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August 2010
Lee and Grace in Virginia prevail on demurrer in legal malpractice claim
Matthew W. Lee (Of Counsel-McLean) and Kathryn Anne Grace (Associate-McLean) successfully demurred to a legal malpractice cause of action. The plaintiff was the executor of a testamentary estate and alleged that the defendant attorney had acted unreasonably in representing the decedent in a contested divorce proceeding. In particular, the decedent and her estranged husband jointly and individually held assets of approximately $5 million. The decedent, however, died prior to the completion of the divorce proceeding or the execution of an agreement as to division of the couple’s assets. As a result, the estranged husband took, by operation of law, almost all of the assets, upon the decedent’s death. More.
August 2010
White Plains and Miami team obtain dismissal of claims in Florida against a New York based accounting firm
Thomas R. Manisero (Partner-Metro New York), Peter J. Larkin (Partner-Metro New York), H. Steven Vogel (Partner-Miami) and Nicole B. Liebman (Associate-White Plains) obtained dismissal of all claims against a New York accounting firm based on forum non conveniens in a professional malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty action. The case was heard in the Circuit Court of West Palm Beach, Florida. More.
August 201l
Lori Nugent to speak on cyber risk at NY conference
Lori S. Nugent (Partner-Chicago) will speak at the American Conference Institute’s 4th Annual Cyber & Data Risk Insurance Conference to be held September 27-28, 2010, at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York City. The event will address leading practices in cyber and data risk management. More.
August 2010
Los Angeles team obtains defense verdict after five-day jury trial
Marc V. Allaria (Of Counsel-Los Angeles), Ian A. Stewart (Partner-Los Angeles) and Daniel H. Lee (Associate-Los Angeles) recently prevailed in a fraud and violation of labor code matter decided in Los Angeles Superior Court. The plaintiff alleged that her employer committed fraud and violated the labor code by refusing to pay more than $600,000 in commissions she claimed were owed to her. More.
August 2010
Lerner appointed to New York State Bar Association committee; named Fellow of New York Bar Foundation
Richard E. Lerner (Partner-New York) has been named a Member, by appointment, of the Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction, New York State Bar Association. In addition, Rich has been named a Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation. More.
June 2010
Schexnayder and Parsons of Houston win appellate court decision in legal malpractice action
Martin S. Schexnayder (Managing Partner-Houston) and Claire W. Parsons (Associate-Houston) successfully defended a corporate attorney in an appellate claim for a legal malpractice case. This case was heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit of Texas. More.
June 2010
Eisler and Smith in Philadelphia win jury verdict in railroad negligence case
M. Douglas Eisler (Partner-Philadelphia) and Melissa Smith (Associate-Philadelphia) successfully obtained a defense verdict resulting from a claim of negligence on the part of a major railway, stemming from an alleged knee injury suffered by a conductor while operating a rail yard switch in Binghamton, NY. More.
June 2010
Takacs and Dryer of Philadelphia obtain summary judgment in a declaratory judgment action
Michael S. Takacs (Partner-Philadelphia) and Jonathan Dryer (Partner-Philadelphia) successfully obtained summary judgment in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, on behalf of an insurer and its Managing General Agent (MGA) in a declaratory judgment action.
The plaintiff/insured owned five apartment complexes in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. He sought a declaratory judgment, claiming that he was entitled to a defense and indemnification under the commercial general liability policy issued by the insurer. More.
June 2010
Schaffer and Sheiffer moderating panels at Directors & Officers Liability & Insurance CLE seminar in NY
Scott R. Schaffer (Partner-New York) will be co-chairing the New York City Bar Association’s Directors and Officers Liability & Insurance CLE Seminar on Thursday, June 10, 2010. Both Scott and David S. Sheiffer (Partner-New York) will be moderating panel discussions at the event. More.
May 2010
Steel and Warin of the D.C. office win appeal of award of summary judgment for veterans’ service organization
Laura N. Steel (Partner-Washington, D.C.) and Kathleen H. Warin (Associate-Washington, D.C.) obtained affirmance on appeal of an award of summary judgment after a full appellate briefing by the D.C. Court of Appeals in a professional negligence case originally brought against a national veterans’ service organization. More.
May 2010
Hirsch in New York defends nurse in high-stakes medical malpractice trial
In a particularly difficult and high-stakes trial, a New York County (Manhattan) Supreme Court jury returned a verdict in favor of our client, a nurse, and co-defendant, an anesthesiologist, on April 30, 2010, at the end of a three-week trial. Justice Joan Lobis presided. Irving B. Hirsch (Partner-New York) represented the nurse. More.
May 2010
Connecticut team of Del Gatto and Shapiro gives presentations to Canadian insurance companies
Brian Del Gatto (Managing Partner-Connecticut) and Beata Shapiro (Associate-Connecticut) will be giving presentations in Canada to two major insurance companies. They will speak to the insurance companies’ underwriters and claims staff on United States tort concepts and trends. More.
May 2010
White Plains team wins summary judgment in U.S. District Court
Joseph A. D’Avanzo (Partner-White Plains), Alan B. Friedberg (Partner-White Plains) and Milan P. Spisek (Associate-White Plains) were granted summary judgment in U.S. District Court, Southern District, by Judge Laura Taylor Swain in a matter pertaining to civil rights and medical malpractice. The claim was brought by an inmate incarcerated in a New York state penitentiary against a hospital located in White Plains, NY. More.
May 2010
Bogaert and Carlucci (Boston) win summary judgment on legal malpractice suit
William T. Bogaert (Partner-Boston) and Michele Carlucci (Associate-Boston) secured a summary judgment victory in a legal malpractice claim. The defendant-attorney was being sued by a client in connection with the client’s workers’ compensation claim. More.
May 2010
Anderson (Los Angeles) wins verdict in personal injury-vehicle accident case
Robert M. Anderson (Of Counsel-Los Angeles) obtained a successful verdict for a trucking company client in a personal injury-vehicle accident case. More.
May 2010
San Diego Partner Bruno Katz honored by Judge Advocates Association
Bruno W. Katz (Partner-San Diego) has been selected as the Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney for the United States Navy Reserve for 2010. Annually, the Judge Advocates Association recognizes outstanding achievements of career attorneys serving as Judge Advocates. More.
May 2010
Lee and Clarke win dismissal with prejudice in legal malpractice case
Matthew W. Lee (Of Counsel-McLean) and Alfred A. Clarke (Associate-McLean) secured a dismissal with prejudice on behalf of two attorneys and their practice in a legal malpractice action brought by the defendant-attorneys’ former clients. More.
May 2010
Wilson Elser briefing paper on Deepwater Horizon available
The oil pollution resulting from the explosion and sinking of the Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 has developed into a major casualty loss and environmental disaster described as massive and potentially unprecedented by President Barack Obama. More.
May 2010
Lerner and Selmeci publish New York Law Journal article
Richard E. Lerner (Partner-New York) and Judy C. Selmeci (Associate-New York) published an article in the New York Law Journal outlining the current state of the law with respect to the quality-assurance privilege. More.
