Lewis Johs is honored to establish a scholarship at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in memory of their partner, Michael T. Colavecchio, a ’90 alumnus. Mike lost his life in 2020 after a difficult battle with cancer. While at Hofstra Law, he served as a law fellow and as editor-in-chief of […]
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Ross Ruggiero successfully won an arbitration before the American Arbitration Association wherein the applicant was seeking no-fault benefits from his client’s insurance policy. Ross argued that under the no-fault insurance law, liability for the causation of the accident is not a factor in determining who is responsible for paying no-fault benefits. Rather, the no-fault law […]
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On March 2, 2021, Partner Tom Dargan served as a Panelist in connection with a national webinar organized by IMG (“International Motorcoach Group”) for its annual IMG Maintenance and Safety Forum. Tom discussed several major litigation trends facing the transportation industry in 2021 regarding liability and COVID-19 exposures. Tom addressed and answered several questions from the […]
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Partner Judith Littman, assisted by Associate Lisa Landers, obtained summary judgment dismissal for our client, an obstetrician. This case was brought by the mother of the deceased infant, who presented to our client’s office with complaints of decreased fetal movement. Diagnostic testing done at our client’s office was abnormal and the plaintiff was sent to the hospital […]
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On February 25, 2021, Partner Tom Dargan had the pleasure of speaking at the Annual Primerus (PDI) Virtual Transportation Law Seminar. The national event was held virtually in 2021. Tom gave a presentation along with Sean Page of San Antonio, Texas on “Updates on Litigation Funding and Discovery” in transportation law cases. The lecture was […]
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Lewis Johs’ attorney, Rob D’Angelillo, once again volunteered his time to assist local veterans in Nassau County. This past Sunday, February 21st, Rob provided services at a free virtual Veteran Legal Clinic offered by Hofstra Law School. The Veterans Legal Assistance Project at Hofstra Law School (VLAP) is a program that focuses on assisting veterans to initiate […]
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Annemarie Jones obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims asserted against the former Deputy Chief of Patrol of the Nassau County Police Department. Briefly, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Plaintiff’s claims of civil rights violations arose from an incident in 2011 in which he alleged an intoxicated off-duty Nassau County Police Officer fired five rounds at […]
Read MoreNew Partners Showcase Firm’s Commitment to Strong Legal Representation and Excellent Client Relations ISLANDIA, NY– Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP announces the promotion of three lawyers to its partnership: Teresa M.C. Myers, Jordan S. Palatiello, and Robert J. Yenchman. The elevation of these attorneys is the result of the firm’s commitment to continue advancing the careers of talented lawyers within […]
Read More Attorney Stephen R. Macho was successful in obtaining a dismissal on behalf of our client. The action sought to recover damages for personal injury and wrongful death stemming from the plaintiff-decedent’s fall while residing at Convent Avenue Family Living Facility from the top bed of a bunk bed that did not contain guardrails. Our client, Lodging Kit Company, was a […]
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Commercial litigators Bryan Lewis and Natalia Gandolfo obtained summary judgment in a contract dispute between a mother and her son. Our client mortgaged her home so that her son could pay a significant financial obligation. Her son promised to repay the monies as soon as he was able, and in the interim, to pay his […]
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