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Apr 22nd, 2025
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Rahni Stewart obtain Dismissal of Slander of Title and Fraud Claims on Behalf of Attorney Acting as Notary
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Rahni Stewart successfully obtained a CPLR § 3211 dismissal of claims of slander of title and fraud on behalf of an attorney acting as a notary. The plaintiff alleged slander of title and fraud against FKB’s client on the grounds that FKB’s client had colluded…
Apr 18th, 2025
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones, Asher Kest, and Emily DePaola Secure Dismissal of SDNY Legal Malpractice Claim on Behalf of Intellectual Property Attorneys in Federal Court
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones, Asher Kest, and Emily DePaola obtained a FRCP 12(b)(6) dismissal on behalf of a New York-based intellectual property law firm in a case before the Southern District of New York. The plaintiff, a foreign corporation, claimed its attorneys negligently provided confidential information to a third-party vendor,…
Apr 14th, 2025
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest Secure Dismissal of High-Exposure Legal Malpractice Claim on Behalf of Real Estate Attorneys in New York County Supreme Court
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest obtained a CPLR 3211(a)(1) dismissal of a legal malpractice action on behalf of a New York-based real estate law firm and attorney in New York County Supreme Court. The plaintiff, a private lender, alleged that FKB’s clients failed to obtain title insurance or…
Apr 3rd, 2025
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones, Jason H. Seiler and Sarah Igarashi Obtain Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claim on Behalf of Real Estate and Loft Law Attorney
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones, Jason H. Seiler and Sarah Igarashi successfully obtained a CPLR § 3211 dismissal of legal malpractice claims on behalf of a real estate and loft law legal attorney. The plaintiff alleged malpractice against FKB’s client on the grounds that the statute of limitations on a personal…
Mar 20th, 2025
Irina Zamyatin successfully wins summary judgment and dismissal of an action pertaining to podiatric surgery
Irina Zamyatin successfully wins summary judgment and dismissal of an action pertaining to podiatric surgery. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant podiatrist negligently performed hammertoe repair surgery which caused permanent nerve damage and need for nerve resection surgery. FKB was able to prove that the surgery was properly performed and that…
Mar 20th, 2025
FKB’s Andrew S. Kowlowitz, David B. Steinbruck, and Emily DePaola Obtain Summary Judgment and Dismissal of Negligence Claim On Behalf Of Fuel and Energy Companies
FKB’s Andrew S. Kowlowitz, David B. Steinbruck, and Emily DePaola successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of their clients, in connection with a trip and fall accident. Plaintiff alleged that defendants negligently maintained a gas station, causing Plaintiff to trip and sustain several serious injuries and undergo extensive medical treatment,…
Mar 5th, 2025
Tracy S. Katz obtains dismissal of a claim for discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law
FKB represented a physical therapy practice in a case alleging sexual assault and discrimination by a formerly employed physical therapy assistant. Plaintiff’s counsel argued that FKB’s client was strictly liable for an alleged sexual assault committed by the physical therapy assistant. Plaintiff’s counsel specifically alleged that under the New York…
Feb 24th, 2025
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Alec B. Neimand Obtain Dismissal of Tortious Interference with Contract Claims on Behalf of Real Estate and Commercial Litigation Attorney
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Alec B. Neimand successfully obtained a CPLR § 3211 dismissal of tortious interference with contract claims on behalf of a real estate and complex commercial litigation attorney. The plaintiff alleged that FKB’s client lobbied government agencies and officials on behalf of a local church to…
Feb 21st, 2025
FKB Secures Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claims on Behalf of Prominent Appellate Attorney
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Rahni Stewart obtained a CPLR 3211(a)(7) dismissal of a legal malpractice claim on behalf of a prominent appellate attorney before Justice Francois Rivera in Kings County Supreme Court. The plaintiff alleged that FKB’s client – whose engagement was expressly limited to preparing the appellate brief…
Jan 8th, 2025
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP Is Pleased To Announce That Jessica Serrano Goddeyne, Irina Zamyatin and Salvatore Lapetina Have Been Named Partner, and David Gorelick has been named Of Counsel, Effective January 1, 2025.
