v. Russo, a double homicide; People v. Batts. a famous case where a client with AIDS was given his liberty; People v. Bozart, et al., a major alleged organized crime case known as the "Sopranos" case; the Ocean Beach police brutality case; the Robinson double homicide case; the Long Island Serial Killer case (representing victims) and People v. Sarra Gilbert; a matricide case; People v. Bennett, a well-known case where we successfully defended a man falsely accused of rape.
MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY MATTERS
The firm has a strong practice in this area. It provides counsel for divorce and separation, and in all Family court and matrimonial court matters, including custody, visitation, support, maintenance, abuse and neglect, orders of protection, juvenile delinquency, PINS petitions and adoptions. It has litigated thousands of cases in this area, including the noteworthy case of Katrina, which set a standard as to child abuse proceedings; and Kaplan v. Chamberlain, the internationally famous surrogate parent case wherein the firm successfully represented the father in obtaining custody of the child. I successfully represented the former Miss Norway in recovering millions of dollars against a well-funded spouse in Manhattan.
The firm has a strong practice in this area. It provides counsel for divorce and separation, and in all Family court and matrimonial court matters, including custody, visitation, support, maintenance, abuse and neglect, orders of protection, juvenile delinquency, PINS petitions and adoptions. It has litigated thousands of cases in this area, including the noteworthy case of Katrina, which set a standard as to child abuse proceedings; and Kaplan v. Chamberlain, the internationally famous surrogate parent case wherein the firm successfully represented the father in obtaining custody of the child. I successfully represented the former Miss Norway in recovering millions of dollars against a well-funded spouse in Manhattan.
WILLS & ESTATES
The firm has a substantial practice in contested and uncontested probate proceedings. It prepares Wills and Trusts, and counsels as to all aspects of estate planning, guardianship and accountings. It represents moderate and large estates. In the Matter of Klein, I recovered huge estate assets from a bank for a decedent murdered by a Russian surgeon. In Eriksen, I represented an infant who was cheated out of $2 million by her grandfather and his attorney.
The firm has a substantial practice in contested and uncontested probate proceedings. It prepares Wills and Trusts, and counsels as to all aspects of estate planning, guardianship and accountings. It represents moderate and large estates. In the Matter of Klein, I recovered huge estate assets from a bank for a decedent murdered by a Russian surgeon. In Eriksen, I represented an infant who was cheated out of $2 million by her grandfather and his attorney.
HUMAN & CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS / DISCRIMINATION / EMPLOYMENT
Extensive litigation in all aspects of these areas is creatively pursued by the firm: civil rights violations, sex discrimination, employment discrimination, racial discrimination, due process violations, privacy invasions, false arrest, defamation, freedom of the press, and other related areas. Noteworthy cases include Levy v. The Statesman (defamation) and Dooley v. Newsday, precedent-setting cases in which the firm sought and achieved limits upon the privileges of the press; Doe v. Cooper and Lybrand, and Doe v. N.Y. Telephone, cases in which the firm successfully represented employees who alleged discrimination and/or breach of contract; Doe v. LIRR and Perci v. The Record, cases in which the firm successfully defended management against discrimination claims. In the famous Olsen case, the firm won a significant victory against the United State Post Office in a disability discrimination suit. We also won the first successful reverse discrimination case in the United States, Hiller, et al. v. Suffolk County Police Department, a case wherein five white police candidates proved that an affirmative action program racially discriminated against them. I also represented the Orrs, an African - American family who successfully pursued their rights against a public school, a nationally- known case. I was the attorney for the beachgoers in a civil rights/defamation/assault case against Cardi B and her sister Hennessy Carolina.
Extensive litigation in all aspects of these areas is creatively pursued by the firm: civil rights violations, sex discrimination, employment discrimination, racial discrimination, due process violations, privacy invasions, false arrest, defamation, freedom of the press, and other related areas. Noteworthy cases include Levy v. The Statesman (defamation) and Dooley v. Newsday, precedent-setting cases in which the firm sought and achieved limits upon the privileges of the press; Doe v. Cooper and Lybrand, and Doe v. N.Y. Telephone, cases in which the firm successfully represented employees who alleged discrimination and/or breach of contract; Doe v. LIRR and Perci v. The Record, cases in which the firm successfully defended management against discrimination claims. In the famous Olsen case, the firm won a significant victory against the United State Post Office in a disability discrimination suit. We also won the first successful reverse discrimination case in the United States, Hiller, et al. v. Suffolk County Police Department, a case wherein five white police candidates proved that an affirmative action program racially discriminated against them. I also represented the Orrs, an African - American family who successfully pursued their rights against a public school, a nationally- known case. I was the attorney for the beachgoers in a civil rights/defamation/assault case against Cardi B and her sister Hennessy Carolina.
REAL ESTATE & LANDLORD-TENANT
Services are expeditiously provided in all real estate transactions and landlord/ tenant matters, including purchase and sale of property, lease drafting, evictions, breach of warranty, subdivision of land, easements, boundary disputes, zoning matters, and liens.
Services are expeditiously provided in all real estate transactions and landlord/ tenant matters, including purchase and sale of property, lease drafting, evictions, breach of warranty, subdivision of land, easements, boundary disputes, zoning matters, and liens.
