Who Are You?

I’m Mitchell Epner. I’m an attorney in New York City, where I’m a Member in a small firm practicing criminal defense and civil litigation. From 2001-04 I was federal prosecutor, and for the last twenty years have defended people in state and federal criminal proceedings and represented them as both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of civil cases, including high-stakes patent litigation, First Amendment matters, securities litigation and internationally famous civil matters. I have a growing focus on employment matters, particularly representing individuals who need assistance with contract review and handling non-competition clauses.

I was the runner-up in the first Jeopardy! Teen Tournament, which aired in 1987. I lost to eventual champion Michael Galvin in the first round, qualified for the semi-finals as a wildcard, won my semi-final match and then lost to Michael Galvin again in the finals

I’m also a husband of 23 years and a father to an amazing daughter. I am a dog owner, Knicks fan and former Jones Beach Lifeguard. I am a ridiculously fortunate person.

How Can I Reach You?

I see all comments on the blog. If you wish to send me an email, you can do so at mitch.epner@gmail.com.

I can also be found on Post at: https://post.news/@/mitchellepner

Why All Of The Links?

I do my best to link to any original document that I cite in my blogposts, such as laws, regulations, Sentencing Guidelines and court opinions. I also do my best to link to any news article that I quote.

I do this because I do not want the reader to have to trust me on what the law (or regulation or article) says. I want the readers to be able to easily read for themselves, so they can see if I got it wrong, or if there is important context that I missed. Although I do my best to get things right, I write on topics where reasonable minds can differ. Plus, sometimes I just get things wrong.

Obligatory Disclaimer

I do things other than write this newsletter. I’m a lawyer, but this newsletter is not sponsored, funded, endorsed, or affiliated with my law firm, which has no role in its content or management. I am a member of the Board of Directors of a Eleanor’s Legacy, a political action committee, but this newsletter likewise is not sponsored, funded, endorsed, or affiliated with Eleanor’s Legacy, which has no role in its content or management.

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Knick fan, attorney, former Assistant United States Attorney, former JB lifeguard, husband, father, dog owner