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP Is Pleased To Announce That Jessica Serrano Goddeyne, Irina Zamyatin and Salvatore Lapetina Have Been Named Partner, and David Gorelick has been named Of Counsel, Effective January 1, 2025. We are pleased to announce that Jessica Serrano Goddeyne, Irina Zamyatin and Salvatore Lapetina will be…
Jan 7th, 2025
FKB’s Patrick Brennan and Kaitlin Drummond Recently Won Summary Judgment for Several Hospital and Physician Clients in Two Medical Malpractice Cases
FKB’s Patrick Brennan and Kaitlin Drummond recently won summary judgment for several hospital and physician clients in two medical malpractice cases. In Case No. 1, FKB defended a hospital and anesthesiologist from allegations that during a lengthy orthopedic surgery procedure necessitated by complications encountered by the orthopedic surgeon, the patient…
Jan 6th, 2025
FKB’s Irina Zamyatin Successfully Obtained Summary Judgment on Behalf of Four Named Physicians in a High Exposure Oral Surgery Case
FKB’s Irina Zamyatin successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of four named physicians in a high exposure oral surgery case which involved orthognathic surgery to realign the jaw. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants negligently performed the initial surgery resulting in the need for revision surgery, hardware removal, septal deviation,…
Dec 11th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Benjamin M. Oxenburg Obtain Dismissal of Legal Malpractice, Contract, and Judiciary Law §487 Claims on Behalf of Tort Litigation Attorney
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Benjamin M. Oxenburg successfully obtained a CPLR 3211 dismissal of legal malpractice, breach of contract, and Judiciary Law §487 claims on behalf of a well-regarded tort and insurance litigation attorney. The pro se plaintiff alleged that FKB’s client mishandled the settlement an underlying mold and…
Dec 6th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Alec B. Neimand Obtain Pre-Answer Dismissal of Privacy, Copyright, and Emotional Distress Claims on Behalf of Court-Appointed Attorney
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Alec B. Neimand successfully obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a privacy, copyright, conversion, and intentional infliction of emotional distress complaint on behalf of a court-appointed attorney representing children in an underlying matrimonial litigation. In this case, the pro se plaintiff alleged that FKB’s client improperly…
Nov 20th, 2024
FKB’s Mike Furman, Chris Skoczen and Lisa Burns Obtain Dismissal of Action for Defamation and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Against Law Firm in Contentious Fraud Action
FKB’s Mike Furman, Chris Skoczen and Lisa Burns prevailed on a pre-answer motion to dismiss a complaint against a law firm alleging, inter alia, fraud, unjust enrichment, and infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff claimed that FKB’s client law firm was complicit in the purported fraud of a former partner alleged to have misrepresented…
Nov 19th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham to Present CLE on Trusts and Estates Malpractice Risks
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham will be co-presenting a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar titled “Increased Malpractice Risks for the Trusts and Estates Practitioner – Practical Considerations in Post-Schneider New York and France” on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 12:45 PM. The event is sponsored by New York Law School’s Center…
Nov 5th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham Obtains Summary Judgment Dismissal of Broker Negligence Claims in Kings County Supreme Court
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham obtained CPLR 3212 summary judgment dismissal of insurance broker negligence and breach of contract claims on behalf of a Brooklyn-based insurance brokerage firm in Kings County Supreme Court. Here, plaintiff asserted “failure to advise” broker negligence claims after the co-defendant insurer disclaimed coverage for a fire loss upon…
Nov 4th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and David P. Furman Obtain CPLR 3211 Dismissal of Insurance Broker Negligence Claims in Kings County Supreme Court
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and David P. Furman secured pre-answer dismissal of negligence and breach of contract claims on behalf of an NYC insurance brokerage firm. In this case, plaintiff filed suit against the insurance broker and the co-defendant insurer, claiming failure to provide coverage for a water damage incident….
