Robert Pagan is a licensed attorney in New York State since 2021 and admitted to the New York State Federal Bar in EDNY.

Robert graduated from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in Long Island in 2018. His experience involves trial preparation, research, and preparing comprehensive memoranda on various legal issues.

He has worked with high-profile clients on both federal and state matters involving allegations of securities fraud, health care fraud, money laundering, human trafficking, drug trafficking, various violent crimes, and political corruption.

Robert has focused on the following criminal matters 

  • Money Laundering Crimes  
  • Securities Fraud
  • Corporate Fraud
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Health Care Fraud
  • Health Care Regulations and Compliance 
  • Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Crimes
  • Wiretapping

In 2012, Mr. Pagan graduated from the University of Albany with cum laude honors. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice. He was a Senior Ranking Member of the Government Operations Committee as well as a Founding Member of the Long-Term Planning & Policy Council.  

Prior to joining The Blanch Law Firm, Robert interned at the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Practice in Queens. He drafted motions including CPL 30.30 motions, motions to suppress, and motions to dismiss in the interest of justice.

During law school, Robert Worked with Legal Outreach as a Debate Coach and a Law and Justice Institute Coordinator.  Robert used his legal knowledge to help students prepare for constitutional law debates and educated students on substantive criminal law topics and trial advocacy skills. He reviewed debate fact patterns, briefed cases, outlined oral arguments, and helped students prepare to present these arguments to judges. 

Robert graduated with his Juris Doctorate in May 2018 from Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University.

As a student, Robert was published twice in the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal BlogRobert also Co-Founded and was Vice President of the Older Wiser Law Students (OWLS) while participating in the Hofstra Trial Advocacy Association, Dispute Resolution Society, Veterans Law Assistance Project, and the Latin American Student Association.

In his free time, Robert enjoys golfing, fishing, and cooking. Robert is passionate about sports; in 2017 he participated in the Fordham National Basketball Negotiation Competition, in 2016 he competed in the Tulane National Baseball Arbitration Competition. He also made a killer vegan brownie for the whole office.