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Founding Partners

Jerrold S. Parker

Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 1984, New York; New Jersey; U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1985, District of Columbia; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Federal Claims; 2012, Colorado. Martindale-Hubbell rating of “AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5”. Voted by peers into Best Lawyers® for Personal Injury Litigation.

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    Herbert L. Waichman

    Born Ulm, Germany. Admitted to bar: 1984, New York; New Jersey; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court.

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    Partners

    Jordan L. Chaikin - Class Action

    Born East Meadow, New York. Admitted to bar: 2004, Florida; 2005, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; 2008, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida; 2009, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

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    Raymond C. Silverman - Mass Tort Division

    Born Suffern, New York. Admitted to bar: 2000, New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York.

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    Brett A. Zekowski – General Negligence

    Born Rockville Centre, New York. Admitted to bar: 2000, New York; 2005, U.S. Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

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    Managing Attorneys

    Fred R. Rosenthal - General Negligence

    Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 1975, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York.

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    Melanie H. Muhlstock - Mass Tort Division

    Born Bronxville, New York. Admitted to bar: 1997, New Jersey; 1997, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1998, New York; 1998, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York; 2001, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; 2006 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

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    Gary P. Falkowitz - Intake Unit

    Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 2005, New York; New Jersey; 2008, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York; 2010, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

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    Senior Litigation Counsel

    Daniel C. Burke - Mass Tort Division

    Born Bay Shore, New York. Admitted to bar: 1994, New York, 2004 U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

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    Peter J. Cambs - Mass Tort Division

    Born Bronx, New York. Admitted to the bar: 1984, New York, U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York; 2010, Florida State Courts; U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. New York SuperLawyers ® in 2008, 2009, 2010; Martindale-Hubbell rating of "AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5".

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    Mathew J. McCauley - Mass Tort Division

    Born Yonkers, New York. Admitted to bar: 2001, New York, Massachusetts and District of Columbia; 2003; U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York.

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    Appellate Counsel

    Jay L.T. Breakstone

    Born Brooklyn, New York. Bar Admissions: New York (1977); Supreme Court of the United States (1986); United States Claims Court (1989); United States Court of Appeals, 2d Cir. (1977), 3rd Cir. (1982); United States District Court, Southern District of New York and Eastern District of New York. (1977).

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    Mass Tort Associates

    William J. Dubanevich

    Born New York, New York. Admitted to the New York Bar: 2003, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; (2003), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (2010) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2012).

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    Jessica E. Vertullo

    Born Bay Shore, New York. Admitted to bar: 2012, New Jersey; 2013, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

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    Michael S. Werner

    Born Rockville Centre, New York. Admitted to bar: 2009, New York.

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    General Liability Associates

    Marcelo A. Buitrago

    Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 2005, New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

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    April S. Goodwin

    Born Sidney, Ohio. Admitted to bar: 2001, Florida; 2009, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

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    Jonathan C. Macri

    Born Staten Island, New York. Admitted to bar: 2012, New York.

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    Jennifer L. McCarthy

    Born Bronx, New York. Admitted to the bar: 2010, Florida, U.S. Middle District of Florida, 2010.

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    Nicholas Warywoda

    Born Rosedale, New York. Admitted to bar: 2001, New York; 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

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    Nursing Home Associates

    James G. Kapralos

    Born New York, New York. Admitted to bar: 1994, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

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    Brett R. Leitner

    Born New Hyde Park, New York. Admitted to bar: 2001, New York; 2003, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.

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    Justin Varughese

    Born Mineola, New York. Admitted to bar: 2004, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

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    of Counsel

    Jeffrey L. Goldberg

    For the past 35 years, Jeffrey L. Goldberg, Esq. has represented New York City Civil Service Clients with pride. After receiving his JD from Brooklyn Law School in 1974, Mr. Goldberg was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1975. Mr. Goldberg worked for the New York State Assembly Codes Committee and a major insurance company, before joining a premiere Civil Service law firm which represented the Uniform Fire Officers Association. It was early in his tenure at this firm that Mr. Goldberg discovered the particular niche in which he developed a level of expertise unparalleled in New York City legal circles.

