Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch, LLP

To our current and future clients, ARFD is pleased to provide our 2024 'Year in Review' Newsletter.

Mallory Turk elected to ARFD Partnership 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. Mallory Turk

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 evening. Plaintiff argued with expert support, that the defendants negligently caused the small vessel bleed during the surgery. Plaintiff’s expert also alleged the defendants failed to timely diagnose and repair the bleeding vessel before closure. Plaintiff additionally alleged that the surgery was not indicated in the first place, and conservative treatment was not exhausted.    With expert support and citation to Appellate Division caselaw, Robert and Margot established that small vessel bleeding was a known and accepted risk of the surgery that occurred absent negligence. They also established that plaintiff’s expert’s argument that the vessel bleeding should (or could) have been diagnosed before closure was based on speculation.  Finally, they established that the surgery was indicated, and no further conservative treatment was necessary.    In granting the motion for summary judgment in its entirety, the Court held that the plaintiff’s expert failed to sufficiently rebut the defendant’s expert affirmation. The Court agreed with Robert and Margot that the plaintiff’s expert affirmation was conclusory and failed to address all pertinent evidence.    Congratulations on this excellent result! Robert Cecala Margot P. Weisberg

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, to the firm and the legal profession. His kind and gentle mentoring, along with his affable nature, were balanced by a sharp and playful sense of humor, seen often in his outstanding briefs and legal writing. He will be remembered fondly for his gift of friendship, his love of music and travel, his kindness, which he gave willingly, and most of all his unconditional love and devotion to his daughter, Gaby, who he adored without limit. Elliott’s departure leaves an irreplaceable void in our hallways and our hearts. Funeral and Shiva information can be provided upon request. https://lnkd.in/dFDvGMWr

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 well as medical experts in the field of breast cancer. Updates were given to all in attendance on the latest in breast cancer risk assessment tools and trial strategies. https://lnkd.in/ekaBtuYt

Aaronson Rappaport proudly announces that 17 attorneys were named 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! Congratulations to the following attorneys: Super Lawyers Robert Cecala Robert Chappell Amelia Choyne Peter Fazio Craig Fenno Sanford Gold Andrew Kaplan Philip Lerner Daniel Nessim Nancy Pennie Lawrence Rosenblatt Barbara Ryan Deirdre Tracey Margot Weisberg Rising Stars Allison Landwehr-Moshel Daniel Milstein Mallory Turk

Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein and Deutsch Attorneys Attend Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund Gala On September 10, 2024, several ARFD attorneys attended the Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund Gala. The Puerto Rican Bar Association offers scholarships to law students from ABA-accredited law schools who demonstrate contributions or a commitment to the Puerto Rican or LatinX community. We are especially proud of our associate Maya I. Ureño-Dembar, a Puerto Rican Bar Association and Scholarship Fund board member and a previous scholarship winner. The firm is honored to support such a meaningful organization and its mission. More information about the Scholarship fund can be found at https://lnkd.in/ea9H3pZY Other firm attorneys in attendance were Megan Pollastro, Kacy Vance, Esq., Mallory Turk, and Marita Antoinette Williams, Esq.

Aaronson Rappaport is proud to announce that 11 attorneys were recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to the following attorneys: The Best Lawyers in America® (2025 Edition) Robert J. Cecala Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Andrew Kaplan Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Philip D. Lerner Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Lawrence W. Rosenblatt Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Barbara A. Ryan Health Care Law Sanford Gold Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2025 Edition) Amelia R. Choyne Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Margot P. Weisberg Medical Malpractice Law – Defendant Nanor L.T. Bahadurian Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Jordan C. Conger Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Jessica M. Seyer Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants https://lnkd.in/en-2qw_y

ARFD is very proud to announce back to back defense verdicts won by Of Counsel Sandy Gold, in Nassau County Supreme Court! Sandy received invaluable assistance from Partner, Kevin Denaro, and Of Counsel, Mallory Turk, as well as our in-house staff. Congratulations to Sandy and his trial team on two successful trials! https://lnkd.in/eMAXZeB2

Congratulations to ARFD Partner, Patrick Mevs, who recently obtained summary judgment in Westchester County Supreme Court! https://lnkd.in/e9djNuGK