Reversing the decision of the motion court, the Appellate Division, First Department awarded summary judgment dismissal in a case involving an alleged failure to diagnose a cervical abscess during an emergency room presentation four days prior to plaintiff’s eventual diagnosis with the cervical abscess.  Plaintiff claimed the ER should have performed additional testing due to […]

Aaronson Rappaport Trial Partner, Nicholas Marotta, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a neurosurgeon in a case involving claims that the surgeon failed to obtain preoperative pulmonary clearance prior to performing a spinal tumor resection surgery. Plaintiff claimed that the failure to obtain preoperative pulmonary clearance resulted in the patient being fluid overloaded during […]

Aaronson Rappaport would like to congratulate Partner, Robert Chappell, on his partial summary judgment win in favor of our client in a New York County matter involving alleged injuries to an infant as a result of multiple surgeries. Plaintiff’s pediatric neurology expert presented a novel theory that there is a causal connection between anesthesia and […]

It is with great sorrow that we at ARFD announce the recent passing of our cofounder and original Managing Partner, Mark B. Feinstein.  Mark was an innovator in his field, who set the standard for firm management within the malpractice defense industry. Known for his dry wit, “billing” neckties, and no nonsense approach, Mark’s legendary […]

Aaronson Rappaport appellate partner Deirdre Tracey achieved a tremendous victory for ARFD and a preeminent metropolitan hospital with the pre-answer dismissal of 30 cases brought under the Child Victims Act.  The cases involved allegations spanning several decades and asserted six different causes of action arising from the co-defendant doctor’s alleged abuse of minor patients at his […]

Aaronson Rappaport is pleased to announce that Patrick Mevs and Daniel Milstein will be joining the Partnership in 2023. Patrick joined Aaronson Rappaport in 2020 following a distinguished career at a well-regarded medical malpractice defense firm. In his time at ARFD, his tenacity, drive, meticulousness and careful attention to detail quickly impressed the partnership and […]

Senior trial partner Robert Melnick and his litigation team obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an orthopedic spine surgeon in a case involving claims that pedicle screws were misplaced during a spinal decompression and fusion surgery. Plaintiff claimed that the negligently performed surgery resulted in total disability, the inability to work, and permanent, severe […]

Aaronson Rappaport has once again been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® as a Tier 2 National “Best Law Firm” in Health Care Law, as well as a New York City Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in Medical Malpractice, Product Liability Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Health Care Law. We would like to thank […]

Aaronson Rappaport’s Of Counsel, Patrick Mevs, with key support from senior partner, Nicholas Marotta, recently obtained a summary judgment dismissal in a Queens County medical malpractice action on behalf of a neurosurgeon. The claim alleged that the neurosurgeon was negligent in the treatment of an acute kidney injury that caused severe and permanent injuries. In […]

Aaronson Rappaport is proud to announce the nominations of 8 attorneys as 2023’s Best Lawyers in America and 3 attorneys as 2023’s Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch.  Congratulations to: The Best Lawyers in America (2023 Edition) Dawn A. Adelson Robert J. Cecala Sanford Gold Philip D. Lerner Nicholas J. Marotta Robert S. Melnick […]