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Amy E. Bedell Appointed Co-Chair of SCBA’s Appellate Practice Committee

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles is proud to announce that partner Amy E. Bedell has been appointed Co-Chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Committee. The Committee focuses on issues in state and federal appellate courts, reviews and comments on pertinent proposed legislation, considers recent legislative enactments and decisional developments, and assists attorneys in […]

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Shana Slawitsky and Greg Mondelli Obtain Summary Judgment on Behalf of Premises Owner

Shana Slawitsky and Greg Mondelli obtained a dismissal on behalf of their clients in a Nassau County premises liability action.  The allegation was that plaintiff slipped and fell upon ice.  Shana and Greg filed a motion for summary judgment and argued the defendants were entitled to a dismissal based upon the New York State doctrine […]

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Partner Rebecca K. Devlin Successfully Obtains Summary Judgment

Partner Rebecca K. Devlin obtained summary judgment for a municipal client in a case involving a pedestrian-knockdown accident allegedly caused by improper snow removal by the municipality. The plaintiff sustained severe injuries when she was struck by a vehicle as she walked in the roadway on a dark evening. The plaintiff argued that she was […]

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LISA M. LANDERS OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON BEHALF OF NURSING HOME

Lisa M. Landers was successful in obtaining summary judgment on behalf of a nursing home defendant in the Supreme Court, Queens County.  The Court found that Ms. Landers proved, prima facie, that the nursing home was entitled to summary judgment on each of plaintiff’s claims, including failure to prevent pressure ulcers, violations of the Public […]

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Partner Jason Katz Interviewed on HTOA Radio Podcast

Partner Jason Katz was recently interviewed by Hilary Topper, for the Hillary Topper on Air (HTOA) radio podcast to discuss his recent blog entitled “On the Road Again, No Good Deed Goes Unpunished.”  As New York’s re-opening progresses, Jason offers an important warning to all drivers, regardless of their level of experience. Inasmuch as people […]

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Kevin Clinton Appointed to Primerus Executive Committee

Lewis Johs is proud to announce that attorney Kevin D. Clinton has been appointed to the Executive Committee for Primerus’ Labor and Employment Practice Group. The International Society of Primerus law firms is a network with over 200 of the world’s finest independent, boutique law firm members, located in 40 different countries. They provide clients […]

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Frederick C. Johs Featured in Primerus Video and Article

Co-Founding partner Fred Johs was selected to be the first guest speaker on Primerus’ weekly video series.  Fred’s presentation acknowledges Jack Buchanan, President of Primerus, for his hard work in creating an international organization that connects great lawyers together.  He shares insight of his own experience not only developing working relationships but forging good friendships. […]

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Partner Dan McCally Successfully Obtains Summary Judgment on Liability In Favor of School Bus Company

Partner Dan McCally quickly moved for summary judgment on liability in a negligence action against a school bus company and contracting local school district for injuries sustained by an infant plaintiff while riding as a passenger on the school bus.  On March 6, 2020, Honorable Paul J. Baisley, Jr issued a Short Form Order granting […]

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