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April 2009
Michael Brisbin to be a speaker at the Western Claim Conference June 14-16 in California
Michael K. Brisbin (Of Counsel-San Francisco) will give a presentation before the Western Claim Conference to be conducted in Indian Wells, CA, on June 14-16. His topic will be "Individual LTD Claims Handing & Processing." More.
April 2009
Adrienne C. Publicover to give update on life insurance law at Western Claim Conference in June in California
Adrienne C. Publicover (Partner-San Francisco) will be a speaker at the Western Claim Conference to be conducted in Indian Wells, CA, on June 14-16. She will give a talk entitled "Life Insurance Case Law Update-the Issues and Trends." More.
April 2009
Lesko to participate in 12th National Advanced Forum focusing on insurance claims in June
Robert P. Lesko (Partner-New Jersey) will participate on a panel at the 12th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Claims. Rob will serve on the panel entitled "The Impact of MetLife v. Glenn on the Standard of Review and Discovery." More
April 2009
McMahon to give presentation on U.S. Supreme Court case addressing Met Life v. Glenn
Daniel J. McMahon(Chairman of the Executive Committee-Chicago) will participate in the 2009 Midwest Claim Conference to be conducted in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on May 6-8. He will discuss Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. v. Glenn, 128 S. Ct. 2343 (2008). More.
March 2009
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Practice
Exciting changes have been taking place at Wilson Elser. We have developed our Life, Health, Disability and ERISA team to reflect the strength and eminence of our practice. According to West Monitor, Wilson Elser has been #1 in life insurance litigation and the #1 defense firm for ERISA during the past five years. More.
February 2009
Wilson Elser names Daniel J. McMahon as new Chairman
The Executive Committee of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has elected Daniel J. McMahon, Chairman of the Executive Committee, succeeding Thomas W. Wilson Sr. Tom will continue as a Partner with Wilson Elser and serve as Chairman Emeritus. He will also remain as a member of the Executive Committee. More
January 2009
St. John’s maritime law course to be taught by Brennan et al.
Lawrence B. Brennan (Partner-New York) will be one of the instructors at a course entitled “Marine Law: A Practical Approach” at St. John’s University in lower Manhattan.
December 2008
Enger and Lee obtain voluntary dismissal with prejudice of premises liability lawsuit
William Enger (Partner-Los Angeles ) and Gregory Lee (Associate-Los Angeles ) successfully defended an automotive repair chain against a premises liability lawsuit. The suit was filed on behalf of an elderly plaintiff alleging serious injuries from a fall into an open work pit. More
December 2008
Baloy wins defense verdict for Brooklyn Public Library
Donna Marie Baloy (Partner-White Plains) obtained a defense verdict in New York State Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn), in favor of the Brooklyn Public Library in a slip and fall case. The City of New York , a co-defendant, settled during the plaintiff's liability case. More
November 2008
Novotny to participate in NYSBA program on construction site accidents
F. Douglas Novotny (Partner-Albany) will participate in a New York State Bar Association program titled “Construction Site Accidents – The Trial of a Labor Law Case” on November 20. More
November 2008
Wilson Elser’s Appellate Practice Group Makes Law on the Issue of Partial Contractual Indemnification at the New York Court of Appeals
In Brooks v. Judlau Contracting, Richard E. Lerner (Partner-New York ) and Melissa Murphy-Petros (Of Counsel-Chicago) represented the appellant general contractor before the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. More
November 2008
Friedberg wins a malpractice case in the Bronx
Alan B. Friedberg (Partner-White Plains) won a New York State Supreme Court,Bronx County, verdict in October for a general surgeon at a major hospital in a medical malpractice case. The decision was rendered in seven minutes! More
October 2008
Metro Team of Alfieri and DiMarco oppose lead paint summary judgment motion
Lucinda H. Alfieri (Partner-White Plains) and Erik DiMarco (Partner-New York) successfully opposed a plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment in New York State Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan) in a lead paint exposure case. Wilson Elser represented a landowner sued on behalf of an infant-plaintiff who allegedly suffered lead exposure. More
October 2008
White Plains team wins verdict in U.S District Court in discrimination case
Timothy P. Coon (Partner-White Plains) received a unanimous verdict in October for a client in an employment discrimination case tried before Judge John Koeltl in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. More
October 2008
Global Broker & Underwriter names Mazzola a “Legal Leader”
Global Broker & Underwriter magazine, a United Kingdom-based insurance industry publication, has named Jean-Claude (J.C.) Mazzola (Partner-New York ) a “Legal Leader” for 2008. More
October 2008
Nancy Quinn Koba obtains a summary judgment for insurance broker