Oct 25th, 2024
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP Announces That Seventeen FKB Attorneys Were Selected In The 2024 New York Super Lawyers Magazine
We are proud to announce that seventeen FKB attorneys were selected as Super Lawyers in the 2024 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, Benjamin Oxenburg, and Aaron M. Barham have been named 2024 New York Metro Super…
Oct 21st, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest Obtain Pre-Answer Dismissal of Malpractice, Fraud and Judiciary Law 487 Claims On Behalf of Matrimonial Law Firm
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a malpractice, fraud and Judiciary Law 487 complaint on behalf of an NYC matrimonial law firm who represented the plaintiff’s ex-spouse in an ongoing underlying matrimonial litigation. In this case, the pro se plaintiff – himself a practicing litigation defense attorney–…
Oct 18th, 2024
Team FKB Raises Over $32K For Cancer Research Through Velocity – Columbia’s Ride To End Cancer
On October 6, 2024, 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. Team FKB participated by riding the 30 mile course through lower Westchester County….
Oct 17th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest Obtain Pre-Answer Dismissal On Behalf Of Estate Planning Law Firm
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a complaint against an NYC estate planning law firm in Queens County Supreme Court. In this case, the plaintiffs were Estate beneficiaries who sought an accounting from the co-defendant Estate Administrator to substantiate Plaintiffs’ belief that they were owed funds from…
Oct 15th, 2024
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen Obtain Dismissal of Breach of Contract and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Insurance Broker in High-Value Insurance Litigation
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen obtained the dismissal of third-party claims against FKB’s client, an insurance broker, arising from a high-value property damage dispute. The defendant property owner sought to hold the insurance broker liable for the property owner’s misrepresentations to its insurance carrier, where the insurance carrier…
Oct 15th, 2024
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen Obtain Dismissal of Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Accountant
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen prevailed on a pre-answer motion to dismiss a complaint alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against FKB’s client, a well-regarded accounting firm, arising from a commercial dispute. The plaintiff alleged that the accountant made misrepresentations regarding the plaintiff’s obligations to a lender…
Oct 15th, 2024
FKB’s Mike Furman, Christopher D. Skoczen and Steven Kaufman Obtain Dismissal of Action for Defamation and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Against Attorneys in Contentious Corporate Malfeasance Action
FKB’s Mike Furman, Christopher D. Skoczen and Steven Kaufman prevailed on a pre-answer motion to dismiss a complaint against corporate counsel alleging defamation per se, breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice. The plaintiffs were shareholders in the corporation represented by FKB’s client where a dispute arose between the shareholder…
Oct 4th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Lisa Burns Secure Pre-Answer Dismissal On Behalf of Property Management Firm
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Lisa Burns obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a complaint on behalf of a real estate and property management firm dedicated to community development through affordable housing programs. In this case, the litigious plaintiff had previously brought substantially similar lawsuits alleging unfair treatment and discrimination by FKB’s client and seeking…
Oct 1st, 2024
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards Successfully Obtained a Decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Affirming a Pre-Answer Dismissal of a Complaint
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards successfully obtained a decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirming a 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…
Sep 18th, 2024
FKB’s Hillary C. Agins, Esq. and Brian Dwyer, Esq. Successfully Obtained Summary Judgment on Behalf of a NYC Hospital
Hillary C. Agins, Esq. and Brian Dwyer, Esq. successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a NYC Hospital in a case involving allegations that the defendant failed to properly treat a patient’s MRSA infection in his ankle, leading to an infection to his cervical spine, resulting in a prolonged admission…
Sep 6th, 2024
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Lisa Burns Obtain a Pre-Answer Dismissal of a Complaint Seeking a Legal Malpractice Claim
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Lisa Burns obtain a pre-answer dismissal of a complaint seeking a legal malpractice claim against an attorney where FKB’s client represented plaintiffs in the purchase of a business which was later discovered to have a lien on it. In a CPLR 3211(a)(1) and (7) motion to dismiss, FKB successfully…
Aug 26th, 2024
FKB’S Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen Obtain Dismissal of Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Breach of Contract Claims Against Counsel for Board of Managers of Luxury Building
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen prevailed on a motion to dismiss a high-value action against counsel for the Board of Managers of a luxury New York residential building alleging violation of the Condominium Act, breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of…
Aug 20th, 2024
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz Obtains Summary Judgment on Behalf of a NYC Hospital
Tracy S. Katz successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of a NYC Hospital in a case involving allegations that the defendants failed to properly diagnose and treat a patient’s foot infection, leading to a below the knee amputation. FKB argued that the hospital appropriately rendered care and treatment from an…
Aug 12th, 2024
Irina Zamyatin, Chris Fox and Patrick Brennan Presented a Seminar to a Client’s Anesthesia and Critical Care Department’s Grand Rounds on August 12, 2024
Irina Zamyatin, Chris Fox and Patrick Brennan presented a seminar to a client’s Anesthesia and Critical Care Department’s Grand Rounds on August 12, 2024. The seminar discussed trends and issues in Anesthesia related litigation including the litigation process, the law governing medical malpractice claims, discovery, depositions and risk management recommendations….
