Nov 20th, 2024
FKB’s Mike Furman, Chris Skoczen and Lisa Burns Obtain Dismissal of Action for Defamation and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Against Law Firm in Contentious Fraud Action
FKB’s Mike Furman, Chris Skoczen and Lisa Burns prevailed on a pre-answer motion to dismiss a complaint against a law firm alleging, inter alia, fraud, unjust enrichment, and infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff claimed that FKB’s client law firm was complicit in the purported fraud of a former partner alleged to have misrepresented…
Nov 19th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham to Present CLE on Trusts and Estates Malpractice Risks
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham will be co-presenting a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar titled “Increased Malpractice Risks for the Trusts and Estates Practitioner – Practical Considerations in Post-Schneider New York and France” on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 12:45 PM. The event is sponsored by New York Law School’s Center…
Nov 5th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham Obtains Summary Judgment Dismissal of Broker Negligence Claims in Kings County Supreme Court
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham obtained CPLR 3212 summary judgment dismissal of insurance broker negligence and breach of contract claims on behalf of a Brooklyn-based insurance brokerage firm in Kings County Supreme Court. Here, plaintiff asserted “failure to advise” broker negligence claims after the co-defendant insurer disclaimed coverage for a fire loss upon…
Nov 4th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and David P. Furman Obtain CPLR 3211 Dismissal of Insurance Broker Negligence Claims in Kings County Supreme Court
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and David P. Furman secured pre-answer dismissal of negligence and breach of contract claims on behalf of an NYC insurance brokerage firm. In this case, plaintiff filed suit against the insurance broker and the co-defendant insurer, claiming failure to provide coverage for a water damage incident….
Oct 25th, 2024
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP Announces That Seventeen FKB Attorneys Were Selected In The 2024 New York Super Lawyers Magazine
We are proud to announce that seventeen FKB attorneys were selected as Super Lawyers in the 2024 New York Super Lawyers Magazine. A. Michael Furman, Neil S. Kornfeld, Patrick J. Brennan, Andrew R. Jones, Andrew S. Kowlowitz, Rachel Aghassi, Ita Parnass, Tracy Katz, Benjamin Oxenburg, and Aaron M. Barham have been named 2024 New York Metro Super…
Oct 21st, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest Obtain Pre-Answer Dismissal of Malpractice, Fraud and Judiciary Law 487 Claims On Behalf of Matrimonial Law Firm
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a malpractice, fraud and Judiciary Law 487 complaint on behalf of an NYC matrimonial law firm who represented the plaintiff’s ex-spouse in an ongoing underlying matrimonial litigation. In this case, the pro se plaintiff – himself a practicing litigation defense attorney–…
Oct 18th, 2024
Team FKB Raises Over $32K For Cancer Research Through Velocity – Columbia’s Ride To End Cancer
On October 6, 2024, Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP participated in Velocity- Columbia University Medical Center’s fundraiser for clinical care and research at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. To learn more about Velocity, click here: www.velocityride.org. Team FKB participated by riding the 30 mile course through lower Westchester County….
Oct 17th, 2024
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest Obtain Pre-Answer Dismissal On Behalf Of Estate Planning Law Firm
FKB’s Aaron M. Barham and Asher Kest obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a complaint against an NYC estate planning law firm in Queens County Supreme Court. In this case, the plaintiffs were Estate beneficiaries who sought an accounting from the co-defendant Estate Administrator to substantiate Plaintiffs’ belief that they were owed funds from…
Oct 15th, 2024
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen Obtain Dismissal of Breach of Contract and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Insurance Broker in High-Value Insurance Litigation
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen obtained the dismissal of third-party claims against FKB’s client, an insurance broker, arising from a high-value property damage dispute. The defendant property owner sought to hold the insurance broker liable for the property owner’s misrepresentations to its insurance carrier, where the insurance carrier…
Oct 15th, 2024
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen Obtain Dismissal of Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Accountant
FKB’s Mike Furman and Christopher D. Skoczen prevailed on a pre-answer motion to dismiss a complaint alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against FKB’s client, a well-regarded accounting firm, arising from a commercial dispute. The plaintiff alleged that the accountant made misrepresentations regarding the plaintiff’s obligations to a lender…