Nancy Quinn Koba (Of Counsel-White Plains) won a summary judgment in a New York State Supreme Court, Westchester County, case where she represented Nathan Butwin, the insurance broker who procured a general liability insurance policy for Canopy Roofing. More
September 2008
Jast and Tranen author article about Qualcomm case
Raymond J. Jast (Partner-Chicago) and Daniel E. Tranen (Partner-Chicago) authored “Excess Carrier Not Obligated Where Underlying Coverage Not Exhausted.” The article addresses the impact of the Qualcomm case. More
September 2008
Goldner to address 15th annual FETTI conference in Chicago
Anthony M. Goldner (Partner-Chicago) will address the Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues’ (FETTI) 15th Annual Conference in Chicago on October 3, 2008. More
July 2008
Deniston and Estrada publish California employment law articles
Martin K. Deniston (Partner-Los Angeles) and Diana M. Estrada (Associate-Los Angeles) published two articles this year on employment law issues: “Employers Do Not Have to Ensure Employees Take Meal Breaks According to an Eagerly Awaited California Court of Appeal Decision” and “Employers Are Not Required to Accommodate Medical Marijuana Use in California.” More
July 2008
Quaranta publishes book on product liability law for Chinese market
Philip Quaranta (Partner – White Plains ) authored a book on U.S. product liability law for the Chinese market. The book was published and is being distributed in China by LexisNexis. Phil’s book, entitled “United States Export Product Liability - A Primer for Chinese Manufacturers and Their Insurers,” discusses the product liability laws and procedures faced by Chinese manufacturers exporting their products into the United States marketplace. More
July 2008
Stewart authors article on green building initiatives in California Litigation
Ian A. Stewart (Partner-Los Angeles ) authored an article entitled “The Impact of Green Building Initiatives on Construction Defect and Design Claims.” The article will be published in an upcoming issue of California Litigation, the journal of the state bar’s Litigation Section. More
June 2008
Rothmann and Tranen present legal ethics lecture
Rebecca M. Rothmann (Partner-Chicago) and Daniel E. Tranen (Partner-Chicago) presented a legal ethics lecture before a CLE program sponsored by the National Business Institute. More
May 2008
Case publishes article in ABA journal
Michael J. Case (Partner- White Plains) published an article entitled “Pollution Exclusion Litigation: The Tide of Lawsuits Is Not Out Yet.” The article appeared in Coverage, a publication of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. The article, which discusses trends in applying the absolute pollution exclusion, was based on a Massachusetts holding applying the exclusion in favor of a Wilson Elser client. More
April 2008
Black authors chapter on mergers and acquisitions for Aspatore Books
Jerry B. Black (Partner – New York ) completed a chapter in a book, “Inside the Minds: M&A Client Strategies,” published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson business publisher. The title of his chapter is “Counsel’s Role in M&A Transactions.” The chapter discusses issues in developing an M&A transaction strategy, including whether it is beneficial to get a letter of intent, and whether lock-up and no-shop provisions or break-up fees are important. More
March 2008
Edna S. Bailey authors DRI publication article
Edna S. Bailey authored “Post Hoc Rationale Prohibition - Not Applicable in Case Subject to De Novo Review,” in the DRI publication The Voice in the March 19, 2008 edition. More
March 2008
Rothmann give lecture at Principal Life Insurance Company
Rebecca M. Rothmann (Partner-Chicago) gave a CE and CLE lecture at Principal Life Insurance Company in Des Moines , IA. More
March 2008
Holmes publishes article in Employee Benefit Plan Review
David M. Holmes (Managing Partner-Chicago) and Anjali C. Das (Partner-Chicago) gave presentations at the Lorman Education Services “Update on Insurance Issues in Illinois ” on March 5, 2008. More
February 2008
D’Avanzo receives Outstanding Counsel Award from Terex Corporation
Joseph A. D’Avanzo (Partner-White Plains) received the Outstanding Product Liability Counsel Award from Terex Corporation. The award was given to Joe in recognition of achievements in representing Terex Corporation during 2007. More
February 2008
Harding presents employment law update program to Center for Community and Family Services, Inc.
Jacqueline J. Harding (Associate-Los Angeles ) presented an employment law update program on Feb. 15, 2008, as part of the Annual Management Leadership Program for the Center for Community and Family Services, Inc. More
January 2008
Frederick J. Pomerantz secures Certificate of Recognition designating a client as an Alien Accredited Reinsurer in NYS
Frederick J. Pomerantz (Partner-New York ) has secured a Certificate of Recognition for a non-United States based insurance company client of the firm. The designation makes the company an alien accredited reinsurer by the State of New York Insurance Department. More
September 2007
Wilson Elser to host Gail Evans at New Jersey networking event
The New Jersey office of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP and the Women's Networking Committee of the NJCCA will host best-selling author Gail Evans at a High Tea on Oct. 4, 2007. The event will be conducted at the Somerset Hills Hotel, Warren, New Jersey.