Aug 8th, 2024
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz Obtains Dismissal on Behalf of an Oncologist and Oncology Practice in an Alleged Medical Malpractice Case
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz obtained dismissal on behalf of an oncologist and oncology practice in an alleged medical malpractice case. In this medical malpractice case, plaintiff alleged that FKB’s clients, an oncologist and his oncological practice, negligently treated the patient with chemotherapy for breast cancer. Plaintiff alleged that FKB’s clients’…
Aug 2nd, 2024
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz Obtains Dismissal of a Medical Malpractice Case
The case involved allegations that FKB’s client, a podiatric surgeon, negligently performed surgery on the patient’s right foot, resulting in permanent nerve damage, chronic regional pain syndrome and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The patient passed away of unrelated reasons in November 2022. Tracy S. Katz served a motion to dismiss, arguing…
Jul 25th, 2024
FKB’s John Gizunterman Successfully Obtained Summary Judgment in Kings County
FKB’s John Gizunterman successfully obtained summary judgment in Kings County medical/nursing malpractice action involving allegations of negligence with respect to pressure ulcers, infection, onset of gangrene, and wrongful death. In support of the motion, FKB was able to demonstrate that decedent’s injuries were attributable to a litany of co-morbidities, including…
Jun 26th, 2024
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Lisa Burns Obtain a Pre-Answer Dismissal of a Complaint Seeking Legal Malpractice and Fraud Claims
FKB’s Spencer A. Richards and Lisa Burns obtain a pre-answer dismissal of a complaint seeking legal malpractice and fraud claims against an attorney where FKB’s client prepared a deed altering the grantees of a property. In a CPLR 3211(a)(1) and (7) motion to dismiss, FKB successfully argued that the plaintiffs’ legal malpractice claim…
Jun 24th, 2024
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a Featured Speaker at The Western Foot and Ankle Conference
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a featured speaker at The Western Foot and Ankle Conference and participated in a panel discussion on improving patient outcomes in high-risk patients. The panel discussion analyzed both the medical and legal implications related to below-the-knee amputations using real-life cases. The Western is an annual conference…
Jun 21st, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Victoria A. Yachkouri Obtain First Department Decision Upholding Dismissal of a Legal Malpractice Action Arising from the Favorable Settlement of an Underlying Medical Malpractice Litigation
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Victoria A. Yachkouri obtained a First Department decision upholding summary judgment on behalf of a prominent medical malpractice law firm. The plaintiff asserted legal malpractice claims arising from an underlying medical malpractice lawsuit that was diligently prosecuted and successfully resolved by FKB’s client for a…
Jun 18th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham, Sara Choe and Alec Neimand Secure Pre-Answer Dismissal On Behalf of a Public Interest Legal Services Organization
FKB’s client is an independent organization which has provided civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers for several decades. In an underlying eviction proceeding, FKB’s client vacated a default judgment against the plaintiff before withdrawing as counsel due to fundamental differences in the representation. When Plaintiff brought this action in…
Jun 14th, 2024
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Salvatore Lapetina Obtain Pre-Answer Dismissal of Cyber-Security and Legal Malpractice Claim on Behalf of Attorney
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Salvatore Lapetina obtain a pre-answer dismissal of a cyber-security breach complaint seeking legal malpractice against an attorney where funds were wired to an incorrect bank account as the result of a cyber-scam. During a real estate transaction where FKB’s client represented the seller, a cyber-criminal infiltrated…
Jun 12th, 2024
FKB Partners Patrick Brennan and Ita Parnass Secured a Unanimous Defense Verdict Following a 4-week Trial in the Southern District of New York
FKB partners Patrick Brennan and Ita Parnass secured a unanimous defense verdict following a 4-week trial in the Southern District of New York . Our client was a local hospital accused of medical malpractice leading to the death of a 29 year old patient. The trial also included allegations of…
May 22nd, 2024
