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Firm Announcements
Luke M. Pittoni spoke at the the 7th Annual Advanced Forum on Preventing, Managing and Defending Claims of Obstetric Malpractice
Luke M. Pittoni, Co-Chair of the American Conference Institute, lectured at the 7th Annual Advanced Forum on Preventing, Managing and Defending Claims of Obstetric Malpractice on June 17 and 18, 2008 in Boston, MA.
John F. Costa spoke at the CSHRM conference
John F. Costa was invited by CSHRM (Connecticut Society for Healthcare Risk Management) to be a speaker at their June 18, 2008 conference. Mr. Costa gave a power point presentation on the Lost Chance of Recovery Doctrine as applied by the Connecticut Courts and three specific cases which we have handled where it has proven to be instrumental in achieving a very favorable result for our client.
HPM&B Expands in Long Island
On May 1, 2008, HPM&B opened a new office at 1050 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New York. In an effort to better serve our Long Island clients, our new space, which is double the size of our former Long Island office, will be staffed by up to 12 attorneys and a full complement of support personnel. The partners in residence are Anthony Heller, Peter DeNoto, Louise Derevlany and John J. McNaboe. They are joined by associates Corey Schmidt, Michael Napoli, Laura Murphy, and Ekaterina Pipas.
John F. Costa presents Mock Trial at American College of Emergency Physicians Annual Conference
John F. Costa presented a mock trial on the death of an infant due to undiagnosed bacterial meningitis as part of the 2008 Annual Conference of The American College of Emergency Physicians held in Chicago in October, 2008. The program, "Risk Management/ED & Law: Mock Trial in Emergency Medicine," highlighted the key elements of a medical malpractice trial including opening statements, direct and cross examinations of the defendant and experts for the plaintiff and defendant, and summations.
John F. Costa spoke at the American College of Emergency Physicians Annual Conference
John F. Costa was invited by the American College of Emergency Physicians to be a guest speaker at the annual conference which was held at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Washington from October 8th through October 10th, 2007. Mr. Costa was one of two attorney members on a panel along with three Emergency Medicine experts who participated in a mock trial involving a claim of failure to diagnose meningitis in an 8-month-old child... Full Announcement
Charles L. Bach, Jr. spoke at NYU Hospitals Center
Earlier this year Mr. Bach was invited as the keynote speaker at The Annual Meeting of the Medical Staff of NYU Hospitals Center to lecture on the Peer Review Process, the Quality Assurance Privilege and the hazards of communicating confidential patient information over the internet.
Luke M. Pittoni spoke at the 6th Annual Advanced National Forum on Preventing, Managing & Defending Claims of Obstetric Malpractice
Luke M. Pittoni spoke at the American Conference Institute's 6th Annual Advanced National Forum on Preventing, Managing & Defending Claims of Obstetric Malpractice which took place at the Park Hyatt in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Mr. Pittoni spoke on shoulder dystocia and the significance of same in obstetrical malpractice claims. He provided comprehensive information on predicting and managing this condition, an understanding of the complications shoulder dystocia does - and doesn't - cause, and practical advice for defending these difficult cases. ...Full Announcement
Robert B. Gibson spoke at Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference
Mr. Gibson is spoke on Sorry Works... Or Does It? Apology Approaches to Medical Malpractice Claims at the Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at the Omni Parker House in Boston, MA. ...Full Announcement
HPM&B raises $30,000 for Childrens' Cancer Research
On March 16, 2007, four members of Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP (HPM&B) celebrated St. Baldrick’s Day in style. Luke M. Pittoni, Senior Partner, Daniel S. Ratner, Managing Partner, John H. Bone, Associate, and Nikolai Paxson, IT Administrator, shaved their heads to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer in honor of 10--year-old Jack McGuire. Through bets and pledges from friends, family, and clients who dared them to go bald, they collectively raised over $30,000 for the cause. Live on the set of Fox TV’s “The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet,” Mr. Pittoni and Mr. Bone had their hair shorn by barber Pino Lanzetta, whose shop is located at 99 Park Avenue in the lobby of the firm’s building. The event continued at the offices of HPM&B, where Mr. Ratner and Mr. Paxson had their heads shaven. The first St. Baldrick’s event was held in 1999 at Jim Brady’s Pub in Manhattan to benefit childhood cancer research and to improve the long-term quality of life for survivors. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s mission is to fund cures which assure each child a long and healthy life. Since its inception, events have taken place in 10 countries and 42 U.S. states, raising over $22 million and shaving more than 26,000 heads. This was the firm’s second year participating in a St. Baldrick’s charity event. Jack McGuire lost his battle with Leukemia on Thursday, March 29, 2007. Jack touched our lives and we are deeply saddened by his loss. ...Full Announcement
HPM&B Opens Westchester Office
