News & Events

HPMB is pleased to welcome four new associates to the firm. Each brings fresh perspective and dedication to serving our clients.   Jacob Cicero represents hospitals, physicians, and healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation across New York. He previously practiced at a NYC litigation firm and clerked for the Superior Court of New Jersey. Jacob ...

HPMB was proud to sponsor and attend AHRMNY’s 2026 Annual Full-Day Conference & Reception.   This year’s conference theme, “Risks Associated with Human Capital and the Correlation with Patient-Centered Care,” highlighted an important reality in healthcare: when teams are supported, patients are better served.   Erin Kelley, Pamela Harinstein, and Cynthia Robinson represented HPMB, connecting ...

HPMB was proud to support the 41st Annual HSS Tribute Dinner at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.   The annual event brought together supporters of Hospital for Special Surgery to celebrate HSS’s continued leadership in musculoskeletal health, including its work in patient care, research, education, and innovation.   This year’s ...

HPMB was proud to sponsor the Westchester Medical Center Gala in support of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network.   Partners Brendan Alt and Alejandra Gil attended the special evening, which celebrated WMCHealth’s continued commitment to exceptional care across the region.   HPMB congratulates the evening’s honorees, Michael Israel and Renee Garrick, MD, whose remarkable ...

HPMB was proud to sponsor the Mount Sinai Crystal Party, a special evening honoring Richard A. Friedman and James S. Tisch.   The event celebrated two extraordinary individuals while supporting Mount Sinai’s life-changing mission of advancing health care, research, education, and patient care.   We are grateful to have been part of such a meaningful ...

HPMB is proud to announce that Partner Kathleen Ryan will be honored by the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association at its upcoming Annual Dinner and Meeting on June 24, 2026.   The event will bring together members of the bench and bar for an evening of recognition, camaraderie, and celebration within the legal community. HPMB ...

HPMB is proud to sponsor the AHRMNY Annual Educational Conference on Friday, June 5, 2026, at City Winery on Pier 57 in Manhattan.   The conference will bring together healthcare risk management professionals for a day of learning, discussion, and networking, with programming focused on patient-centered care, communication, safety, and performance.   HPMB is pleased ...

HPMB was proud to attend the recent Bronx Bar Association Dinner honoring Judge Capella.   The event was a wonderful celebration of Judge Capella and the Bronx legal community. We congratulate Judge Capella on this well-deserved recognition and thank the Bronx Bar Association for hosting such a meaningful evening.   HPMB attendees included Pamela Harinstein, ...

We are pleased to announce that partners Charles L. Bach, Jr., Alejandra R. Gil, and Greg Freedman have published an article with the Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Association.    Their article examines the New York Court of Appeals’ recent decision in SanMiguel v. Grimaldi, a closely watched 4–3 ruling that reaffirmed longstanding limits on emotional distress damages in obstetrical malpractice cases, ...

HPMB is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys have earned recognition in the 2026 edition of Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars.   The Super Lawyers® designation honors attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their practice areas and have achieved significant peer recognition and professional accomplishment. The selection process includes independent evaluation, peer ...