July 2007
Defense verdict in a med mal/wrongful death case obtained by D’Angelo
Vincent D'Angelo successfully defended a nurse-anesthetist in a medical malpractice/wrongful death jury trial.
July 2007
Herrington makes appearances on radio shows
Heather A. Herrington appeared on WWDB 860AM financial news on a segment entitled "Executive Leaders Radio," as well as on Philadelphia radio station WOGL 98.1.
July 2007
NYSBA invites Hirsch to speak at its Summer Meeting
Irving B. Hirsch will be speaking at the New York State Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section's "Summer Meeting." The event will be held July 22-25, 2007.
June 2007
Wilson Elser wins jury verdict for doctor
Alan B. Friedberg won a verdict in a case tried before Bronx County Supreme Court Justice John A. Barone in favor of a plastic surgeon at a large medical center.
June 2007
Business Insurance cites Enger in article about global warming litigation
William K. Enger was quoted recently in Business Insurance. He commented on insurance coverage impediments for global warming claims.
June 2007
Defense verdict in $18 million environmental case claim obtained by Knox and Dzugay
Partner Stephen R. Knox, assisted by Associate Kurt H. Dzugay, both in the New Jersey office, won a verdict awarding our client a no cause for action on an $18 million claim for trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination in violation of the New Jersey Spill Act.
June 2007
NYC Bar Assoc. seminar includes Schaffer as speaker on D&O
Scott R. Schaffer will serve as one of the Program Co-Chairs and speakers at a seminar organized by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York entitled "Current Issues in D&O Liability and Insurance 2007."
June 2007
Southern Nevada Claims Assoc. invites Cushing and Burkhart to speak at luncheon
Kym S. Cushing and Christine Burkhart will be featured speakers at the Southern Nevada Claims Association's June luncheon on Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
June 2007
Corleto joins Connecticut office as Partner
Anthony B. Corleto has joined the firm as a Partner in the Connecticut office. His practice focuses on intellectual property, corporate disputes, insurance coverage and bad faith disputes, environmental matters, employment practice liability and municipal liability.
May 2007
Insurance Journal features Castoria article
Louis H. Castoria authored an article entitled "Top 10 ways for California surplus line brokers to avoid E&O exposures."
May 2007
Toxic tort presentation led by Alfieri
Lucinda H. Alfieri gave a presentation and training class on March 29 for representatives of Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Co. in Albany, NY.
May 2007
HedgeWorld.com quotes Sheiffer on costs of SEC investigations
David S. Sheiffer was quoted on March 29 in HedgeWorld Daily News, stating that any investigations into the trading practices of hedge funds would generate large legal fees.
May 2007
Brennan receives naval award
Lawrence B. Brennan, a Captain in the United States Navy in the Reserve Component, has received the Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney Award from the Judge Advocates Association.
May 2007
IATL names Kelly a Fellow
Patrick M. Kelly has been named a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL).
May 2007
ABA Media, Privacy, and Defamation Law General Committee appoints Leghorn Vice-Chair
Thomas A. Leghorn has been appointed as a Vice-Chair of the Media, Privacy, and Defamation Law General Committee within the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
May 2007
Nursing malpractice chapter authored by Kolbert and Webber
Peter A. Kolbert and John C. Webber of the White Plains office have co-authored a chapter in the third edition of Nursing Malpractice, published by Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, Inc.
April 2007
IBA West invites Castoria and Kelly to participate in its annual conference
Louis H. Castoria and Patrick M. Kelly will be participating in the Insurance Brokers & Agents of the West's (IBA West) annual Blue Ribbon Conference.
April 2007
Nalty joins the San Francisco office as Partner
The San Francisco office is pleased to announce that Sean P. Nalty has joined the firm as a Partner.
April 2007
TLA selects Del Gatto to be meeting host and panel moderator
Brian Del Gatto will be participating in the 2007 Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) Annual Conference.
April 2007
Mealey's Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference selects Vollweiler to co-chair event
Cheryl P. Vollweiler, Partner in the New York office, will be participating in Mealey's Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference. She will co-chair the conference along with Wendy Fleishman, Partner at Lieff Cabraser.
