Firm News

Annemarie Jones Re-Elected Federal Bar Association EDNY Treasurer

Annemarie Jones was re-elected to the position of Treasurer for the Eastern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The mission of the Federal Bar Association is to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice by serving the interests and the needs of the federal practitioner, both public and private, […]

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Teri Scotto-Lavino Obtains Summary Judgment for Client in Supreme Court

Teri Scotto-Lavino was successful in obtaining summary judgment for a pediatrician in a Supreme Court action claiming that the doctor misdiagnosed a form of bone cancer, known as Ewing’s Sarcoma. The plaintiff was initially seen by the doctor at a walk-in clinic.  The clinic continued to use the doctor’s name in its addressograph during subsequent […]

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Thomas Rhatigan Obtains Summary Judgment on Medical Malpractice Action

Congratulations to Thomas Rhatigan for obtaining dismissal of a medical malpractice action, venued in Kings County, on behalf of a medical professional company that staffed Emergency Room physicians to hospital.  Plaintiff alleged that the medical professional company should be held liable for the actions of individual Emergency Room doctors.  The Court agreed with our argument […]

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Annemarie Jones Obtains Dismissal of Complaint in Southern District of New York

Annemarie Jones was successful on a Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss plaintiff’s complaint in the Southern District of New York. Plaintiff alleged that certain supervisory officials of the Sullivan County Jail violated his civil rights pursuant to Section 1983 by not properly responding to his grievances and failing to reverse the […]

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Adam H. Silverstone Granted Summary Judgment in Nassau County Breach of Contract Case

Adam H. Silverstone was successful in obtaining summary judgment dismissal of a breach of contract and fraud action asserted against our client, a Long Island horse-trainer and equestrian facility operator. The plaintiff alleged that our client, together with co-defendant veterinarians,  fraudulently induced the plaintiff into purchasing a horse that was not fit for its intended […]

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12 Lewis Johs Attorneys Named 2019 New York Super Lawyers

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers has recognized 12 attorneys from the firm on the New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2019. The Super Lawyers selection process includes independent research, peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, only five percent of attorneys in the New York metro area are […]

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Summer Law Internship Program Wraps Up Successfully

The Lewis Johs Summer Internship Program has wrapped up successfully for 2019. The annual program, led by partner Claudia L. Boyd, hosted eight law students from law schools throughout New York.  The program provided these students with a hands-on ten-week internship at both our Islandia and New York City offices.  The students had an opportunity […]

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Summary Judgment Win for Partner Scott Frycek in a Medical Malpractice Action

Partner Scott Frycek secured a dismissal of a medical malpractice action brought against a physician and urgent care center.  It was alleged that the doctor and the practice failed to timely diagnose and treat bacterial endocarditis in a patient leading to a brain embolism, the need for brain surgery, and permanent cognitive problems.  The patient […]

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Summary Judgment Win for Senior Counsel Teri Scotto-Lavino in a Matter Concerning Liability for Dog Bite

Teri Scotto-Lavino was successful in obtaining dismissal of an action asserted against a homeowner. The allegations concerned an altercation between dogs, one owned by the co-owner of the home. Plaintiff alleged that any homeowner is responsible for the behavior of a dog, especially one known to have an aggressive nature, even though he is not […]

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Partner Anne Bracken selected as one of Long Island Business News’ 2019 “Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services

Partner Anne Bracken has been selected as one of Long Island Business News’ 2019 “Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services.” This special edition celebrates Long Island’s influential businesswomen whose dedication and commitment to their company and to those they serve remain at the forefront of their work.  Anne has been a litigator defending physicians and […]

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