Lawrence Rosenblatt obtained summary judgment for a Brooklyn hospital in a bed sore case in Kings County where, it was alleged, his client and co-defendant institutions allowed the decedent to develop multiple bed sores, leading to osteomyelitis and death. During oral argument, Lawrence focused, inter alia, on the deficiencies in the plaintiff’s expert’s affirmation, arguing […]

Aaronson Rappaport partner, Robert Chappell, and associate, Julia Harvey, successfully obtained a summary judgment dismissal on behalf of their clients, a hospital and individual provider, in a case involving allegations that the infant-plaintiff sustained brain damage and shoulder dystocia during labor and delivery. With the support of expert witnesses in the field of obstetrics/gynecology and […]

ARFD Of Counsel Patrick P. Mevs, with key assistance from associate Mallory Turk, successfully obtained a summary judgment dismissal of all claims against a prominent metropolitan hospital in a claim alleging improper administration of psychiatric medications leading to a fall and significant leg fracture.  Plaintiff claimed that the medications in question were excessive and negligently […]

Aaronson Rappaport is proud to announce the nominations of 9 attorneys as 2022’s Best Lawyers in America and 2 attorneys as 2022’s Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch.  Congratulations to: The Best Lawyers in America (2022 Edition) Dawn A. Adelson Robert J. Cecala Sanford Gold Philip D. Lerner Nicholas J. Marotta Robert S. Melnick […]

Congratulations are in order for ARFD Of Counsel, Patrick P. Mevs, who was recently granted summary judgment in the Southern District of New York under Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure following a motion filed on behalf of a plastic surgeon. Plaintiff alleged a failure to properly perform a cosmetic procedure and […]

At Aaronson Rappaport, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide unparalleled service to our clients, whether in the courtroom, the office or remotely from home during these unusual times. Congratulations are in order for these 24 outstanding ARFD attorneys, recognized this year as 2021 NY-Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! 2021 NY-Metro Super Lawyers […]

Aaronson Rappaport is pleased to announce that Margot Weisberg has been elected Partner in the firm, effective January 1, 2021. Margot possesses a strong work ethic, unique talent in client relationships and willingness to provide guidance to all who work with her.  Margot is a tremendous asset to the firm today and for the continued […]

On December 8th 2020, ARFD Partner, Dawn Adelson, participated in a Webinar, “A Radiology-Based Lawsuit: The Mechanics and Current Trends”, as a featured speaker before the Young and Early Career Professionals Section (YPS) of the New York Chapter of the American College of Radiology-New York State Radiological Society. The interactive lecture was a part of […]

Aaronson Rappaport is proud to announce the nominations of 12 Partners as 2021’s Best Lawyers in America and 3 Associates as 2021’s Best Lawyers in America “One’s to Watch.” Congratulations to: The Best Lawyers in America (2021 Edition) Dawn A. Adelson Barbara A. Ryan Robert S. Deutsch Sanford Gold Andrew Kaplan Philip D. Lerner Nicholas […]

After the success of last year, Aaronson Rappaport was proud to, again, participate and lead this year’s Back(Pack) to School Corporate Social Responsibility Project with The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. Through our own philanthropic donation and manpower, in combination with donations by groups, 121 new chromebooks and 400 backpacks stuffed with school supplies were donated […]