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    Accounting

    Dolores Steinman

    Ms. Steinman is employed in the firm’s Accounting Department and assists the firm’s Settlement Paralegal with the various procedures involved in the distribution of settlement proceeds, as well as our Bookkeeping Department with various accounting and record keeping processes. Ms. Steinman holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the City University of New York at Queens College.

    Bulding Maintenance

    Julio Benitez

    Mr. Benitez is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the main Parker Waichman office in Port Washington, New York

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    Case Managers

    Jillian Cantinieri

    Ms. Cantinieri has been employed by Parker Waichman for more than eight years having brought fifteen years of experience in the personal injury field to our firm. Ms. Cantinieri oversees the development of negligence claims from inception to settlement or filing of suit. She maintains daily interaction with clients, attends mediations, and, under the supervision of our attorneys, negotiates claims with insurance carriers. Ms. Cantinieri was the executive assistant producer of the firm's television advertising campaign and is a Notary Public.

    Matthew G. Levy

    Mr. Levy has been employed by Parker Waichman for more than nine years having brought twenty years of experience in the personal injury field to our firm. Mr. Levy oversees the development of the negligence claims from inception to settlement or the filing of suit. He maintains daily interaction with clients, attends mediations, and, under the supervision of our attorneys, negotiates claims with insurance carriers. Mr. Levy received a Bachelor of Science from SUNY at Old Westbury and a Master's in Business Administration from Dowling College.

    Julie Trinidad

    Ms. Trinidad has over fifteen years of extensive experience in the field of personal injury law. Prior to joining Parker Waichman she worked as a senior paralegal with a law office specializing in personal injury claims and gained valuable experience working as a bodily injury negotiator for a major insurance carrier . Ms. Trinidad currently oversees the development of Parker Waichman's negligence claims involving automobile accidents and premise liability from inception to settlement under the supervision of our attorneys. Ms. Trinidad holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Manhattan College, paralegal certification from Queens College and personal training certification from Hofstra University.

    Stacy Candalino

    Ms. Candalino began working at Parker Waichman as a Legal Assistant/Intake Specialist in our Intake Unit several years ago after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from C.W. Post University. After graduating with honors from the Paralegal Program at Hofstra University in 2008, Ms. Candalino has taken on new responsibilities as a paralegal in our Pre-Suit Unit developing negligence cases for settlement or commencement of litigation.

    File Room

    Auggie Romero

    Mr. Romero is responsible for assisting in the smooth operation and organization of the firm’s file and mail room. Mr. Romero also supports the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing and mailing.

    Biker Helmkamp

    Mr. Helmkamp is responsible for assisting with the smooth operation and organization of the firm’s file and mail room. Mr. Helmkamp also supports the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing, and mailing.

    Emelia Gil

    Ms. Gil is responsible for assisting with the smooth operation and organization of Parker Waichman's file and mail room by supporting the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing, labeling, and mailing. She holds an A.O.S. in Office Technologies from Interboro Institute – New York and a Paralegal Certificate from York College.

    Genesis Candelario

    Mr. Candelario is responsible for assisting in the smooth operation and organization of the firm’s file and mail room. Mr. Candelario also supports the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing and mailing.

    Jorge Peniche

    Mr. Peniche is responsible for the smooth operation and organization of the firm’s file and mail room. Mr. Peniche, a highly experienced law firm file room manager, supervises the file room staff and supports the firm’s employees with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing and mailing.

    Yoci Rivera

    Mr. Rivera is responsible for assisting in the smooth operation and organization of the firm’s file and mail room. Mr. Rivera additionally supports the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing and mailing.

    Information Technology (I.T.)

    Roy Cronin

    Mr. Cronin, a Microsoft Certified Professional with more than 10 years of experience, manages the firm’s extensive PC, Network and Telecom systems.

    Javier Cobenas

    Mr. Cobenas holds an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts studies from Suffolk County Community College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science at Farmingdale State College. A Macintosh Certified Professional with more than five years of experience in the information technology field supports the firm’s extensive PC, network and Telecom systems.

    Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant

    Melissa Alvarez

    Ms. Alvarez is currently employed as an intake specialist/legal assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Alvarez is a certified Dental Assistant and is fluent in Spanish.

    Tanya N. Bogan

    Ms. Bogan is employed as an intake specialist/legal assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Bogan is a graduate of Hunter Business School.

