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Principals Thomas Dargan and Jeffrey Pincus Present Lecture to the NYSBA on Defending Truck Drivers, Safety Directors and Corporate Representatives at Deposition

October 22, 2021

Tom Dargan and Jeff Pincus, Principals and Co-chairs of the firm’s Trucking and Transportation Practice Group, presented a seminar to the New York State Bar Association on preparing and defending truck drivers, safety directors and corporate representatives in the transportation industry at depositions. The lecture focused on best practices for preparing these witnesses in advance […]

Lewis Johs Recognized as LI Press Top Workplaces 2021

October 22, 2021

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Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Top Workplace on Long Island for the fourth year in a row. This year the recognition is honored by the Long Island Press, a monthly news and lifestyle publication serving Long Island. Following a confidential survey completed by our […]

Senior Counsel Jessica Klotz Published in Primerus Publication

September 21, 2021

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Senior Counsel Jessica Klotz authored an article on The PAID Act, a federal statute, which was published in this edition of Paradigm magazine. The Provide Accurate Information Directly (PAID) Act was signed into law on December 11, 2020 and becomes effective December 11, 2021. This Act makes it easier for self-insured entities and liability insurance carriers to ascertain to […]

Be Careful Before Hitting Send – The First Department Clarifies the Issue of Settlement Via E-mail

July 15, 2021

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In a decision likely to have far reaching effects, a unanimous Appellate Division, First Department found that the distinction between a prepopulated and re-typed signature in an e-mail is a “needless formality that does not reflect how law is commonly practiced today.” Tellingly, the Court held that it is not the signoff that controls but […]

Partner Jeff Pincus Co-Chairs Transportation Lawyers Association’s Annual Conference

June 29, 2021

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Partner Jeff Pincus was honored to have co-chaired this year’s annual conference for the Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA). The TLA is a national association of lawyers who concentrate their practice in the transportation industry. This three-day conference focused on issues in the transportation industry and included panel programs on casualty, logistics and current regulations from […]

Practicing Law Institute: Specialized Deposition Techniques 2021

June 8, 2021

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On May 20, 2021, Commercial Litigation Partner, Jennifer Hurley McGay, served as the Chair for the Practicing Law Institute’s Live Webcast, Specialized Deposition Techniques 2021. Jennifer and the other panelists discussed some of the more difficult issues that can arise during depositions and offered practical tips learned over their many years of experience on how […]

Partner Brian Greenwood Obtains Defense Verdict in Nassau County Jury Trial

May 28, 2021

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Brian Greenwood obtained a defense verdict following a jury trial on an automobile liability case in Supreme Court, Nassau County in the firm’s first jury trial since March 2020. Plaintiff alleged that while she was lawfully making a left turn, the defendant failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into her car. The […]

Partner Tom Dargan Hosts “Coffee and Conversation” for Primerus Defense Institute

May 25, 2021

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On May 24, 2021, Partner Tom Dargan hosted the weekly video series entitled “Coffee and Conversation” for the Primerus Defense Institute. The topic for this week’s edition was “Virtual Depositions and Mediations.” It was a great opportunity for the speakers and audience members to interact and learn about new practice tips in the new virtual […]

Associate Molly Moloney Obtains Summary Judgment for New York Hospital in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Action

April 22, 2021

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Associate Molly Moloney moved for summary judgment on behalf of our client, a New York based hospital. The plaintiff-decedent presented to our client’s hospital with multiple pressure ulcers and several other life-threatening comorbidities. He received treatment for approximately one month before being transferred to a rehabilitation facility. Plaintiff-decedent was then transferred back to our client’s […]

Lewis Johs Establishes The Michael T. Colavecchio Memorial Scholarship

March 26, 2021

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Lewis Johs is honored to establish a scholarship at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in memory of their partner, Michael T. Colavecchio, a ’90 alumnus. Mike lost his life in 2020 after a difficult battle with cancer. While at Hofstra Law, he served as a law fellow and as editor-in-chief of […]

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Principals Thomas Dargan and Jeffrey Pincus Present Lecture to the NYSBA on Defending Truck Drivers, Safety Directors and Corporate Representatives at Deposition

Lewis Johs Recognized as LI Press Top Workplaces 2021

Senior Counsel Jessica Klotz Published in Primerus Publication

Be Careful Before Hitting Send – The First Department Clarifies the Issue of Settlement Via E-mail

Partner Jeff Pincus Co-Chairs Transportation Lawyers Association’s Annual Conference

Practicing Law Institute: Specialized Deposition Techniques 2021

Partner Brian Greenwood Obtains Defense Verdict in Nassau County Jury Trial

Partner Tom Dargan Hosts “Coffee and Conversation” for Primerus Defense Institute

Associate Molly Moloney Obtains Summary Judgment for New York Hospital in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Action

Lewis Johs Establishes The Michael T. Colavecchio Memorial Scholarship