Year: 2023
Dec 22nd, 2023
FKB Celebrates Holiday Gift Exchange, Ugly Sweater And Cookie Contest!
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan celebrated the holiday season with a Secret Santa gift exchange, Ugly Sweater Contest, and cookie contest. An overwhelming majority of the firm participated, exchanging incredibly thoughtful and creative gifts. Gifts varied from toys for fluffy loved ones to music wall art. Our annual cookie fest consisted…
Dec 22nd, 2023
FKB’s A. Michael Furman, Benjamin M. Oxenburg, And Aaron M. Barham Secure First Department Dismissal Of High Exposure Legal Malpractice Suit Brought By National Accounting Firm
FKB’s A. Michael Furman, Benjamin M. Oxenburg, and Aaron M. Barham secured a decision from the Appellate Division, First Department, dismissing a legal malpractice action on behalf of FKB’s client, a prominent New York law firm. In the underlying action, FKB’s client represented the plaintiff, a national accounting and advisory…
Dec 12th, 2023
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham And Steven Kaufman Obtain A Voluntary Dismissal Of A Breach Of Contract Lawsuit After Filing Rule 12(B) Motion
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Steven Kaufman recently obtained the voluntary dismissal of a breach of contract action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. FKB’s client, a litigation attorney based in Pennsylvania, facilitated communications between the Plaintiff law firm and the codefendants, regarding the…
Nov 17th, 2023
FKB’s John Gizunterman Successfully Obtained Summary Judgment And Dismissal Of Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Action Against FKB Clients, A New York City Hospital And A Physiatrist Affiliated With The Facility
FKB’s John Gizunterman successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of plaintiff’s medical malpractice action against FKB clients, a New York City hospital and a physiatrist affiliated with the facility. This action involved allegations of failure to timely diagnose infection following a craniotomy. In obtaining the dismissal FKB successfully argued that the treating…
Nov 10th, 2023
Team FKB Participated In Velocity – Columbia’s Ride To End Cancer
On October 8, 2023, Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP participated in Velocity- Columbia University Medical Center’s fundraiser for clinical care and research at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. To learn more about Velocity, click here: www.velocityride.org. Velocity was in person once again! Team FKB participated by riding the 30 mile…
Oct 20th, 2023
FKB’s Andrew Kowlowitz And Salvatore Lapetina Obtain Summary Judgment Dismissal Of Property Damage And Contractual Claims On Behalf Of Contractor
FKB’s Andrew Kowlowitz and Salvatore Lapetina successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of property damage and contractual claims against FKB’s client, a contractor, in the Commercial Division of New York County Supreme Court. In its motion for summary judgment, FKB successfully argued, among other things, that all claims for property damage and breach of…
Oct 20th, 2023
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP Announces That Fourteen FKB Attorneys Were Selected In The 2023 New York Super Lawyers Magazine
We are proud to announce that fourteen FKB attorneys were selected as Super Lawyers in the 2023 New York Super Lawyers Magazine. A. Michael Furman, Neil S. Kornfeld, Patrick J. Brennan, Andrew R. Jones, Andrew S. Kowlowitz, Rachel Aghassi, Ita Parnass, Tracy Katz, and Benjamin Oxenburg have been named 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers. Aaron M. Barham, Spencer…
Oct 20th, 2023
FKB Is Proud To Announce Our Five New Associates Have Passed The July 2023 Bar Exam
Please join us in congratulating Daniel Mancini, Kevin Grande, Lisa Burns, Alec Neimand, and Steven Kaufman on their achievements. We look forward to watching you grow as attorneys.