May 2010
O'Brien and Slavina win summary judgment for insurance carrier
James F. O'Brien (Partner-White Plains) and Jana A. Slavina (Associate-White Plains) obtained summary judgment in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, on behalf of a client, an insurance carrier, on the issue of late notice of claim. More.
May 2010
Das, Rothmann and Wills to participate in PLUS seminar
Anjali C. Das (Partner-Chicago), a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Midwest Steering Committee, will co-moderate the upcoming PLUS education seminar “Hot Topics in D&O, EPL, and LPL.” The event is scheduled to take place May 13, 2010 at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago. More.
April 2010
Murphy-Petros secures Illinois appellate victory
Melissa A. Murphy-Petros (Of Counsel-Chicago) obtained an affirmance of summary judgment in favor of a general contractor sued by a construction worker who was seriously injured. More.
April 2010
Wilson Elser wins appellate legal malpractice case in Texas
Martin S. Schexnayder (Partner-Houston) and Claire W. Parsons (Associate-Houston) won a decision affirming the dismissal of a legal malpractice case in the Court of Appeals, Fifth District of Texas. Wilson Elser defended a corporate attorney alleged to have had a conflict of interest in the formation of a limited partnership. More.
April 2010
Wilson Elser and FORC co-host seminar on federal and state insurance regulation
Wilson Elser and the Federation of Regulatory Counsel, Inc. (FORC) will be co-hosting a seminar on “Current Topics in Federal and State Insurance Regulation” on May 6, 2010, to be conducted at the firm’s New York City office. The seminar is aimed primarily at attorneys with experience in insurance regulatory matters and at general counsel and compliance personnel from insurance companies and intermediaries. More.
April 2010
Baloy obtains summary judgment for nurse practitioner
Donna-Marie Baloy (Partner-White Plains) obtained summary judgment on behalf of a client, a nurse practitioner specializing in obstetrics. The plaintiff claimed that the nurse practitioner, along with the treating OB/GYN, committed malpractice. More.
April 2010
Wilson Elser wins in U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Rory L. Lubin (Partner-White Plains) successfully defended a New York reproductive tissue bank sued by Pennsylvania residents on behalf of a child suffering from Fragile X Syndrome. Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic mutation associated with mental retardation, behavioral disorders and reproductive systems impairments. The ruling is expected to have national implications to members of the assisted reproductive technology community when it comes to risk assessment and planning. More.
April 2010
Lauricella selected to "Forty Under 40" list in Albany
Peter A. Lauricella (Partner-Albany) has been selected by The Business Review as one of its 2010 "Forty Under 40" honorees. The annual newspaper project recognizes 40 professionals under the age of 40 who are leaders in their businesses and communities. More.
April 2010
Corleto wins defense verdict for school bullying case
Anthony B. Corleto (Partner-Connecticut) obtained a defense verdict for a Connecticut municipal Board of Education and its officials in a student “bullying” case. Michaelle Jean-Pierre (Associate-Connecticut) assisted in preparation of the case. More.
April 2010
Wilson Elser IP team wins transfer of disputed domain name
Adam R. Bialek (Partner-White Plains) and Scott M. Smedresman (Associate-White Plains), with the assistance of Walter L. Williams (Partner-McLean) and Amna Arshad (Associate-McLean), successfully obtained an order in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, directing the transfer of a domain name that was being wrongfully withheld by a client’s former Polish member and licensee. More.
March 2010
Naughton gives UST presentation in New Jersey
Michael J. Naughton (Partner-New Jersey) was a featured speaker at the Petroleum Equipment Contractors Association’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) Certification Seminar. The seminar was conducted March 26, 2010.
January 2010
Eisler to speak at Perrin’s Asbestos Conference
M. Douglas Eisler (Partner-Philadelphia) will speak at Perrin’s Asbestos Litigation Conference: Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation to be held on February 25-26, 2010, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The conference will touch on the future trends expected to shape the resolution of asbestos claims for plaintiffs, defendants and insurers. Doug’s discussion will focus on tracking the historical movement of asbestos claims and the legal, political and geographical attributes of an emerging jurisdiction. More.
January 2010
International Intellectual Property Society Seminar at Wilson Elser in New York
Scott M. Smedresman (Associate – White Plains) will speak at an International Intellectual Property Society (IIPS) seminar, to be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the New York City offices of Wilson Elser located at 150 East 42nd Street. Scott will present “Domain Name Litigation: In Rem Actions Against Foreign Registrants,” addressing U.S. trademark rights concerning domestic and international abusive registration and use of internet domain names. More.
January 2010
Wilson Elser names six new Partners
Wilson Elser has elevated six Partners effective January 1, 2010. The Partners are located in four Wilson Elser offices across the nation. They all bring strength and experience to the firm, continuing to build our reputation as an elite litigation firm.
The new Partners include Debra A. Adler (Partner-White Plains), Gregory J. Dell (Partner-New York), Adam J. Kipnis (Partner-New Jersey), George M. Melo (Partner-White Plains), Lee H. Staley (Partner-Houston) and William M. Wingertzhan (Partner-White Plains). More.
December 2009
American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Forum on LPL/Legal Malpractice
Brett A. Scher (Partner-New York) will speak at the American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Forum on Lawyers Professional Liability/Legal Malpractice to be held January 27-28, 2010 at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York City. With the economy facing such matters as Ponzi schemes, law firm shake-ups, and bankruptcies, legal malpractice claims are becoming more prevalent and therefore are requiring more comprehensive LPL coverage. The forum will address underwriting, claims handling, risk management, and defense strategies that will enable carriers and law firms to minimize losses and mitigate exposure to liability. More.
December 2009
Be a hero to our heros
Illinois National Guard Employment and Education Reintegration Fair
Upon their return home from war, American soldiers are faced with many challenges, one being reintegrating themselves back into society. After being away from their homes and families for so long, it is important for them to have the support and resources necessary to be able to establish themselves, both educationally and professionally. In such a tough and competitive economy, their hard work and dedication should not go unnoticed. As soldiers, they have proven their leadership and teamwork abilities, and with your assistance, they will be provided with the opportunities to showcase them. More.
December 2009
New York Partner Frederick J. Pomerantz is re-elected as Northeast Regional Director
Frederick J. Pomerantz (Partner-New York) was re-elected to a second three-year term as the Northeast Regional Director of the Federation of Regulatory Counsel (FORC) during its semi-annual membership meeting held in San Francisco on Saturday, December 5, 2009. FORC is a nationwide association of attorneys concentrating in insurance regulatory law. More.
December 2009
Wilson Elser is pleased to announce the establishment of its new Commercial Services Practice Group to address a vast array of business and corporate transactions
The new practice draws upon the best and most experienced attorneys within the firm from its key legal disciplines. The group now has a practice specific website to offer detailed information for its prospective and current clients. More.
November 2009
West Coast Product Safety & Liability Conference
E. Paul Dougherty Jr. (Partner-Los Angeles) will speak at the International Product Safety & Liability Prevention Association’s West Coast Product Safety & Liability Conference to be held March 10-11, 2010, at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport. This annual conference will feature some of the most experienced and successful product safety experts and trial attorneys, who will cover a wide range of topics and the latest in techniques to minimize manufacturers’ exposure or win cases. More.