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a Speaker at the 26th Annual Georgia Foot & Ankle Summit Sponsored by the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association Conference
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld was a speaker at the 26th Annual Georgia Foot & Ankle Summit sponsored by the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association Conference. The Summit included workshops and panel discussions relaying the latest advances in the practice of podiatric medicine. Neil was part of a panel presentation which focused on…
May 17th, 2024
FKB’s David Furman Successfully Argues Appeal Affirming Dismissal of a Legal Malpractice and Judiciary Law §487 Action Against a Veteran Trial Lawyer Arising Out of a Disputed Settlement
FKB’s David Furman defended an appeal before the Appellate Division, First Department, which affirmed, with costs, the dismissal of a legal malpractice and Judiciary Law §487 action against FKB’s client, a well-known veteran trial lawyer. In this professional liability lawsuit, the plaintiff, himself a very experienced lawyer, hired FKB’s client…
May 13th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Steven Kaufman Secure Pre-Answer Dismissal Of a Legal Malpractice Claim Arising From an Alleged Concurrent Representation Conflict
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Steven Kaufman secured a CPLR 3211 dismissal of a legal malpractice complaint, in New York County Supreme Court, arising from an alleged concurrent representation conflict of interest. FKB’s client represented the Plaintiff and a non-party property developer in preparing a settlement agreement regarding a construction…
May 9th, 2024
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Alec Neimand Obtain Pre-Answer Dismissal for Real Estate Attorney
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Alec Neimand secured pre-answer dismissal of a legal malpractice complaint on behalf of a real estate attorney in Nassau County Supreme Court. Plaintiff alleged FKB’s client committed malpractice by allegedly not advising Plaintiff that the name of a third-party contributing to Plaintiff’s purchase of home…
May 9th, 2024
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld Obtains a Defense Verdict on Behalf of a Hospital in Supreme Court, Dutchess County
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld obtains a defense verdict on behalf of a hospital in Supreme Court, Dutchess County. Plaintiff claimed that the defendant Hospital and ER staff failed to timely diagnose a bowel perforation resulting in sepsis and multiple surgeries. Plaintiff alleged that she presented to the hospital with an acute…
Apr 30th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham And Alec Neimand Obtain Pre-Answer Dismissal For a Criminal Defense Attorney
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Alec Neimand secured pre-answer dismissal of a legal malpractice complaint on behalf of a criminal defense attorney in New York County Supreme Court. Plaintiff alleged that FKB’s client committed malpractice by attempting to negotiate a resolution with the ADA instead of moving to dismiss for “malicious prosecution.” In securing…
Apr 30th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham And Alec Neimand Secure CPLR 3211 Dismissal Of A Legal Malpractice Claim On Behalf of a Real Estate Attorney
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Alec Neimand secured a CPLR 3211 dismissal of a legal malpractice complaint on behalf of a real estate attorney Westchester County Supreme Court. FKB’s client represented the Plaintiff in the purchase of a Manhattan luxury co-op apartment. After the Plaintiff purchaser withdrew the application facing possible rejection by the…
Apr 25th, 2024
FKB’s John Gizunterman and Kevin Grande Successfully Obtained Summary Judgment in a Medical Malpractice Claim Against a Major Metropolitan Hospital
FKB’s John Gizunterman and Kevin Grande successfully obtained summary judgment in a medical malpractice claim against a major metropolitan hospital. In this action plaintiff alleged multiple deviations from the standard of care resulting in development of a sacral ulcer. In the hospital’s defense, FKB successfully argued that the sacral ulcer…
Mar 11th, 2024
FKB’s John Gizunterman and Christopher Fox Obtain Dismissal of a Kings County Action Alleging Medical Malpractice
FKB’s John Gizunterman and Christopher Fox obtain dismissal of a Kings County action alleging medical malpractice. In this action FKB represented a prominent New York pulmonologist against allegations of failure to diagnose pneumonia. In reaching its decision the Court accepted FKB’s argument that plaintiff’s presentation was consistent with her chronic conditions…
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….
