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Senior Counsel Michael Del Piano Prohibits New York State Department of Health from Terminating Employee for Not Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine in Arbitration Before AAA

Senior Counsel Michael J. Del Piano recently won an arbitration against the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regarding its requirement that certain employees in DOH regulated facilities (i.e., hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) receive the COVID-19 vaccination or lose their jobs. DOH sought to terminate the employee, who objected to receiving the COVID-19 vaccination […]

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22 Lewis Johs’ Attorneys Recognized by NY Metro Super Lawyers 2022

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers has recognized 22 attorneys from the firm on the New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2022. The Super Lawyers selection process includes independent research, peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, only five percent of attorneys in […]

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Associate Tim Cameron Obtains Summary Judgment

Associate Tim Cameron obtained summary judgment, on liability grounds, in a personal injury action venued in New York County Supreme Court.  In this premises liability case, plaintiff sued for personal injuries allegedly sustained when she tripped and fell on an alleged defect in a sidewalk abutting a gas station.  In his motion, Tim argued that […]

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Associate Ross Ruggiero Prevails in Arbitration Proceeding before AAA

Associate, Ross Ruggiero, recently won an Arbitration before the American Arbitration Association for his client, an out-of-state insurer. The Applicant argued that the insurer was required to pay No-Fault benefits under the New York State Insurance Law; however, Ross argued that the Applicant did not have personal jurisdiction over the out-of-state insurer due to the […]

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Partner Jason Katz Prevails at Framed Issue Hearing –Rebuts Presumption of Permissive Use, Obtains Dismissal of Complaint

Partner Jason Katz obtained dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint in a motor vehicle action where the issue centered on “permissive use” of his client’s vehicle as that term is defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law Section388(1). That section makes every owner of a vehicle liable for injuries resulting from negligence in the “use or operation of […]

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Partner Brian Greenwood Obtained Defendant’s Verdict in Suffolk County Supreme Court

Partner Brian Greenwood obtained a defendant’s verdict in Suffolk County Supreme Court, following a ten day jury trial, on behalf of his client, a plastic surgeon.  The plaintiff alleged Brian’s client erroneously diagnosed plaintiff with an infected breast implant and needlessly performed surgery to remove the implant, resulting in to additional breast reconstruction surgeries.  The […]

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Partner Jeff Pincus hosted the 2022 Boot Camp for the Transportation Lawyers Association

Jeff Pincus hosted this year’s Boot Camp for the Transportation Lawyers Association in Chicago. The Boot Camp, designed as an introduction for the new lawyer and primer for the more experienced, focused on handling claims of significant damages stemming from minor accidents. The lecturers presented four separate programs guiding practitioners through the steps needed to […]

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Partner Jim Connors and Dr. Victor R. Klein Conduct 21st Century Cures Act Presentation to Northwell Health’s OB/GYN Department Staff and Providers.

In December 2021, partner James P. Connors conducted a presentation concerning the 21st Century Cures Act to Northwell Health’s Systemwide Obstetrics/Gynecology Department staff and providers. He served on a panel with Dr. Victor R. Klein, the Vice Chair of the OB/GYN Department at North Shore University Hospital, and Juan Contreras, the Director of Patient & […]

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Senior Counsel and Director of Client Relations and Development Rosa M. Feeney Selected to Join Primerus Insurance and Bad Faith Executive Committee

We are pleased to announce that Rosa M. Feeney, Senior Counsel and Director of Client Relations and Development, has been selected to join the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Executive Committee. The ICBF consists of a group of vetted attorneys who join to provide client services across the United […]

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Partner Carl Formicola Secures Summary Judgment

Partner Carl Formicola recently obtained summary judgment dismissing a medical malpractice action against his clients, a physician and two physician’s assistants.  The patient suffered from blood clots in the legs.  The physician’s assistants had participated in the administration and monitoring of Heparin, a blood thinner. Carl argued that neither of the physician’s assistants had been […]

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