Firm: Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Christina Chillino-Vessio, Esq.
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Law Office of Christopher C Kerr
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C.
Practice Areas: Litigation
Christopher Holbrook is a partner at Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. and his practice concentrates on trial work involving negligence cases with catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Chris routinely returns multi-million dollar recoveries through jury verdict, arbitration, mediation, and settlement. Mr. Holbrook’s results include eight-figure and seven-figure verdicts and judgments. Recently, Chris represented 1 of 8 wrongful death victims in a multi-district federal court litigation involving the Amtrak Train Wreck in Philadelphia resulting in a historic $265,000,000 global recovery.. Mr. Holbrook has earned a reputation for excellence and superior results among his colleagues, judges and clients. He has a proven track record of success, even in the toughest circumstances.. Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts & Settlements - Mr. Holbrook’s high awards were also recognized in the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 issues of New York Law Journal in its “Top Verdicts” and “Top Settlements” sections. These awards included the year’s highest motor vehicle verdict and highest construction site accident settlement in Suffolk County and Staten Island — both widely regarded as difficult plaintiffs jurisdictions. These accolades earned him membership in the exclusive “Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.”. Additionally, ALM Verdict Search published numerous noteworthy results Mr. Holbrook reached in all five boroughs of New York City as well as Nassau and Suffolk Counties.. Highly-Regarded New York City Injury Attorney - The National Trial Lawyers also named Mr. Holbrook a “Top 40 Under 40” trial lawyer in the United States and a National Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer . Super Lawyers named him a New York “Rising Star.” He serves on the board of directors for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, a statewide organization comprising attorneys and members of the judiciary and is a Dean focusing on their Continuing Legal Education Trial Skills programs.. Because of his exceptional experience, Mr. Holbrook is a sought-after speaker on trial advocacy and practice, including multi-city circuits on “Trial Advocacy in Voir Dire” and “Telling the Damages Story: Effectively Proving Damages at the Time of Trial.”, “Mastering Cross-Examination” and “Winning from Beginning: Jury Selection and Opening Statements”. He has taught the next generation of lawyers as adjunct professor at St. John’s University School of Law and as instructor at the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute, where his students won the American Bar Association’s National Trial Advocacy Competition held annually in Chicago.. Previously, Mr. Holbrook was a homicide prosecutor in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure, he tried a multitude of jury trials to verdict with an astounding success rate. Among those verdicts were a number of high profile murder cases, which garnered significant media attention. Mr. Holbrook has appeared on television and radio and in print, including CBS Channel 2, ABC Channel 7, News 12, 1010 WINS and Newsday.. Mr. Holbrook believes strongly in giving back to the community – both locally and globally – through charitable organizations including Catholic Charities Disaster Relief Fund, MADD, , American Cancer Society and the local level outreach and soup kitchens. Chris is also involved in coaching youth sports including baseball and basketball in his local community.
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Firm: Havkins, Rosenfeld, Ritzert and Varriale LLP
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Goldberg Segalla
Practice Areas: Litigation
Christopher Floreale is a proven trial lawyer with a track record of achieving defense verdicts in the vast majority of the more than 75 cases he has tried to verdict. He focuses his practice on the defense of medical malpractice and negligence claims against nursing homes and long-term-care facilities, as well as the defense of a wide range of general liability claims that involve transportation, premises liability, and worksite injuries.. He has extensive experience arguing cases throughout the New York court system, including numerous jury trials before the New York State Supreme Court and cases before the New York State Appellate Division (Fourth Department). In his more than 15 years of practice, Chris has developed a particularly high degree of mastery in transportation litigation defense, an area in which he has successfully defended insured and self-insured clients from a diverse range of industries. In addition, Chris has experience working with clients in the health care industry.. As the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association’s Trial Techniques General Committee and an active participant in numerous other prominent litigation-focused professional organizations, Chris is widely recognized as being at the forefront of trial practice today. He has written and lectured on topics that include trial tactics as well as transportation regulations.
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Firm: Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.
