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Lewis Johs Partners Educate Insurance Executives on Effective Claim Handling and Case Evaluation

Partners Rebecca K. Devlin and Karen Berberich recently lectured to insurance executives about the importance of thoroughly investigating and properly evaluating cases at the claim stage and during the litigation process. Karen addressed the duties and obligations of insurers to their insureds, and the consequences of an insurer’s breach of its duty of good faith […]

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Attorneys John Saville and Joshua Sprague Summary Judgment

Attorneys John Saville and Joshua Sprague recently obtained summary judgment in a Child Victims Act case on behalf of a Long Island public school district.  In that case, venued in Suffolk County Supreme Court, plaintiff alleged that in 1970-1971, while a student in the district, he was sexually abused by his teacher.  In dismissing the […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by Stephen Macho

Associate Stephen Macho obtained summary judgment in an assault action venued in New York County Supreme Court. In this case, the plaintiff alleged that he was assaulted by a group of assailants while walking in front of a building that was subleased by our client for use as a pop-up art store that was hosting […]

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Caroline Hock Named Rising Star to the NY Metro Super Lawyers list of Top Women Lawyers

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce that associate Caroline Hock has been selected as a Rising Star to the Super Lawyers list of Top Women Lawyers of 2024.  Caroline was named a Rising Star in the New York Metro region within the practice area of Insurance Coverage. Published as a special supplement […]

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Defense Verdict in Consumer Contract Dispute

Associate Teresa Staiano secured a complete victory for our client relating to the purchase of an allegedly defective computer. In this case, venued in Orange District Court in Orange, Massachusetts, the plaintiff sought damages for the cost of the computer, alleged personal injury, lost time, and lost business opportunities. After filing a motion to dismiss, […]

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Partner Jordan Palatiello Honored for Pro Bono Work by NCBA

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Lewis Johs partner Jordan Palatiello was honored at the Nassau County Bar Association’s annual Pro Bono Recognition Dinner. Jordan was honored for his work with The Safe Center LI, whose mission is to protect and assist victims of family violence and sexual assault. Jordan has worked with The Safe Center […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by Attorney Caroline K. Hock

Caroline K. Hock obtained summary judgment in an insurance coverage action on behalf of our client, a large insurance carrier.  In this case, venued in Queens County Supreme Court, the insured sought insurance coverage pursuant to a condominium owner’s policy of insurance that was issued by the carrier, relative to a personal injury action.  In […]

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Partner David Metzger Obtains Summary Judgment

Partner David Metzger obtained summary judgment in a negligent security case venued in Essex County, New Jersey. In this case, the plaintiff was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries after exiting an elevator in a public housing authority building in the early morning hours. Lewis Johs represented the contracted security company. The assailant was never identified […]

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Senior Counsel Dennis C. Valet Wins Appeal in First Department

Senior Counsel Dennis C. Valet prevailed before the Appellate Division, First Department, affirming the trial court’s decision to enforce a settlement agreement. In the underlying personal injury action, venued in Bronx County, the parties settled all claims through mediation. Because the mediation was virtual, however, the post-mediation memo prepared by the mediator was never executed […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by Attorney John Horan

Senior Counsel John Horan successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of all claims against our client, an importer of heavy equipment. In this case, venued in Kings County Supreme Court, the plaintiff alleged that she sustained injuries to her hands as a result of being burned by a commercial laundry folding machine. Following oral argument, […]

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