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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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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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. […]
Read MoreOn June 4, 2020, Partner Tom Dargan served as a legal panelist for a national webinar organized by IMG (“International Motorcoach Group”) entitled “IMG COVID-19 Webinar – Insurance and Legal Consideration for Employees and Guests.” The panel discussed seven (7) major points regarding liability and worker’s compensation considerations as the industry emerges from various shut […]
Read MoreLewis Johs Avallone Aviles is proud to announce that attorney, Jessica Klotz has been named Chair of the Women Lawyers Section (WLS) of International Society of Primerus Law Firms. The WLS provides female attorneys with a network devoted to promoting the interests of women within the organization. Outside of her work with the Women Lawyers Section, Ms. […]
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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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Former Judge of the Surrogate’s Court of Suffolk County and Lewis Johs’ Senior Counsel, Hon. John M. Czygier, Jr. was chosen to sit on the panel of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn’s Annual Estate Planning Conference held on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at The Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, N.Y. Judge Czygier took part […]
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Partner Stacey Gorny successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of our client, a large construction manager, obtaining dismissal of all labor law claims in a recent Dutchess County case. The Plaintiff claimed that our client was responsible for his injuries while working at a construction site, when he attempted to push a large heavy piece […]
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On February 21, 2020, Partners Tom Dargan and Jeff Pincus had the pleasure of speaking at the Annual Primerus Transportation Law Seminar. The national event was held at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Tom and Jeff gave a presentation on “Nuclear Verdicts: What They Are, How to Spot Them, and How […]
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Frederick C Johs, assisted by Judith N. Littman, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of our client, a colorectal surgeon, in the Supreme Court, Suffolk County on January 21, 2020. The plaintiff was a 71-year-old woman who underwent a colonoscopy, performed without any complications noted. The patient, who fainted briefly in the recovery room, complained […]
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