The plaintiff alleged that due to improper sterile technique during lumbar epidural steroid injections, he developed an MRSA epidural spinal abscess leading to an extended hospital admission requiring spinal surgery to clear the infection, as well as extended rehab admissions.  The plaintiff further claimed that due to the infection, he developed kidney failure for which […]

Aaronson Rappaport partners Peter J. Fazio, Robert J. Chappell, as well as associate Patrick A. Dougherty, obtained an Order enforcing a settlement agreement between the parties on behalf of a massive national retail chain specializing in home improvement and construction products.   The case involved a plaintiff who agreed to a settlement in writing following prelitigation […]

ARFD Partner Patrick P. Mevs secured a significant victory with a pre-answer dismissal of all claims with prejudice in a lawsuit against a Nassau County nursing home. The plaintiff alleged wrongful death, malpractice, negligence, and statutory violations, claiming a former resident contracted COVID-19 in March 2020. Patrick successfully moved to dismiss the case pre-discovery, arguing […]

To our current and future clients, ARFD is pleased to provide our 2024 ‘Year in Review’ newsletter. This level of success could not have been achieved without the dedication and hard work of all our attorneys and staff at ARFD.  Thank you, and let’s achieve even greater success in 2025! ARFD Newletter 2024

Aaronson Rappaport is pleased to announce that Mallory Turk has been elected to the ARFD Partnership, effective January 1, 2025. Mallory’s work ethic and commitment to associate development make her a welcome addition to the partnership. We congratulate Mallory on her well-earned achievement.    

Aaronson Rappaport partners Robert Cecala and Margot Weisberg obtained a complete Summary Judgment dismissal in a Queens County medical malpractice action on behalf of a cardiothoracic surgeon, fellow, and hospital. The case involved a plaintiff who experienced post-operative small vessel bleeding after cardiothoracic surgery.  The plaintiff was returned to the OR for repair later that […]

It is with profound sadness that ARFD shares the untimely passing of our friend, colleague and partner, Elliott Zucker. Elliot was truly a lawyer’s lawyer and a skilled appellate attorney. With a keen mind and wit to match, throughout his 28-year tenure at Aaronson Rappaport, Elliott made innumerable contributions on a personal and professional level, […]

Last night, ARFD Partner Dawn Adelson had the honor of participating as a speaker and playing the part of a defense attorney in a mock trial at the annual JALBCA ( Judges and Lawyer Breast Cancer Alert ) symposium. The event also featured Judith Livingston of Kramer Dillof, et al for the Plaintiff’s perspective, as […]

Congratulations to the 17 Aaronson Rappaport attorneys named 2024 New York-Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! The 17 nominations cover the range of Aaronson Rappaport’s practice specialties, with many of the recipients being multi-year nominees. These nominations are just another demonstration of ARFD’s long-standing commitment to excellence that allows us to continuously obtain the best […]