Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Lisa Fresolone has dedicated her practice to the defense of medical malpractice and healthcare negligence claims. She specializes in the defense of physicians, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home health agencies. She also is experienced in the defense of general liability claims, including premises liability, vehicular liability, and patient-on-patient assault claims. Lisa’s success in those practice areas is well-documented in several important dec...
Victor M. Ivanoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Victor M., 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 Victor M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brendan Alt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Brendan, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brendan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emma B. Glazer began her legal career at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP. As an Associate specializing in medical malpractice litigation, psychiatric malpractice defense, personal injury defense and professional liability defense, she defends physicians, teaching hospitals, health care delivery systems and biomedical research facilities. She has experience in all phases of litigation, including federal court cases. Emma graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, cum laude, in 2014 and...
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.
Tim is a partner in the firm and focuses his practice on civil litigation, including medical malpractice defense, general liability and appellate practice. Tim received his law degree from Albany Law School in 2014 where he graduated cum laude and became a member of Justinian Society. Tim is also a proud alumni of the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree graduating cum laude in 2011. Tim is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the United States District Court f...
Fiachra Moody is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Fiachra, 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 Fiachra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicholas Pollina is part of the Medical and Life Sciences Industry Team at Harris Beach Murtha located in New York, New York, specializing in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. The team is recognized for successfully defending product liability, health care, and general liability cases. In his practice, Nicholas focuses on defending luxury co-ops, condominiums, and well-known dining establishments in New York, tackling various general liability issues. His work includes representing buildi...
Kristen Griffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Kristen, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
McCallion L. Campbell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. McCallion L., 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 McCallion L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kerona Samuels is a Senior Associate at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP. Her areas of practice include medical malpractice and nursing home litigation defense. Prior to civil practice, Ms. Samuels began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York. Ms. Samuels served the People of the State of New York for many years and gained extensive trial experience. As a prosecutor, she was responsible for the investigation and trial of misdemeanor and felony cases. Ms....
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...
Jennifer M. Wanner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jennifer M., 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 Jennifer M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael B. Manning is a Partner at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP, where he defends doctors, hospitals (including specialized children’s care hospitals), and regional trauma centers in a variety of medical malpractice matters. Immediately prior to joining the Firm, Mike was an associate attorney in the motions department, and subsequently in the affirmative litigation department, of a litigation defense firm in Brooklyn. There, he handled myriad aspects of medical malpractice defense....
Amy E. Korn is a Senior Associate at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP, where she defends our client physicians, hospitals, health care delivery systems, and premier academic medical centers in medical malpractice matters. Amy received her B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University in 2008 and her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2013. Prior to joining MCB, she represented lenders and financial institutions in residential and commercial real estate disputes. ...
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.
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