April 2007
Lorman auto insurance and accident litigation seminar features Miller as speaker
Stuart A. Miller will be participating in a Lorman Education Services Seminar entitled "Auto Insurance: Uninsured, Underinsured and Accident Litigation" on Thursday, April 19, 2007, in New York City.
April 2007
BII ADR seminar to be led by Moskowitz, Kreidman and Schaffer
Harold J. Moskowitz, Perry I. Kreidman and Scott R. Schaffer will give a two-hour seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Bermuda Insurance Institute (BII) in Bermuda.
April 2007
Castro-Blanco named Of Counsel in White Plains office
The firm has named James F. Castro-Blanco Of Counsel in the White Plains office. He will focus his legal practice on a variety of corporate affairs and financing projects.
April 2007
Managing Partner magazine invites Hyland to participate in its risk management conference
Thomas W. Hyland will be participating in Managing Partner magazine's 2nd Annual Conference on "Risk Management for the Modern Law Firm: Proactively Identifying, Prioritizing & Mitigating Risk Associated with Your Practice." The two-day conference will take place in Chicago, Illinois on April 17 - 18, 2007.
March 2007
ACI taps Sheiffer to participate in two panels
David S. Sheiffer will be participating in two panels of the 13th Annual Institute D&O Liability Insurance conference.
March 2007
RIMS presentation hosted by Cushing and Burkhart
Kym S. Cushing and Christine Burkhart, Partner and Associate in the Las Vegas office, respectively, will be participating in the Nevada Chapter's Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) meeting.
March 2007
Kingsway General Ins. Co. taps Del Gatto and Shapiro to address punitive damages and cargo loss claims
On Friday, March 30, 2007, Brian Del Gatto and Beata Shapiro will present a seminar to Kingsway General Insurance Company in Mississauga, Ontario, about handling cargo and personal injury cases in the surface transportation field.
March 2007
Former LA Partner Otis D. Wright II appointed judge of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Former Los Angeles Wilson Elser Partner Otis D. Wright II has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
March 2007
Gallo serves on Editorial Advisory Board
Joseph A. Gallo served on the Editorial Advisory Board for T. Evan Schaeffer's newest book, Deposition Checklists and Strategies, published in December 2006.
March 2007
Black Women Lawyers’ Association National Summit in Chicago sponsored by Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP is one of the 2007 sponsors of the National Summit of the Black Women Lawyers' Association (BWLA) of Greater Chicago, Inc.
March 2007
Wilson Elser affiliates with Mexican law firm Rubio Villegas y Asociados
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker has established an affiliation with the law firm of Rubio Villegas y Asociados, S.C. of Mexico City. The new affiliation, similar to other Wilson Elser affiliations already in place with law firms in France and Germany, is designed to support the firm's growing Latin American Practice.
March 2007
Wilkinson and Herrington named to Philadelphia Bar leadership roles
Kathleen D. Wilkinson has been elected to a third term as Assistant Secretary of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Heather A. Suydam Herrington was elected to the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
March 2007
San Francisco office hosts welcome reception for new Barristers Chairs/Vice Chairs
The San Francisco office is jointly sponsoring a welcome reception on Thursday, March 15, 2007, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. with the Bar Association of San Francisco's Barristers Club.
February 2007
MNCPA Footnote features Larkin article
Peter J. Larkin authored an article entitled "Managing the Risks of Tax Season." Featured in the December 2006/January 2007 issue of MNCPA Footnote, the article notes that between 30 and 50 percent of all claims against accountants relate to tax engagements.
February 2007
Insurance Institute book chapter authored by Cherry and Manisero
Thomas R. Cherry and Thomas R. Manisero have co-authored a chapter in a book published by The Insurance Institute of London.
February 2007
Mealey's mass tort insurance conference includes Deaver as panelist
James T. H. Deaver will be participating in a panel discussion at the Mealey's Mass Tort Insurance Coverage Conference. The event will be held March 19-20, 2007 at The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.
February 2007
American Inns of Court elects Marangas “Master of the Bench"
Theresa B. Marangas was elected "Master of the Bench" by the Albany Law School Chapter of the American Inns of Court (AIC). The organization is an association of judges, lawyers, law professors and students, the AIC promotes ethics and proficiency within the legal field.
February 2007
NYSBA taps Leghorn and Scher to speak at concurrent CLE seminars
Thomas A. Leghorn and Brett A. Scher will be speaking at concurrent continuing legal education seminars for the New York State Bar Association on the topic "Legal Malpractice Litigation and Risk Management."