HPM&B is pleased to announce the opening of its Westchester office. 81 Main Street White Plains, New York 10601 Telephone: 914-559-3100 Facsimile: 914-949-1160 We look forward to continuing to serve the needs of our clientele at our new location. ...Full Announcement
HPM&B Opens Long Island Office
HPM&B is pleased to announce the opening of its Long Island office. 310 Old Country Road Garden City, New York 11530 Telephone: 516-294-7134 Facsimile: 516-294-7139 The office will be staffed by Partners Louise A. Derevlany and Peter DeNoto and senior associate John P. McNaboe. They look forward to continuing to serve the needs our Long Island clientele at our new location. ...Full Announcement
HPM&B Raises $25,000 For Children's Cancer Research
On March 17, 2006, partners Luke M. Pittoni and Daniel S. Ratner, senior associate Matthew Sconziano and mailroom supervisor Lundell Wilson celebrated "St. Baldrick's Day" by having their heads shaved in return for donations to the St. Baldricks Foundation. The foundation's mission is to raise awareness and funds to Conquer Kids’ Cancer by shaving heads on St. Baldrick's Day. To date, HPM&B has raised more than $25,000 for this worthy cause. For more information about St. Baldrick's or to make a donation, click on the link below. ...Full Announcement
Six HPM&B Partners Named "America's Best Lawyers"
HPM&B Partners Charles L. Bach, Jr., Elizabeth Cornacchio, Robin Dolsky, Rosary A. Morelli and Luke M. Pittoni have been selected by their peers to be included in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialties of Medical Malpractice Law, Products Liability and Personal Injury Litigation. This highest of professional accolades was based on 1.6 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. We are especially proud that three female partners of HPM&B are amongst the most highly respected lawyers in their fields. ...Full Announcement, More Information
Pittoni and Bach Named Two of America's Best Lawyers
Senior partners Luke M. Pittoni and Charles L. Bach, Jr. have been named two of "The Best Lawyers in America." They are featured in the August 1, 2005 issue of New York magazine based on their "proven track record in helping a broad range of clients -- from Fortune 500 corporations to drug and medical device manufacturers, hospitals, physicians and insurance companies -- achieve positive results" both in and out of the courtroom. ...Full Announcement, More Information
HPM&B Expands Connecticut Office
To meet the needs of its growing Connecticut and Westchester County clientele, HPM&B recently doubled the size of its office in downtown Stamford. The office is now staffed with 20 lawyers and support staff, including two full-time resident partners. For further information about our Connecticut practice, please contact John F. Costa - jcosta@hpmb.com or (203)327-1800. ....Full Announcement
Defense Verdicts By HPM&B Partners Featured In DRI's The Voice
John F. Costa and Elizabeth Cornacchio are featured in the "And the Defense Wins!" section of DRI's November 9, 2005 edition of The Voice. Mr. Costa and Ms. Cornacchio recently obtained defense verdicts during the same week, including Ms. Cornacchio's third consecutive defense verdict this year. ...Full Announcement, More Information
Holzka Appears at A.M. Best's E-Fusion Conference
On October 18, 2005, Denise Holzka was in Philadelphia to participate in a panel discussion entitled, "Insider's Perspective: What We've Learned, Where We're Going." A.M Best's annual E-Fusion conference is dedicated to highlighting new developments in insurance through the innovative uses of technology. ...Full Announcement, More Information
Luke Pittoni Lectures at Obstetric Malpractice Conference
Luke Pittoni presented a lecture entitled "Fetal Asphyxia: A Medico-Legal Guide" during the Reducing the Risk of Obstetric Malpractice Conference in San Francisco on November 20-21, 2003. The presentation covered issues relevant to fetal asphyxia, such as definition and diagnosis, prediction of such an event during labor, newborn assessment and cranial imaging of fetal asphyxia, patterns of asphyxia, and the differences between asphyxia occurring before, during, or after labor and delivery. ...Full Announcement
Ratner Writes On Post Trial Motions
Appellate Partner Dan Ratner authored the chapter on post trial motions in a book on The Trial of a Civil Action to be published by the New York State Bar Association. ...Full Announcement
Cornacchio Lectures On Handling Plaintiff's Economic Experts at Trial
JElizabeth Cornacchio offered her insights about cross-examining plaintiff's expert economist at the annual DRI Medical Liability and Healthcare Seminar in Las Vegas in March, 2004. ...Full Announcement
Costa Serves on Faculty for National Business Institute
John Costa served on the faculty of the National Business Institute's seminar entitled "Handling Medical Negligence Cases in Connecticut" in New Haven on May 18, 2004. ...Full Announcement
Seidman Appointed to Board of Trustees of the New York Lawyers Assistance Trust
New York's Chief Judge Judith Kaye has appointed Steve Seidman to the Board of Trustees of the New York Lawyers Assistance Trust. The trust provides statewide leadership and financial assistance to programs for the treatment and prevention of alcohol and substance dependency among lawyers, judges and law students in New York State. This is an outgrowth of Mr. Seidman's ongoing work with the Committee for Physicians' Health (CPH), which provides similar assistance to New York physicians. ...Full Announcement
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