Firm News

Lewis Johs Names Two New Partners

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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Partner Tom Dargan Lectures at Transportation Law Symposium

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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Lewis Johs Partners Discuss Effective Claim Handling and Strategies for Optimizing Outcomes

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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Partner Tom Dargan Lectures at the Annual Primerus Defense Institute Convocation

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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Primerus Publishes Drone Accident Blog by Caroline K. Hock

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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Partner Jordan Palatiello Featured in Primerus Weekly

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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New Partners Announcement

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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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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“New York Lawmakers Again Pass Wrongful Death Damages Bill.
Is Another Veto in Store?”

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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Fred Johs and John Saville Honored by Little Flower Children & Family Services of NY

On Thursday, May 25th, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York hosted the Advancing Innovation Cocktail Reception at the Garden City Hotel. This memorable occasion was held to honor founding partner Fred Johs and to recognize partner John Saville for their outstanding contributions to the organization. The reception achieved an overwhelming response from […]

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