February 2007
Beth El Synagogue Center of New Rochelle honors Young
Steven L. Young (Partner-White Plains) and his wife, Debbie, are to be honored at Beth El Synagogue Center of New Rochelle's 54th Annual Dinner Dance on Sunday, March 18.
February 2007
NYSBA taps D'Avanzo for seminar on product liability litigation
Joseph A. D'Avanzo will speak at the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) seminar, "How to Litigate a Products Liability Case."
February 2007
CPR Institute includes Moskowitz as speaker at upcoming seminar
Harold J. Moskowitz (Partner-New York) will be speaking at the Conflict Prevention & Resolution Seminar on the CPR International Reinsurance Industry Dispute Resolution Protocol.
February 2007
University of Chicago and ABA include Das as speaker at conferences
Anjali C. Das has been invited to speak to a group of students at a dinner symposium hosted by the University of Chicago. She will also be speaking at the 2007 American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Litigation CLE seminar.
February 2007
Shepperd wins back-to-back defense verdicts in Texas
John R. Shepperd recently successfully defended two medical malpractice cases in eight weeks in Jefferson County, Texas, regularly ranked as one of the toughest defense venues in the country by the American Tort Reform Association and other organizations.
January 2007
FEWA seminar includes Castoria as presenter
Louis H. Castoria and Elizabeth Horn, Assistant Vice President & Practice Manager, D&O at Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., will be presenting "Limiting Your Liability as an Expert" at the FEWA Seminar on Wednesday, February 7, 2007.
January 2007
St. John’s maritime law course to be taught by Brennan et al.
Lawrence B. Brennan will be one of the instructors at a course entitled "Marine Law: A Practical Approach" at St. John's University.
January 2007
Embry-Riddle aviation and insurance symposium features Tompkins as speaker
George N. Tompkins Jr. will serve as a presenter and one of the moderators at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's 18th Annual Aviation Law & Insurance Symposium on Thursday and Friday, February 1-2, 2007.
January 2007
NAPABA Labor & Employment Committee names Pak co-chair
Yoora Pak has been named Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment Committee of National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).
January 2007
CMAA conference includes Anesh as speaker on liability
Mark K. Anesh will be speaking at the National Convention of the Club Managers Association of America on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
January 2007
FORC elects Pomerantz as Northeast Regional Director
Frederick J. Pomerantz was recently elected to serve as Northeast Regional Director of the Federation of Regulatory Counsel (FORC).
January 2007
Waters named Municipal Court Judge
Kelly A. Waters was recently sworn in as a Municipal Court Judge for the Township of Union.
January 2007
Wilson Elser names 12 new Partners
The firm named 12 new partners as a part of the continued expansion of its national law practice. The new partners represent a variety of clients from around the world.
January 2007
Mealey’s conference features Cawley as presenter
Michael J. Cawley will be presenting a session on "Ethical Issues Involved in the Tripartite Relationship" at Mealey's 5th Annual Advanced Insurance Coverage Conference: Top 10 Issues, on Monday and Tuesday, January 22-23, 2007.
December 2006
Norwalk Common Council re-elects Coffey as President
Michael W. Coffey has been re-elected President of the Norwalk (CT) Common Council by his fellow city legislators.
December 2006
Bronx County Bar Association inducts Friedberg as Chairman
Alan B. Friedberg was recently inducted as Chairman of the Board for the Bronx County Bar Association Board of Directors.
December 2006
Insurance Journal features Castoria article
Louis H. Castoria authored an article entitled "A multi-billion loss in corporate equity with the stroke of a pen?" The piece was featured in the November 6, 2006 issue of the Insurance Journal.
December 2006
Wilson Elser wins dismissal in Atkins Diet First Amendment case
Wilson Elser attorneys won a significant victory in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, by securing the dismissal of a case charging the Atkins book and food products were defective and dangerous under product liability laws.
December 2006
Philadelphia Bar Association honors Wilkinson
Kathleen D. Wilkinson was honored by the Public Interest Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association for her work in the "Raising the Bar Campaign."
December 2006
PLUS names Kelly Board President
Patrick M. Kelly, Managing Partner of the Western Region, has been named President of the Board of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) for 2007. He has been involved with PLUS for many years.
December 2006
San Diego office relocates
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP have relocated to larger office space to accommodate the firm’s continued growth. The new offices will accommodate up to 21 lawyers and necessary support personnel of the national firm in San Diego.
November 2006
CBA to host panel by Das
Anjali C. Das will give a presentation on "Directors and Officers Liability Insurance and the Stock Options Backdating Scandal," December 6, 2006. The presentation will be made before the Chicago Bar Association, Insurance Law Committee.