    Jamie L. Burke

    Ms. Burke is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Her duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Burke holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Delaware.

    Giana Cerniglia

    M.s. Cerniglia is employed as an intake specialist/legal assistant in Parker Waichman’s Intake Department. Her duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Cerniglia holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven.

    Giacomo Chilelli

    Mr. Chilelli is employed as an intake specialist/legal assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. His responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Mr. Chilelli is a recent graduate of Adelphi University who holds a Bachelor’s degree Psychology as well as an Advanced Certification in Human Resources Management from Molloy College.

    Sofia Chilelli

    Ms. Chilelli is employed as an Intake Specialist/ Legal Assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquires as well as case management and client communications. Ms. Chilelli holds a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Adelphi University as well as a Paralegal Certification from Nassau Community College.

    Kristy Classie

    Ms. Classie is employed as an Intake Specialist/ Legal Assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Ms. Classie holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, as well as an Associate’s in Paralegal Studies, from Briarcliffe College. Ms. Classie was previously employed by a law firm specializing in social security disability law.

    Leyla Coello

    Ms. Coello is employed as an Intake Specialist/ Legal Assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Her duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Coello is studying at Nassau Community College pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration.

    Cristen Dove

    Ms. Dove is a legal assistant in Parker Waichman’s Pre-Suit Unit where she assists our case managers and attorneys in developing negligence cases for settlement or commencement of litigation. Ms. Dove holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Iona College.

    Stephanie Higgins

    Ms. Higgins is currently assigned to the medical records Pre-Suit unit . She is responsible for requesting, and processing invoices for payment, client medical records. Ms. Higgins currently attends Queensborough Community College pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

    Natasha L. James

    Ms. James is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in Parker Waichmn’s Intake Department. Her duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University specializing in Human Resources and Management.

    Danielle Kappel

    Ms. Kappel is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in our Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as case management and client communications. Ms. Kappel holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

    Lindsey Kuhn

    Ms. Kuhn is employed as an Intake Specialist/ Legal Assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as case management and client communications. Ms. Kuhn holds an Associate’s Degree in Court Reporting from Long Island Business Institute.

    Roya Mahgerefteh

    Ms. Mahgerefteh is currently assigned to the medical Records Unit at Parker Waichman and is involved in requesting and obtaining clients medical records. She holds an Associates’ Degree in Administrative Assistance from Nassau Community College, and a Bachelor of Art in Sociology from CUNY Queens College.

    Quanisha L. Mims

    Ms. Mims is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Her duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Mims holds an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Florida Metropolitan University. She has previous paralegal experience in Social Security Disability Law.

    Lazarita Miro

    Ms. Miro is the welcoming voice when calling the Florida office. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries, client follow up, and mail distribution. Ms. Miro also supports the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing and mailing. Ms. Miro is fluent in Spanish and frequently serves as an interpreter.

    Kathleen O’Connor

    Ms. O’Connor has worked in the personal injury field as a legal secretary for more than twenty five years and has been employed by Parker Waichman for fifteen years assisting the managing partners on various special projects. She is currently the coordinator of the firm’s Case Referral Department. Ms. O’Connor received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Communications from Queens College and was awarded lifetime membership to Pi Sigma Alpha and the Golden Key National Honor Society for academic excellence. Ms. O’Connor is also a Notary Public.

    Jennifer Palmer

    Ms. Palmer is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in the firm’s Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as case management and client communications. Ms. Palmer is currently studying at Sanford Brown College to earn a Medical Assistant’s degree.

    Myra Pesce

    Ms. Pesce is assigned to Parker Waichman’s Medical Records Department. She is responsible for processing invoices and payment relating to medical records requests. She also assists with client correspondence as needed. Ms. Pesce is currently attending Nassau Community College pursuing a certification in Business Management.

    Jodette Rodriguez

    Ms. Rodriguez is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in Parker Waichmans’s Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from CUNY Brooklyn College and has several years of experience in client services and administrative support.

