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Summary Judgment affirmed by Appellate Division, Second Department
Partner Anina H. Monte and Senior Associate Gianna Crespo were successfully granted Summary Judgment in the Appellate Division, Second Department on behalf of our client Hospital. The patient alleged that the orthopedic surgeon improperly performed an X-Stop surgical...
Legislative Alert: Governor Hochul Signs The Speaking Agents Act
On December 23, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Speaking Agents Act, which expands upon the instances in which the hearsay statements of an employee/agent will be admissible against the employer/principal. Previously, such hearsay statements of an...
Summary Judgment Win in Urology Case
Senior Trial Partner Peter T. Crean, Partners Emma B. Glazer, Kathryn R. Baxter and Associate Gabrielle F. Murray obtained summary judgment in Westchester County on behalf of our client, a urologic surgeon, who plaintiff alleged failed to remove a tumor from the...
Summary Judgment Win in Case Involving Patient Suicide
Senior Trial Partner Michael A. Sonkin and Partner Amy E. Korn were granted summary judgment in the Southern District of New York. This Federal Court case involved the suicide of a physician with a long history of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder who was...
MCB Congratulates Executive Director, Catherine Reilly, on her Retirement!
MCB CONGRATULATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHERINE REILLY ON HER MUCH DESERVED RETIREMENT It is with mixed feelings that we announce the retirement of our most valued Executive Director Cathy Reilly. In her twenty-five years with the Firm, Cathy has been instrumental in...
MCB Announces the Promotion of 5 Talented Attorneys to Our Team of Partners!
Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP (MCB) is pleased to announce the promotion of five talented attorneys to our team of partners, effective January 1, 2022. Each has demonstrated outstanding legal skill and dedication to their clients. We appreciate their contribution...
MCB Congratulates Cathy Reilly on Her Much Deserved Retirement!
It is with mixed feelings that we announce the retirement of our most valued Executive Director Cathy Reilly. In her twenty-five years with the Firm, Cathy has been instrumental in guiding MCB through many changes, and it is fair to say that her dedication and...
Congratulations, Sean F.X. Dugan
Congratulations, Sean F.X. Dugan It is with great regret but warm wishes that Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP announces the retirement of Senior Partner Sean F.X. Dugan, effective January 1, 2022. In his 42 years of practice at the Firm, Mr. Dugan established himself...
Partner, Yuko A. Nakahara, Receives Martindale-Hubbell’s Highest Rating: AV Preeminent
Congratulations to our Partner, Yuko A. Nakahara for receiving Martindale-Hubbell’s Highest Rating: AV Preeminent! Martindale-Hubbell conducts a thorough review of attorneys who wish to receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, through a secure online peer...