Oct 6th, 2023
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi And Spencer A. Richards Successfully Obtain Pre-answer Dismissal Of A Complaint Asserting Legal Malpractice In Bronx County, Supreme Court
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Spencer A. Richards successfully obtain Pre-Answer dismissal of a complaint asserting legal malpractice in Bronx County, Supreme Court, against FKB’s client, a prominent trademark attorney, arising out of an underlying trademark infringement dispute against a third party. The plaintiff alleged that FKB’s client committed legal…
Oct 5th, 2023
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards Successfully Obtained Pre-answer Dismissal Of A Complaint Alleging Fraud On The Court Filed In The United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York, Against A Prominent Trademark Attorney
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards successfully obtained Pre-Answer dismissal of a Complaint alleging fraud on the court filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, against FKB’s client, a prominent trademark attorney, arising out of FKB’s client’s representation of a well-known beach accessory store operating…
Oct 5th, 2023
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones And Joshua E. Lahijani Successfully Obtain A Pre-answer Dismissal On Claims Of Legal Malpractice And Violation Of Ny Judiciary Law § 487 In Kings County, Supreme Court
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Joshua E. Lahijani secured a pre-answer dismissal of claims of legal malpractice and violations of NY Judiciary Law § 487 on behalf of an attorney and his firm with respect to dismissal of an underlying podiatric malpractice case. Plaintiff filed an action against FKB’s client…
Oct 4th, 2023
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards And Joshua E. Lahijani Win Appellate Division Appeal Affirming Pre-answer Dismissal Of Legal Malpractice
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Joshua E. Lahijani successfully obtained an order on appeal before the Appellate Division, First Department, affirming pre-answer dismissal of a legal malpractice complaint on behalf of a real estate law firm, which represented and advised a co-op in an underlying co-op litigation. The plaintiff asserted…
Oct 3rd, 2023
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones And Joshua E. Lahijani Successfully Obtain A Pre-answer Dismissal On A Notarial Misconduct Action In Westchester County, Supreme Court
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Joshua E. Lahijani secured a pre-answer dismissal of a notarial misconduct claim on behalf of a real estate attorney with respect to a notarized deed in 2007. Plaintiff filed an action against FKB’s client that purportedly notarized a deed conveying real property in 2007. Plaintiff…
Sep 28th, 2023
FKB’S RACHEL AGHASSI AND VICTORIA A. YACHKOURI SUCCESSFULLY OBTAIN A PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL ON A LEGAL MALPRACTICE ACTION IN THE SUPREME COURT, QUEENS COUNTY
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Victoria A. Yachkouri successfully obtain a pre-answer dismissal on a legal malpractice action in the Supreme Court, Queens County. Plaintiff alleged that FKB’s client breached their retainer agreement, was negligent, and committed legal malpractice by not settling Plaintiff’s case. Plaintiff then moved for default judgment of…
Sep 22nd, 2023
FKB’S HILLARY C. AGINS SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED ANOTHER SUMMARY JUDGMENT
FKB’S Hillary C. Agins successfully obtained another summary judgment and dismissal of a plaintiff’s medical malpractice action against a physician. The case involved allegations of negligence related to the treatment of the plaintiff’s subdural hematoma, which included surgery performed by the neurosurgery team. Hillary successfully argued that the FKB defendant,…
Aug 28th, 2023
FKB’s ANDREW KOWLOWITZ AND SALVATORE LAPETINA OBTAIN PRE-ANSWER SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL OF LABOR 240(1) AND OTHER CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF SUBCONTRACTOR
