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 failure to timely diagnose and treat a postoperative infection resulting in multiple injuries and required additional surgeries.  The Court granted the summary judgment motion in its entirety, holding that pursuant to a general release signed by the plaintiff, she had waived her right to pursue

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 success of ARFD. Congratulations to Margot on her deserved achievement.

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 the attendees’ Career Fundamentals Series. Ms. Adelson addressed with the physicians in attendance the general anatomy of a lawsuit and the specific claims and current trends of radiology-based medical malpractice lawsuits.