November 2009
ABA Mid-Winter Symposium for the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Thomas M. Herlihy (Partner-San Francisco) and Joshua Bachrach (Partner-Philadelphia), will be speaking at the 36th Annual ABA Mid-Winter Symposium for TIPS (the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section). The ABA meeting will be held January 14-17, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. More.
November 2009
New York State Bar Association Appellate Practice Seminar
Robert A. Spolzino (Partner-New York and White Plains) will be speaking on Friday, November 13, at an Appellate Practice seminar for the New York State Bar Association. Bob will be speaking, along with Justice Daniel D. Angiolillo and Justice Mark C. Dillon, on “Effective Appellate Advocacy.” The seminar will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown, New York. More
November 2009
Wilson Elser co-sponsors conference on “Changing Times – Changing Practice: Effective Legal Strategies to Resolve New Environmental Disputes”
With all the current environmental concerns facing our society today, it is vital that the legal community be prepared to address these issues. Because of the significant growth of our Environmental Litigation Practice, Wilson Elser is proud to co-sponsor Pace Law School’s Kheel Center on the Resolution of Environmental Interest Dispute’s conference on “Changing Times - Changing Practice: Effective Legal Strategies to Resolve New Environmental Disputes.” The seminar will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at The University Club, located at One West 54th Street, in New York City. More.
November 2009
New York State Bar Association Construction Site Accidents Seminar
Larry Lum (Partner-New York) will speak at a multi-city seminar organized by the New York State Bar Association entitled “Construction Site Accidents.” Larry’s seminar will take place on Friday, December 4, 2009, at the Hyatt Long Island in Long Island, New York. More.
November 2009
We are pleased to announce that Martin Bienstock has joined our firm as a Partner in our Albany office, where he will be a member of the firm’s Health Law Practice team.
Marty brings a unique blend of legal knowledge, government experience, and litigation skills to our Albany office. As Special Counsel to the New York State Department of Health, where he served since 2007, he helped oversee the merger, closure and conversion of nearly one hundred hospitals and nursing homes, as required by the Berger Commission. More.
October 2009
We are pleased to announce that The Honorable Robert A. Spolzino has joined the firm as a Partner
Justice Spolzino served as Senior Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Judicial Department until recently deciding to rejoin Wilson Elser. He will be Senior Appellate Counsel based in the firm’s New York offices. More.
October 2009
Miami Partner H. Steven Vogel appointed as sole attorney to Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
H. Steven Vogel (Partner-Miami) has been appointed to serve as the sole attorney member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant’s (“AICPA”) Auditing Standards Board (“ASB”). The ASB is the senior technical committee of the AICPA, which is designated the authority to issue auditing, attestation and quality control standards applicable to the performance and issuance of audit and attestation reports for non-public companies. More.
October 2009
We are pleased to announce that Paul D. Krause has been named Vice Chairman of Wilson Elser by the Executive Committee
Paul is Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C. office and the Washington, D.C. Metro Region, which includes the Washington, D.C., Virginia and Baltimore offices. He serves on the Executive Committee and the Operations Group. More.
August 2009
We are pleased to announce that Gregory D. Hagen, John R. Clifford and Allison L. Jones have joined the firm in our San Diego office.
Gregory D. Hagen and John R. Clifford have joined as Partners and Allison L. Jones has joined as Of Counsel. These experienced lawyers expand the capabilities we offer clients on the West Coast. More.
July 2009
We are pleased to announce that Robert H. Peahl has joined the firm as Chief Litigation Management Executive based in our Washington D.C. office
In this capacity, Robert will coordinate the firm’s commitment to quality client services. Robert is a recognized leader in the litigation management community, with more than 25 years of insurance industry experience as a litigator, manager and executive. More
August 2009
We are pleased to announce that Cynthia L. Maskol has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Baltimore office
Her practice focuses on general business and insurance litigation. During her career, Cynthia has handled matters involving insurance sales practices, suitability, and coverage disputes, including class actions. More
August 2009
We are pleased to announce that Robert C. Gebhardt has joined the firm as a Partner in the San Francisco office
His practice focuses on commercial litigation, product liability and professional liability. Bob is a seasoned trial attorney, having represented clients in close to 100 jury trials. More
July 2009
We are pleased to announce that Michael P. Tone and Kimberly E. Rients Blair have joined the firm as Partners in our Chicago office
They bring with them extensive experience litigating in multiple jurisdictions in the areas of professional liability and insurance coverage and bad faith matters. More.
July 2009
Perrin’s Asbestos Litigation Conference
Julie R. Evans (Partner-New York) will be a featured speaker at the Perrin Conference on “Asbestos Litigation: A Comprehensive National Overview and Outlook” in San Francisco September 14-16, 2009, at the Ritz-Carlton. Julie will be speaking at the session on Tuesday, September 15, along with Christopher A. Seeger of Seeger Weiss LLP, NY, NY and Steven J. Kirsch of Murnane Brandt, St. Paul, MN. More.
July 2009
We are pleased to announce that Christopher D. Brown has joined the firm as a Partner in our Miami office
Chris is a civil defense trial lawyer. His practice focuses on aviation, toxic torts, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, professional malpractice, employment, commercial, and premises liability. Chris began his career as a prosecutor and has tried all types of matters from homicides to large commercial cases. More
June 2009
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael E. Edwards as the Managing Partner of our Las Vegas office
Michael brings to the post a proven ability in expanding legal practices in the Southwest. As Managing Partner, Michael will be growing our Las Vegas presence and providing national clients with superior service from the region. More.
June 2009
We are pleased to announce that Mary Scoffield has joined the firm as a Business Development Manager based in our London Office
Mary has a background in the London Market in the claims and brokerage community. Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Mary served as the Business Development Manager for another U.S.-based law firm. More
June 2009
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Las Vegas office
Five new Partners along with four Associates have joined our Las Vegas practice. Partners Michael M. Edwards, Jennifer Willis Arledge, David S. Kahn, Jorge A. Ramirez and Sheri Thome have joined current Partners Gloria J. Sturman and Kym S. Cushing to provide added experience to benefit national clients in the Southwest. More
April 2009
Lesko to participate in 12th National Advanced Forum focusing on insurance claims in June
Robert P. Lesko (Partner-New Jersey) will participate on a panel at the 12th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Claims. Rob will serve on the panel entitled "The Impact of MetLife v. Glenn on the Standard of Review and Discovery." More
April 2009
Michael Brisbin to be a speaker at the Western Claim Conference June 14-16 in California
Michael K. Brisbin (Of Counsel-San Francisco) will give a presentation before the Western Claim Conference to be conducted in Indian Wells, CA, on June 14-16. His topic will be "Individual LTD Claims Handing & Processing." More.
April 2009
Adrienne C. Publicover to give update on life insurance law at Western Claim Conference in June in California
Adrienne C. Publicover (Partner-San Francisco) will be a speaker at the Western Claim Conference to be conducted in Indian Wells, CA, on June 14-16. She will give a talk entitled "Life Insurance Case Law Update-the Issues and Trends." More.
