Hanoch Sheps

Hanoch, a distinguished Counsel at Mazzola Lindstrom, brings extensive experience and a reputation for exceptional advocacy to the fine art and specie world (e.g., collectibles, watches, wine, boats, diamonds and precious gems) as well as the inland marine and marine sectors. With a focus on Art Law, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Insurance practices, Hanoch provides comprehensive legal support tailored to the unique needs of his clients.

Hanoch’s extensive experience allows him to provide unbiased counsel. He represents domestic and international commercial businesses, including jewelers, art galleries, fine art insurers, auction houses, artists, private collectors, art advisors and fine art transporters and storage facilities, amongst many others.

Demonstrating a track record of quality advocacy, Hanoch ensures equitable and cost-effective solutions for his clients, regardless of their position in their respective industries. Additionally, Hanoch excels in resolving complex disputes and high-stakes claims with efficiency and pragmatism. In serving a diverse clientele, Hanoch adopts a client-centric approach, ensuring personalized attention and strategic solutions aligned with each client’s goals. His collaborative partnership with clients fosters transparent communication and strategic cooperation, empowering informed decision-making throughout the legal process. By focusing on business considerations and practical implications, Hanoch ensures that his clients’ decisions align with their unique objectives and protect their best interests.

With a robust background in insurance law, Hanoch is adept at managing claims at all levels, including multimillion-dollar disputes. His extensive experience in subrogation and coverage determinations, combined with a keen understanding of broker liability and bad faith claims, empowers his clients to navigate complex insurance matters with confidence. Hanoch has been called to handle insurance claims involving various consumer goods and industrial products; e.g., perishables, garments, solar panels, computer components, industrial machines and automotive components.

Beyond the courtroom, Hanoch plays a pivotal role in guiding clients through a wide array of commercial transactions, acting as outside counsel on day-to-day matters (including drafting forms, advising on other operational matters). From artificial intelligence integration and risk assessment, fine art consignment, private sale and artist representation agreements to Bills of Lading, warehouse receipts and storage agreements, from independent contractor agreements and service level agreements to website terms and conditions, Hanoch provides comprehensive legal guidance. His emphasis on practical commercial solutions enables clients to make informed choices that drive success, whether those clients are emerging artists or budding businesses or secondary market dealers handling blue chip art and global organizations.

A respected voice in the legal community, Hanoch contributes insights on attorney ethics and professionalism to American Bar Association and New York State Bar, enhancing the integrity of the industries in which he practices. His dedication to upholding the highest standards of legal practice underscores his commitment to ethical excellence.

Publications

• A Judge wants a Lawyer to brief him on a topic outside the courtroom, is that ethical? Co-authored by Jean-Claude Mazzola, Hanoch Sheps, Katie O’leary and Vincent Syracuse, published by the Attorney Professionalism Forum, New York State Bar Association, September, 2024, Read more
• Navigating copyright in AI, The Generative AI Disclosure Act of 2024, co-authored by Aimee Scala and Hanoch Sheps, May 2024, Read more
• Judges, Gag Orders and Free Speech, co-authored by Hanoch Sheps, published by Attorney Professionalism Forum, New York State Bar Association, March 2024, Read more
• Friend or Foe, the Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence on the Practice of Law, co-authored by Hanoch Sheps, published by American Bar Association, March 2024, Read more
• Law Clerk Accepting Payments For Referral, co-authored by Hanoch Sheps, published by Attorney Professionalism Forum, New York State Bar Association, November 2023, Read more
• Opposing Counsel Keep Stalling, co-authored by  Hanoch Sheps, published by Attorney Professionalism Forum, New York State Bar Association, June 2023, Read more
• Addressing Incivility, co-authored by Hanoch Sheps, published by Attorney Professionalism Forum, New York State Bar Association, January 2023,  Read more
• Deposition Protocols: A Matter of Opinion, co-authored by Jean-Claude Mazzola and Hanoch Sheps, published by Attorney Professionalism Forum, New York State Bar Association – February 3rd, 2022, Read more
• Should a Law Clerks possible leak to the press be reported, co-authored by Jean-Claude Mazzola, Hanoch Sheps and Kevin Kelly, published by Attorney Professionalism Forum, New York State Bar Association, August 2nd, 2022  Read more