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May
2021

Russo & Gould Celebrates Our 25th Anniversary

Russo & Gould is proud to announce our 25th anniversary. What started as a civil litigation practice in 1996 has evolved strategically with the times. While we vigorously defend corporations and individuals across a wide spectrum of civil liability and insurance matters, handling every aspect of litigation - from deposition, to intense trial preparation, to trial - in recent years, we have become equally adept at reaching resolution through mediation and appeals. Our approach is based entirely on our clients'' specific needs and developing thoughtful and creative legal strategies that meet their ultimate goals.



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May
2021

David Gould Wins Defense Verdict In Kings County In One of the First Jury Trials After the Covid Pause

On May 18, 2021, David Gould obtained a defense verdict after just 36 minutes in the Supreme Court Kings County before Judge Debra Silber (Deborah Thomas vs. Nadege Constant, Supreme Kings Index Number 504584/2017).



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May
2021

Dan Schiavetta Presented a Thoughtful CLE Program Covering the Sexual Abuse Defense Landscape

Dan Schiavetta, who has defended the Catholic Church in sexual abuse cases for over twenty years, presented a thoughtful CLE program covering the current sexual abuse defense claims landscape. Dan offered insider perspectives on the attitudes of the Church hierarchy, clergy and laity, the inner workings of how the Church controls the defense, legal issues in suing the Church and providing a defense, and the special difficulties in handling evidence from witnesses, victims, and abusers.



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May
2021

Russo & Gould is Proud Home to Six 2021 Super Lawyers

Russo & Gould LLP, providers of trusted legal counsel and representation on a wide range of civil liability and insurance matters since 1996, commends six of our attorneys for being selected to Super Lawyers for 2021.



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April
2021

Trishé Hynes Obtains Summary Dismissal of Third-party Complaint

Trishé Hynes obtained a summary judgment dismissal of a third-party complaint brought against a driver who was rear-ended while merging onto the highway.

By Trishe L.A. Hynes

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April
2021

Florina Altshiler, Court TV and The Derek Chauvin Trial

Russo & Gould partner Florina Altshiler appeared on Court TV providing commentary and legal analysis on numerous days leading up to the end of the Derek Chauvin trial in Minnesota.



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April
2021

Marcin Kurzatkowski obtained a summary judgment dismissal of the plaintiff's Labor Law 200 and 241(6) claims against a subcontractor at the construction site

On March 18, 2021, Marcin Kurzatkowski obtained a summary judgment dismissal of the plaintiff's Labor Law 200 and 241(6) claims against a subcontractor at the construction site. The plaintiff alleged that he tripped and fell over a copper pipe that was left behind on the floor. Mr. Kurzatkowski represented the subcontractor that was responsible for providing carting and cleaning services at the construction site.

By Marcin J. Kurzatkowski

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March
2021

Defending Nursing Homes

Representing nurses is different from representing doctors. Doctors implement orders and nurses follow them, so their mindset is different. Doctors are more likely to have their own insurance policies, and because some require the doctor''s consent to settle, medical malpractice cases are more likely to go to trial. Nurses on the other hand are less likely to be familiar with, and more apprehensive about, being the subject of litigation since they are but one employee among many on the same nursing home policy.

By Daniel M. Schiavetta

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March
2021

Lawline Names Florina Altshiler to Top Women Faculty List for 2020

Our partner, Florina Altshiler, has once again been named to Lawline''s Top Women Faculty List. Florina is a litigation partner in our Buffalo office and an adjunct law professor at Columbia and SUNY Buffalo.



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March
2021

Giving Back: Russo & Gould in the DANY 5K Virtual Run

Russo & Gould is a proud supporter of the Defense Association of New York (DANY), helping to raise money for two good causes - The Food Bank for New York City and The DANY Scholarship Fund.



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March
2021

Dan Schiavetta presented a 3-hour webinar for the National Business Institute on various aspects of electronic discovery.

On January 22, 2021, Dan Schiavetta presented a 3-hour webinar for the National Business Institute on various aspects of electronic discovery.



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February
2021

New York's New Amended Uniform Court Rules: How to Make Them Your Friend

This program will address the implementation of significant amendments to the Uniform Court Rules for the Trial Courts of the State of New York. The program will focus on the most important rule changes that will materially affect the day to day practice in the Civil Trial Courts. The course will not only focus on the changes but how to best adjust your practice habits to be in compliance.



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February
2021

Lee-David Weiner Wins Summary Judgment On Behalf Of A Project Manager In A Trip And Fall On The Side

Mr. Weiner wins summary judgment In Stakey v. Town of Riverhead et al. Suffolk County Index No: 15-00089. The Court in an 8-page decision held that our client did not perform any work on the subject sidewalk and was not responsible for the safety or means and methods of each individual contractor pursuant to the contract between our client and the subcontractor performing the work.



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January
2021

Employing Generally Accepted Principles of Neuroscience and Memory in the Legal Field to Address False Eyewitness Testimony Through Trial

On May 12, 2015, a suspect who attacked an NYPD officer with a hammer was shot by police in the middle of the day, on a crowded Midtown Manhattan street. There were multiple eyewitnesses to the incident. Almost all of the witness reports were incorrect. Several people inaccurately reported that the police officers shot an unarmed man while he was on the ground and handcuffed. The incident was recorded on surveillance video, documenting the suspect attacking one of the officers with a hammer and that officer''s partner then shooting the man while he was in the midst of the attack.

By Florina  Altshiler

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August
2019

Northern Exposure - Florina Altshiler wanted to work high-level felonies. She found them in Anchorage

One wall is adorned with uniform patches gifted to her from various law enforcement organizations she worked with as a prosecutor. Another boasts a mix of commendations and media profile...

By Florina  Altshiler

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July
2019

On July 11, 2019, at 2 p.m. Florina Altshiler will be presenting a CLE course entitled "Insurance Coverage for Sexual Assault Claims"

On July 11, 2019, at 2 p.m. Florina Altshiler will be presenting a CLE course entitled "Insurance Coverage for Sexual Assault Claims"

By Florina  Altshiler

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July
2019

Alexandra Alvarez Wins at the Appellate Division on Theodora Renee Harrison v. Andrea M. Toyloy and Andrew Toyloy

Alexandra Alvarez was victorious after oral argument before the Appellate Division in the Second Department.

By Alexandra L. Alvarez , Alan S. Russo

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June
2019

Terre Villani Sworn in As Mediator for The New York Supreme Court, Commercial Division

Russo & Toner, LLP is pleased to announce that Terre Villani Esq., residing in the Firm's New York City office, has been certified and appointed to the New York Supreme Court Commercial Division Panel of Mediators/Neutrals.

By Theresa C. Villani

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June
2019

Florina Altshiler Sworn in As Court Mediator in The Western District of New York

Russo & Toner, LLP is pleased to announce that Florina Altshiler, Esq., whom resides in our Buffalo, New York has been sworn in as a Certified Federal Court Mediator and has been added to the Western District of New York Panel

By Florina  Altshiler

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May
2019

Summary Judgment for Employer in Labor Law 241(6) Case

The Firm successfully obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims against our client, the plaintiff''s employer, on the date of plaintiff''s accident. Plaintiff alleged that he was seriously injured after tripping and falling at a construction site in the course of his employment. The owner, tenant, and general contractor sought contractual indemnity from our client. Through our written motion and subsequent oral argument, we convinced the court that the Firm''s client was not was not negligent in its performance of its work at the subject construction site and therefore, not obligated to contractually indemnify any party. The Firm''s client was the only party that was dismissed from the case; the case continues against several defendants and third-party defendants.



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