Law Offices of Pardalis & Nohavicka, LLP

Law Offices of Pardalis & Nohavicka, LLP PN Lawyers is a full-service law firm based in New York & New Jersey with offices in: Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Bergen County, and Manhasset.

From a windowless office above a Queens garage to the epicenter of the legal and business world, Pardalis & Nohavicka continues to defy the odds. Today, PN Lawyers has a staff of over 20, currently representing clients throughout the United States and 30+ countries. Our mission is to approach each matter with urgency and understanding of your needs. With their vast experience and unique approach,

our attorneys regularly solve problems for a total fee lower than comparable firms charge. We cannot help but consider it a professional honor to be entrusted with your business and personal matters.

A Brooklyn court dismissed a pandemic-era malpractice claim under New York's EDTPA, ruling that injuries caused by COVID...
08/21/2026

A Brooklyn court dismissed a pandemic-era malpractice claim under New York's EDTPA, ruling that injuries caused by COVID-era staffing and resource shortages don't rise to the level of "gross negligence" required to pierce hospital immunity. This decision underscores just how difficult it remains to hold facilities liable for care provided during the height of the crisis.

Do you think pandemic-era immunity protections struck the right balance between hospitals and patients?

This month's Client Spotlight is a big one 📰 Our client was just featured in The New York Times! As the Founder & CEO o...
08/20/2026

This month's Client Spotlight is a big one 📰 Our client was just featured in The New York Times! As the Founder & CEO of , Maria has been part of the PN family for years, and watching her matchmaking expertise get recognized on a national stage has been such a proud moment for our team 💛 Swipe through to see the feature, and don't forget to tune into her podcast for more 💫

Photos 📸 The New York Times | Ahmed Gaber & Brittainy Newman

New York's Family Court Act § 581-306 now requires independent legal counsel for embryo disposition agreements, meaning ...
08/20/2026

New York's Family Court Act § 581-306 now requires independent legal counsel for embryo disposition agreements, meaning standard clinic consent forms may no longer guarantee enforcement in a divorce. This shift gives judges the discretion to bypass those forms entirely and apply an equitable balancing test instead, a major change for anyone relying on checkbox paperwork to secure their reproductive future.

Should embryo disposition agreements be held to the same legal standard as prenuptial agreements?

The First Department ruled that an unsigned change order can still qualify as a binding "written agreement" for addition...
08/19/2026

The First Department ruled that an unsigned change order can still qualify as a binding "written agreement" for additional insured coverage, triggering an insurer's duty to defend even without executed signatures. This decision is a critical reminder that policy language matters, if a policy doesn't explicitly require a signed agreement, courts may hold insurers to unsigned drafts and change orders.

Should insurance policies be required to explicitly define "written agreement" to avoid this kind of exposure?

A Bronx court ruled that a driver's un-Mirandized roadside statements were admissible because initial accident questioni...
08/18/2026

A Bronx court ruled that a driver's un-Mirandized roadside statements were admissible because initial accident questioning is investigatory, not custodial, and that a 24-hour gap before her formal confession provided enough attenuation to cure any taint. This decision reinforces just how much latitude police have during the early, chaotic moments of an investigation.

Do you think the line between "investigatory" and "custodial" questioning needs clearer boundaries?

A Kings County judge exercised independent authority to protect a terminally ill witness from testifying live or via Zoo...
08/17/2026

A Kings County judge exercised independent authority to protect a terminally ill witness from testifying live or via Zoom, ruling that a doctor's accommodation request doesn't equate to a legal admission of "availability." This decision is a strong reminder that courts will scrutinize tactical motion practice, especially when it looks like a party is trying to have it both ways.

Should courts have more discretion to override standard availability rules in cases involving serious illness?

A New York court upheld a private school's tuition forfeiture policy against a parent's breach of contract claim, reinfo...
08/14/2026

A New York court upheld a private school's tuition forfeiture policy against a parent's breach of contract claim, reinforcing that signed handbooks carry real contractual weight. But the ruling also serves as a caution to schools: even a winning contract can't make up for a disciplinary process that skips proper investigation.

Should schools be required to meet a higher evidentiary standard before major disciplinary actions?

A Putnam County court ruled that playing a constitutionally protected song can still support a harassment charge when it...
08/13/2026

A Putnam County court ruled that playing a constitutionally protected song can still support a harassment charge when it's weaponized against a specific target through volume, repetition, and context. This decision is a reminder that free speech protections don't extend to conduct designed to intimidate, no matter how "artistic" the delivery.

Where do you think courts should draw the line between protected expression and harassment?

The Jermaine Dupri v. Sony Music lawsuit isn't just about one legacy catalog, it's a reminder that decades-old music con...
08/12/2026

The Jermaine Dupri v. Sony Music lawsuit isn't just about one legacy catalog, it's a reminder that decades-old music contracts often hide accounting practices that never get questioned. Artists and labels alike should be conducting regular, aggressive audits rather than accepting royalty statements at face value.

Do you think legacy recording contracts need stronger built-in audit protections?

A 2026 New York County Court held that a flare gun qualifies as a "deadly weapon" under the state's "raise the age" law ...
08/11/2026

A 2026 New York County Court held that a flare gun qualifies as a "deadly weapon" under the state's "raise the age" law even when the shot causes zero injury or damage. Swipe through for the key takeaways and what this decision means for adolescent offenders, defense counsel, and how courts are treating flare guns going forward.

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