Jason Swergold, a partner at Yankwitt LLP and co-leader of the firm’s Criminal Defense & Investigations Practice, has been elected vice chair of the Westchester County Bar Association’s Criminal Section. In this role, Jason will serve on the section’s three-member leadership team charged with developing continuing legal education seminars and other programs for the committee. Jason is no stranger to leadership. Prior to joining Yankwitt LLP, Jason served in numerous senior roles in the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, including Deputy Chief of the White Plains Division and Chief of the Narcotics Unit. Congratulations to […]

Fullerton Beck LLP is honored that Partner Edward J. Guardaro, Jr. is serving as Program Chair of the 2024 DRI Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar in Miami, Florida, from February 28 to March 1, 2024. As Program Chair, Ed leads a team of attorneys in developing and marketing the program, as well as ensuring its smooth operation. Ed has been involved with DRI for many years and has always been an active member of the Medical Liability and Health Care Law Group. This event typically attracts hundreds of civil litigation attorneys, clients, insurers, and healthcare executives who focus […]

Fullerton Beck Partner Eileen Becker, Managing Partner of the firm’s Connecticut office, obtained a defense jury verdict in New Haven Superior Court in a trip and fall case where the defendants were not covered by liability insurance and would have been personally responsible for any liability and damages. The defendant owned a condominium rented by a husband and wife and where the wife’s ill father was staying. The plaintiff worked for a home healthcare company that the couple was considering hiring to care for the father and was at the house for a consultation. Upon entering the garage, the plaintiff […]