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In the News: New York

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Relevant legal news from 2018 in the New York area.

Courtroom Mastery

Justin Smulison

After being injured at the mall, Marion Hedges received a multimillion-dollar verdict thanks to attorney Thomas Moore.

Teamwork and Strategy

Justin Smulison

The firm secured multimillion-dollar verdicts for victims and wokers in 2018.

Ellen G. Makofsky, 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Elder Law

Nicole Ortiz

Ellen G. Makofsky of Makofsky and Associates was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in Long Island for Elder Law.

Anthony J. Enea, 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Elder Law

Nicole Ortiz

Anthony J. Enea of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in White Plains for Elder Law.

Results that Speak for Themselves

Weitz & Luxenberg

Weitz & Luxenberg’s more than $17 billion in verdicts and settlements is a testament to its committed advocacy.

Results Matter

Sean Stonefield

With a history of record recoveries, Block O’Toole & Murphy continues to achieve some of New York’s largest personal injury verdicts and settlements.

The Fighter From New York

Justin Smulison

Benedict Morelli discusses recent successes and high-profile casework.

Davis, Saperstein & Salomon Fights for Full Justice for the Injured

Samuel L. Davis

Over 40 years of practicing law, Davis, Saperstein & Salomon go the extra mile to advocate for their clients.

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Diane V. Dygert Named Chair of Seyfarth Shaw's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Department 

Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC Announces Courtney Radtke McConomy as Shareholder

Family Law Firm Shemtob Law Announces New Firm Name Shemtob Draganosky Taylor, P.C.

O'Melveny Represented Nation's 8th Largest Pest Management Company Clark Pest Control in Acquisition by Rollins, Inc. 

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American Law Institute Elects Greenberg Traurig Texas Shareholder Demetrius G. McDaniel as New Member

Duane Morris Names Six Attorneys to Partnership

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Disability Justice Changes Name to Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Disability 

Former Attorney General Douglas S. Chin Joins Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher

BakerHostetler Adds Local Veteran Lawyer Eric E. Sagerman as Managing Partner in Los Angeles Office

Seasoned Litigator Susan M. Zoeller Joins Jackson Lewis in Indianapolis as Principal 

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