April 2009
McMahon to give presentation on U.S. Supreme Court case addressing Met Life v. Glenn
Daniel J. McMahon(Chairman of the Executive Committee-Chicago) will participate in the 2009 Midwest Claim Conference to be conducted in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on May 6-8. He will discuss Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. v. Glenn, 128 S. Ct. 2343 (2008). More.
March 2009
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Practice
Exciting changes have been taking place at Wilson Elser. We have developed our Life, Health, Disability and ERISA team to reflect the strength and eminence of our practice. According to West Monitor, Wilson Elser has been #1 in life insurance litigation and the #1 defense firm for ERISA during the past five years. More.
February 2009
Wilson Elser names Daniel J. McMahon as new Chairman
The Executive Committee of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has elected Daniel J. McMahon, Chairman of the Executive Committee, succeeding Thomas W. Wilson Sr. Tom will continue as a Partner with Wilson Elser and serve as Chairman Emeritus. He will also remain as a member of the Executive Committee. More
January 2009
St. John’s maritime law course to be taught by Brennan et. al.
Lawrence B. Brennan (Partner-New York) will be one of the instructors at a course entitled “Marine Law: A Practical Approach” at St. John’s University in lower Manhattan.
December 2008
Enger and Lee obtain voluntary dismissal with prejudice of premises liability lawsuit
William Enger (Partner-Los Angeles ) and Gregory Lee (Associate-Los Angeles ) successfully defended an automotive repair chain against a premises liability lawsuit. The suit was filed on behalf of an elderly plaintiff alleging serious injuries from a fall into an open work pit. More
December 2008
Baloy wins defense verdict for Brooklyn Public Library
Donna Marie Baloy (Partner-White Plains) obtained a defense verdict in New York State Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn), in favor of the Brooklyn Public Library in a slip and fall case. The City of New York , a co-defendant, settled during the plaintiff's liability case. More
November 2008
Novotny to participate in NYSBA program on construction site accidents
F. Douglas Novotny (Partner-Albany) will participate in a New York State Bar Association program titled “Construction Site Accidents – The Trial of a Labor Law Case” on November 20. More
November 2008
Friedberg wins a malpractice case in the Bronx
Alan B. Friedberg (Partner-White Plains) won a New York State Supreme Court,Bronx County, verdict in October for a general surgeon at a major hospital in a medical malpractice case. The decision was rendered in seven minutes! More
November 2008
Wilson Elser’s Appellate Practice Group Makes Law on the Issue of Partial Contractual Indemnification at the New York Court of Appeals
In Brooks v. Judlau Contracting, Richard E. Lerner (Partner-New York ) and Melissa Murphy-Petros (Of Counsel-Chicago) represented the appellant general contractor before the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. More
October 2008
Metro Team of Alfieri and DiMarco oppose lead paint summary judgment motion
Lucinda H. Alfieri (Partner-White Plains) and Erik DiMarco (Partner-New York) successfully opposed a plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment in New York State Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan) in a lead paint exposure case. Wilson Elser represented a landowner sued on behalf of an infant-plaintiff who allegedly suffered lead exposure. More
October 2008
White Plains team wins verdict in U.S District Court in discrimination case
Timothy P. Coon (Partner-White Plains) received a unanimous verdict in October for a client in an employment discrimination case tried before Judge John Koeltl in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. More
October 2008
Global Broker & Underwriter names Mazzola a “Legal Leader”
Global Broker & Underwriter magazine, a United Kingdom-based insurance industry publication, has named Jean-Claude (J.C.) Mazzola (Partner-New York ) a “Legal Leader” for 2008. More
October 2008
Nancy Quinn Koba obtains a summary judgment for insurance broker
Nancy Quinn Koba (Of Counsel-White Plains) won a summary judgment in a New York State Supreme Court, Westchester County, case where she represented Nathan Butwin, the insurance broker who procured a general liability insurance policy for Canopy Roofing. More
September 2008
Jast and Tranen author article about Qualcomm case
Raymond J. Jast (Partner-Chicago) and Daniel E. Tranen (Partner-Chicago) authored “Excess Carrier Not Obligated Where Underlying Coverage Not Exhausted.” The article addresses the impact of the Qualcomm case. More
September 2008
Goldner to address 15th annual FETTI conference in Chicago
Anthony M. Goldner (Partner-Chicago) will address the Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues’ (FETTI) 15th Annual Conference in Chicago on October 3, 2008. More
July 2008
Deniston and Estrada publish California employment law articles
Martin K. Deniston (Partner-Los Angeles) and Diana M. Estrada (Associate-Los Angeles) published two articles this year on employment law issues: “Employers Do Not Have to Ensure Employees Take Meal Breaks According to an Eagerly Awaited California Court of Appeal Decision” and “Employers Are Not Required to Accommodate Medical Marijuana Use in California.” More
July 2008
Quaranta publishes book on product liability law for Chinese market
Philip Quaranta (Partner – White Plains ) authored a book on U.S. product liability law for the Chinese market. The book was published and is being distributed in China by LexisNexis. Phil’s book, entitled “United States Export Product Liability - A Primer for Chinese Manufacturers and Their Insurers,” discusses the product liability laws and procedures faced by Chinese manufacturers exporting their products into the United States marketplace. More
July 2008
Stewart authors article on green building initiatives in California Litigation
Ian A. Stewart (Partner-Los Angeles ) authored an article entitled “The Impact of Green Building Initiatives on Construction Defect and Design Claims.” The article will be published in an upcoming issue of California Litigation, the journal of the state bar’s Litigation Section. More
June 2008
Rothmann and Tranen present legal ethics lecture
Rebecca M. Rothmann (Partner-Chicago) and Daniel E. Tranen (Partner-Chicago) presented a legal ethics lecture before a CLE program sponsored by the National Business Institute. More
May 2008
Case publishes article in ABA journal
Michael J. Case (Partner- White Plains) published an article entitled “Pollution Exclusion Litigation: The Tide of Lawsuits Is Not Out Yet.” The article appeared in Coverage, a publication of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. The article, which discusses trends in applying the absolute pollution exclusion, was based on a Massachusetts holding applying the exclusion in favor of a Wilson Elser client. More
April 2008
Black authors chapter on mergers and acquisitions for Aspatore Books
Jerry B. Black (Partner – New York ) completed a chapter in a book, “Inside the Minds: M&A Client Strategies,” published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson business publisher. The title of his chapter is “Counsel’s Role in M&A Transactions.” The chapter discusses issues in developing an M&A transaction strategy, including whether it is beneficial to get a letter of intent, and whether lock-up and no-shop provisions or break-up fees are important. More
March 2008
Edna S. Bailey authors DRI publication article
Edna S. Bailey authored “Post Hoc Rationale Prohibition - Not Applicable in Case Subject to De Novo Review,” in the DRI publication The Voice in the March 19, 2008 edition. More
March 2008
Rothmann give lecture at Principal Life Insurance Company
Rebecca M. Rothmann (Partner-Chicago) gave a CE and CLE lecture at Principal Life Insurance Company in Des Moines , IA. More
March 2008
Holmes publishes article in Employee Benefit Plan Review
David M. Holmes (Managing Partner-Chicago) and Anjali C. Das (Partner-Chicago) gave presentations at the Lorman Education Services “Update on Insurance Issues in Illinois ” on March 5, 2008. More
February 2008
D’Avanzo receives Outstanding Counsel Award from Terex Corporation
Joseph A. D’Avanzo (Partner-White Plains) received the Outstanding Product Liability Counsel Award from Terex Corporation. The award was given to Joe in recognition of achievements in representing Terex Corporation during 2007. More
February 2008
Harding presents employment law update program to Center for Community and Family Services, Inc.