November 2006
MCCA's diversity conference includes Hyacinthe as panelist
Sylvere M. Hyacinthe was a panelist on November 8, 2006, at the Seventh Annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference. The event, sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), was conducted in New York City at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel.
November 2006
Yonkers development project names Wilson Elser as special counsel
Wilson Elser has been named Special Counsel for the City of Yonkers, NY, to defend the city's approval of the largest mixed-use land development in Westchester County. The project is being challenged in New York Supreme Court, County of Westchester, by neighboring communities, including the Town of Greenburgh.
November 2006
Hofstra and NYSBA select Anesh as presenter
Mark K. Anesh (Partner-NY) will be making a series of presentations on legal issues during the next few weeks. His presentations will be at Hofstra Law School, on Long Island, and before the New York State Bar Association, in New York City.
November 2006
ABA Book Chapter authored by Bogaert
William T. Bogaert served as a panelist at a conference on the Annotated Commercial Crime Policy sponsored by the Fidelity and Surety Law Committee of the American Bar Association. In addition to moderating a panel, Bill wrote a chapter in the Annotated Commercial Crime Policy, which was published by the ABA in conjunction with the conference.
November 2006
Mealey’s benzene litigation seminar includes Kelly as speaker
Robert J. Kelly will be presenting a seminar session on Parker v. Mobil Oil Corp. at the Mealey's Litigation Conference on Monday and Tuesday, December 4-5, 2006.
November 2006
Women Against MS Celebration of Hope Luncheon chaired by Waters
Kelly A. Waters is serving as chairwoman of the third annual Women Against MS Celebration of Hope Luncheon sponsored by the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
November 2006
ExxonMobil includes Kelly and Knox on CLE panel
Robert J. Kelly and Stephen R. Knox recently participated in a CLE panel about punitive damages.
October 2006
Russell named Managing Partner of Baltimore office
Angela W. Russell has been named Managing Partner of the Baltimore office. Angela is the firm's first African-American Managing Partner and its second female Managing Partner.
October 2006
NYCBA selects Shapiro to be a member of its Entertainment Law Committee
Alissa N. Shapiro was recently selected to be a member of the New York City Bar Association's Entertainment Law Committee.
October 2006
NYSBA 2006 treatise chapter authored by Wilson Elser attorneys
Carl Pernicone (Partner-NY), Judith Zuckerman Frantz (Of Counsel-White Plains) and Sarah Edwards (Associate-New York) have co-authored a chapter of the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) two-volume 2006 treatise on Insurance Law and Practice.
October 2006
Insurance Society of Philadelphia invites Cawley to speak on E&O
Michael J. Cawley has been invited by the Insurance Society of Philadelphia to conduct a course entitled “The Legal Ramifications of Errors and Omissions Committed by Insurance Agents and Brokers,” on Friday, November 17, 2006, in Philadelphia.
October 2006
Higginbotham Inn of Court elects Crosby as associate
Sheri D. Crosby has been elected as an associate of the Patrick E. Higginbotham Inn of Court. The Higginbotham Inn of Court is one of over 300 Inns charted by the American Inns of Court Foundation.
October 2006
NASP meeting features Holmes as speaker
David M. Holmes will be presenting a seminar session on "A Defense Counsel's Perspective on Fire Product Liability Claims" at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Illinois Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2006.
October 2006
WESFACCA ethics seminar to feature Knopf and SVP of PepsiCo
Fred N. Knopf will be presenting along with Larry D. Thompson, SVP, General Counsel, PepsiCo, Inc. and Former Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice, at an expanded ethics seminar jointly sponsored by PepsiCo, Inc. and WESFACCA, to be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006.
September 2006
C5 Pan European Summit includes Manisero as speaker
Thomas R. Manisero will be presenting at the C5 Pan European Summit on Reinsurance Agreements: An Advanced Practical Guide to Creating Profitable and Secure Business Arrangements, to be held on Monday and Tuesday, October 16 -17, 2006 at the Jolly Hotel, St. Ermins, in London.
September 2006
Aviation Group expands with new Partner and Of Counsel
George N. Tompkins Jr. and George N. Tompkins III have joined our firm as Of Counsel and Partner, respectively, in the New York City office.
September 2006
Insurance Law and Litigation Week feature McMahon
Daniel J. McMahon was featured in Insurance Law and Litigation Week regarding a case before the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
September 2006
NYU women's leadership panel to be moderated by Vollweiler
Cheryl P. Vollweiler will moderate a panel entitled “Boardroom Bound: A Woman’s Guide to Corporate Boards” September 28 at NYU-Stern Business School.