FKB’s Andrew Kowlowitz and Salvatore Lapetina successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of plaintiff’s claims against FKB’s client, a plumbing contractor, in Queens County Supreme Court. In its motion for summary judgment, FKB successfully argued, among other things, that plaintiff could not sustain any claims against FKB’s client as a matter of law. Plaintiff…
Aug 7th, 2023
FKB’S AARON M. BARHAM OBTAINS 12(B)(2) DISMISSAL OF A HIGH EXPOSURE LPL CLAIM ON BEHALF OF AN OUT-OF-STATE LAW FIRM
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham obtained Rule 12(b)(2) dismissal of a high-exposure LPL complaint brought in the U.S. Southern District of New York against an out-of-state law firm. FKB’s client served as escrow agent regarding five financing transactions which allegedly resulted in the co-defendants’ alleged misappropriation of funds from the plaintiff financing…
Aug 4th, 2023
TRACY S. KATZ SUCCESSFULLY SECURES A DISCONTINUANCE ON BEHALF OF A RADIOLOGY FACILITY IN AN ALLEGED FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE LUNG CANCER CASE
Tracy S. Katz successfully secures a discontinuance on behalf of a radiology facility in an alleged failure to diagnose lung cancer case. Plaintiff alleged that numerous medical professionals failed to diagnose and treat her lung cancer. The plaintiff’s pulmonologist, a co-defendant, referred her to FKB’s client, a radiology facility, for…
Aug 1st, 2023
FURMAN KORNFELD & BRENNAN LLP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT JESSICA SERRANO, IRINA ZAMYATIN, SALVATORE LAPETINA AND JASON SEILER HAVE BEEN NAMED OF COUNSEL OF THE FIRM, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2023
Jessica Serrano Goddeyne, born in New York City, focuses on professional liability and legal malpractice defense, as well as insurance coverage and litigation. Ms. Goddeyne has practiced in the insurance defense field since 2014. She handles complex litigation matters and has extensive experience representing and advising professionals, business entities, property owners…
Jul 18th, 2023
FKB’S JOHN GIZUNTERMAN SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL OF PLAINTIFF’S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION AGAINST A PROMINENT NEW YORK ORTHOPEDIST AND A MAJOR NEW YORK CITY HOSPITAL NETWORK
FKB’s John Gizunterman successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of plaintiff’s medical malpractice action against FKB clients, a major New York City hospital network and several providers affiliated with the facility. This action involved allegations concerning failure to diagnose a femur bone cyst during the course of treatment for a…
Jul 14th, 2023
FKB’S ANDREW R. JONES AND VICTORIA A. YACHKOURI SUCCESSFULLY OBTAIN A PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL ON AN ACTION FOR BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Victoria A. Yachkouri successfully obtain a pre-answer dismissal on an action for breach of fiduciary duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The Supreme Court, Nassau County, held that Plaintiff had failed to state a valid claim for breach of fiduciary duty and for intentional…
Jul 13th, 2023
FKB’S RACHEL AGHASSI AND SPENCER A. RICHARDS SUCCESSFULLY OBTAIN A PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL ON AN ACTION FOR ACCOUNTING MALPRACTICE.
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Spencer A. Richards successfully obtain a pre-answer dismissal on an action for accounting malpractice. The Supreme Court, New York County, held that Plaintiff had failed to state a valid claim for accounting malpractice, requiring dismissal of the Complaint. Plaintiff, a shareholder of a corporation, alleged that…
Jul 12th, 2023
FKB’S RACHEL AGHASSI AND EMMA SCHWAB OBTAIN DECISION UPHOLDING DISMISSAL IN THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Emma Schwab obtained a favorable decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upholding dismissal of a lawsuit with underlying claims of fraud and constitutional violations. The Plaintiff alleged that FKB’s client – an attorney who had assisted a mortgage lender in the…
Jun 28th, 2023
FKB’s ANDREW KOWLOWITZ AND SALVATORE LAPETINA OBTAIN SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL OF THIRD-PARTY (LABOR LAW) PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF SUB-CONTRACTOR IN KINGS COUNTY SUPREME COURT