Dec 30th, 2022
FKB’S ANDREW KOWLOWITZ AND SALVATORE LAPETINA OBTAIN DISCONTINUANCE OF LABOR LAW AND NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS AGAINST TRUCK MAINTENANCE COMPANY
In an action involving road milling work in Westchester, plaintiff was the driver of a dump truck and claimed the truck’s brakes failed, causing him to jump from the moving truck, sustaining injuries. FKB’s client was the truck maintenance, repair, and inspection facility who performed maintenance and repair work to…
Dec 23rd, 2022
FKB’S RACHEL AGHASSI AND CHRISTOPHER D. SKOCZEN ACHIEVE DISMISSAL OF ACCOUNTING MALPRACTICE ACTION SEEKING MILLIONS IN DAMAGES
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Christopher D. Skoczen succeeded on a motion to dismiss an action for accounting malpractice which sought millions in damages from FKB’s client. The Supreme Court, New York County held that Plaintiff had failed to state a valid claim for accounting malpractice, requiring dismissal of the Complaint….
Dec 7th, 2022
FKB’S ANDREW S. KOWLOWITZ AND SPENCER A. RICHARDS SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL OF A COMPLAINT ALLEGING LEGAL MALPRACTICE
FKB’s Andrew S. Kowlowitz and Spencer A. Richards successfully obtained Pre-Answer dismissal of a Complaint alleging legal malpractice filed in the Supreme Court, New York County, against FKB’s client, a prominent real estate law firm, arising out of FKB’s client’s representation of a Co-op Board. In the Underlying Action, FKB’s…
Dec 5th, 2022
FKB’S MIKE FURMAN TO SPEAK AT THE NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION’S CLE LECTURE: RISK MANAGEMENT FOR LAWYERS: 2022
FKB’s A. Michael Furman will speak at the New York State Bar Association’s CLE Program: Risk Management for Lawyers: 2022. Mike Furman will cover the topic “Effective Client Relations and Resolving Attorney-Client Disputes.” The seminar will take place virtually on December 13, 2022 and be available to NY CLE attendees throughout New…
Dec 1st, 2022
FKB’S JOHN GIZUNTERMAN AND ITA PARNASS OBTAIN SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION AGAINST MAJOR NEW YORK CITY HOSPITAL NETWORK
FKB’s John Gizunterman and Ita Parnass successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of plaintiff’s medical malpractice action against FKB client, a major New York City hospital network and several physicians affiliated with the facility. This action involved allegations concerning failure to treat kidney stones, obstructive uropathy, and a calcified ureteral…
Nov 1st, 2022
FKB’s ANDREW KOWLOWITZ AND SALVATORE LAPETINA OBTAIN SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL OF LABOR LAW § 240(1) CLAIM ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR
FKB’s Andrew Kowlowitz and Salvatore Lapetina successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of plaintiff’s Labor Law § 240(1) claim against FKB’s client, a concrete contractor, in the Queens County Supreme Court. In its motion for summary judgment, FKB successfully argued, among other things, that the earth ramp upon which the plaintiff allegedly fell while…
Oct 31st, 2022
FKB’S NEIL KORNFELD OBTAINS A DEFENSE VERDICT ON BEHALF OF AN EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN IN SUPREME COURT, QUEENS COUNTY
FKB’s Neil Kornfeld obtains a defense verdict on behalf of an ER physician in Supreme Court, Queens County. Plaintiff alleged the defendant ER physician failed to timely diagnose and treat a stroke. Plaintiff claimed that the ER physician failed to order a stat neurology consult and order frequent neurological checks causing a…
