Best Lawyers Near You in Garden City, New York for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
A highly respected and seasoned expert in his field, Senior Trial Partner Peter Crean is a formidable litigator and skilled legal strategist. He is known as a “tough as nails,” well organized practitioner with meticulous attention to detail. Peter has aggressively represented clients in large damage, complex medical cases, with an emphasis on hospital investigations, physician discipline, risk management, residency training and supervision issues. His 38+ years of experience inclu...
Kim Rosetti is a partner in our New York City office, where she specializes in medical malpractice matters. She devotes her practice to the defense of hospitals, physicians, and nurses, seeing the matter through to trial and appellate procedures if necessary. Prior to joining HBS, Kim worked with a full-service Mississippi-based firm for 24 years. There, she defended medical malpractice, employment, Title VII, general premises, municipal liability, general insurance, school district, and tax ...
Kenneth R. Larywon is a senior partner and trial attorney, focusing his practice on the defense of professional liability cases and healthcare law matters. For over 30 years, Mr. Larywon has defended physicians and hospitals in claims arising out of the delivery of medical care. He has also represented healthcare professionals in disciplinary proceedings before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct and the Department of Education. Mr. Larywon has extensive experience in counseling and de...
Thomas Grove is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Thomas, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Casey Hughes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Casey, who practices law in East Meadow, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Casey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michele Greco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Michele, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michele is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brandon Fernandes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Brandon, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael A. DeRosa is an Associate at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP, where he focuses his practice on the defense of medical malpractice matters and general liability matters, defending our client doctors, hospitals, health care systems, and other medical professionals. Michael received his B.A. from Loyola University Maryland, magna cum laude, in 2015, and his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, cum laude, in2018. Prior to joining MCB, Michael served as a judicial intern i...
Maura Kernan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Maura, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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