Firm News

Defense Verdict for Frederick C. Johs in Nassau County Supreme Court

We are proud to announce that Frederick C. Johs recently secured a defense verdict in a medical malpractice jury trial in Nassau County Supreme Court. The jury returned a favorable verdict for our clients, which included a respected physician and a well-regarded urgent care center.   The case involved allegations of improper medical care in […]

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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 Teri Scotto-Lavino Obtains Summary Judgment

Teri Scotto-Lavino secured summary judgment on liability for our client, an OB/GYN, in a medical malpractice matter venued in Kings County Supreme Court.  At the conclusion of an otherwise benign pregnancy, plaintiff became pre-eclamptic and was admitted to the hospital.  After days in the hospital, our doctor assumed care and, soon after, delivered the baby […]

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Robert Doyle Named To 2025 Long Island Power List

On June 25, 2025 Schneps Media, the publisher of the Long Island Press, honored leaders from the fields of business, government, law, healthcare, education, and philanthropy at the 2025 Long Island Power List awards ceremony.  Partner Robert Doyle was among this year’s honorees recognized for his contributions to the Long Island legal community. The Power […]

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Caroline Hock Prevails Before Second Department with Two Related Appellate Wins

Caroline Hock prevailed before the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirming the Nassau County trial court’s orders in two related appeals stemming from a motor vehicle collision where the plaintiff alleged serious personal injuries.  Caroline argued that the trial court properly granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss the case based upon plaintiff’s repeated failures to provide […]

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Judge Czygier Honored by SCBA with Golden Anniversary Award

We are proud to announce that Hon. John M. Czygier, Jr. received the Golden Anniversary Award from the Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) at their Annual Meeting on Monday, May 5th. The Association presented this award to pay tribute to him—alongside esteemed colleagues—in recognition of practicing law with honor and dignity for 50 years. This […]

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Partner Rebecca Devlin Obtains Summary Judgment

Partner Rebecca Devlin secured summary judgment on liability for our client in a complex three-vehicle collision case venued in Suffolk County Supreme Court.  The Court ruled that Rebecca’s client bore no responsibility for the accident, finding that he was confronted with a sudden emergency when he struck the rear of the plaintiff’s vehicle.  Prior to the impact, the […]

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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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