September 2006
Anesh to speak at ExecuSummit on E&O
Mark K. Anesh will be a speaker at the 2nd Annual Errors & Omissions Insurance ExecuSummit on September 28th in New York City.
September 2006
Castoria, Das and Kelly to play key roles in PLUS D&O West Symposium
Three Wilson Elser Partners will play key roles in the insurance industry's two-day symposium presented by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) in San Francisco. The gathering will address corporate director and officer liability and coverage issues.
September 2006
Gandy named Managing Partner of Virginia office
William G. Gandy was named Managing Partner of the Virginia office. Joining Mr. Gandy in the Virginia office will be Senior Associate Jason Waters.
August 2006
Manisero appointed to New York State Society of CPAs editorial board
Thomas R. Manisero was recently appointed to the Risk Management & Liability Guidebook Editorial Board of the New York State Society of CPAs.
August 2006
Wasty article featured in Insurance Day
John S. Wasty authored an article that was featured in the August 4, 2006 issue of Insurance Day magazine.
August 2006
Anesh named to NYSBA Committee on Law Practice Management
Partner Mark K. Anesh has been named to the New York State Bar Association Committee on Law Practice Management.
August 2006
Wilson Elser hosted its annual Women's Networking Event
Photos from the annual Women's Networking Event hosted by Wilson Elser.
August 2006
Cherry to speak at EuroForum
Thomas R. Cherry will present an advanced claims handling seminar to manufacturers and their insurers at a two-day EuroForum conference in Düsseldorf in September.
August 2006
Leghorn appointed to NYSBA Committee on Professional Ethics
Partner Thomas A. Leghorn has been named to the New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Ethics. His term runs to May 2007.
July 2006
Wilson Elser wins $700,000 summary judgment for major international telecom company
Wilson Elser has won a $700,000 summary judgment award for a major telecommunication company. The lawsuit involved disputed payment obligations under a patent license agreement.
July 2006
Tobin to speak at National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel meeting
Thomas W. Tobin has been invited to speak at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
July 2006
Miller named one of Florida’s “Legal Elite”
Jason S. Miller was named one of Florida’s “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine.
July 2006
Wilson Elser appointed new commercial associate for IAPA
IAPA is delighted to announce the appointment of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP as a new Commercial Associate.
July 2006
Bass named Director-Elect of Aviation Insurance Association
Franklin F. Bass has been elected to the board of directors of the Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) as a Director-Elect. The AIA is a trade association dedicated to enhancing the aviation insurance industry worldwide.
July 2006
Dandelles authors lead article in Fidelity Law Report
Stefan R. Dandelles' article entitled “Are Insurers Entitled to an Attorney-Client Privilege?” featured as lead article in the Summer 2006 issue of Fidelity Law Report.
June 2006
Wilson Elser expands offices in White Plains
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has leased an additional 37,457 square feet in it's building at 3 Gannett Drive. The law firm now has a total of 134,046 square feet of office space in the building.
June 2006
Schaffer featured in Rough Notes magazine
Scott R. Schaffer, a Partner in the New York office, featured in Rough Notes magazine.
June 2006
Wilson Elser partner named chairperson of NJ Defense Association Products Liability Committee
Carolyn F. O'Connor, Partner-NJ, with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, has been inducted as chairperson of the Products Liability Committee of the New Jersey Defense Association. The chairmanship is a two year term.
June 2006
Katz and Oxman to speak on trucking at Lorman Seminar
Gregory Katz and Jennifer Oxman will speak in July at the Lorman seminar on trucking litigation and D.O.T. regulations.
June 2006
Wilson Elser represents CEO of York Insurance Services Group in the successful $110 million sale of the company
Wilson Elser Represents CEO of York Insurance Services Group in a $110 Million Sale to Odyssey Investment Partners.
May 2006
Moskowitz to Address the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution
Harold J. Moskowitz will be speaking at the Spring 2006 Meeting of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution.
May 2006
Connecticut Office Relocates to Larger Space
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP will relocate to new larger offices located at 177 Broad Street, Stamford, effective June 1, 2006. The new offices are approximately 11,000 square feet.
May 2006
Cherry to Speak at Euroforum's National Conference in Germany
Thomas R. Cherry will speak at Euroforum's national conference on the practical aspects of defending cross border product liability claims. Euroforum is a European commercial conference company that produces events for the legal and business markets.
May 2006
Ruderman Featured in Westchester County Bar Association Newsletter
Jerold R. Ruderman was featured in the May 2006 issue of the Westchester County Bar Association Newsletter.
May 2006
Leghorn Featured in Lawyers USA
Thomas A. Leghorn was featured in the May 8, 2006 issue of the Lawyers USA.
