*Robert A. Pagan, Esq.*
Robert A. Pagan has been a licensed attorney in New York State since 2021 and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Robert earned his Juris Doctor in 2018 from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. During law school, he honed his legal skills as a Debate Coach and Law and Justice Institute Coordinator with Legal Outreach, where he guided students in constitutional law debates and trial advocacy. He also published articles on the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal Blog, co-founded and served as Vice President of the Older Wiser Law Students (OWLS), and actively participated in the Hofstra Trial Advocacy Association, Dispute Resolution Society, Veterans Law Assistance Project, and Latin American Student Association.
Robert graduated *cum laude* from the University at Albany in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice. As a student, he served as a Senior Ranking Member of the Government Operations Committee and a Founding Member of the Long-Term Planning & Policy Council.
Robert’s legal career has been defined by his work on high-profile federal and state cases involving allegations of securities fraud, health care fraud, money laundering, human trafficking, drug trafficking, violent crimes, and political corruption. He has developed expertise in:
– Money Laundering Crimes
– Securities Fraud
– Corporate Fraud
– Insurance Fraud
– Health Care Fraud and Compliance
– Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Crimes
Before joining The Blanch Law Firm, Robert interned at the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Practice in Queens, drafting motions such as CPL 30.30 motions, motions to suppress, and motions to dismiss in the interest of justice.
In his free time, Robert enjoys golfing, fishing, and cooking. A sports enthusiast, he competed in the Fordham National Basketball Negotiation Competition (2017) and the Tulane National Baseball Arbitration Competition (2016). He is also known for his culinary skills, once delighting his colleagues with a memorable batch of vegan brownies.
Robert is committed to delivering results-driven legal representation, leveraging his diverse background to navigate complex criminal matters.
