December 19, 2008
Our firm tracks the recent published decision of Van Kipnis v. Van Kipnis, and is one of the first firms to provide free public commentary of the decision. Read "A Community Property Opt Out Agreement May Become an Unwarranted Prenuptial Agreement", by John Smargiassi.

December 8, 2008
The New York Law Journal recognizes Joseph & Smargiassi, LLC as one of the largest minority-owned law firms in New York State. (NYLJ100)

April 17, 2008
Decision published on successful argument before the Appellate Division, First Department in the case entitled Marguerite Camaiore v. Frank Farance.  (Briefs were prepared by John Smargiassi and Mario Joseph. Oral argument by Mario Joseph).  

January 23, 2008
Cele|bitchy quotes Mario Joseph in the article "Why Britney keeps getting so many second chances".

January 22, 2008
Mario Joseph is interviewed by FOXNews for its article, "Importance of Mother's Role Gives Britney Spears an Edge in Court".

January 9, 2008
Successful motion for client in multimillion dollar trademark suit entitled Basil Fitzpatrick v. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is reported in IP LAW 360. "Trademark Suit Over Artemis Records Goes Forward".

February 2, 2007
John Smargiassi is interviewed by the Late Show with David Letterman for a TOP TEN reading by a New York City divorce attorney on Valentine's Day.

December 1, 2004
The New York Law Journal recognizes Joseph & Smargiassi, LLC as one of the largest minority-owned law firms in New York State. (NYLJ100)

August 19, 2004
Successful case entitled Dweck v. Wilsker is reported in the New York Law Journal. "Court Orders Return of Engagement Ring; Fact Issues Exist as to Loans, Advances".

August 9, 2004
Page Six reports our case, that New York Secretary of State Randy Daniels and his wife of 30 years are getting divorced in the article, "A trio of big-name breakups". 

December 1, 2003
The New York Law Journal recognizes the Law Offices of Mario Alex Joseph as one of the largest minority-owned law firms in New York State. (NYLJ100)

June 18, 2003
Seventeen day bifurcated trial in EH v. LBH before Hon. Judge Anthony Falanga, Supreme Court of Nassau County, results in custody of minor child being awarded to father in a case where "Parent Alienation Syndrome" was determined to exist by the Court appointed forensic expert. 

July 15, 2002
Crain's New York Business interviews Mario Joseph as a lawyer who assists downtown businesses obtain nearly $1 million in grants and loans after 9/11.