Firm News

Partner David Metzger Prevails on Federal Motion to Dismiss Complaint Against Building Owner

Partner David Metzger successfully moved pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) to dismiss the federal claims (Section 1983 and Fair Housing Act) brought against our clients in a matter before the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York. Our clients are owners of an apartment building who performed major building renovations with the intention of […]

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Lewis Johs Recognized as Newsday Top Workplaces 2020

For the third year in a row Lewis Johs has been recognized as one of Newsday’s Top Workplaces. Amongst the 2020 winners for the “small business” category (50-149 employees) the firm has ranked within the Top 20 Workplaces. “We take great pride in this award, as it is based on the results from Newsday’s anonymous […]

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Partner Anne Bracken Reappointment to the Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District

Partner Anne Bracken has been reappointment to the Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District.  The Tenth Judicial District covers the counties of Suffolk and Nassau.  This is the official body charged with assuring that lawyers adhere to the ethics of the profession as set forth in the Code of Professional Responsibility.  The Grievance Committee […]

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Lewis Johs Attorneys Secure Appellate Win for Nursing Home Client

LJAA Partner James P. Connors and Associate Shana Slawitsky obtained a reversal of a Supreme Court, Bronx County decision that failed to enforce the provisions of an Admission Agreement in a Residential Healthcare Facility.   Jim and Shana successfully argued that the forum selection clause contained in the admission agreement executed by the resident was enforceable […]

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Partner Amy E. Bedell Obtains Summary Judgment on Behalf of Homeowner

Partner Amy E. Bedell obtained summary dismissal of a case alleging negligence and violations of the Labor Law against a homeowner who engaged a contractor to perform renovations to the pool area of her home.  Amy successfully argued that, as the owner and full-time resident of a single-family dwelling who did not direct, control or […]

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Senior Counsel John Horan Successfully Obtains Dismissal

Lewis Johs Senior Counsel John Horan successfully moved for dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint, by Orders to Show Cause, in Supreme Court, New York County on behalf of our client, a commercial property owner. Plaintiff alleged that he suffered serious injuries as the result of our client’s negligence in failing to remove a dangerous ice condition […]

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16 Lewis Johs Attorneys Named 2020 New York Super Lawyers

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers has recognized 16 attorneys from the firm on the New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2020. The Super Lawyers selection process includes independent research, peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, only five percent of attorneys in the New York metro area are […]

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Associate Ross Ruggiero Obtains Winning Decision in Supreme Court, Kings County

Attorney Ross Ruggiero successfully argued before the Honorable Francois Rivera in Supreme Court, Kings County that plaintiff’s request to file a late motion for summary judgment should not be considered. Plaintiff filed a Note of Issue on December 4, 2019, and the court required that all motions for summary judgment be filed within 60 days […]

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Partner Annemarie Jones Named Secretary of the Eastern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

Annemarie Jones was recently elected and promoted to the position of Secretary of the Eastern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (“FBA”). For the past two years, Annemarie served as the Treasurer. The FBA, founded in 1920, is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the […]

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Associate Caroline Hock Successfully Obtains Dismissal

Caroline Hock was successful in obtaining a dismissal against our clients, a transportation company and its driver, in Queens County Supreme Court. Caroline argued that despite serving a Complaint alleging personal injuries, plaintiff failed to file a Note of Issue or otherwise respond to discovery demands, prejudicing the defendant’s ability to defend the litigation. The […]

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