Year: 2016

Dec 6th, 2016

FKB Successfully Defends an Appeal in First Department

FKB obtains a favorable ruling from the Appellate Division, First Department affirming the dismissal of a legal malpractice case in connection with a defendant-law firm’s representation of a telecommunications company in a maritime action. In the underlying representation, the plaintiff, a telecommunications company, sought to recover damages against a shipping…

Dec 1st, 2016

FKB’s Andrew Jones and Rachel Aghassi Obtain Summary Judgment in Commercial Real Estate Action

FKB obtains dismissal of a commercial real estate action on a motion for summary judgment from Justice Jeffrey K. Oing, New York State Supreme Court, New York County Commercial Division. The plaintiff real estate investment company sought damages from their co-owners/project developers for alleged breaches of contract and fiduciary duty…

Nov 4th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew Jones Elected to Professional Liability Defense Federation™ (PLDF) Board

FKB’s Andrew Jones was elected to the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) Board of Directors on September 29, 2016.  The appointment came following open elections voted for by PLDF Members during PLDF’s Annual Conference in Denver, CO. PLDF is a not-for-profit organization designed to bring together attorneys, claims professionals and…

Oct 1st, 2016

New Disciplinary Procedures for New York Attorneys Take Effect

On Saturday, October 1, 2016, New York implemented new procedures for disciplining attorneys throughout the state.  The rules were adopted in December 2015 by the presiding justices of the four appellate departments and former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, based on recommendations by the Commission on Statewide Attorney Discipline appointed by…

Sep 22nd, 2016

FKB’s Mike Furman and Andrew Kowlowitz will be featured lecturers at the New York State Bar Association CLE entitled “Risk Management for Lawyers”

FKB’s Mike Furman and Andrew Kowlowitz will be featured lecturers at the New York State Bar Association CLE entitled “Risk Management for Lawyers.” Mike and Andrew will speak on the topic of “Effective Client Relations and Resolving Attorney-Client Disputes.”  Other topics that will be covered at the seminar involve legal…

Sep 13th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew Jones and Florence Lishansky win pre-answer Motion to Dismiss in an insurance agent/broker liability case

FKB successfully obtained pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Oing in New York State Supreme Court, New York County (Commercial Division).  FKB’s pre-answer motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR §§ 3211(a)(1) and (a)(7) argued, inter alia, that the complaint failed to state a cause of action. Following extensive…

Sep 6th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew R. Jones presented at the University of California on Risk Management and Professional Liability Insurance

September 6, 2016: FKB’s Andrew R. Jones was a Guest Presenter at the University of California, Riverside, lecturing students on Risk Management and Professional Liability Insurance. As part of U.C.R.’s Professional Certificate in Professional Fiduciary Management, Andrew addressed students embarking on careers leading towards possibly becoming Professional Fiduciaries.  Full details regarding U.C.R.’s…

Aug 8th, 2016

FKB Client Advisory by Andrew R. Jones

A Timely Reminder: The Three (3) Year Limitations Period for Legal Malpractice Claims is Not an Absolute Shield for Practitioners Seeking to Recover Legal Fees Most practitioners know that there is a three (3) year limitations period to commence a legal malpractice action. However, many are unaware that an action…

Jul 26th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Jessica Serrano obtain dismissal of a fraud and negligent misrepresentation action against an Insurance Agent in connection with an alleged “illegal” Healthcare Group workers compensation insurance scheme

FKB successfully obtained pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Knipel in New York State Supreme Court, Kings County. FKB’s pre-answer motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR §§ 3211(a)(1) and (a)(7) argued, inter alia, that the complaint failed to state a cause of action. FKB’s client, a senior,…

Jun 16th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew Jones will be a featured panelist at the American Bar Association’s LPL Young Professionals Event on June 16, 2016

On Thursday, June 16, 2016, FKB’s Andrew Jones will be a featured panelist at the American Bar Association’s LPL Young Professionals Event during the session entitled: “The Counsel and Claims Connection.” Andrew will discuss reporting, budgeting, and providing settlement recommendations for legal malpractice claims. The panel will also explore best…

May 31st, 2016

FKB’s A. Michael Furman and Rachel Aghassi obtain dismissal of an action asserting legal malpractice in two bankruptcy petitions

FKB successfully obtained a pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Lucindo Suarez in Supreme Court, Bronx County. In this matter, FKB’s client represented plaintiffs with respect to their handling of two Chapter 13 bankruptcies which were filed in response to a pending foreclosure action. Shortly after the…

May 26th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Rachel Aghassi obtain dismissal with prejudice of action asserting multiple claims against attorney in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court, New York County

FKB successfully obtained a pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Jeffrey K. Oing in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court, New York County. FKB’s client represented the opposing parties in two related commercial litigations in which Plaintiffs were involved.  Plaintiffs claimed breach of fiduciary duty, breach…

