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Associate Caroline Hock Obtains Case Dismissal for Municipal Client

August 17, 2021

Congratulations to Associate Caroline Hock. She successfully defended a municipal client by opposing a motion made by an injured plaintiff. The plaintiff’s motion had sought leave from the Supreme Court, Suffolk County to file a late notice of claim against the municipal defendant. Caroline demonstrated that the property involved in the plaintiff’s alleged accident was […]

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

July 15, 2021

News

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

News

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 […]

Partner Amy Bedell Honored at Hofstra Law’s Outstanding Women in Law Awards

June 28, 2021

Accomplishments

Congratulations to partner Amy Bedell for being honored at Hofstra Law’s Outstanding Women in Law and reception. Amy was recognized for her meaningful contribution to the legal community. Lewis Johs was proud to be a VIP sponsor which included Lifetime Achievement Honoree and Special Guest Speaker, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a virtual conversation.

Summary Judgment Win for Partner Scott Frycek in a Medical Malpractice Action

June 24, 2021

Accomplishments

Partner Scott Frycek secured a dismissal of a medical malpractice action brought against a physician and urgent care center. It was alleged that the doctor and the practice failed to timely diagnose and treat a pulmonary embolism (PE) leading to the patient’s death. The patient presented to the urgent care center with complaints of shortness […]

Practicing Law Institute: Specialized Deposition Techniques 2021

June 8, 2021

News

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

News

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

News

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 […]

Senior Associate Kevin D. Clinton Secures Affirmance of Grant of Summary Judgment

May 14, 2021

Accomplishments

Kevin D. Clinton was successful in securing a dismissal of a defamation case against our client. The lawsuit sought to recover damages for libel stemming from an alleged Facebook post; our client denied ever making the post. Judge David Benjamin Cohen of New York County initially dismissed the case, finding that the Facebook post (even if made […]

Partner Karen Berberich and Associate Amanda Dickens Obtain Summary Judgment

May 7, 2021

Accomplishments

Karen Berberich and Amanda Dickens recently won summary judgment action in a declaratory judgment action between two insurance companies. The action was brought by the insured’s general liability carrier against the personal auto insurance carrier to determine which carrier owed bodily injury liability coverage for injuries allegedly sustained when a dry-cleaning press fell from the […]

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Associate Caroline Hock Obtains Case Dismissal for Municipal Client

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

Partner Amy Bedell Honored at Hofstra Law’s Outstanding Women in Law Awards

Summary Judgment Win for Partner Scott Frycek in a Medical Malpractice Action

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

Senior Associate Kevin D. Clinton Secures Affirmance of Grant of Summary Judgment

Partner Karen Berberich and Associate Amanda Dickens Obtain Summary Judgment