Jacqueline J. Harding (Associate-Los Angeles ) presented an employment law update program on Feb. 15, 2008, as part of the Annual Management Leadership Program for the Center for Community and Family Services, Inc. More
January 2008
Frederick J. Pomerantz secures Certificate of Recognition designating a client as an Alien Accredited Reinsurer in NYS
Frederick J. Pomerantz (Partner-New York ) has secured a Certificate of Recognition for a non-United States based insurance company client of the firm. The designation makes the company an alien accredited reinsurer by the State of New York Insurance Department. More
September 2007
Wilson Elser to host Gail Evans at New Jersey networking event
The New Jersey office of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP and the Women's Networking Committee of the NJCCA will host best-selling author Gail Evans at a High Tea on Oct. 4, 2007. The event will be conducted at the Somerset Hills Hotel, Warren, New Jersey.
July 2007
Defense verdict in a med mal/wrongful death case obtained by D’Angelo
Vincent D'Angelo successfully defended a nurse-anesthetist in a medical malpractice/wrongful death jury trial.
July 2007
Herrington makes appearances on radio shows
Heather A. Herrington appeared on WWDB 860AM financial news on a segment entitled "Executive Leaders Radio," as well as on Philadelphia radio station WOGL 98.1.
July 2007
NYSBA invites Hirsch to speak at its Summer Meeting
Irving B. Hirsch will be speaking at the New York State Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section's "Summer Meeting." The event will be held July 22-25, 2007.
June 2007
Wilson Elser wins jury verdict for doctor
Alan B. Friedberg won a verdict in a case tried before Bronx County Supreme Court Justice John A. Barone in favor of a plastic surgeon at a large medical center.
June 2007
Defense verdict in $18 million environmental case claim obtained by Knox and Dzugay
Partner Stephen R. Knox, assisted by Associate Kurt H. Dzugay, both in the New Jersey office, won a verdict awarding our client a no cause for action on an $18 million claim for trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination in violation of the New Jersey Spill Act.
June 2007
Business Insurance cites Enger in article about global warming litigation
William K. Enger was quoted recently in Business Insurance. He commented on insurance coverage impediments for global warming claims.
June 2007
Corleto joins Connecticut office as Partner
Anthony B. Corleto has joined the firm as a Partner in the Connecticut office. His practice focuses on intellectual property, corporate disputes, insurance coverage and bad faith disputes, environmental matters, employment practice liability and municipal liability.
June 2007
NYC Bar Assoc. seminar includes Schaffer as speaker on D&O
Scott R. Schaffer will serve as one of the Program Co-Chairs and speakers at a seminar organized by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York entitled "Current Issues in D&O Liability and Insurance 2007."
June 2007
Southern Nevada Claims Assoc. invites Cushing and Burkhart to speak at luncheon
Kym S. Cushing and Christine Burkhart will be featured speakers at the Southern Nevada Claims Association's June luncheon on Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
May 2007
Insurance Journal features Castoria article
Louis H. Castoria authored an article entitled "Top 10 ways for California surplus line brokers to avoid E&O exposures."
May 2007
Toxic tort presentation led by Alfieri
Lucinda H. Alfieri gave a presentation and training class on March 29 for representatives of Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Co. in Albany, NY.
May 2007
HedgeWorld.com quotes Sheiffer on costs of SEC investigations
David S. Sheiffer was quoted on March 29 in HedgeWorld Daily News, stating that any investigations into the trading practices of hedge funds would generate large legal fees.
May 2007
IATL names Kelly a Fellow
Patrick M. Kelly has been named a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL).
May 2007
Nursing malpractice chapter authored by Kolbert and Webber
Peter A. Kolbert and John C. Webber of the White Plains office have co-authored a chapter in the third edition of Nursing Malpractice, published by Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, Inc.
May 2007
Brennan receives naval award
Lawrence B. Brennan, a Captain in the United States Navy in the Reserve Component, has received the Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney Award from the Judge Advocates Association.
May 2007
ABA Media, Privacy, and Defamation Law General Committee appoints Leghorn Vice-Chair
Thomas A. Leghorn has been appointed as a Vice-Chair of the Media, Privacy, and Defamation Law General Committee within the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
April 2007
Mealey's Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference selects Vollweiler to co-chair event
Cheryl P. Vollweiler, Partner in the New York office, will be participating in Mealey's Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference. She will co-chair the conference along with Wendy Fleishman, Partner at Lieff Cabraser.
April 2007
TLA selects Del Gatto to be meeting host and panel moderator
Brian Del Gatto will be participating in the 2007 Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) Annual Conference.
April 2007
Nalty joins the San Francisco office as Partner
The San Francisco office is pleased to announce that Sean P. Nalty has joined the firm as a Partner.
April 2007
IBA West invites Castoria and Kelly to participate in its annual conference
Louis H. Castoria and Patrick M. Kelly will be participating in the Insurance Brokers & Agents of the West's (IBA West) annual Blue Ribbon Conference.
April 2007
BII ADR seminar to be led by Moskowitz, Kreidman and Schaffer
Harold J. Moskowitz, Perry I. Kreidman and Scott R. Schaffer will give a two-hour seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Bermuda Insurance Institute (BII) in Bermuda.
April 2007
Castro-Blanco named Of Counsel in White Plains office
The firm has named James F. Castro-Blanco Of Counsel in the White Plains office. He will focus his legal practice on a variety of corporate affairs and financing projects.
April 2007
Lorman auto insurance and accident litigation seminar features Miller as speaker
Stuart A. Miller will be participating in a Lorman Education Services Seminar entitled "Auto Insurance: Uninsured, Underinsured and Accident Litigation" on Thursday, April 19, 2007, in New York City.
April 2007
Managing Partner magazine invites Hyland to participate in its risk management conference
Thomas W. Hyland will be participating in Managing Partner magazine's 2nd Annual Conference on "Risk Management for the Modern Law Firm: Proactively Identifying, Prioritizing & Mitigating Risk Associated with Your Practice." The two-day conference will take place in Chicago, Illinois on April 17 - 18, 2007.
March 2007
RIMS presentation hosted by Cushing and Burkhart
Kym S. Cushing and Christine Burkhart, Partner and Associate in the Las Vegas office, respectively, will be participating in the Nevada Chapter's Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) meeting.
