Firm News

Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by Caroline K. Hock

Senior Associate Caroline K. Hock prevailed before the Appellate Term, First Department, which affirmed the trial court’s decision granting summary judgment and dismissing the case.  In the underlying action, venued in Civil Court, New York County, plaintiff sought monetary damages against our client, an investigative firm, for an action sounding in fraud.  Plaintiff sought two […]

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Defense Verdict for Partner Brian Greenwood in Nassau County Supreme Court

Partner Brian Greenwood recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of his client, a pain management specialist, in a case tried in Nassau County Supreme Court. In this case, the 61-year-old patient was suffering from progressive lower back pain and presented to Brian’s client for a lumbar epidural steroid injection in an attempt to alleviate […]

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Principal Jason Katz Obtains Summary Judgment

Principal Jason Katz obtained summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiff’s complaint and all crossclaims asserted against our client in Bronx County Supreme Court on a case involving a slip and fall on snow and ice. The plaintiff alleged that she slipped and sustained significant injuries requiring multiple surgeries as the result of our client’s […]

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Summary Judgment Successfully Obtained by David Metger

Partner David Metzger obtained summary judgment in New York County Supreme Court on a case involving an alleged late evening slip and fall inside the stairwell of a large residential building.  The plaintiff alleged that he slipped and sustained a significant knee injury due to a combination of a transient substance and malfunctioning light.  The plaintiff also […]

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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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