Firm News

Summary Judgment and Dismissal of Complaint Obtained by Jason Katz

Principal Jason Katz obtained summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiff’s complaint and all crossclaims asserted against his client in a Labor Law matter pending in Westchester County Supreme Court. The plaintiff was working at a construction site and specifically standing on a platform pumping concrete when he fell to the ground. Plaintiff cited to […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by Thomas Cicillini

Associate Thomas Cicillini obtained summary judgment, on liability grounds, in a personal injury action venued in Nassau County Supreme Court.  In this premises liability case, plaintiff sued for personal injuries allegedly sustained when he was struck by a falling shelf while working at the premises.  In his motion, Tom argued that, pursuant to the terms […]

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Primerus Publishes Drone Accident Blog by Caroline K. Hock

Attorney Caroline K. Hock recently authored a blog titled “Thinking of a drone for a holiday gift? Make sure to include an insurance policy in your stocking,” which has been featured as a resource on Primerus’ website under the Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP’s page that lists other firm news and legal articles published by […]

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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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