Today (11.5.07) I happened to walk into Commissioner James D. Endman’s courtroom and watched as Frances L. Diaz, Esquire was being very persistent that the other side (male of course) had hidden several assets and the court was not all that concerned! She was as aggressive as she could be just short of calling this [...]

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One thing you realize entering Judge Goldstein’s court is this is court! She was very involved in the cases before her, figuring and adding and busy being sure she had it right. Sheesh! She is the judge, and it is too bad some are not as on top of their game as she is. One [...]

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Today I visited one of my favorite Commissioner/”Judges” and that is Scott Gordon in Dept. 88, his court room was packed, standing room only! How is it always like this? His bailiff is firm and so very polite, people were standing outside and being called in, it was like IKEA for family law decisions. This [...]

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Jose Eber, hairdresser to the stars: “When I first met John he came across as unapproachable. But after getting to know him, I found he’s as soft as a down pillow. He is totally dedicated to his work, and in a class all by himself. He has always been there for me, and I’m glad [...]

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Judge Fredrick Shaller, Dept. 67, appears to me to give everyone a chance to speak, and listens and reads. Reading is something often handled in chambers and he appears to be reviewing from the bench, and interacts with those in front of him. His court is in order, and he has a great deal empathy [...]

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There is no question in anyone’s mind that had I not been a cop, I would have been a chef…..yes folks, I would have had a great place for “eats!” I still fantasize about parking my Rolls in front of my Pizza Joint…you know, BIG pizza just like when I was a kid growing up [...]

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Andrea Thompson, actress (“NYPD Blue,” “24”) and former CNN anchor: “This is an indispensable handbook for any woman thinking of entering into a contract of marriage — for make no mistake about it, this is a business. Mr. Nazarian’s knowledge and protection were invaluable when I lived through and finally survived the betrayal of the [...]

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These evaluations will come from my personal interviews, as well as feedback from you, my readers, and those in the throws of this dog and pony show! I am planning on evaluating the judges in family courts, too. And even the private judges: talk about an interesting experience…this is a judge who has retired with [...]

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I’m being brutally honest because I have been in this “game” for 16 years, and have watched as only an ex-cop can! It is very true, once a cop always a cop. While on this subject, I have never been fired from any agency. This was an accusation made about me a few times…oh, for [...]

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Why, in some species, after the mating procedure is over, does the female kill the male partner? You have to wonder if mother nature does not know so much more than mankind! After all, when it comes right on down to the nitty-gritty, men are only sperm donors, is it not true? Ladies, and the [...]

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