March 2007
Former LA Partner Otis D. Wright II appointed judge of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Former Los Angeles Wilson Elser Partner Otis D. Wright II has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
March 2007
Kingsway General Ins. Co. taps Del Gatto and Shapiro to address punitive damages and cargo loss claims
On Friday, March 30, 2007, Brian Del Gatto and Beata Shapiro will present a seminar to Kingsway General Insurance Company in Mississauga, Ontario, about handling cargo and personal injury cases in the surface transportation field.
March 2007
ACI taps Sheiffer to participate in two panels
David S. Sheiffer will be participating in two panels of the 13th Annual Institute D&O Liability Insurance conference.
March 2007
Gallo serves on Editorial Advisory Board
Joseph A. Gallo served on the Editorial Advisory Board for T. Evan Schaeffer's newest book, Deposition Checklists and Strategies, published in December 2006.
March 2007
Wilkinson and Herrington named to Philadelphia Bar leadership roles
Kathleen D. Wilkinson has been elected to a third term as Assistant Secretary of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Heather A. Suydam Herrington was elected to the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
March 2007
Wilson Elser affiliates with Mexican law firm Rubio Villegas y Asociados
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker has established an affiliation with the law firm of Rubio Villegas y Asociados, S.C. of Mexico City. The new affiliation, similar to other Wilson Elser affiliations already in place with law firms in France and Germany, is designed to support the firm's growing Latin American Practice.
March 2007
Black Women Lawyers’ Association National Summit in Chicago sponsored by Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP is one of the 2007 sponsors of the National Summit of the Black Women Lawyers' Association (BWLA) of Greater Chicago, Inc.
March 2007
San Francisco office hosts welcome reception for new Barristers Chairs/Vice Chairs
The San Francisco office is jointly sponsoring a welcome reception on Thursday, March 15, 2007, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. with the Bar Association of San Francisco's Barristers Club.
February 2007
NYSBA taps Leghorn and Scher to speak at concurrent CLE seminars
Thomas A. Leghorn and Brett A. Scher will be speaking at concurrent continuing legal education seminars for the New York State Bar Association on the topic "Legal Malpractice Litigation and Risk Management."
February 2007
MNCPA Footnote features Larkin article
Peter J. Larkin authored an article entitled "Managing the Risks of Tax Season." Featured in the December 2006/January 2007 issue of MNCPA Footnote, the article notes that between 30 and 50 percent of all claims against accountants relate to tax engagements.
February 2007
Insurance Institute book chapter authored by Cherry and Manisero
Thomas R. Cherry and Thomas R. Manisero have co-authored a chapter in a book published by The Insurance Institute of London.
February 2007
Mealey's mass tort insurance conference includes Deaver as panelist
James T. H. Deaver will be participating in a panel discussion at the Mealey's Mass Tort Insurance Coverage Conference. The event will be held March 19-20, 2007 at The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.
February 2007
American Inns of Court elects Marangas “Master of the Bench"
Theresa B. Marangas was elected "Master of the Bench" by the Albany Law School Chapter of the American Inns of Court (AIC). The organization is an association of judges, lawyers, law professors and students, the AIC promotes ethics and proficiency within the legal field.
February 2007
Beth El Synagogue Center of New Rochelle honors Young
Steven L. Young (Partner-White Plains) and his wife, Debbie, are to be honored at Beth El Synagogue Center of New Rochelle's 54th Annual Dinner Dance on Sunday, March 18.
February 2007
University of Chicago and ABA include Das as speaker at conferences
Anjali C. Das has been invited to speak to a group of students at a dinner symposium hosted by the University of Chicago. She will also be speaking at the 2007 American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Litigation CLE seminar.
February 2007
CPR Institute includes Moskowitz as speaker at upcoming seminar
Harold J. Moskowitz (Partner-New York) will be speaking at the Conflict Prevention & Resolution Seminar on the CPR International Reinsurance Industry Dispute Resolution Protocol.
February 2007
NYSBA taps D'Avanzo for seminar on product liability litigation
Joseph A. D'Avanzo will speak at the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) seminar, "How to Litigate a Products Liability Case."
February 2007
Shepperd wins back-to-back defense verdicts in Texas
John R. Shepperd recently successfully defended two medical malpractice cases in eight weeks in Jefferson County, Texas, regularly ranked as one of the toughest defense venues in the country by the American Tort Reform Association and other organizations.
January 2007
Embry-Riddle aviation and insurance symposium features Tompkins as speaker
George N. Tompkins Jr. will serve as a presenter and one of the moderators at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's 18th Annual Aviation Law & Insurance Symposium on Thursday and Friday, February 1-2, 2007.
January 2007
FEWA seminar includes Castoria as presenter
Louis H. Castoria and Elizabeth Horn, Assistant Vice President & Practice Manager, D&O at Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., will be presenting "Limiting Your Liability as an Expert" at the FEWA Seminar on Wednesday, February 7, 2007.
January 2007
St. John’s maritime law course to be taught by Brennan et al.
Lawrence B. Brennan will be one of the instructors at a course entitled "Marine Law: A Practical Approach" at St. John's University.
January 2007
NAPABA Labor & Employment Committee names Pak co-chair
Yoora Pak has been named Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment Committee of National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).
January 2007
CMAA conference includes Anesh as speaker on liability
Mark K. Anesh will be speaking at the National Convention of the Club Managers Association of America on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
January 2007
FORC elects Pomerantz as Northeast Regional Director
Frederick J. Pomerantz was recently elected to serve as Northeast Regional Director of the Federation of Regulatory Counsel (FORC).
January 2007
Wilson Elser names 12 new Partners
The firm named 12 new partners as a part of the continued expansion of its national law practice. The new partners represent a variety of clients from around the world.
January 2007
Waters named Municipal Court Judge
Kelly A. Waters was recently sworn in as a Municipal Court Judge for the Township of Union.
January 2007
Mealey’s conference features Cawley as presenter
Michael J. Cawley will be presenting a session on "Ethical Issues Involved in the Tripartite Relationship" at Mealey's 5th Annual Advanced Insurance Coverage Conference: Top 10 Issues, on Monday and Tuesday, January 22-23, 2007.
December 2006
Bronx County Bar Association inducts Friedberg as Chairman
Alan B. Friedberg was recently inducted as Chairman of the Board for the Bronx County Bar Association Board of Directors.
December 2006
Insurance Journal features Castoria article
Louis H. Castoria authored an article entitled "A multi-billion loss in corporate equity with the stroke of a pen?" The piece was featured in the November 6, 2006 issue of the Insurance Journal.
December 2006
Norwalk Common Council re-elects Coffey as President
Michael W. Coffey has been re-elected President of the Norwalk (CT) Common Council by his fellow city legislators.
December 2006
Wilson Elser wins dismissal in Atkins Diet First Amendment case
Wilson Elser attorneys won a significant victory in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, by securing the dismissal of a case charging the Atkins book and food products were defective and dangerous under product liability laws.
December 2006
PLUS names Kelly Board President
Patrick M. Kelly, Managing Partner of the Western Region, has been named President of the Board of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) for 2007. He has been involved with PLUS for many years.
December 2006
San Diego office relocates
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP have relocated to larger office space to accommodate the firm’s continued growth. The new offices will accommodate up to 21 lawyers and necessary support personnel of the national firm in San Diego.
