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.

Unsealed documents reveal State Farm's internal push toward AI "touchless claims"—with a 2020 plan targeting $218M to $5...
10/09/2026

Unsealed documents reveal State Farm's internal push toward AI "touchless claims"—with a 2020 plan targeting $218M to $500M+ in savings by automating claim offers and reducing field inspections. In Hursh v. State Farm, plaintiffs argue that pre-setting automated payout reduction targets, before investigating losses, breaches the insurer's duty of good faith under Oklahoma law. A judge already warned State Farm it was in "dangerous sanction territory" over discovery delays. Swipe to see what the documents reveal.

Does a "sole discretion" clause let a party act in bad faith? New York's highest court said no. In 111 West 57th Investm...
10/08/2026

Does a "sole discretion" clause let a party act in bad faith? New York's highest court said no. In 111 West 57th Investment v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, the Court of Appeals reinstated an investor's implied-covenant claim, resolving a split among Appellate Division departments. A grant of "sole discretion" confers authority on what a party may do—but doesn't protect how that power is exercised if used to strip a counterparty's contractual benefits. Swipe to see what this means.

Can a fast-food giant defeat a wage class action by arguing courts must dig into every worker's laundry habits? A New Yo...
10/07/2026

Can a fast-food giant defeat a wage class action by arguing courts must dig into every worker's laundry habits? A New York court said no. In Richardson v. Shake Shack, employees argued their uniforms got filthy from grease, milkshakes, and sweat every shift, requiring daily cleaning the company never paid for. Shake Shack tried to block class certification, claiming the "wash and wear" exception demanded an employee-by-employee inquiry. The court disagreed and certified the class.

A landmark Senate bill just passed 77-22, and it's the most significant congressional effort yet to regulate college ath...
10/06/2026

A landmark Senate bill just passed 77-22, and it's the most significant congressional effort yet to regulate college athletics. This fall, our partner is bringing it straight into the classroom at LIU Brooklyn, leading students through the Protect College Sports Act of 2026—covering revenue-sharing caps, NIL and agent regulations, transfer portal limits, Olympic sports protections, and new antitrust exemptions for conferences. Swipe through to see what's reshaping the future of college sports.

Monday morning court today on a shareholder dispute. ⚖️These cases almost always break along the same lines: who control...
10/05/2026

Monday morning court today on a shareholder dispute. ⚖️

These cases almost always break along the same lines: who controls the company’s money, who gets to see the books, and what happens when business partners stop trusting each other.

In this matter: allegations of diverted corporate funds and withheld distributions. An opposing expert report built on assumptions rather than bank records. And sworn deposition testimony that undercuts the other side’s own numbers.

That’s the anatomy of most shareholder fights, they turn on documents, not drama.

Can an expert appraiser testify to jewelry's value based solely on what the owner privately told him? A New York court s...
10/05/2026

Can an expert appraiser testify to jewelry's value based solely on what the owner privately told him? A New York court said no. In Narine v. Sewnarain, the appraiser's report rested entirely on the owner's unsworn, out-of-court descriptions—no receipts, photos, or sworn statements. The judge precluded the report as written, but left the door open: the expert can still testify if the plaintiff lays a proper factual foundation first. Swipe to see the ruling.

When it’s time to step into the arena you are not alone. We bring the strategy, the fight, and the unrelenting focus.. ...
10/03/2026

When it’s time to step into the arena you are not alone. We bring the strategy, the fight, and the unrelenting focus.. When the gloves come off and the stakes are highest: we’ve got your back.

A garden center wanted to build a simple pole barn for its farmer's market—and the town suddenly demanded it reclassify ...
10/02/2026

A garden center wanted to build a simple pole barn for its farmer's market—and the town suddenly demanded it reclassify as an "Event Center" and pay $12,000 for drawings. Down the road, a competitor with a Town Board member as principal ran a rollercoaster, haunted houses, and a light show with zero permits, calling it a "seasonal business." In Todd v. Town of Southport, the court found this double standard created a triable equal protection claim. Swipe to see how.

NYC x ATH: Cross Border Real Estate + InherticanceThis week on the heels of another amazing UN week in NYC, we were thri...
10/01/2026

NYC x ATH: Cross Border Real Estate + Inherticance

This week on the heels of another amazing UN week in NYC, we were thrilled to co-host a live presentation in New York City alongside our esteemed partners: the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce, the Hellenic Lawyers Association, and Alpha Bank!

It was standing-room only with not a single empty seat in the room and a fantastic turnout online as we broadcast live to our community and overseas viewers!

The panel provided an in-depth, expert discussion covering essential topics, including: Real Estate Ownership in Greece: Key obligations, opportunities, purchasing legalities, and navigating forced heirship/inheritance rights, Cross-Border Property Management: Protecting family assets and title transfers, Bank Financing: Financial solutions and legal frameworks for overseas buyers and heirs

A special highlight of the evening was our very own Sophia Mystakidi, Attorney and Head of Greek Legal Practice at Pardalis & Nohavicka, who flew in directly from Athens to share her direct, on-the-ground insights and expertise with our attendees!

A Special Thank You to the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC) and the Hellenic Lawyers Association (HLA) and especially its leadership and

We are incredibly proud to continue our involvement with and support for these outstanding partners who have stood by us and supported Pardalis & Nohavicka since our firm’s inception.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Manhattan and virtually across the globe! 🌐

A dispensary operator signed an 11-year commercial lease in Brooklyn and secured state location approval—then, four mont...
10/01/2026

A dispensary operator signed an 11-year commercial lease in Brooklyn and secured state location approval—then, four months later, the state abruptly rescinded it over its own clerical error involving a competitor. The tenant won back the location, but the case turned on one clause: the lease was only binding once state approval issued. Without it, the operator would've owed over $5 million. Swipe through to see the contingency clause every cannabis lease needs.

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