May 27th, 2025
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Jason H. Seiler Obtain Reversal on Appeal in the Appellate Division, First Department on Behalf of an Attorney Accused of Legal Malpractice
FKB’s Andrew R. Jones and Jason H. Seiler obtain reversal on appeal in the Appellate Division, First Department on behalf of an attorney accused of legal malpractice. Plaintiff alleged that the attorney committed malpractice in their underlying case when they: (1) voluntarily discontinued claims against a particular third-party defendant in…
May 22nd, 2025
FKB’s Andrew Jones Obtains Dismissal for Attorney Clients in New York’s Appellate Division, Second Department
FKB’s Andrew Jones obtained dismissal of claims against an attorney in New York’s Appellate Division, Second Department. Plaintiff had alleged that FKB’s client was part of a scheme to deprive Plaintiff of her post as a Trustee of the Town of Chester, New York. The case sought, inter alia, to…
May 12th, 2025
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Rahni Stewart Obtain Dismissal on Behalf of Court-Appointed Foreclosure Referee
FKB recently secured dismissal of a CPLR §3213 summary judgment motion in lieu of complaint brought against our client, a court-appointed referee, in connection with a contested foreclosure auction. The claimant sought to compel the referee to accept an auction bid that was well below the established “upset” price, alleging…
Apr 28th, 2025
Irina Zamyatin has Obtained Summary Judgment and Dismissal of all Claims and Causes of Action in a Matter Involving 5 Different Providers
Irina Zamyatin has obtained summary judgment and dismissal of all claims and causes of action in a matter involving 4 different hospital admissions and/or emergency room visits relative to treatment provided by 5 different providers. The matter concerned a patient who underwent gynecological surgery and thereafter returned to the Emergency…
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,…
