Firm News

Senior Counsel Jessica Klotz Published in Primerus Publication

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 […]

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Senior Associate Kevin D. Clinton Obtains Summary Judgment in Dog Bite Case

Kevin D. Clinton secured dismissal, via summary judgment, of all claims against our client stemming from a 2014 dog bite incident.  The lawsuit sought to recover damages for personal injury under theories of negligence and strict liability.  Kevin’s motion demonstrated that our client had no knowledge of the dog’s vicious propensities, and that the client was not present at the location of the incident when it occurred.  Judge William J. Giacomo […]

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Partner Stacey Gorny Selected as LIBN Who’s Who Women Professional

Congratulations to Partner Stacey Gorny for being featured in the Long Island Business News 2021 edition of “Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services.”  This special edition, published this week, celebrates Long Island’s influential businesswomen.  Stacey’s practice focuses on the defense of clients involved in construction site accidents, labor law, sexual molestation, breach of contract, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury actions. […]

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Lewis Johs Named by LIBN Readers as Best Law Firm Overall

Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is proud to announce our recent recognition by the Long Island Business News (LIBN) Reader Rankings.  For the second consecutive year, and fifth time in total, Lewis Johs has been voted “Best Law Firm Overall.”  Readers of the LIBN participate in voting for the best Long Island companies in various […]

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Attorney Ross Ruggiero Wins Arbitration

Ross Ruggiero won an arbitration before the American Arbitration Association arising from a two-vehicle collision occurring in 2019 in the Bronx.  In this case, the applicant — a medical doctor’s office seeking reimbursement of medical bills — was seeking no-fault benefits from Ross’s client’s insurance policy.  Ross argued that because his client was an out-of-state […]

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Associate Caroline Hock Obtains Case Dismissal for Municipal Client

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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.

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

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 […]

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