It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and retired founding partner, Robert J. Avallone, on January 26, 2026. Bob served as Managing Partner of Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP from the firm’s inception in 1993 until his retirement in 2019, and was instrumental in shaping the firm into what […]
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Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Theresa Scotto-Lavino and Amanda Dickens to partnership. These promotions demonstrate the firm’s dedication to developing its attorneys and delivering outstanding legal service to clients. “Theresa and Amanda have consistently delivered excellent results and demonstrated exceptional skill practicing law,” said co-managing partner Jason Katz. “Their promotion reflects […]
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Lewis Johs was proud to sponsor and have Partners Thomas Dargan and Joseph Charchalis attend the Hilb Specialty Group Transportation Law Symposium, which was held on May 6-7, 2025 at the Springfield Country Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As one of the event’s featured speakers, Tom presented “Evidence in the Electronic Age – Trending Issues Affecting […]
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Rebecca K. Devlin, a partner in the firm’s general liability group, and Karen Berberich, a partner in the firm’s insurance coverage department, recently delivered a comprehensive lecture to a prominent insurance company, focusing on the crucial importance of effective claim handling during pre-litigation and post-litigation stages. Their presentation highlighted key strategies and best practices for […]
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On April 12, 2025, Partner Tom Dargan had the pleasure of speaking at the 2025 Annual Primerus (PDI) Convocation, which was held at the Omni Amelia Island Resort located in Amelia Island, Florida. The national in-person event was held over the course of three days. Tom gave a presentation on “Jury Anchoring and Jury Pools- Latest Trends.” The […]
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Attorney Caroline K. Hock recently authored a blog titled “Thinking of a drone for a holiday gift? Make sure to include an insurance policy in your stocking,” which has been featured as a resource on Primerus’ website under the Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP’s page that lists other firm news and legal articles published by […]
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Primerus Weekly recently featured Lewis Johs partner Jordan Palatiello in an article entitled, “Med Malpractice Attorney Takes Pride in Giving A Voice To His Clients.” The article offers insight into Jordan’s career journey and his passion for advocating on behalf of his clients. With a focus on litigation defending physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and healthcare […]
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Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce the promotion of four lawyers to its partnership: Lisa M. Fresolone (f/k/a Lisa M. Landers); Stephen R. Macho; Ross A. Ruggiero; and Timothy D. Cameron. The promotions to the partnership highlight the firm’s dedication to developing our attorneys and delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. “These four talented attorneys have demonstrated great ability in the practice of law […]
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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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Source: Insurance Journal New York’s current wrongful death law does not permit recovery for pain and suffering, mental anguish, or loss of companionship for surviving family members. It restricts damages to pecuniary, or tangible, monetary damages only. Further, it limits recovery in wrongful death cases to a decedent’s immediate family members – a child, parent, spouse, or the estate’s representative. The latest version […]
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