Firm News

Partner Amy E. Bedell Obtains Summary Judgment on Behalf of Homeowner

Partner Amy E. Bedell obtained summary dismissal of a case alleging negligence and violations of the Labor Law against a homeowner who engaged a contractor to perform renovations to the pool area of her home.  Amy successfully argued that, as the owner and full-time resident of a single-family dwelling who did not direct, control or […]

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Senior Counsel John Horan Successfully Obtains Dismissal

Lewis Johs Senior Counsel John Horan successfully moved for dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint, by Orders to Show Cause, in Supreme Court, New York County on behalf of our client, a commercial property owner. Plaintiff alleged that he suffered serious injuries as the result of our client’s negligence in failing to remove a dangerous ice condition […]

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16 Lewis Johs Attorneys Named 2020 New York Super Lawyers

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers has recognized 16 attorneys from the firm on the New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2020. 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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Associate Ross Ruggiero Obtains Winning Decision in Supreme Court, Kings County

Attorney Ross Ruggiero successfully argued before the Honorable Francois Rivera in Supreme Court, Kings County that plaintiff’s request to file a late motion for summary judgment should not be considered. Plaintiff filed a Note of Issue on December 4, 2019, and the court required that all motions for summary judgment be filed within 60 days […]

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Partner Annemarie Jones Named Secretary of the Eastern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

Annemarie Jones was recently elected and promoted to the position of Secretary of the Eastern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (“FBA”). For the past two years, Annemarie served as the Treasurer. The FBA, founded in 1920, is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the […]

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Associate Caroline Hock Successfully Obtains Dismissal

Caroline Hock was successful in obtaining a dismissal against our clients, a transportation company and its driver, in Queens County Supreme Court. Caroline argued that despite serving a Complaint alleging personal injuries, plaintiff failed to file a Note of Issue or otherwise respond to discovery demands, prejudicing the defendant’s ability to defend the litigation. The […]

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Lewis Johs Named Best Law Firm Overall by LIBN Readers & Receives Four Additional Recognitions

The Long Island Business News (LIBN) 2020 Reader Rankings awards have recognized Lewis Johs with the following achievements: -Winner of Best Law Firm Overall -Winner of Best Trust & Estates Firm -Winner of Best Litigation Firm -Finalist of Best Mediation & Arbitration Firm -Finalist of Best Business Formation Law Firm We are grateful to the LIBN […]

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Lewis Johs’ Attorneys Resolve Contentious Litigation With A Creative Business Solution

Partners Bryan Lewis and Ellen Savino successfully and amicably concluded a matter which began as a contentious partnership dispute and ended in a series of complex corporate and commercial real estate transactions. The engagement began in the courtroom, as the parties each sought to force dissolution of five different partnerships, each owning one or more […]

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Associate Jordan Palatiello Obtains Dismissal for Registered Nurse Client

Lewis Johs Associate Jordan Palatiello was successful in securing the dismissal of all claims brought by the New York State Office of Professional Discipline against our client, a registered nurse and licensed acupuncturist.  The Office of Professional Discipline was tasked with investigating and prosecuting allegations that our client violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability […]

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Keith Black named Chairman of the Board for Nassau Lawyers’ Association of Long Island

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce that attorney Keith D. Black has been named 2020-2021 Chairman of the Board for the Nassau Lawyers’ Association of Long Island.  Keith has been an active member of the association for over 10 years and held the position of President in 2016-2017.  The association was formed […]

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