Firm News

Deborah Aviles Secures Swift Defense Verdict for Hospital in Medical Malpractice Case

Co-founding partner Deborah Aviles recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of our client, a hospital, in a medical malpractice case tried in Suffolk County Supreme Court. This case involved the death of a 43-year-old male patient who experienced a one-time episode of chest heaviness, shortness of breath, and excessive perspiration in July 2012 while […]

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Partner Jordan Palatiello Featured in Primerus Weekly

Primerus Weekly recently featured Lewis Johs partner Jordan Palatiello in an article entitled, “Med Malpractice Attorney Takes Pride in Giving A Voice To His Clients.” The article offers insight into Jordan’s career journey and his passion for advocating on behalf of his clients. With a focus on litigation defending physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and healthcare […]

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Attorneys Karen Berberich, Caroline Hock, and Amanda Dickens win Appeal in First Department

Karen Berberich, Caroline Hock, and Amanda Dickens prevailed before the Appellate Division, First Department, affirming the trial court’s decision to dismiss an action brought against our client, a large insurance carrier.  The coverage dispute at issue stemmed from a slip and fall incident at a property in Bronx County.  The property owner sought coverage and […]

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Defense Verdict for Partner Scott Frycek

Partner Scott Frycek recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of our client, an orthopedic surgeon, in a case tried in Nassau County Supreme Court.  In this case, the 55-year-old patient complained of right elbow pain.  Our client appropriately diagnosed plaintiff with medial epicondylitis and discussed performing surgery to debride devitalized tissue at the common […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by Caroline K. Hock

Senior Associate Caroline K. Hock prevailed before the Appellate Term, First Department, which affirmed the trial court’s decision granting summary judgment and dismissing the case.  In the underlying action, venued in Civil Court, New York County, plaintiff sought monetary damages against our client, an investigative firm, for an action sounding in fraud.  Plaintiff sought two […]

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New Partners Announcement

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce the promotion of four lawyers to its partnership: Lisa M. Fresolone (f/k/a Lisa M. Landers); Stephen R. Macho; Ross A. Ruggiero; and Timothy D. Cameron.  The promotions to the partnership highlight the firm’s dedication to developing our attorneys and delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. “These four talented attorneys have demonstrated great ability in the practice of law […]

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Defense Verdict for Partner Brian Greenwood in Nassau County Supreme Court

Partner Brian Greenwood recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of his client, a pain management specialist, in a case tried in Nassau County Supreme Court. In this case, the 61-year-old patient was suffering from progressive lower back pain and presented to Brian’s client for a lumbar epidural steroid injection in an attempt to alleviate […]

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Principal Jason Katz Obtains Summary Judgment

Principal Jason Katz obtained summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiff’s complaint and all crossclaims asserted against our client in Bronx County Supreme Court on a case involving a slip and fall on snow and ice. The plaintiff alleged that she slipped and sustained significant injuries requiring multiple surgeries as the result of our client’s […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by David Metger

Partner David Metzger obtained summary judgment in New York County Supreme Court on a case involving an alleged late evening slip and fall inside the stairwell of a large residential building.  The plaintiff alleged that he slipped and sustained a significant knee injury due to a combination of a transient substance and malfunctioning light.  The plaintiff also […]

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Lewis Johs Partners Educate Insurance Executives on Effective Claim Handling and Case Evaluation

Partners Rebecca K. Devlin and Karen Berberich recently lectured to insurance executives about the importance of thoroughly investigating and properly evaluating cases at the claim stage and during the litigation process. Karen addressed the duties and obligations of insurers to their insureds, and the consequences of an insurer’s breach of its duty of good faith […]

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