FKB’s Andrew Kowlowitz and Salvatore Lapetina successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of third-party claims against FKB’s client, a contractor, in Kings County Supreme Court. In its motion for summary judgment, FKB successfully argued, among other things, that all common law and contractual indemnification and insurance claims against FKB’s client were barred. Plaintiff alleged…
Jun 15th, 2023
FKB’s ANDREW JONES AND BENJAMIN OXENBURG SECURE FIRST DEPARTMENT DISMISSAL OF LEGAL MALPRACTICE SUIT ARISING FROM SOHO, VILLAGE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS
FKB’s Andrew Jones and Benjamin Oxenburg secured a decision from the Appellate Division, First Department, affirming the dismissal of a legal malpractice action on behalf of FKB’s client, a boutique real estate and litigation law firm. The plaintiff, a sophisticated and experienced real estate investor and developer, agreed to loan $5 Million…
Jun 12th, 2023
FKB’S HILLARY C. AGINS SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL OF PLAINTIFF’S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION AGAINST A NEW YORK CITY HOSPITAL, AS WELL AS A PEDIATRICIAN
FKB’S Hillary C. Agins successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of plaintiff’s medical malpractice action against a New York City Hospital, as well as a pediatrician. This action involved an alleged failure to timely diagnose and treat a rare congenital heart anomaly, anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery…
May 24th, 2023
FKB’S AARON M. BARHAM AND LAUREN VARRONE OBTAIN 3211 DISMISSAL OF AN E&O CLAIM ON BEHALF OF AN INSURANCE BROKER IN SUPREME COURT, KINGS COUNTY
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Lauren Varrone obtained pre-answer dismissal of an E&O complaint against an insurance brokerage firm in Kings County Supreme Court. The plaintiff property owner alleged that the defendant brokerage firm failed to procure insurance that would have provided coverage for an underlying personal injury lawsuit. Although the broker…
May 3rd, 2023
FKB’S ANDREW JONES, RACHEL AGHASSI AND SPENCER RICHARDS CLE ON UNDERSTANDING YOUR ETHICAL OBLIGATIONSAND CYBER LIABILITY REBROADCAST on May 18th
FKB’s Andrew Jones, Rachel Aghassi, and Spencer Richards delivered a CLE webcast entitled “Understanding Your Ethical Obligations: Tips to Prevent Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) And Cyber Liability Claims” for the Federal Bar Association and myLawCLE. The CLE provides participants with tips to preventing LPL claims including proper conflict checks and managing client’s expectations. Participants…
May 3rd, 2023
FKB’S ANDREW R. JONES TO SPEAK AT THE 2023 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ROUNDTABLE
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones will speak at the 2023 Professional Liability Roundtable hosted by the International Association of Defense Counsel. The event will take place on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Cornell University Law School. This event is a great educational and networking opportunity that will include morning CLE sessions…
Apr 11th, 2023
FKB’S TRACY S. KATZ SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN A PODIATRIC MALPRACTICE CASE
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz won a summary judgment motion on behalf FKB’s client, a podiatrist, in a case involving allegations that the podiatrist failed to properly treat the plaintiff’s Charcot-foot (a neuropathic process that results in weakening and fractures of the bones of the feet) resulting a below the knee…
Mar 24th, 2023
FKB’S NEIL KORNFELD PRESENTED A RISK MANAGEMENT LECTURE TO ATTENDING PHYSICIANS AND RESIDENTS FOR A LARGE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld presented a risk management lecture to attending physicians and residents for a large healthcare provider. The talk focused on theories of malpractice, defenses, documentation, properly obtaining informed consent and malpractice trials.
Mar 23rd, 2023
FKB’S A. MICHAEL FURMAN AND RACHEL AGHASSI PRESENT CLES AT THE NYSBA LEGAL MALPRACTICE SYMPOSIUM ON MARCH 24TH
FKB’s A. Michael Furman and Rachel Aghassi present CLEs at the NYSBA Legal Malpractice Symposium on March 24th. The CLEs will provide information on defending legal malpractice actions, while educating participants on exposure. This CLE will be held on March 24, 2023. Learn more here, https://nysba.org/events/legal-malpractice-2023/.
