Recovery for Fatal Fall
Partner Bill Davoren recently obtained a seven figure settlement for the estate of an elderly client and his surviving spouse. The case arose out of the partial obstruction of the entrance to the couple's apartment complex, causing an elderly man to fall.
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Business Department Completes Complex Financing for Affordable Housing
Attorneys Marshall Goldberg and Ed Remondino, members of the firm's Business Department, have recently closed a multi-layered financing transaction for the Housing Development Fund, Inc. totaling $17,330,000.
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Firm Obtains Arbitration Award and Substantial Settlement in Two Hotly Contested Personal Injury Cases
Partner Bill Davoren recently obtained a substantial arbitration award and a settlement in two hotly contested personal injury matters.
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Daniel Young Appointed to Second Term on Board of Ethics
Partner Daniel Young has been appointed by City of Stamford Mayor Pavia, and approved by the Board of Representatives, to serve a second term on the City's Board of Ethics. Attorney Young was originally appointed by Democrat Mayor Malloy in 2005, and in May, 2009, he was elected chairperson of the Board. Following the change in administration, Republican Mayor Pavia re-appointed Attorney Young to serve on the Board.
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Firm Obtains $835,700 Verdict for Former Employee
Partner Daniel Young recently achieved a verdict of $835,700 in a highly unusual case involving an employer who refused to permit a former employee to leave the workplace for several hours after she had sought to leave. The jury's verdict included $500,000 for emotional distress damages and $175,000 in punitive damages, in addition to amounts for psychological treatment and lost wages. Prior to trial, the largest settlement offer made by the defendant was $25,000. Through the bravery of the firm's client and the hard work of Mr. Young, assisted by several firm attorneys who focus on employment matters or personal injury cases, the firm was able to secure justice for its client.
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Adam Blank Publishes "Dynamic Demand Letters" Article in Trial Magazine
Adam Blank has published an article in Trial Magazine entitled "Dynamic Demand Letters." In the article, Attorney Blank explains that a presuit demand letter offers the first opportunity to reach a settlement in a personal injury case, and he provides tips for obtaining the ammunition you need to draft a compelling demand.
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Distracted Driver Pays for Accident Caused By Cell Phone Use
Partner Bill Davoren has secured a $300,000.00 settlement of a motor vehicle accident case. The action arose out of an incident in which the defendant crossed over double yellow lines and crashed into a police officer who was returning home from work. The settlement represented a significant increase above even our client's initial settlement demand.
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Members of Firm Recognized as "Super Lawyers"
Partners David M. Cohen, Mark Henderson, and Steven M. Frederick have been listed as 2010 "Super Lawyers" in Connecticut Magazine and New England Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Cohen and Emanuel Margolis have also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®.
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Firm Clients Awarded Treble Damages, Plus Attorneys' Fees, in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Case
Partner Steven M. Frederick and associate Mary-Kate Smith obtained a judgment awarding their clients treble damages, plus attorneys' fees, in a case alleging that a general partner of a limited partnership violated his fiduciary duties by failing to make appropriate distributions to limited partners.
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Prompt $500,000 Settlement of Automobile-Pedestrian Accident
Partner Bill Davoren recently secured a $500,000.00 settlement of a case in which the defendant's automobile struck a pedestrian as she was attempting to cross the street at a cross walk. The accident caused the pedestrian substantial permanent injuries to her head, arm, and both legs. Although the defendant and his insurance company contended that our firm's client was responsible for the accident, Attorney Davoren nonetheless was successful in obtaining a settlement for the entire insurance policy proceeds well in advance of trial.
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William Davoren Announces $320,000 Settlement of Traffic Sign Case
Partner Bill Davoren recently secured a $320,000.00 settlement of a hotly contested personal injury case arising out of an incident in which the firm's client, a pedestrian, was struck by an eight pound temporary traffic control sign. The firm alleged that the general contractor's sign was left unsecured, unattended and unprotected from wind, automobiles or vandalism. Defendant contested ownership of the sign and the extent of plaintiff's injuries.
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Firm Recovers $465,000 for Car Accident Victim
Partner Bill Davoren secured a $465,000 settlement of a personal injury case involving a car accident in which an automobile struck our client's car as she was attempting to make a left turn. The accident caused the motorist substantial permanent injuries to her neck and back.
