UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - HEARING & APPEAL

In this matter, I did not request a transcript - the reason being is that:

1. This involves an additional delay in the appeal process. The Claimant was homeless and I was trying to speed up the process.

2. It was clear to me from the decision that I would not get anything from the transcript - but this can sometimes be dangerous especially if you, as an attonrey, did not attend the hearing.

Thus, on February 11, six days after filing the notice, I submitted my statement on appeal which had the following introduction (this was done my legal letterhead):

"February 11, 2010

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPEAL BOARD
PO BOX 15126
ALBANY, NY 12212-5126

Re: APPEAL CASE NO XXXXXX: IN RE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Gentleman:

I am representing XXXXXXXXXXX.

I hereby request that the attached documents and this letter be considered in
connection with this appeal. I also request that, if the Appeals Board deems the
attached insufficient, I be given additional time to submit additional
documentation regarding the physical condition and mental capacity of XXXXXXXXXXXXX and other documentation establishing XXXXXX reasonable excuse for the delay
in timely filing a request for hearing."

I then began my arguments, cited my case law, etc.