    Kelly Ryan

    Ms. Ryan has been a staff member for more than six years and provides oversight of the firm’s intake department which consists of a staff of legal assistants and paralegals responsible for obtaining initial case information and documents from potential clients. Ms. Ryan is the firm’s liaison with law firms that refer cases to our firm, as well as with law firms to whom Parker Waichman refers cases. She is also responsible for maintaining and managing the firm’s drug and defective medical device information database. Ms. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Hofstra University.

    Heather Skelton

    Ms. Skelton is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in Parker Waichman’s Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as case management and client communications. Ms. Skelton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Hofstra University.

    Andrew Troy

    Mr. Troy is a legal assistant currently assigned to the Medical Records Unit and is involved in requesting and obtaining medical records for the firm’s clients. Andy received his Master of Arts in English & Creative Writing from Hofstra University and is also a novelist.

    Born Bronx, New York. Admitted to the bar: 2010, Florida, U.S. Middle District of Florida, 2010.

    Education:

    University of Florida (B.A. 2003); Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2010)

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Bar Association
  • Jacksonville Bar Association

  • Practice Areas:

  • General Personal Injury Negligence
  • Law Clerks

    Gerard Ryan

    Mr. Ryan is employed as a legal clerk in Parker Waichman's mass tort department. In 2009, Mr. Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Catholic University, where he worked on several research projects and engineering designs. He then attended Hofstra Law School and earned a J.D. in May of 2012. During his time at law school he gained experience in both civil and criminal litigation by completing internships at both the Nassau County Attorney's office as well as the Nassau County District Attorney's office.

    Legal Nurse Consultants

    Karen Goldberg, R.N.

    Ms. Goldberg holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Adelphi University and has also successfully completed a Legal Nurse Consultant course. Ms. Goldberg reviews medical records and provides medical summaries for the firm's cases. Ms. Goldberg has many years of experience as a pediatric nurse and continues to work in this area of nursing.

    Andrea Spector

    Ms. Spector is a Registered Nurse who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Ms. Spector has many years of nursing experience in a variety of settings and continues to practice in the field of pediatrics. Ms. Spector has completed a Legal Nurse Consultant program and is responsible for reviewing medical records and providing medical summaries for the firm's cases.

    Joanne Stevens

    Ms. Stevens is a Licensed Practical Nurse and for many years worked in her field at various local hospitals and orthopedic offices frequently specializing in the area of surgery and wound care. Ms. Stevens has been employed by Parker Waichman as a nurse consultant for several years and reviews medical records and provides medical summaries for firm cases. Ms. Stevens volunteers in her community assisting the elderly with proper wound care.

    Marketing

    Lillian Chiu

    Ms. Chiu is employed as a blogger at Parker Waichman and enjoys writing articles about a variety of topics. She contributes to the firm’s expanding presence across the web by presenting important information about health, scientific and legal topics to a general audience. Ms. Chiu also has experience as a freelancer and has written blogs for several different websites and writing companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fordham University.

    Tricia McCoy

    Ms. McCoy brings more than 15 years of experience developing, implementing and leading short and long term brand building strategies to her marketing role at Parker Waichman. She oversees the development of all firm and practice group marketing materials as well as leads the firm’s community outreach initiatives. Ms. McCoy holds a Bachelors of Science in Advertising from the New York Institute of Technology.

    Office Managers

    Jeanetta Whelan

    Ms. Whelan spent most of her career working for a large telecommunications company prior to joining Parker Waichman. As office manager, Ms. Whelan oversees the smooth operation and implementation of all administrative activities such as partner support, personnel, finance, procurement, negotiation, and implementation of all marketing materials. Ms. Whelan holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Business Administration from Adelphi University, Garden City, NY. Ms. Whelan is also a Notary Public.

    Paralegals

    Kelli A. Alexander

    Ms. Alexander has over ten years experience in the field of personal injury law. Prior to joining the firm several years ago, Ms. Alexander gained valuable experience as a paralegal working on claims involving automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, construction accidents and defective products. Since joining Parker Waichman, Ms. Alexander has applied her knowledge and experience to our Mass Torts Division working on national litigation of defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other product liability claims.

    Alison J. Bifulco

    Ms. Bifulco has been employed by Parker Waichman for more than ten years and is presently assigned to the firm's Pre-Suit Unit. This unit focuses on the initial development of negligence actions including automobile accidents and slip and fall claims. Ms. Bifulco is responsible for monitoring clients' no-fault benefits, requesting and obtaining hospital and medical records as well as developing claims for settlement or the filing of a law suit. Ms. Bifulco also assists the calendar department when necessary.

