After a 6-week jury trial in The Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County (Manhattan), on December 15, 2014 FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Rachel Aghassi obtained a unanimous verdict in favor of their attorney-client.
The plaintiff real estate development company sought damages in excess of $10.6M against the defendant-attorney for work done in connection with a 2006 real estate project. The plaintiff planned to build 40 condominium units in upper Manhattan at a location situated immediately next to a large New York City-owned and Department of Transportation (DOT) controlled […]
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FKB’s Mike Furman was the moderator of a discussion with a nationwide panel of federal and state court judges at the annual ACI LPL Legal Malpractice Conference in New York.
FKB’s Mike Furman was the moderator of a discussion with a nationwide panel of federal and state court judges at the annual ACI LPL Legal Malpractice Conference in New York on 11/20/14. FKB’s Mike Furman served as the moderator for a panel discussion with several distinguished jurists entitled “View from the Bench: An Unparalleled Opportunity […]
Read MoreFKB’s Mike Furman was a lecturer at the New York State Bar Association CLE “Risk Management 2014” sponsored by the Law Practice and Management Committee in New York City.
FKB’s Mike Furman spoke on the topic of “Competency in Area of Practice” at the New York State Bar Association CLE seminar “Risk Management 2014,” sponsored by the Law Practice and Management Committee. Mr. Furman was part of a experienced panel of speakers, including Marian Rice, Esq., Mark Anesh, Esq., Mike Mooney and Mark Housman, […]
Read MoreFKB’s Izabell Lemkhen and Mike Furman were speakers at the New York City Bar Association’s Annual Small Law Firm Symposium.
FKB’s Mike Furman led a panel discussion entitled “Worst Case Scenario – The Do’s and Don’ts of Case Selection, Management and Client Communications” at the New York City Bar Association’s Annual Small Law Firm Symposium on November 13, 2014. The panelists included Bryan Jordan, Claims Manager (Zurich), Sharon Eure Burns, Assistant VP (Zurich), Lisa Tankoos, […]
Read MoreFKB’s Mike Furman was the Moderator at a NYSBA Trial Lawyers Section Panel Discussion on Trial Advocacy and Courtroom Conduct at Brooklyn Law School.
FKB’s Mike Furman led a panel discussion entitled “Pointers on Courtroom Conduct” at Brooklyn Law School on November 5, 2014. The presentation was sponsored by the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association, and the panelists included Hon. Yvonne Lewis, J.S.C. (Kings County), U.S. Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. (EDNY), Hon. […]
Read MoreFKB contributes Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) Overview Article/White Paper to be published in the Fall of 2014 by Leading E&O and MPL Program MGA.
FKB’s Andrew Jones contributed a White Paper to the Fall 2014 publication of Instanteando™; entitled “Miscellaneous Professional Liability Overview.” The article: (i) gives an overview of Miscellaneous Professional Liability insurance; (ii) explains the differences between Professional and General Liability Insurance; and (iii) provided various solutions for ensuring adequate coverage for insureds. The full article can be […]
Read MoreAndrew R. Jones obtains dismissal of a fraud and a negligent misrepresentation complaint alleging over $10M in damages against prominent attorney.
FKB’s client is a solo practitioner with significant experience in real estate transactions and environmental litigation. The matter arose from the defendant-attorney’s representation of a limited liability partnership (the “LLP”) in obtaining zoning approval to convert a commercial property into a residential property for purposes of creating a condominium complex. During the course of the […]
Read MoreFKB’s Neil Kornfeld obtains a defense verdict in a podiatric medical malpractice action in Supreme Court, New York County.
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld obtains a defense verdict in a podiatric medical malpractice action in Supreme Court, New York County. Plaintiff, a 40 year old woman, claimed that the defendant doctor negligently performed foot surgery causing traumatic arthritis, two subsequent surgeries, and the need for a third surgery. The defendant doctor performed bilateral Akin osteotomies and […]
Read MoreFKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a featured Speaker at the Summer Meeting of the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association.
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld presented a CLE lecture on “How to Deliver Effective Opening and Closing Statements” at the 2014 Summer Meeting of the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association on July 28, 2014 at the MacArthur Place Inn and Spa in Sonoma, California. The attendees at the Trial Lawyers Section Summer […]
Read MoreFKB’s Andrew R. Jones presented a continuing education class at the National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)’s annual conference in Alexandria, Virginia entitled: “Best Practices: Minimizing the Risk of Malpractice.”
Andrew R. Jones presented a continuing education class at NAPP’s annual conference on July 22, 2014. The full description of the session is as follows: Best Practices: Minimizing the Risk of Malpractice, Andrew Jones and Larry Hilton, with Diane Gardner, Chair (sponsored by NAPP’s Membership Committee). Practical tips to help you avoid malpractice claims; an […]
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