Oct 31st, 2022
FKB’S RACHEL AGHASSI AND CHRISTOPHER D. SKOCZEN SUCCESSFULLY OBTAIN AFFIRMATION OF DISMISSAL OF DEFAMATION ACTION AGAINST ATTORNEY
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Christopher D. Skoczen prevailed in obtaining an affirmation of dismissal of an action for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress against FKB’s client, an attorney who made comments to the New York Post regarding a then-pending action involving his client in U.S. District Court. The…
Sep 30th, 2022
FKB’S MIKE FURMAN SPEAKS AT COLUMBIA CANCER CENTER’S CPDM TOWN HALL
On September 30, 2022, FKB’s Mike Furman spoke at the CPDM (Clinical Trial Data Management) Town Hall at the Irving Cancer Research Center on the Columbia University Medical Center Campus. The focus of Mike’s presentation was on the clinical trial patient’s perspective, and the positive impact that the clinical trial…
Sep 22nd, 2022
FKB’S ANDREW KOWLOWITZ AND DAVID GORELICK OBTAIN SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DISMISSAL OF LABOR LAW ACTION ON BEHALF OF A CONTRACTOR
FKB’s Andrew Kowlowitz and David Gorelick have successfully obtained summary judgment and dismissal of all claims against FKB’s client, a plumbing contractor, in the Queens County Supreme Court. In its motion for summary judgment, FKB successful argued, among other things, that the scope of FKB’s client’s plumbing work was limited…
Sep 13th, 2022
FKB’s RACHEL AGHASSI AND SALVATORE LAPETINA OBTAIN PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL OF A LEGAL MALPRACTICE ACTION ARISING FROM AN UNDERLYING SURROGATE’S COURT MATTER
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Salvatore Lapetina successfully obtained Pre-Answer dismissal of a Complaint alleging legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract filed in the Supreme Court, Westchester County against FKB’s client arising out of FKB’s client’s representation of trust beneficiaries in a related Surrogate’s Court Matter. In the Surrogate’s Matter, the…
Aug 24th, 2022
FKB’S ANDREW TOBMAN WINS AT TRIAL
FKB’s Andrew Tobman secured a unanimous defense verdict defending a hospital in Kings County Supreme Court before Judge Edwards against claims of podiatric malpractice. Plaintiff alleged that the codefendant podiatric surgeon and the hospital clinic staff failed to attempt conservative/non-operative treatment prior to performing a major right foot reconstruction. Plaintiff…
Aug 24th, 2022
FKB’S TRACY S. KATZ OBTAINS A DEFENSE VERDICT IN A CHIROPRACTIC MALPRACTICE CASE IN BRONX CIVIL SMALL CLAIMS COURT
FKB’s Tracy S. Katz obtains a defense verdict in a chiropractic malpractice case in Bronx Civil Small Claims Court. Plaintiff sued FKB’s client, a chiropractor, alleging that he negligently utilized electrical stimulation on her back, causing 2nd degree burns and permanent scarring. At trial, defendant argued that the chiropractor’s use…
Aug 22nd, 2022
FKB’S RACHEL AGHASSI AND ASHER KEST OBTAINED A RARE PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL OF A CYBER-SECURITY BREACH COMPLAINT AGAINST AN ATTORNEY
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Asher Kest obtained a rare pre-answer dismissal of a cyber-security breach complaint seeking contribution, indemnity, and legal malpractice subrogation against attorneys who allegedly wired funds to an incorrect bank account as the result of a cyber-scam. The decision was recently upheld on a motion to reargue….
