Amongst the flurry of Executive and Administrative Orders that have been issued since the advent of the coronavirus crisis, the medical profession should also be aware of a newly-enacted provision of New York State’s Education Law, which provides in pertinent part, “all physicians, physician assistants, specialist assistants, nurse practitioners, licensed registered professional nurses and licensed […]

ARFD associate Jonathan Tamir, supported by partner Phillip HoSang, Jr., was recently able to obtain summary judgement following a motion filed on behalf of a hospital and three physician assistants in a medical malpractice matter concerning a spinal surgery with fusion. Plaintiff claimed that the hospital and physician assistants were negligent in performing the surgery […]

Congratulations to Aaronson Rappaport trial partner, Lawrence W. Rosenblatt, and his trial team, including partner, Jennifer Kavallieratos, and associate, Sara Aksu, on their recent trial win in Supreme Court, Dutchess County. The case involved claims that the defendants failed to properly observe the plaintiff, a middle-aged male plaintiff, who had recently undergone a left rotator […]

Aaronson Rappaport proudly congratulates associate, Nanor Terjanian, on her successful handling of a New Jersey bench trial on behalf of an ARFD client, a healthcare IT consulting services company, in a breach of contract action against a healthcare IT retailer.   The action concerned a consulting services agreement between the parties.  Ms. Terjanian successfully presented her case […]

Trial partner, Nicholas Marotta, supported by his trial team, partner, David Saffra, associate, Nadia Ali, and law clerk, Veronica Mishkind, achieved a defense verdict in Kings County. The medical malpractice case involved claims of an alleged failure to admit the 25-year-old plaintiff’s decedent to the hospital after she presented to the Emergency Department with flu-like […]

Aaronson Rappaport is proud to announce the elevation of four excellent associates to partner and of counsel. Deirdre, Alison, Deborah and Michelle embody the hard work and dedication to the ARFD team and clients that is highly valued by the firm. We congratulate them on this achievement and look forward to their continued and future […]

Aaronson Rappaport associate, Daniel Milstein, and partner, Sam Shapiro, were recently able to obtain summary judgment on behalf of their client, an internal medicine physician, in a wrongful death matter concerning an alleged delay in diagnosing a dislodged gastrostomy tube leading to respiratory distress, peritonitis, and the plaintiff-decedent’s demise. In granting the motion, the Court […]

Aaronson Rappaport was proud to continue its efforts to recognize and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace and professional environment through our sponsorship and participation in another excellent Women in Legal & Corporate Leadership Summit. This year, senior associate, Margot Weisberg, brilliantly tackled generational stereotypes during her panel discussion “Working Through Generational Diversity Among […]

Aaronson Rappaport proudly congratulates trial partner, Andrew Kaplan, on a defense verdict obtained in Westchester County Supreme Court last week. Andrew was supported by his trial team including associates, Nadia Ali and Andrew Benard, and appellate counsel, Deirdre Tracey. The case involved a 56-year-old man, who underwent liposuction and abdominoplasty by the co-defendant physician. Mr. […]

Aaronson Rappaport would like to congratulate trial partner, Robert Deutsch, who recently obtained a defense verdict in Queens County after the jury found that the defendant’s care did not cause plaintiff’s injuries. Mr. Deutsch was assisted on the case and at trial by associate, Daniel Oresajo. The case involved claims that the defendant surgeon failed […]