Mar 22nd, 2023
FKB’S MIKE FURMAN WILL SPEAK AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER’S DIVERSITY IN CLINICAL TRIALS TRAINING PROGRAM ON MARCH 29, 2023
FKB’s Mike Furman will speak at Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Diversity in Clinical Trials Training Program on March 29, 2023. Mike will be a panelist alongside noted cancer survivor/patient advocates Desiree Walker (www.desireewalker.com) and Karen Peterson (www.karensclub.org). Mike, who is also a long term cancer survivor and patient advocate,…
Mar 14th, 2023
FKB’S ANDREW R. JONES AND CHRISTOPHER D. SKOCZEN ACHIEVE DISMISSAL OF BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND LEGAL MALPRACTICE ACTION ARISING FROM EVICTION PROCEEDING
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Christopher D. Skoczen succeeded in dismissing an action alleging breach of fiduciary duty, legal malpractice and constructive trust, which sought to leverage a lawsuit against FKB’s client to contest an eviction proceeding. The Supreme Court, Orange County held that Plaintiff had failed to state a…
Feb 28th, 2023
FKB’S JOHN GIZUNTERMAN SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL OF PLAINTIFF’S MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION AGAINST PROMINENT INTERNAL MEDICINE/PULMONARY CARE PHYSICIAN.
FKB’s John Gizunterman successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of plaintiff’s medical malpractice action against FKB client, a prominent internal medicine/pulmonary care physician practicing in the state of New York. This action involved allegations concerning failure to prevent skin breakdown resulting in multiple pressure ulcers, infection, gangrene, sepsis, dehydration, malnutrition, pain…
Feb 2nd, 2023
FKB’S ANDREW JONES TO SPEAK ON ATTORNEY WELLBEING AND LEGAL MALPRACTICE AT 2023 IADC PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ROUNDTABLE AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY
On May 18, 2023, FKB’s Andrew R. Jones will speak on Attorney Wellbeing and Legal Malpractice issues at the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)’s Professional Liability Roundtable at Cornell University, New York, NY. As part of a full day’s programming, Andrew will co-present with Regional Director/Claims Attorney, Joyvan Malbon-Griffin,…
Feb 1st, 2023
FKB’S ANDREW JONES, RACHEL AGHASSI AND SPENCER RICHARDS PRESENT CLE on Feb. 21st FOR THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION ON UNDERSTANDING YOUR ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS
FKB’s Andrew Jones, Rachel Aghassi, and Spencer Richards delivered a CLE webcast entitled “Understanding Your Ethical Obligations: Tips to Prevent Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) And Cyber Liability Claims” for the Federal Bar Association and myLawCLE. The CLE provides participants with tips to preventing LPL claims including proper conflict checks and managing client’s expectations. Participants…
Jan 10th, 2023
FKB’S TRACY S. KATZ OBTAINS A DISCONTINUANCE OF A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz obtains a discontinuance of a medical malpractice action upon service of a motion for summary judgment. The case involved claims that defendants failed to prevent, diagnose and treat the patient’s ankle ulcers leading to infection, sepsis, the need for an above the knee amputation, multiorgan failure…
Jan 9th, 2023
FURMAN KORNFELD & BRENNAN LLP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT SPENCER A. RICHARDS HAS BEEN NAMED PARTNER, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023
Spencer A. Richards, based in the Firm’s New York City office, is a member of FKB’s legal malpractice and insurance broker liability practice. Spencer has taken the lead role in many successful outcomes over the past several years, both at the trial and appellate level on complex matters, including cyber…
Jan 5th, 2023
FURMAN KORNFELD & BRENNAN LLP ANNOUNCES THAT TWELVE FKB ATTORNEYS WERE SELECTED IN THE 2022 NEW YORK SUPER LAWYERS MAGAZINE
We are proud to announce that twelve FKB attorneys were selected as super lawyers in the 2022 New York Super Lawyers Magazine. A. Michael Furman, Neil S. Kornfeld, Patrick J. Brennan, Andrew R. Jones, Andrew S. Kowlowitz, Rachel Aghassi, Benjamin Oxenberg, and Shari Sckolnick have been named 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers. Aaron M. Barham, Spencer A….