    Yolanda Bradley

    Ms. Bradley has been employed by Parker Waichman for more than eight years and has more than twenty years of legal experience in both plaintiffs' and defendants' personal injury litigation. Ms. Bradley assists several attorneys in our litigation department, working on cases from beginning to end including the preparation of legal documents, no-fault filings, infant's compromises and Surrogates court filings.

    Daniela D. Campoli

    Ms. Campoli is currently a paralegal in our Mass Torts Division assisting our attorneys in managing several national multi-district litigation actions involving defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other product liability claims. Ms. Campoli currently attends St. John's University.

    Ashley M. Castro

    Ms. Castro has three years of personal injury litigation experience and is currently a paralegal in our Mass Tort division, working with one of the firm's partners on several multi-district litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals and other product liability claims. Ms. Castro holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Hofstra University and is currently a law student at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.

    Cindy Custodio

    Ms. Custodio brings eleven years of experience as a legal researcher and assistant court clerk manager for an attorneys' service to Parker Waichman. Since joining the firm, she has worked in the Nursing Home Litigation Unit and assists our nursing home attorneys working cases from beginning to end, including preparation of legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars as well as Surrogate's Court filings. Ms. Custodio holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from John Jay College as well as a Paralegal Certificate from Queens College and was awarded an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from Westlaw.

    Joyce Donaldson

    Ms. Donaldson brings eight years experience as a paralegal in personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability and asbestos litigation. Joyce is currently assigned to the Medical Records Unit at Parker Waichman and is involved in requesting and obtaining clients' medical records. Joyce holds an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies from Nassau Community College.

    Christine Durant

    Ms. Durant is employed as a paralegal in the Mass Torts Division. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on forensics from Alvernia University. Ms. Durant has previous experience as a paralegal in the area of Social Security Disability Benefits specializing in all levels of the claims process.

    Nicole Eisner

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman's Mass Torts Division, Ms. Eisner was employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in the firm's Intake Department. She has applied her knowledge and experience assisting the firm's attorneys in our Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical device claims nationwide. Ms. Eisner holds a Bachelor of Art in History from Long Island University at C.W. Post and a Paralegal Certificate from Nassau Community College.

    Annmarie George

    Ms. George has more than twenty years experience as a paralegal and has been employed by Parker Waichman since the firm's inception in 1993. Ms. George is highly experienced in all aspects of plaintiff's personal injury litigation, Surrogates Court proceedings and mass tort litigation. She frequently works on special projects with the firms' partners including the creation, testing, maintenance and user training of SmartAdvocate, the firm's proprietary state of the art case management system. Ms. George is also a Notary Public.

    Rosa Guarino

    Ms. Guarino has more than fifteen years of experience in the field of personal injury litigation to our firm. She is the primary trial paralegal at Parker Waichman and handles all aspects of trial preparation for the firms' trial attorneys. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Guarino worked in the areas of plaintiffs' personal injury assisting in the litigation of cases from the commencement of a lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial.

    Monica Hernandez

    Ms. Hernandez is a long-term Parker Waichman staff member with eleven years of service as the firm's bookkeeping assistant. Ms. Hernandez is responsible for payroll information, overseeing office expenditures, and other general office operations.

    Samantha Hiltzik

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman's Mass Torts Division, Ms. Hiltzik was employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in the firm's Intake Department. She has applied her knowledge and experience assisting the firm's attorneys in our Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical device claims nationwide. Ms. Hiltzik holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Sacred Heart University.

    Linda R. Ingber

    Ms. Ingber has been employed in the personal injury field as a legal secretary and law firm office manager for more than twenty years. Since joining Parker Waichman more than eight years ago, she has worked in the firm's Nursing Home Litigation Unit. Ms. Ingber assists our nursing home attorneys working cases from beginning to end, including preparation of legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars as well as Surrogate's Court filings. Ms. Ingber holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Albany and is a Notary Public.