Practice Areas: Litigation
Christopher is an associate in the law firm Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, PLLC. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law, where he received the John C. Cherundulo Award for Leadership in Advocacy. At Syracuse Christopher was member of the National Trial Team. During his tenure on the trial team he was awarded the National Civil Trial Competition Ethical Advocacy Award and his team prevailed as the Tournament Champions. Christopher is still active in the Syracuse University College of Law's Trial Advocacy program and is regularly called upon as guest instructor and evaluator.. At Smith Sovik, Christopher's practice focuses on all areas of litigation including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, Labor Law and Construction site accidents, medical and professional malpractice and Workers' Compensation Defense.. In 2016 Christopher recieved the Super Lawyers endorsment and was selected as a Rising Star.
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Firm: Ginsburg & Misk LLP
Practice Areas: Litigation
Mr. Clarke has amassed a considerable range of legal experience, having litigated extensively in the state and federal courts in New York. His cases have ranged from commercial disputes involving businesses to construction law personal injury matters. When not in the courtroom, Mr. Clarke has counseled numerous clients through complex transactions varying from business divorces, real estate deals to estate planning. In the courtoom or in the conferene room, Mr. Clarke as known as a tough adversary to those on the other side of the table and a trusted counselor to those whom he represents.. While completing his legal studies in Washington D.C., Mr. Clarke worked in the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section of the United States Department of Justice. During his time at DOJ, Mr. Clarke obtained valuable insight into how the government conducts long-term criminal investigations and prosecutions. Based on that experience, Mr. Clarke was recruited to join the Office of the District Attorney in The Bronx upon his graduation from law school. At the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Clarke was asked to join the prestigious Rackets Bureau. Thereafter, Mr. Clarke participated in several long-term investigations relating to a broad range of criminal enterprises, culminating in Mr. Clarke serving as a lead member of the team that prosecuted former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik. During Mr. Clarke’s service as an Assistant District Attorney he also conducted several investigations and prosecutions relating to police misconduct and excessive force. As such, Mr. Clarke is exceptionally capable at advocating for his clients who have had their civil rights violated by police misconduct. Additionally, Mr. Clarke’s tenure at the District Attorney’s Office provided him with an opportunity to gather considerable trial experience. Many attorneys shy away from taking a case to verdict. Mr. Clarke’s expertise was born out of the fires of trial.. As Mr. Clarke expanded his legal practice into civil litigation, he maintained that tough nosed and result oriented philosophy that dominated his career as a prosecutor. Focusing primarily in the area of commercial litigation over the last ten years, Mr. Clarke has represented real estate developers, brokers, lenders, contractors and virtually every other player in the New York commercial real estate world. During that time, Mr. Clarke has not only developed a pristine reputation for his work, but he has also enjoyed considerable success at both the trial and appellate level. Mr. Clarke is known as the kind of litigator that sets out from day one to get the very best result for his clients. He will not be satisfied with anything less. His track record proves it.. Mr. Clarke’s prominence in the legal field has been recognized by industry insiders. For each of the last seven years, Mr. Clarke has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star in New York City, which is a prestigious award based on peer recommendation and stringent vetting processes. This distinction based upon ethics, experience and reputation is bestowed upon the top 2.5% of attorneys in the State. Clients and fellow attorneys alike know Mr. Clarke’s ambitious standards, impeccable ethics and the quality of his work.. Mr. Clarke believes that each client that he services, each case that he handles deserves the utmost zeal. His tirelessness gets results. Mr. Clarke is ready to fight for you.
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Firm: Moritt, Hock & Hamroff, LLP
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Northwell Health Inc.
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Goldberg Segalla, LLP
Practice Areas: Litigation
Christina Holdsworth is a member of Goldberg Segalla’s General Liability Practice Group, where she focuses her practice on matters involving personal injury, trucking and motor vehicle accidents, sports and recreation accidents, sexual torts and defamation, and more.. During law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo School, Christina served as editor of the school’s Buffalo Law Review and was Vice President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. She is active in both local and statewide legal organizations and was named a 2013 Rising Star by Super Lawyers.
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Firm: Avallone & Bellistri, LLP
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Office of The Attorney General
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Practice Areas: Litigation
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Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Turken, Heath & Mccauley, LLP
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: New York State
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Joint Industry Board of The Electrical Industry
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Firm: Constantine Cannon LLP
Practice Areas: Litigation
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