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Dan Hallak
D: (516) 880-8387  
dhallak@harrisbeach.com

Daniel S. Hallak

  Senior Counsel

(516) 880-8387
  dhallak@harrisbeach.com
“Being a lawyer is not merely a profession. It is a public trust, and each of us has an obligation to make a positive impact in our communities.”
  • In the News: Daniel Hallak Appointed as Administrative Law Judge to the Huntington Bureau of Administrative Adjudication
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Daniel is a litigator with a wide range of experience in commercial, civil rights and tort litigation in state, federal and appellate courts and arbitrations. Daniel has represented clients in high-end/high-profile civil RICO litigation, healthcare litigation, business disputes and business torts, collections, and commercial real estate litigation. Daniel also handles a diverse set of transactional matters, including the drafting of agreements, licenses, assignments and other documents for corporate clients.

Daniel is a former Assistant New York State Attorney General. During his time in the Attorney General’s office, Daniel handled a variety of federal and state matters for the various agencies of New York state and assisted the Medicaid Fraud Unit in investigations and litigation. He served as first-chair and assisted at trials, developed case strategy, took and defended depositions, conducted mediations, negotiated settlements, drafted pleadings, argued motions, and corresponded with clients, state agencies and opposing counsel.

Daniel has also served as a guest lecturer at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where he continues as a judge for numerous moot court, mock trials and negotiation/arbitration competitions.

Representative Matters

Healthcare- Civil RICO/Fraud:

  • GEICO v. Moshe, at al., 1:20-cv-01098 (FB) (RER) (EDNY)
  • Successfully assisted in resolving Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), aiding and abetting and fraudulent billing claims seeking to recover more than $25 million in fraudulent billing, following a preliminary injunction that stayed $60 million in claims pending in state arbitration forums against a large conglomerate of medical providers arising from a fraudulent billing/referral scheme targeting GEICO no-fault and workers compensation insured reimbursements.
  • State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. 21st Century Pharmacy, Inc. et al., 1:17-cv-05845 (MKB) (VMS) (EDNY)
  • Successfully assisted in resolving RICO, aiding and abetting and fraudulent billing claims seeking to recover millions of dollars in paid benefits against a pharmacy specializing in topical cream manufacturing.

Commercial Litigation:

  • Kaikov v. Kaikov, et al., 1:19-cv-02521 (LDH) (RER) (EDNY)
  • Obtaining dismissal with prejudice of RICO and conspiracy claims brought against a large real estate venture by an investor seeking treble damages in excess of $6 million.
  • Successfully resolved claims of defective workmanship, OSHA violations and local code violations for a large commercial plumbing company located in Nassau County in federal and state court.
  • Successfully arbitrated a dispute against Chase Manhattan and obtained full reimbursement after a payroll company hacked a client’s account diverting over $140,000 in funds that could have been deemed not recoverable pursuant to the notice provisions of the services agreement
  • Sanseviro v. State of New York, 158 F.Supp.3d 131 (E.D.N.Y 2016), affd 685 Fed.Appx. 75 (2d Cir. 2017).
  • Schwartz v. New York State Ins. Fund, No. 17 CIV. 8973 (LGS), 2018 WL 3442962, at *6 (S.D.N.Y. July 17, 2018).
  • Izmirligil v. Steven J. Baum, P.C., No. 612313-2015, 2016 WL 7015932, at *5 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Nov. 18, 2016).
  • Annunziata v. State of New York, Claim No. 121118.

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Huntington Bureau of Administrative Adjudication (BAA), Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
  • Huntington Lawyers Club, Past President
  • Hicksville Lions Club, Co-Secretary
  • American Bar Association

Recognition

  • National Trial Lawyers Association, 40 Under 40 Nominee
  • ABA Negotiation Competition, National Finalist, 2009-2010
  • ABA Competition for Negotiation at Touro, First Place, 2009
  • CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Criminal Law II

Legal Practices

Political Law
Business and Commercial Litigation

Industry Teams

Health Care

Admissions

New York

U.S. District Court, New York - Eastern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Northern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Southern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Western District

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD 
2010

University of Arizona

BA 
2005

Location

Long Island, NY Office
Insights
December 15, 2021

Former NFL Player Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison in PPP Fraud Case

On March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress acted swiftly in enacting the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securit
October 31, 2021

Former NBA Players Charged with Defrauding League’s Health Plan

In early September 2021, the United States Justice Department announced that three retired NFL players had pleaded guilty for their roles in
October 12, 2021

Former Football Star Pleads Guilty in NFLPA Fraud Case

In 2006, the NFL instituted the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan (“HRA Plan”), which helps eligible retired NFL play
October 9, 2021

Health Systems, Mental Hygiene and Britney Spears: Guardianships Grab the Spotlight

Many health care providers have dealt with guardianships, or conservatorships, in which courts appoint a guardian who serves as the decision
News
March 16, 2023

Harris Beach Attorneys from the Long Island Office Attended the Huntington Lawyers’ Club Judiciary Night

Harris Beach attorneys from the Long Island office attended the Huntington Lawyers’ Club Judiciary Night.
December 28, 2022

In the News: Daniel Hallak Appointed as Administrative Law Judge to the Huntington Bureau of Administrative Adjudication

Sr. Counsel Daniel Hallak was sworn in and appointed as an Administrative Law Judge to the Huntington Bureau of Administrative Adjudication
May 24, 2022

Harris Beach Recognized at Latino Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Association Gala

The New York State Latino Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Association is a New York City-based non-profit that promotes and advocates for Latino an
February 11, 2022