    Michele X. Jimenez

    Ms. Jimenez has been employed by Parker Waichman for over 7 years. Ms. Jimenez is currently assigned to work with one of the firm's trial attorneys and assists in litigating cases from the commencement of a lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial. Ms. Jimenez brings almost twenty years of legal experience and law firm management in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury and negligence, nursing home negligence, immigration, criminal and family law to our firm. Ms. Jimenez began her employment as a paralegal in our Nursing Home Litigation Unit where she assisted our nursing home attorneys working on the preparation of legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars, Surrogate's Court filings and trial preparation. Ms. Jimenez has a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice as well as an Associate's in Paralegal Studies from Bronx Community College. Ms. Jimenez is fluent in Spanish and actively involved in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

    Michelle Josama

    Ms. Josama has worked in the personal injury field as a paralegal and law firm office manager for more than twenty five years. Ms. Josama currently works in the firm's Nursing Home Litigation Unit and assists our attorneys working on cases from beginning to end. Her responsibilities include preparation of legal documents such as complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars as well as surrogates court filings. Ms. Josama attended both Queens College and Technical Career Institute and is also a licensed Real Estate Agent.

    Hannah Kim

    Ms. Kim has eight years experience in the field of personal injury law. Prior to joining Parker Waichman five years ago, Ms. Kim was employed as a paralegal working on a range of negligence actions including auto accidents, slip and fall cases, construction accidents and defective products. Ms. Kim has applied her knowledge and experience in the personal injury field to the firm’s Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical devices claims nationwide.

    Lynda L. Luckman

    Ms. Luckman has worked in the personal injury field as a legal secretary/paralegal for more than twenty five years and has been employed by Parker Waichman for more than seven years. Ms. Luckman is currently assigned to work with one of the firm’s trial attorneys and assists in litigating cases from the commencement of a lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial. Ms. Luckman is also a Notary Public.

    Audra Massimo

    Ms. Massimo has been employed by the firm for more than ten years and brought more than fifteen years of experience in the field of personal injury litigation to our firm. She is currently a paralegal in our Mass Tort division, working with one of the firm’s partners on several multi-district litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals and other product liability claims. Prior to joining the firm’s Mass Torts division, Ms. Massimo was the firm’s primary trial paralegal and handled all aspects of trial preparation for the firms’ trial attorneys. Ms. Massimo holds a Paralegal Certificate from Adelphi University and is a Notary Public.

    Michelle M. Milone

    Ms. Milone has been employed by Parker Waichman for more than fifteen years and is responsible for the calculation and distribution of settlement proceeds to clients, the firm and referring attorneys. Ms. Milone has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New York at Albany as well as a Paralegal degree from Adelphi University's Graduate Level Paralegal program.

    Carrie Mullahey

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman five years ago, Ms. Mullahey was employed as an Office Manager of a large orthopedic practice. Ms. Mullahey has applied her knowledge and experience in the medical field to the firm’s Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical device claims nationwide.

    Michelle Pabon

    Ms. Pabon joined the Nursing Home Litigation Unit as a paralegal with more than 12 years experience in personal injury, negligence, medical malpractice, family and criminal law. She assists our nursing home attorneys in all phases of litigation from inception to end. Ms. Pabon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ithaca College and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. Ms. Pabon is fluent in Spanish.

    Rachel Rapisarda

    Ms. Thompson is currently employed as a paralegal in our Mass Torts unit assisting attorneys in managing multi-district litigation actions involving defective pharmaceuticals and other product liability claims nationwide. She has previous paralegal experience in the litigation and arbitration of no fault claims as well as in the creation and administration of trusts and estates. Ms. Thompson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Legal Studies from Hofstra University.

    Jill Rosenthal

    Ms. Rosenthal is presently employed as paralegal in the Mass Torts Unit. Ms. Rosenthal returned to Parker Waichman after venturing into the fashion industry and working as an account executive. She has worked in many capacities at the firm and has applied her knowledge and experience in these various areas to the firm’s Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical devices claims nationwide. Ms. Rosenthal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Hofstra University.

    Kathleen M. Rotunno

    Ms. Rotunno is employed as a paralegal in the firm’s litigation department and is assigned to work with one of the firm’s trial attorneys. Ms. Rotunno assists in litigating our cases from the commencement of the lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial. She brings more than six years of experience in personal injury law to the firm and holds a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from St. John’s University.