Aug 9th, 2022
FKB’S A. MICHAEL FURMAN, AARON M. BARHAM AND MEGAN SMITH OBTAIN 3211 DISMISSAL OF A THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF A TRANSACTIONAL ATTORNEY IN SUPREME COURT, SUFFOLK COUNTY
FKB’s A. Michael Furman, Aaron M. Barham and Megan Smith obtained pre-answer dismissal of a third-party complaint on behalf of a transactional attorney who represented the first-party plaintiffs in an asset sale agreement. This agreement was the subject of an underlying commercial litigation that was decided against the first-party plaintiffs, who then sued…
Aug 2nd, 2022
FURMAN KORNFELD & BRENNAN LLP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DAVID S. STEINBRUCK HAS BEEN NAMED OF COUNSEL OF THE FIRM, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022
David B. Steinbruck is based in Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP’s New York office. Mr. Steinbruck’s practice focuses on: (1) general liability litigation with a focus on construction related matters; (2) legal malpractice and professional liability; and (3) insurance coverage analysis and related litigation. His practice primarily focuses on construction…
Jun 30th, 2022
FKB’S ANDREW JONES AND SHARI SCKOLNICK OBTAIN PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL OF LEGAL MALPRACTICE ACTION ARISING FROM A FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING
FKB’s Andrew Jones and Shari Sckolnick obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a complicated legal malpractice action from Westchester County Supreme Court, arising from an underlying foreclosure proceeding. Plaintiff, an investor in a loan, alleged legal malpractice, a claim for punitive damages and purported breaches of the Rules of Professional Conduct…
Jun 23rd, 2022
FKB MOVES INTO NEW OFFICES AT WALL STREET PLAZA, 88 PINE STREET, 32ND FLOOR
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP has moved to new downtown offices at Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine Street, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10005. The new offices are state of the art, a block away from the South Street Seaport with commanding views of the East River, New York…
Jun 15th, 2022
FKB’S MIKE FURMAN AND CHRISTOPHER D. SKOCZEN OBTAIN PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL OF LEGAL MALPRACTICE ACTION ARISING FROM INTERSTATE WILL PROCEEDING
FKB’S A. Michael Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen prevailed on a pre-answer motion to dismiss an action alleging professional negligence and breach of contract arising from Trusts and Estates services provided by FKB’s client, a prominent national law firm. The plaintiff filed suit in Supreme Court, New York County and…
May 19th, 2022
FKB’S SHARI SCKOLNICK DISCUSSES THE SOPHISTICATED CLIENT DOCTRINE IN ARTICLE FOR USI AFFINITY
FKB’s Shari Sckolnick publishes an article in the Attorneys Preferred Insurance Program blog by USI Affinity entitled “Are Attorneys Liable for Strategic Decisions Made by Sophisticated Clients?” The article can be found here.
Apr 28th, 2022
FKB’S RACHEL AGHASSI AND SPENCER A. RICHARDS OBTAIN PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL OF A PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE LAWSUIT ARISING FROM AN UNDERLYING SURROGATE’S COURT MATTER.
FKB’s Rachel Aghassi and Spencer Richards obtain Pre-Answer dismissal of a Second Amended Complaint alleging negligence, fraud, bailment, and conversion filed in the Supreme Court, Nassau County against FKB’s client arising out of FKB’s client’s representation of the nominated executor in a related Surrogate’s Matter. In the Surrogate’s Matter, the…
Apr 27th, 2022
FKB’S ANDREW R. JONES, AARON M. BARHAM AND SAMANTHA PANNY OBTAIN SUMMARY JUDGMENT DISMISSAL OF A LEGAL MALPRACTICE ACTION ARISING FROM THE FAVORABLE SETTLEMENT OF AN UNDERLYING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LITIGATION
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones, Aaron M. Barham and Samantha Panny obtained summary judgment on behalf of a prominent medical malpractice law firm. The plaintiff asserted claims for legal malpractice arising from an underlying medical malpractice lawsuit that was diligently prosecuted and successfully resolved by FKB’s client for a favorable sum….
Apr 25th, 2022
FKB’S ANDREW JONES AND BENJAMIN OXENBURG OBTAIN PRE-ANSWER DISMISSAL OF MALPRACTICE SUIT ARISING FROM SOHO, VILLAGE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS
FKB’s Andrew Jones and Benjamin Oxenburg obtained a pre-answer dismissal from New York County Supreme Court on behalf of its 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 to three co-investors in exchange for various…
