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Partner Jason Katz Obtains Reversal of Supreme Court Decision

January 11, 2021

Partner Jason Katz successfully appealed the decision of the Supreme Court, Kings County which denied the defendants and third-party defendant summary judgment and dismissal of all Labor Law and common law negligence claims asserted by the plaintiff. Although the Supreme Court granted Jason’s motion to dismiss the Labor Law 240(1) and 241(6) causes of action, […]

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

December 17, 2020

Accomplishments

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 […]

Lewis Johs Recognized as Newsday Top Workplaces 2020

December 16, 2020

Accomplishments

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 […]

Paying Tribute to Partner, Michael T. Colavecchio

November 11, 2020

News

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our great friend, colleague and partner, Michael T. Colavecchio, on November 6, 2020. Over the past 29 years, Mike enjoyed an outstanding career as a trial lawyer, and has been a successful and respected partner at Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP for 23 of […]

Partner Rebecca Devlin Obtains Summary Judgment and Dismissal of Wrongful Death Claim

October 28, 2020

News

LJAA Partner Rebecca Devlin obtained summary dismissal of a wrongful death action brought against a motorist on behalf of a pedestrian who passed away due to the injuries he sustained in the accident. The wrongful death action was commenced by the deceased pedestrian’s spouse just after the passage of the statute of limitations. The plaintiff […]

Attorneys Amy E. Bedell and Michael Clancy Obtain Summary Judgment on Behalf of Out-of-Possession Landlord

October 22, 2020

News

Partner Amy E. Bedell and Senior Counsel Michael Clancy obtained summary dismissal of a case alleging negligence and wrongful death arising out of the shooting death of plaintiff’s decedent following an incident occurring at the premises owned by a defendant landlord. Michael and Amy successfully argued that the defendant landlord retained no control over the […]

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

October 21, 2020

Accomplishments

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 […]

Lewis Johs Attorneys Secure Appellate Win for Nursing Home Client

October 14, 2020

Accomplishments

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 […]

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

October 7, 2020

Accomplishments

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 […]

Senior Counsel John Horan Successfully Obtains Dismissal

September 30, 2020

Accomplishments

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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Firm News

Partner Jason Katz Obtains Reversal of Supreme Court Decision

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

Lewis Johs Recognized as Newsday Top Workplaces 2020

Paying Tribute to Partner, Michael T. Colavecchio

Partner Rebecca Devlin Obtains Summary Judgment and Dismissal of Wrongful Death Claim

Attorneys Amy E. Bedell and Michael Clancy Obtain Summary Judgment on Behalf of Out-of-Possession Landlord

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

Lewis Johs Attorneys Secure Appellate Win for Nursing Home Client

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

Senior Counsel John Horan Successfully Obtains Dismissal