May 20th, 2016

Andrew R. Jones and Jessica Serrano obtain dismissal of fraud and negligent misrepresentation action against attorney arising from adversary’s failure to conduct appropriate due diligence in sale and transfer of dental practice

FKB successfully obtained a pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Shirley Werner Kornreich in New York State Supreme Court, New York County. FKB’s client, a Manhattan-based legal advisory and consultancy, represented the sole proprietor of a dental practice in the sale and transfer of 50% of the…

May 18th, 2016

FKB’s A. Michael Furman and Rachel Aghassi obtain dismissal of an action asserting legal malpractice in two bankruptcy petitions

FKB successfully obtained a pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Lucindo Suarez in Supreme Court, Bronx County.   In this matter, FKB’s client represented plaintiffs with respect to their handling of two Chapter 13 bankruptcies  which were filed in response to a pending foreclosure action.  Shortly after…

May 2nd, 2016

Three FKB partners are named 2016 New York Metro Area “Super Lawyers” and five FKB associates are recognized by Super Lawyer’s Magazine as 2016 New York Metro Area “Rising Stars”

Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP is proud to announce that Mike Furman, Neil Kornfeld and Patrick J. Brennan are selected as 2016 New York Metro Area “Super Lawyers.” Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP is also proud to announce that five FKB associates, Izabell Lemkhen, Rachel Aghassi, Stefanie Singer, Shari Sckolnick…

Apr 15th, 2016

FKB’s Stefanie A. Singer obtains dismissal of a legal malpractice action arising out of an underlying personal injury matter

FKB’s client is a prominent New York plaintiff’s personal injury firm. The matter arose from the defendant firm’s representation of a plaintiff (the “Plaintiff”) in a personal injury action involving a slip and fall accident in which the Plaintiff sought substantial monetary damages resulting from an alleged torn ACL, surgery, and…

Apr 2nd, 2016

FKB’s Samantha Cornell, along with others, hosts another fitness and networking event for lawyers and law students On Saturday April 2nd

On Saturday April 2nd, FKB associate Samantha Cornell along with others hosts another fitness and networking event for lawyers and law students. This event will be held at The Reebok Fit Hub UES located at 1132 Third Avenue from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The event will consist of a…

Mar 29th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew S. Kowlowitz and Bain R. Loucks obtain dismissal of defamation claims asserted against law firm

The defamation claim arose from a Law Firm’s representation of a creditor in a foreclosure action against the owner of a partially developed hotel in lower Manhattan. Following commencement of the foreclosure action, the owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York. The litigation was…

Mar 15th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew S. Kowlowitz and Brandon H. Weinstein obtain dismissal of a legal malpractice claim in connection with an Attorney’s representation of a landlord in an underlying landlord-tenant/non-payment proceeding

FKB successfully obtained pre-answer dismissal on a Motion to Dismiss from Justice Dufficy in Queens County Supreme Court. In the underlying non-payment proceeding brought by the Landlord in the New York City Civil Court, the Attorney secured a final judgment for its client for back rent. The judgment was appealed…

Mar 14th, 2016

FKB participates in 2016 Cycle for Survival- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Fundraiser

FKB proudly participated in its fifth “Cycle for Survival,” on March 12, 2016 raising over $50,000 for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP continues the fight against cancer and is honored to support research to help loved ones battling these diseases. To donate-…

Feb 29th, 2016

FKB’s Andrew S. Kowlowitz and Benjamin M. Oxenburg obtain dismissal of a defamation action arising from comments attributed to an attorney in the New York Post describing an indictment charging the son of a prominent attorney with multiple counts of unlawful surveillance

FKB successfully obtained pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Joan M. Kenney in New York County Supreme Court. Plaintiff, the son of a prominent attorney, is presently being prosecuted by the New York County District Attorney’s Office on a nineteen (19) count indictment for second degree unlawful…

Feb 23rd, 2016

FKB’s Patrick J. Brennan won a unanimous jury verdict in favor Quest Diagnostics Incorporated following a three week trial in Queens Supreme Court for alleged nerve injury

The plaintiff alleged improper performance of a blood draw by a Quest Diagnostics phlebotomist resulting in a median nerve injury and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). FKB retained experts in orthopedic hand surgery and phlebotomy and established during trial that the plaintiff’s complaints did not match known nerve distribution and…

Jan 9th, 2016

FKB’s Samantha Cornell hosts first (of hopefully many) fitness and networking event for lawyers and law students

On Saturday January 9, 2016, FKB associate Samantha Cornell along with others hosts the first fitness and networking events for lawyers and law students. This event will be held at Trooper Fitness located at 226 East 54th Street from 11:30am-1:00pm. The event will consist of a 50-60 minute boot-camp style…