May 2006
Wilson Elser Listed Again on Am Law 100 among the Nation's Largest Law Firms
Wilson Elser has once again been listed among the Am Law 100, the annual listing of top law firms in the United States published by The American Lawyer.
May 2006
Manisero to Speak at C5’s 9th Annual European Summit
Thomas R. Manisero, a New York Partner, will speak May 16, 2006 at C5's 9th Annual European Summit on Reinsurance Claims titled "The Practical and Legal Guide to Claims Handling and Collections in a Difficult and Turbulent Global Reinsurance Market."
May 2006
Nelson Featured in San Francisco Chronicle
Stephen L. Nelson featured in the May 8, 2006 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle.
April 2006
Stephen L. Nelson Named Partner in San Francisco Office
Stephen L. Nelson was named a Partner in the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Nelson will cover the firm’s aviation work in California and the western region and has extensive experience in civil litigation and trial and appellate matters before state and federal courts.
April 2006
Wilson Elser Featured in The Wall Street Journal
Wilson Elser was featured in The Wall Street Journal.
April 2006
Tom Cherry in Financial Times Deutschland
Thomas R. Cherry was quoted in the April 18, 2006 issue of the Financial Times Deutschland.
April 3, 2006
Julie R. Evans and Gregory S. Katz Named Deputy Managing Partners in New York City Office
Gregory S. Katz and Julie R. Evans have been named Deputy Managing Partners in the New York City office of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP. Both positions are newly created leadership roles within the firm.
March 2006
NY Superintendent of Insurance to Speak at Seminar
New York State Bar Association Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section
March 2006
Partner Lawrence B. Brennan to speak at National Business Institute seminar
Lawrence B. Brennan of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP will speak at the National Business Institute's seminar April 4, 2006. Mr. Brennan will discuss The Defense Base Act in a presentation titled, "Origins, The Law and Global Application in the 21st Century."
March 2006
Partner Daniel S. Schwartz Certified as Civil Mediator by Florida Supreme Court
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP Partner Daniel S. Schwartz has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Civil Mediator. The significance of the certification rests in the state's judicial requirement that all civil cases be presented for mediation before proceeding to trial.
February 2006
Moskowitz Named to Board of International Media Group
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP Partner Harold J. Moskowitz has been named to the executive committee of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR). The mission of the organization is to serve as a global advocate and resource for developing ways of managing and resolving disputes affecting business.
February 2006
Thomas W. Hyland Named as Managing Partner of New York office
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has named Thomas W. Hyland as Managing Partner of its 260-lawyer New York City office. Mr. Hyland currently serves on the firm's Executive Committee and as its General Counsel.
February 2006
Deborah A. Elsasser Named Partner in New York Office
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has named Deborah A. Elsasser a Partner in the firm's New York office. Ms. Elsasser has more than 15 years of litigation experience which includes all aspects of civil litigation, in the areas of commercial litigation, aviation, product liability, broker E & O, pharmaceutical, and insurance/reinsurance coverage disputes.
February 2006
Jeffrey Diamond Named as Houston Partner
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has named Jeffrey Lawrence Diamond a Partner in the Houston office. Mr. Diamond has a diverse litigation practice that includes the defense of automobile/trucking accident, medical malpractice, construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense and employment related litigation.
January 2006
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP names 18 as Partners
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP named 18 new partners a part of an expansion of its national law practice. Wilson Elser was recently identified by The National Law Journal as one of the fastest growing law firms in America.
January 2006
Bussey, White, McDonough and Freeman, P.A. joins Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP
Continuing to expand its national reach and presence in Florida and the Southeast, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has joined with Orlando-based Bussey, White, McDonough and Freeman, P.A.. The new office will join Miami as Wilson Elser's second location in Florida.
November 2005
Partner Otis D. Wright II Tapped as a Superior Court Judge by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Otis D. Wright II, a long-standing Partner with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP, has been appointed by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge. He will be sworn into office in later this month.
September 2005
Partner Stephen M. Marcellino joins NYS insurance official for review of industry investigations
Stephen M. Marcellino, a Partner with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP, will moderate a panel on Sept. 28 on the various state insurance industry investigations. The event will feature Audrey Samers, Deputy Superintendent and General Counsel of the New York State Insurance Department.
June 2005
Wilson Elser Successfully Defends Female Pastor Against Removal
Judge Joseph P. Dorsa, Supreme Court, Queens County, has dismissed a lawsuit against the election of Seung Jin Lee as pastor of the Korean Church of Eternal Life in New York.
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