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Summary

This legal document is a letter dated March 20, 2020, from attorney Montell Figgins to Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. Southern District of New York. Figgins is requesting a 14-day extension to file a motion to dismiss on behalf of his client, defendant Michael Thomas, in case 1:19-cr-00830. The reason cited for the delay is the significant disruption to his law practice caused by the ongoing pandemic.

People (5)

Name Role Context
Montell Figgins Esq., Attorney for Defendant Michael Thomas
Author of the letter, requesting an extension on behalf of his client.
Kenneth E. Brown Esq., Associate
Listed as an associate at The Law Offices of Montell Figgins, LLC.
Linda Childs Esq., Associate
Listed as an associate at The Law Offices of Montell Figgins, LLC.
Analisa Torres Honorable Judge
Recipient of the letter, presiding over the case in the U.S. Southern District of NY.
Michael Thomas Defendant
The client represented by Montell Figgins in the case State of NY v Michael Thomas, et al.

Organizations (3)

Name Type Context
The Law Offices of MONTELL FIGGINS, LLC company
The law firm representing the defendant, Michael Thomas, and the sender of this letter.
U.S. Southern District of NY government agency
The court where the case is being heard and where Judge Analisa Torres presides.
State of NY government agency
The plaintiff in the case against Michael Thomas.

Timeline (2 events)

2020-03-20
The original due date for the defense's motion to dismiss.
U.S. Southern District of NY
2020-03-20
A request for a fourteen (14) day extension to file a motion to dismiss was submitted to the court.
U.S. Southern District of NY

Locations (4)

Location Context
Main office address for The Law Offices of Montell Figgins, LLC.
Branch office address for The Law Offices of Montell Figgins, LLC.
Branch office address for The Law Offices of Montell Figgins, LLC.
Address for the U.S. Southern District of NY, where the letter was sent.

Relationships (2)

Montell Figgins professional Michael Thomas
The letter states, "our firm represents the Defendant, Michael Thomas," and is signed "Montell Figgins, Esq. Attorney for Defendant Michael Thomas."
Montell Figgins professional Analisa Torres
Montell Figgins, an attorney, is formally addressing Judge Analisa Torres regarding a legal matter in her court.

Key Quotes (1)

"the current events with respect to the pandemic affecting the country, has drastically affected my staff's work hours, as well as my ability to complete this motion while still managing other issues associated with my business and my family."
Source
— Montell Figgins (The justification provided in the letter for requesting a 14-day extension to file a motion.)
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Case 1:19-cr-00830-AT Document 28 Filed 03/20/20 Page 1 of 1
The Law Offices of
MONTELL FIGGINS, LLC
17 Academy Street, Suite 305
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Phone: (973) 242-4700
Fax: (973) 242-4701
www.figginslaw.com
BRANCH OFFICES:
140 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07640
30 Wall Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 1005
Reply to Newark Office [X]
ASSOCIATES
Kenneth E. Brown, Esq.
Linda Childs, Esq.
March 20, 2020
SENT VIA ECF
Honorable Analisa Torres
U.S. Southern District of NY
500 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10007
Re: State of NY v Michael Thomas, et al.
Docket No.: 1:19-cr-00830
Request Extension to File Motion
Dear Judge Torres:
As you are aware, our firm represents the Defendant, Michael Thomas, in the above-captioned matter. Pursuant to Your Honor's Order, our firm's motion to dismiss was due today, March 20, 2020, however, we are requesting a fourteen (14) day extension in which to file our motion. Needless to say, the current events with respect to the pandemic affecting the country, has drastically affected my staff's work hours, as well as my ability to complete this motion while still managing other issues associated with my business and my family.
In light of the foregoing, the Defendants, by and through the undersigned, respectfully requests a 14 day extension to file its motion to dismiss.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Montell Figgins
Montell Figgins, Esq.
Attorney for Defendant Michael Thomas
MF/sf
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