    Molly Sherman

    Ms. Sherman is employed as a paralegal in Parker Waichman’s Mass Torts Unit assisting our attorneys in all aspects of these claims. Ms. Sherman received her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Law from Binghamton University as well as a Paralegal Certificate from C.W. Post University.

    K. Smith

    Ms. Smith has worked in the personal injury field as a paralegal/legal secretary for fifteen years. She currently works with one of the firm’s trial attorneys and assists in litigating cases from the commencement of the lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial. Ms. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of New York at Old Westbury as well as a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Nassau Community College and an AAS in Legal Office Technology. She is also a Notary Public.

    Heidi M. Szolga

    Ms. Szolga has over sixteen years of legal experience in the field of personal injury and insurance law. Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Ms. Szolga was a legal assistant working on claims involving first party and third party insurance defense, including arson, fraud, misrepresentation and theft, as well as defense of personal injury and property damage claims. Ms. Szolga is now applying her extensive knowledge and experience supporting the attorneys on personal injury and class action cases.

    Christine Victor

    Ms. Victor is a long time staff member who is involved in many aspects of the firm’s work including legal research, drafting pleadings, Surrogate’s Court proceedings, including applying for and obtaining Letters of Administration and Guardianship, Death Compromises, and lien resolution. Ms. Victor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education as well as a degree in Paralegal Studies from Queens College. She speaks Spanish fluently and frequently acts as an interpreter.

    Gina Viti

    Ms. Viti has been employed by Parker Waichman for more than sixteen years and is highly experienced in all aspects of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation as well as mass tort litigation. She has been involved in the creation, testing, and maintenance of SmartAdvocate, the firm’s proprietary state of the art case management system. Ms. Viti is a Notary Public.

    Gale L. Walden

    Ms. Walden is currently assigned to work with one of the firm’s trial attorneys and assists in litigating cases from the commencement of a lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial. Ms. Walden brings sixteen years of legal experience in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury and negligence, Mass Torts and Multi District Litigation to our firm. Ms. Walden began her employment at Parker Waichman as a senior paralegal in our Florida office Litigation Unit where she assists attorneys working on the preparation of legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars, and trial preparation. Ms. Walden is a Notary Public, a Certified Legal Assistant and holds an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Segal Institute, Tampa, Florida.

    Reception

    Angela Giazzon

    Ms. Giazzon is one of the welcoming voices you hear when calling our office. Ms. Giazzon assists in managing Parker Waichman LLP’s steady high volume of calls as well as performing other general office duties for the firm. Ms. Giazzon has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from SUNY Cortland.

    Connie Bardis

    Ms. Bardis is one of the welcoming voices you hear when calling our office, and she makes every effort to ensure the efficient handling of a high volume of calls. Ms. Bardis holds an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Nassau Community College and is currently pursuing a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Nassau Community College.

    Nicole Elbert

    Ms. Elbert is one of the welcoming voices you hear when calling our office. She handles the high volume of calls with care and professionalism.

    Dena Ford

    Ms. Ford is one of the welcoming voices you hear when calling our office, and she makes every effort to ensure the efficient handling of a high volume of calls. Ms. Ford is a highly motivated receptionist with more than twenty years of experience.

    Phillis Xenofontos

    Ms. Xenofontos one of the welcoming voices you hear when calling our office, and she makes every effort to ensure the efficient handling of a high volume of calls. Ms. Ford has more than ten years of experience and holds an Associate’s degree from Queensborough Community College.

    Born Bay Shore, New York. Admitted to bar: 2012, New Jersey; 2013, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

    Education:

    Quinnipiac University (B.A. 2007); Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D. 2012).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Nassau County Bar Association
  • Professional Memberships:

  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Products Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 1984, New York; New Jersey; U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1985, District of Columbia; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Federal Claims; 2012, Colorado. Martindale-Hubbell rating of “AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5”. Voted by peers into Best Lawyers® for Personal Injury Litigation.

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  • Education:

    Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1975); St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., 1983).

