FKB’s A. Michael Furman is named the new Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association on January 31, 2014.

The New York State Bar Association is the largest voluntary state bar association in the nation with 75,000 members. It was founded in 1876. The Trial Lawyers Section is comprised of over 2,250 members.

A 23-year member of the State Bar Association, Mike most recently served as secretary of the section. He chairs the section’s Committee on Lawyers Professional Liability and Ethics. He also is a member of the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section.

Mr. Furman graduated from St. John’s University and earned his law degree from Brooklyn Law School. After successful years first as an Assistant District Attorney and then at major NYC insurance defense firm, Mr. Furman founded FKB in 2008.

Everyone at FKB congratulates Michael on achieving this prestigious honor.

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