Daniel F. Deraney

2015 - Current

The Law Offices of Daniel F. Deraney

Attorney at Law and Owner

Head to my Website to read all about my firm and practice at www.DeraneyEsq.com.

2014 - 2015

Javerbaum & Wurgaft

Paralegal

Under Partner Rubin Sinins and Attorney/Of Counsel Herb Waldman, Mr. Deraney, Esq. was Third-seat for criminal trial and retrial in the US v. Jackson, in Federal District Court of New Jersey. Case involved child abuse, neglect, and endangerment. Responsibilities included legal research, file organization, client and counsel communication, case management, exhibit tracking, and in court note taking for strategy. Mr. Deraney also made appearances in municipal and state superior courts for matters including a domestic violence, drug crimes, and a property dispute mediation. Also resolved a complex insurance agent malpractice case.

2014 - 2015

Zeki Electrical Management Services

Director of Legal Affairs

Under President Eric Zekiroski, Mr. Deraney, Esq. wrote and review client electrical work proposals and electrician subcontractor purchase orders. He also, researched and conformed contracts to state laws and handle demand letters for any contract disputes. Mr. Deraney also located electrical licenses, work permits, and final inspections for each electrical subcontractor and orchestrated national rollouts inc. Starbucks La Boulange Bakery, Victoria’s Secret, & IKEA among others.

2012 - 2012

The Office of Harvey A. Silverglate

Research & Office Assistant

Under Harvey Silverglate and Daniel Schwartz, Mr. Deraney, Esq. conducted legal research for articles for Forbes and other outlets regarding civil liberties issues including: A recent 11th Circuit ruling on the 5th Amendment privilege against Self-Incrimination, The legal battle between Ireland and Boston College over educational surveys of the IRA, and New York City’s Gun Control laws and the TSA airport arrest loophole.

2012 - 2012

King & King

Research Assistant

Under Attorney Stanley King, Mr. Deraney, Esq. conducted legal research on the complex issue of compensation for wrongful imprisonment and drafted an in-depth series of memorandums outlining the NJ Mistaken Imprisonment Act, other comparable state and federal acts, and the underlying relevant common law. Mr. Deraney also drafted a successful Motion in Opposition to a Summary Judgment Motion discussing an undecided issue within the state, cited persuasive authorities, and weighed on minimal interpretations by lower court judges

2011 - 2011

Essex County Superior Court

Intern

Under Hon. Michael L. Ravin and Hon. Alfonse Cifelli, Mr. Deraney, Esq. Prepared, most notably, a decision on a Municipal Appeal on a DWI case which set precedent in New Jersey regarding proper equipment used and procedure, along with judicial opinions on Motions to Dismiss, a Motion to Change Custody, and a bench memo on a Motion to Suppress. He also drafted sentencing recommendations after calculating relevant state law, criminal history of the defendant, and observed many trials and hearings involving both criminal and civil cases.

2009 - 2010

Javerbaum & Wurgaft

Intern

Under Partner Rubin Sinins, Mr. Deraney, Esq. Second-seated murder retrial and assisted in wrongful death civil trial and other court appearances, as well as, assisted with file organization and analysis, communication with clients, proofread and edited briefs, motions, and other case documents, as well as accompany clients to court.

2011 - 2013

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (2013) | Criminal Law, Civil Rights Law, Employment/Labor Law

Activities: Lebanese American Association, Intramural Basketball Association, and Futbol Club

2010 - 2011

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Transferred Prior to Degree (2011)

2005 - 2009

State University of New York - Albany

B.A. (2009) | Political Science; Criminal Justice, Psychology, & Sociology