December 2006
Philadelphia Bar Association honors Wilkinson
Kathleen D. Wilkinson was honored by the Public Interest Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association for her work in the "Raising the Bar Campaign."
November 2006
MCCA's diversity conference includes Hyacinthe as panelist
Sylvere M. Hyacinthe was a panelist on November 8, 2006, at the Seventh Annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference. The event, sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), was conducted in New York City at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel.
November 2006
Yonkers development project names Wilson Elser as special counsel
Wilson Elser has been named Special Counsel for the City of Yonkers, NY, to defend the city's approval of the largest mixed-use land development in Westchester County. The project is being challenged in New York Supreme Court, County of Westchester, by neighboring communities, including the Town of Greenburgh.
November 2006
CBA to host panel by Das
Anjali C. Das will give a presentation on "Directors and Officers Liability Insurance and the Stock Options Backdating Scandal," December 6, 2006. The presentation will be made before the Chicago Bar Association, Insurance Law Committee.
November 2006
Hofstra and NYSBA select Anesh as presenter
Mark K. Anesh (Partner-NY) will be making a series of presentations on legal issues during the next few weeks. His presentations will be at Hofstra Law School, on Long Island, and before the New York State Bar Association, in New York City.
November 2006
Women Against MS Celebration of Hope Luncheon chaired by Waters
Kelly A. Waters is serving as chairwoman of the third annual Women Against MS Celebration of Hope Luncheon sponsored by the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
November 2006
Mealey’s benzene litigation seminar includes Kelly as speaker
Robert J. Kelly will be presenting a seminar session on Parker v. Mobil Oil Corp. at the Mealey's Litigation Conference on Monday and Tuesday, December 4-5, 2006.
November 2006
ABA Book Chapter authored by Bogaert
William T. Bogaert served as a panelist at a conference on the Annotated Commercial Crime Policy sponsored by the Fidelity and Surety Law Committee of the American Bar Association. In addition to moderating a panel, Bill wrote a chapter in the Annotated Commercial Crime Policy, which was published by the ABA in conjunction with the conference.
November 2006
ExxonMobil includes Kelly and Knox on CLE panel
Robert J. Kelly and Stephen R. Knox recently participated in a CLE panel about punitive damages.
October 2006
Russell named Managing Partner of Baltimore office
Angela W. Russell has been named Managing Partner of the Baltimore office. Angela is the firm's first African-American Managing Partner and its second female Managing Partner.
October 2006
NYCBA selects Shapiro to be a member of its Entertainment Law Committee
Alissa N. Shapiro was recently selected to be a member of the New York City Bar Association's Entertainment Law Committee.
October 2006
Insurance Society of Philadelphia invites Cawley to speak on E&O
Michael J. Cawley has been invited by the Insurance Society of Philadelphia to conduct a course entitled “The Legal Ramifications of Errors and Omissions Committed by Insurance Agents and Brokers,” on Friday, November 17, 2006, in Philadelphia.
October 2006
NYSBA 2006 treatise chapter authored by Wilson Elser attorneys
Carl Pernicone (Partner-NY), Judith Zuckerman Frantz (Of Counsel-White Plains) and Sarah Edwards (Associate-New York) have co-authored a chapter of the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) two-volume 2006 treatise on Insurance Law and Practice.
October 2006
Higginbotham Inn of Court elects Crosby as associate
Sheri D. Crosby has been elected as an associate of the Patrick E. Higginbotham Inn of Court. The Higginbotham Inn of Court is one of over 300 Inns charted by the American Inns of Court Foundation.
October 2006
WESFACCA ethics seminar to feature Knopf and SVP of PepsiCo
Fred N. Knopf will be presenting along with Larry D. Thompson, SVP, General Counsel, PepsiCo, Inc. and Former Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice, at an expanded ethics seminar jointly sponsored by PepsiCo, Inc. and WESFACCA, to be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006.
October 2006
NASP meeting features Holmes as speaker
David M. Holmes will be presenting a seminar session on "A Defense Counsel's Perspective on Fire Product Liability Claims" at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Illinois Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2006.
September 2006
Aviation Group expands with new Partner and Of Counsel
George N. Tompkins Jr. and George N. Tompkins III have joined our firm as Of Counsel and Partner, respectively, in the New York City office.
September 2006
C5 Pan European Summit includes Manisero as speaker
Thomas R. Manisero will be presenting at the C5 Pan European Summit on Reinsurance Agreements: An Advanced Practical Guide to Creating Profitable and Secure Business Arrangements, to be held on Monday and Tuesday, October 16 -17, 2006 at the Jolly Hotel, St. Ermins, in London.
September 2006
Insurance Law and Litigation Week feature McMahon
Daniel J. McMahon was featured in Insurance Law and Litigation Week regarding a case before the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
September 2006
NYU women's leadership panel to be moderated by Vollweiler
Cheryl P. Vollweiler will moderate a panel entitled “Boardroom Bound: A Woman’s Guide to Corporate Boards” September 28 at NYU-Stern Business School.
September 2006
Castoria, Das and Kelly to play key roles in PLUS D&O West Symposium
Three Wilson Elser Partners will play key roles in the insurance industry's two-day symposium presented by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) in San Francisco. The gathering will address corporate director and officer liability and coverage issues.
September 2006
Anesh to speak at ExecuSummit on E&O
Mark K. Anesh will be a speaker at the 2nd Annual Errors & Omissions Insurance ExecuSummit on September 28th in New York City.
September 2006
Gandy named Managing Partner of Virginia office
William G. Gandy was named Managing Partner of the Virginia office. Joining Mr. Gandy in the Virginia office will be Senior Associate Jason Waters.
August 2006
Manisero appointed to New York State Society of CPAs editorial board
Thomas R. Manisero was recently appointed to the Risk Management & Liability Guidebook Editorial Board of the New York State Society of CPAs.
August 2006
Wasty article featured in Insurance Day
John S. Wasty authored an article that was featured in the August 4, 2006 issue of Insurance Day magazine.
August 2006
Anesh named to NYSBA Committee on Law Practice Management
Partner Mark K. Anesh has been named to the New York State Bar Association Committee on Law Practice Management.
August 2006
Cherry to speak at EuroForum
Thomas R. Cherry will present an advanced claims handling seminar to manufacturers and their insurers at a two-day EuroForum conference in Düsseldorf in September.
August 2006
Wilson Elser hosted its annual Women's Networking Event
Photos from the annual Women's Networking Event hosted by Wilson Elser.
August 2006
Leghorn appointed to NYSBA Committee on Professional Ethics
Partner Thomas A. Leghorn has been named to the New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Ethics. His term runs to May 2007.
July 2006
Wilson Elser wins $700,000 summary judgment for major international telecom company
Wilson Elser has won a $700,000 summary judgment award for a major telecommunication company. The lawsuit involved disputed payment obligations under a patent license agreement.
July 2006
Tobin to speak at National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel meeting
Thomas W. Tobin has been invited to speak at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
July 2006
Miller named one of Florida’s “Legal Elite”
Jason S. Miller was named one of Florida’s “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine.