COMMERCIAL & CORPORATIONS
A full range of services are provided for businesses, including incorporation, litigation, collections, purchase and sale of businesses, partnership agreements, contract and lease preparation and negotiation, employment problems, and governmental issues. The firm aggressively litigates commercial matters in all courts, state and federal. Significant cases include Beneficial Bank v. Becker Trust, et al., a federal trial in Virginia's federal Eastern District Court and Angst v. Basile, a suit involving a North Carolina shopping center and the John McNamara empire in a contract action in New York, as well as Professional Retail Services v. Resicom, a federal multimillion dollar "unjust enrichment" case in Chicago, Illinois. The firm has represented a broad range of businesses, including realty investment companies, overseas investors, advertising agencies, publishers, local and international construction companies, lumber mills, auto dealerships and wholesalers, various retailers and contractors.
A full range of services are provided for businesses, including incorporation, litigation, collections, purchase and sale of businesses, partnership agreements, contract and lease preparation and negotiation, employment problems, and governmental issues. The firm aggressively litigates commercial matters in all courts, state and federal. Significant cases include Beneficial Bank v. Becker Trust, et al., a federal trial in Virginia's federal Eastern District Court and Angst v. Basile, a suit involving a North Carolina shopping center and the John McNamara empire in a contract action in New York, as well as Professional Retail Services v. Resicom, a federal multimillion dollar "unjust enrichment" case in Chicago, Illinois. The firm has represented a broad range of businesses, including realty investment companies, overseas investors, advertising agencies, publishers, local and international construction companies, lumber mills, auto dealerships and wholesalers, various retailers and contractors.
MUNICIPAL & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
John Ray and Associates has solid experience in representing clients before governmental bodies, agencies and municipalities. Its work includes administrative agency hearings of all types, lawsuits against governmental authorities, zoning and variance applications, and representation at public hearings. In Dooley v. Suffolk County, I successfully represented the Suffolk County Sheriff against the county in a nationally publicized case, and I successfully represented a U.S. Marine in a Notre Dame, Indiana ROTC Court Martial. He became an Iraq War hero.
John Ray and Associates has solid experience in representing clients before governmental bodies, agencies and municipalities. Its work includes administrative agency hearings of all types, lawsuits against governmental authorities, zoning and variance applications, and representation at public hearings. In Dooley v. Suffolk County, I successfully represented the Suffolk County Sheriff against the county in a nationally publicized case, and I successfully represented a U.S. Marine in a Notre Dame, Indiana ROTC Court Martial. He became an Iraq War hero.
EDUCATION LAW
The firm has extensive experience in this area, including special education proceedings (CSE), student and teacher disciplinary (3020-a hearings) proceedings and student and teacher rights cases. In a highly publicized case in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I successfully compelled Duquesne University's prestigious law school to reinstate a law student wrongfully accused of misconduct and won against the school's appeal in Pennsylvania's highest court.
The firm has extensive experience in this area, including special education proceedings (CSE), student and teacher disciplinary (3020-a hearings) proceedings and student and teacher rights cases. In a highly publicized case in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I successfully compelled Duquesne University's prestigious law school to reinstate a law student wrongfully accused of misconduct and won against the school's appeal in Pennsylvania's highest court.
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PERSONAL INJURY / CRIMINAL DEFENSE / MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY
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WILLS & ESTATES / HUMAN & CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS / DISCRIMINATION
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EMPLOYMENT / REAL ESTATE / LANDLORD-TENANT
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COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE / MUNICIPAL & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / EDUCATION LAW
PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation warhorse for 43 years
One of the best-known lawyers nation-wide
Fears no judge, bureaucrat, attorney, big firm, government, anyone
Works 12- 16 hour weekdays, for fair rates
Words, his firm, law and his family are his whole life. Audacious, creative, serious, dignified, cheerful, professional, relentless
Deep legal researcher, refined draftsman
Innumerable reported cases and trials in various fields; many high profile cases
Father, family man, intellectual, athlete; intensely dislike successful politicians, use of word "like", uptalking, and joining organizations
Still plays lacrosse, goalie 59 years; former semi-pro football player; swimmer: jogger
History Master's degree, French Revolution devotee
Insatiable reader
Religious traditionalist
Loves clothes, hats, everyday people, drives Cadillacs
Heroes: Dismas, Mary Magdalene, Gil Hodges, Robert Cardinal Sarah, Thomas More, John Fisher, Danton, Lamartine, Walker Percy, Yeats, Thomas Becket
Homes in Suffolk, NYC, Sweden
Professional opera singer's beloved
Daughter an aspiring opera singer, viola player, racewalker, national champion, intellectual and elegant young lady
"And how can a man fight better Than facing fearful odds,
For the ashes of his fathers
And the temples of his Gods?"
-Thomas Babington Macaulay, Lays of Ancient Rome (1842)
JOHN RAY, ESQ.
WHY CHOOSE US?
We are not comfortable with ourselves. We are old-fashioned in our beliefs about work. We win fair and square.
Personalized Service
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Promptly returned phone calls
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Appointments convenient to you
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Detailed, careful responses to your questions
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Personal attention to your needs
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Dignified, professional representation
Proven Results
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42 years of precedent-setting and extremely successful outcomes in matters state and federal, civil, criminal, commercial, personal injury, civil rights, discrimination, matrimonial, estates, schools, miscellaneous
Expertise
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My firm's extensive national exposure has been quite helpful in our cases yet our fees are moderate
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We are result-oriented
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Our clients range from private individuals to major entities
JOHN RAY & ASSOCIATES
Long Island Location
122 North Country Road,
Miller Place, NY 11764
New York City Location
5 East 22nd Street, 17th Floor
At Broadway
New York, NY 10010