LITIGATION | TRUSTS | ESTATES

Nusinov Smith Law Firm Wins $300 Million High-Stakes Victory for the John Paterakis Estate

Jeffrey Nusinov and Paul Raschke represented the Paterakis children as Personal Representatives and Trustees of the Estate of John Paterakis defending against claims by his second wife for damages in excess of $300 million.

Nusinov and Raschke obtained summary judgment resulting in the dismissal of all counts. The Circuit Court for Baltimore County dismissed the lawsuit in its entirety, vindicating the Paterakis family.

With hundreds of millions of dollars and the family name on the line, Nusinov delivered a knockout victory in this high-stakes litigation.

Nusinov Smith Law Firm Wins Against Prominent and Experienced Celebrity Lawyers

Jeffrey E. Nusinov successfully represented Louis Angelos, son of Peter G. Angelos, in litigation involving trust interpretation and family wealth succession. The 26 opposing lawyers included nationally recognized trial lawyer Daniel M. Petrocelli and experienced celebrity lawyer Adam F. Streisand. Results prove Jeffrey E. Nusinov understands what it takes to go against the best.

Representing Louis Angelos is Jeffrey E. Nusinov, center, Adam F. Streisand, left, and Danile M. Petrocelli, right.

Nusinov Smith Law Firm Wins Tax Dispute Saving Tom Clancy’s Estate $8 Million

Norman Smith and Jeffrey Nusinov represent Mrs. Alexandra Clancy, Tom Clancy’s surviving spouse who contested the Will interpretation of attorneys at one of the largest law firms in Maryland. Smith and Nusinov moved to prevent the Estate from paying an extra $8 million in estate tax, $6 million of which would have been paid by Mrs. Clancy’s Trust.

Both the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore City and the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the highest Court in the State, sided with Smith and Nusinov, finding the personal representative’s wrongful interpretation “would be in direct derogation of Mr. Clancy’s intent.”

Smith and Nusinov once again displayed their expertise and experience in estate litigation, prevailing in this high profile and vigorously contested multi-million dollar estate tax dispute.

Nusinov Smith Law Firm Wins $50 Million Estate Dispute, Gaining Control Over Foulger Family Estate, Trust and Foundation

Jeffrey Nusinov prosecuted claims of undue influence and fraud against a long-time caregiver and assistant of prominent and respected real estate developer Sid W. Foulger. Control of the Foulger family’s foundation involving tens of millions of dollars was at risk.

Nusinov followed the path of financial transactions to track down witnesses across the country and build a case of elder abuse and exploitation. As a result, the family regained control over the Estate, Trust and Foulger Foundation.

Nusinov’s hard work, unmatched preparation and relentless pursuit enabled him to wrest control of tens of millions of dollars in assets, once again highlighting his expertise and experience in estate litigation.

Jeffrey E. Nusinov & Paul D. Raschke announce the publication of Maryland Will Contests

"This book will be an indispensable tool for lawyers and judges who encounter this inscrutable subject. Indeed, I suggest that no attorney should be permitted to participate in a caveat case unless that attorney first certifies that he or she has read Nusinov & Raschke on Caveats." - Shale D. Stiller, Esq.

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Nusinov Smith Law Firm Wins Case of First Impression in Maryland to Apply a New Test for a Blind Testator

In an attempt to undermine the express intentions of a testator, caveators challenged the validity of a Last Will and Testament based on application of Maryland’s long established precedent that the testator must be in the “line of sight” of the witnesses at the time they sign. Application in this case would have resulted in the Will being invalid. Despite no Maryland authority on the issue, Jeffrey E. Nusinov argued that Maryland should adopt the “conscious-presence test” for a blind testator.

The Court agreed with Nusinov: “Since a blind person is able to execute a will, it follows that whether the witnesses signed in the presence of the blind testator would require a test that is not based just on the ability of the testator to see the witnesses, but one in which the witnesses signed the will in the conscious presence of the testator.”

Nusinov’s in-depth understanding of the legal principles and willingness to take on the challenge of making new law resulted in the testator’s Will being admitted to probate.