Senior Counsel Dan Hallak Participates in Joint Meeting of Long Island Bar Associations

The neighboring bar associations of Suffolk County and Nassau County convened a special joint meeting of their boards of directors earlier t
Events
November 19, 2021

Roy Breitenbach, Heidi Schult Gregory and Daniel Hallak Presenting Mental Hygiene & Guardianships Webinar

Britney Spears recent legal battles over her conservatorship has put guardianships in the media spotlight, but for health systems of all siz
External Publications

Frequently judges Moot Court and ABA Law School Competitions through Touro Law Center

Former lecturer for the Smart Seniors Program of the New York State Attorney General's Office to educate and prevent elder abuse and fraud

Represented the New York State Attorney General's Office at public interest events, gun buyback programs, prescription medicine disposal programs and other numerous public and community events

All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 December 15, 2021
Former NFL Player Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison in PPP Fraud Case
On March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress acted swiftly in enacting the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securit...read more
All Insights, All Blogs, Health Care Blog |
 October 31, 2021
Former NBA Players Charged with Defrauding League’s Health Plan
In early September 2021, the United States Justice Department announced that three retired NFL players had pleaded guilty for their roles in...read more
All Insights, All Blogs, Health Care Blog |
 October 12, 2021
Former Football Star Pleads Guilty in NFLPA Fraud Case
In 2006, the NFL instituted the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan (“HRA Plan”), which helps eligible retired NFL play...read more
All Blogs, All Insights, All Publications, Health Care Blog |
 October 9, 2021
Health Systems, Mental Hygiene and Britney Spears: Guardianships Grab the Spotlight
Many health care providers have dealt with guardianships, or conservatorships, in which courts appoint a guardian who serves as the decision...read more
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Daniel S. Hallak

dhallak@harrisbeach.com
D: (516) 880-8387
Long Island, NY Office
Dan Hallak
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/hallak-daniel-s/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Political Law Legal Practice
Business and Commercial Litigation Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Health Care Industry Team

■ Profile

Daniel is a litigator with a wide range of experience in commercial, civil rights and tort litigation in state, federal and appellate courts and arbitrations. Daniel has represented clients in high-end/high-profile civil RICO litigation, healthcare litigation, business disputes and business torts, collections, and commercial real estate litigation. Daniel also handles a diverse set of transactional matters, including the drafting of agreements, licenses, assignments and other documents for corporate clients.

Daniel is a former Assistant New York State Attorney General. During his time in the Attorney General’s office, Daniel handled a variety of federal and state matters for the various agencies of New York state and assisted the Medicaid Fraud Unit in investigations and litigation. He served as first-chair and assisted at trials, developed case strategy, took and defended depositions, conducted mediations, negotiated settlements, drafted pleadings, argued motions, and corresponded with clients, state agencies and opposing counsel.

Daniel has also served as a guest lecturer at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where he continues as a judge for numerous moot court, mock trials and negotiation/arbitration competitions.

■ Representative Matters

Healthcare- Civil RICO/Fraud:

  • GEICO v. Moshe, at al., 1:20-cv-01098 (FB) (RER) (EDNY)
  • Successfully assisted in resolving Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), aiding and abetting and fraudulent billing claims seeking to recover more than $25 million in fraudulent billing, following a preliminary injunction that stayed $60 million in claims pending in state arbitration forums against a large conglomerate of medical providers arising from a fraudulent billing/referral scheme targeting GEICO no-fault and workers compensation insured reimbursements.
  • State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. 21st Century Pharmacy, Inc. et al., 1:17-cv-05845 (MKB) (VMS) (EDNY)
  • Successfully assisted in resolving RICO, aiding and abetting and fraudulent billing claims seeking to recover millions of dollars in paid benefits against a pharmacy specializing in topical cream manufacturing.

Commercial Litigation:

  • Kaikov v. Kaikov, et al., 1:19-cv-02521 (LDH) (RER) (EDNY)
  • Obtaining dismissal with prejudice of RICO and conspiracy claims brought against a large real estate venture by an investor seeking treble damages in excess of $6 million.
  • Successfully resolved claims of defective workmanship, OSHA violations and local code violations for a large commercial plumbing company located in Nassau County in federal and state court.
  • Successfully arbitrated a dispute against Chase Manhattan and obtained full reimbursement after a payroll company hacked a client’s account diverting over $140,000 in funds that could have been deemed not recoverable pursuant to the notice provisions of the services agreement
  • Sanseviro v. State of New York, 158 F.Supp.3d 131 (E.D.N.Y 2016), affd 685 Fed.Appx. 75 (2d Cir. 2017).
  • Schwartz v. New York State Ins. Fund, No. 17 CIV. 8973 (LGS), 2018 WL 3442962, at *6 (S.D.N.Y. July 17, 2018).
  • Izmirligil v. Steven J. Baum, P.C., No. 612313-2015, 2016 WL 7015932, at *5 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Nov. 18, 2016).
  • Annunziata v. State of New York, Claim No. 121118.

■ Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Huntington Bureau of Administrative Adjudication (BAA), Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
  • Huntington Lawyers Club, Past President
  • Hicksville Lions Club, Co-Secretary
  • American Bar Association

■ Admissions

  • National Trial Lawyers Association, 40 Under 40 Nominee
  • ABA Negotiation Competition, National Finalist, 2009-2010
  • ABA Competition for Negotiation at Touro, First Place, 2009
  • CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Criminal Law II

■ Education

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
 ,JD
 ,2010
University of Arizona
 ,BA
 ,2005

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
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Appellate
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Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
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Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
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Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Energy
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Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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