July 2006
Wilson Elser appointed new commercial associate for IAPA
IAPA is delighted to announce the appointment of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP as a new Commercial Associate.
July 2006
Bass named Director-Elect of Aviation Insurance Association
Franklin F. Bass has been elected to the board of directors of the Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) as a Director-Elect. The AIA is a trade association dedicated to enhancing the aviation insurance industry worldwide.
July 2006
Dandelles authors lead article in Fidelity Law Report
Stefan R. Dandelles' article entitled “Are Insurers Entitled to an Attorney-Client Privilege?” featured as lead article in the Summer 2006 issue of Fidelity Law Report.
June 2006
Katz and Oxman to speak on trucking at Lorman Seminar
Gregory Katz and Jennifer Oxman will speak in July at the Lorman seminar on trucking litigation and D.O.T. regulations.
June 2006
Wilson Elser expands offices in White Plains
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has leased an additional 37,457 square feet in it's building at 3 Gannett Drive. The law firm now has a total of 134,046 square feet of office space in the building.
June 2006
Schaffer featured in Rough Notes magazine
Scott R. Schaffer, a Partner in the New York office, featured in Rough Notes magazine.
June 2006
Wilson Elser partner named chairperson of NJ Defense Association Products Liability Committee
Carolyn F. O'Connor, Partner-NJ, with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, has been inducted as chairperson of the Products Liability Committee of the New Jersey Defense Association. The chairmanship is a two year term.
June 2006
Wilson Elser represents CEO of York Insurance Services Group in the successful $110 million sale of the company
Wilson Elser Represents CEO of York Insurance Services Group in a $110 Million Sale to Odyssey Investment Partners.
May 2006
Connecticut Office Relocates to Larger Space
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP will relocate to new larger offices located at 177 Broad Street, Stamford, effective June 1, 2006. The new offices are approximately 11,000 square feet.
May 2006
Moskowitz to Address the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution
Harold J. Moskowitz will be speaking at the Spring 2006 Meeting of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution.
May 2006
Cherry to Speak at Euroforum's National Conference in Germany
Thomas R. Cherry will speak at Euroforum's national conference on the practical aspects of defending cross border product liability claims. Euroforum is a European commercial conference company that produces events for the legal and business markets.
May 2006
Ruderman Featured in Westchester County Bar Association Newsletter
Jerold R. Ruderman was featured in the May 2006 issue of the Westchester County Bar Association Newsletter.
May 2006
Leghorn Featured in Lawyers USA
Thomas A. Leghorn was featured in the May 8, 2006 issue of the Lawyers USA.
May 2006
Wilson Elser Listed Again on Am Law 100 among the Nation's Largest Law Firms
Wilson Elser has once again been listed among the Am Law 100, the annual listing of top law firms in the United States published by The American Lawyer.
May 2006
Manisero to Speak at C5’s 9th Annual European Summit
Thomas R. Manisero, a New York Partner, will speak May 16, 2006 at C5's 9th Annual European Summit on Reinsurance Claims titled "The Practical and Legal Guide to Claims Handling and Collections in a Difficult and Turbulent Global Reinsurance Market."
May 2006
Nelson Featured in San Francisco Chronicle
Stephen L. Nelson featured in the May 8, 2006 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle.
April 2006
Stephen L. Nelson Named Partner in San Francisco Office
Stephen L. Nelson was named a Partner in the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Nelson will cover the firm’s aviation work in California and the western region and has extensive experience in civil litigation and trial and appellate matters before state and federal courts.
April 2006
Tom Cherry in Financial Times Deutschland
Thomas R. Cherry was quoted in the April 18, 2006 issue of the Financial Times Deutschland.
April 2006
Wilson Elser Featured in The Wall Street Journal
Wilson Elser was featured in The Wall Street Journal.
April 3, 2006
Julie R. Evans and Gregory S. Katz Named Deputy Managing Partners in New York City Office
Gregory S. Katz and Julie R. Evans have been named Deputy Managing Partners in the New York City office of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP. Both positions are newly created leadership roles within the firm.
March 2006
NY Superintendent of Insurance to Speak at Seminar
New York State Bar Association Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section
March 2006
Partner Daniel S. Schwartz Certified as Civil Mediator by Florida Supreme Court
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP Partner Daniel S. Schwartz has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Civil Mediator. The significance of the certification rests in the state's judicial requirement that all civil cases be presented for mediation before proceeding to trial.
March 2006
Partner Lawrence B. Brennan to speak at National Business Institute seminar
Lawrence B. Brennan of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP will speak at the National Business Institute's seminar April 4, 2006. Mr. Brennan will discuss The Defense Base Act in a presentation titled, "Origins, The Law and Global Application in the 21st Century."
February 2006
Moskowitz Named to Board of International Media Group
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP Partner Harold J. Moskowitz has been named to the executive committee of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR). The mission of the organization is to serve as a global advocate and resource for developing ways of managing and resolving disputes affecting business.
February 2006
Thomas W. Hyland Named as Managing Partner of New York office
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has named Thomas W. Hyland as Managing Partner of its 260-lawyer New York City office. Mr. Hyland currently serves on the firm's Executive Committee and as its General Counsel.
February 2006
Deborah A. Elsasser Named Partner in New York Office
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has named Deborah A. Elsasser a Partner in the firm's New York office. Ms. Elsasser has more than 15 years of litigation experience which includes all aspects of civil litigation, in the areas of commercial litigation, aviation, product liability, broker E & O, pharmaceutical, and insurance/reinsurance coverage disputes.
February 2006
Jeffrey Diamond Named as Houston Partner
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has named Jeffrey Lawrence Diamond a Partner in the Houston office. Mr. Diamond has a diverse litigation practice that includes the defense of automobile/trucking accident, medical malpractice, construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense and employment related litigation.
January 2006
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP names 18 as Partners
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP named 18 new partners a part of an expansion of its national law practice. Wilson Elser was recently identified by The National Law Journal as one of the fastest growing law firms in America.
January 2006
Bussey, White, McDonough and Freeman, P.A. joins Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP
Continuing to expand its national reach and presence in Florida and the Southeast, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has joined with Orlando-based Bussey, White, McDonough and Freeman, P.A.. The new office will join Miami as Wilson Elser's second location in Florida.
November 2005
Partner Otis D. Wright II Tapped as a Superior Court Judge by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Otis D. Wright II, a long-standing Partner with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP, has been appointed by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge. He will be sworn into office in later this month.
September 2005
Partner Stephen M. Marcellino joins NYS insurance official for review of industry investigations
Stephen M. Marcellino, a Partner with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP, will moderate a panel on Sept. 28 on the various state insurance industry investigations. The event will feature Audrey Samers, Deputy Superintendent and General Counsel of the New York State Insurance Department.
June 2005
Wilson Elser Successfully Defends Female Pastor Against Removal
Judge Joseph P. Dorsa, Supreme Court, Queens County, has dismissed a lawsuit against the election of Seung Jin Lee as pastor of the Korean Church of Eternal Life in New York.
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