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Steve Finn obtains 2.5 million dollar verdict in personal injury lawsuit.
In a case involving serious injuries suffered by a pedestrian when she was struck by a motor vehicle, the firm obtained a verdict of $2.5 million.
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$25,000 University of Connecticut Neag School of Education Scholarship Announced
Steve Grushkin, firm partner and trustee of the Herbert and Sarah M. Gibor Charitable Foundation has announced that the foundation in conjunction with Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP, has established a $25,000 endowed scholarship at the University of Connecticut, Neag School of Education.
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Kurosh Marjani Speaks at Seminar for Local Businesses
Kurosh L. Marjani, a member of Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin and Kuriansky, LLP's Landlord-Tenant department, presented at a seminar entitled "Strategies to Lower Your Business Expenses" at UConn Stamford. Hosted by Pyramid Real Estate Group of Stamford, the seminar focused on strategies for businesses to lower their rent and other expenses. Attorney Marjani presented on the legal process for tenants working to restructure their lease obligations, including how tenants can protect themselves and work towards a sensible business resolution in the event of litigation with their landlord. Click "Read Full Article" for press coverage of the seminar and for sign-up information on the repeat seminar, to be held at 5:30 pm on May 13, 2009.
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Kurosh Marjani Presents Seminar on Landlord/Tenant Law
Kurosh L. Marjani, a member of Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin and Kuriansky, LLP's Landlord-Tenant department, presented a seminar entitled "Brass Tacks - Landlord/Tenant Law in Connecticut." Hosted by the Fairfield County Bar Association, the seminar covered the basics of landlord-tenant law for practicing Connecticut attorneys, with an emphasis on residential and commercial summary process (eviction) proceedings.
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Joseph Pankowski Speaks About Maximizing the Value of Your Home
Partner Joseph Pankowski, head of Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP's Wills, Trusts and Probate department, was one of the participants in a panel discussion entitled "Your House is a Financial Asset .... not just a place you live." Presented by the Darien Commission on Aging, the seminar covered tax deferral and abatement opportunities, reverse mortgages and equity lines of credit, life estates and other techniques to help you maximize the value of your home in these trying economic times. Click "read full article" to download details.
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WRKK Attorneys Successfully Argue on Behalf of Same Sex Couples in CT Supreme Court Case
Holding that the state statute banning same sex marriage violates the Connecticut constitution, the Connecticut Supreme Court, in Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, ruled that: "Interpreting our state constitutional provisions in accordance with firmly established equal protection principles leads inevitably to the conclusion that gay persons are entitled to marry the otherwise qualified same sex partner of their choice.
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$25,000 University of Connecticut Law School Scholarship Established
Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriasnky announces the creation of the "Herbert and Sarah M. Gibor Charitable Foundation - Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP Endowed Scholarship" at the University of Connecticut School of Law.
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Partner Joseph Pankowski, Jr. Appointed Chair of Aging Commission
Partner Joseph Pankowski, Jr. was appointed as the Chairman of the Darien Commission on Aging on October 15, 2008.
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Partner Joseph M. Pankowski, Jr. Addresses Interfaith Council
Partner Joseph M. Pankowski, Jr. moderated a discussion entitled "Reconciliation: Race, Religion and Politics at Home and Abroad" with Reverend Canon Alan Dennis.
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Attorney Adam Blank Publishes Effective Deposition Strategies Article in Trial
An effective deposition of a corporate representative is the strongest discovery weapon you have against a powerful opponent. Follow these tips to use the rule to your best advantage.
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Firm Prevails in International Arbitration
Partner Steven Frederick and Associate Kurosh Marjani prevailed in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association's International Centre for Dispute Resolution.
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Firm Obtains $2.3 Million Settlement During Federal Personal Injury Trial
Partner Steven Frederick, assisted by counsel Bill Davoren and associate Richard Lewis, secured a $2.3 million settlement during a federal jury trial in Hartford.
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Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky Recovers Largest Damage Award in CHRO History
On April 29, 2003, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (the CHRO) issued what was, at the time, the largest damage award in its history to a client of Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP.
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Supreme Court Affirms Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP Victory in Auto Accident Case
Partner Steve Finn recently settled a personal injury case on behalf of a pedestrian who was struck by a car.
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Firm Represents Host America in Class Action Suit
Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Host America Corp. Investors -- CAFÉ; NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2005 (PRIMEZONE)
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