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association (Member, Section of Insurance, Negligence and Compensation Law)
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • American Association for Justice
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
  • Member:

  • Plaintiff’s Steering Committee Ethicon, Inc., Pelvic Repair Systems Products Liability Litigation No. 2327
  • Plaintiff’s Steering Committee Boston Scientific Corp., Pelvic Repair Systems Products Liability Litigation No. 2326
  • Plaintiff’s Steering Committee American Medical Systems, Inc., Pelvic Repair Systems Products Liability Litigation No. 2325
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee In Re Actos (Pioglitazone) Products Liability Litigation Multi-District Litigation No. 2299
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Pinnacle Hip Implant Multi-District Litigation No. 2244
  • Plaintiff’s Steering Committee Kaba Keyless Pushbutton Locks Multi-District Litigation No. 2220
  • Plaintiff’s Steering Committee and Chairperson IT Committee, Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Multi-District Litigation No. 2047
  • Co-Chair, Discovery Committee Vytorin Multi-District Litigation No. 1938
  • Plaintiff’s Steering Committee for the New York State Bausch & Lomb, ReNu with MoistureLoc Litigation as well as the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee Gadolinium Multi-District Litigation No. 1909
  • Plaintiff’s Steering Committee Kugel Mesh Multi-District Litigation No. 1842
  • In re Ortho Evra Products Liability Litigation; Co-Chair, American Association for Justice (AAJ), Ortho Evra Litigation Group
  • Member of the Executive Committee of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, MDL No. 1742
  • American Association for Justice Leader’s Forum
  • Nursing Home Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee and Discovery Subcommittee – Zyprexa Multi-District Litigation No. 1596
  • New York State Steering Committee for Rezulin Litigation
  • New York State Diet Drug – Steering Committee for Fen-Phen
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the World Trade Center Bombing Litigation
  • Executive Committee of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, Prozac Multi-District Litigation No. 907
  • Publications/Invited Presentations:

  • Harris Martin Mass Tort Litigation Conference with Judge Marina Corodemus (Ret.), March 11, 2013; New York, New York; “Ethics in Mass Torts Practice”
  • Harris Martin Fungal Menigitis, Stryker Hip, Mirene IUD and More, November 28, 2012; Dallas, Texas; “Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Coding, Concept Searching and New Frontiers for Electronically Stored Information”
  • Louisiana State Bar Association 12th Annual Class Action/Complex Litigation Symposium, November, 2012; “Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Coding, Concept Searching and New Frontiers for Electronically Stored Information”
  • Harris Martin Pradaxa, Zoloft, Actos, Yaz & Everything MDL, July 25, 2012; New Orleans, Louisiana, “The Cutting Edge of ESI Protocols – Predictive Coding & Concept Searching”
  • Harris Martin Darvon and Darvocet Recall Litigation Conference, January 14, 2012; New Orleans, Louisiana; “Brand Names and Their Differences”; “Propoxyphene, Dextropropoxyphene and Other Preparations” and “Number of Prescriptions and Patient Demographics”
  • Harris Martin MDL Conference, Zimmer NexGen Knee and DePuy Hip Implant Litigation, July 27, 2011; San Francisco, California, “An Overview of Science”
  • Harris Martin Darvon and Hip Implant Litigation Conference, March 29, 2011; San Diego, California, “New Developments in these Emerging Mass Torts”
  • Louisiana State Bar Association 17th Annual Admiralty Symposium – The Gulf Coast Oil Spill, September 24, 2010; New Orleans, Louisiana; “Gulf Oil Spill Environmental Marine Related Litigation”
  • Harris Martin Oil Spill Litigation Conference, June 23, 2010; New Orleans, Louisiana; “The Claim Game”
  • Louisiana State Bar Association Gulf Coast Oil Spill Symposium, May 25, 2010; “Environmental Litigation”
  • AAJ Conference, January 29, 2008; San Juan, Puerto Rico, “ReNu with MoistureLoc Theories of Liability”
  • AAJ Conference, October 27, 2007; New York, New York, “ReNu with MoistureLoc Down & Dirty”
  • Mass Torts Made Perfect, March 20, 2007; Las Vegas, Nevada, “Make Your Data Productive Data”
  • American Association for Justice (AAJ), February 14, 2006; “Ortho-Evra Birth Control Patch Litigation TeleConference”
  • Mealey’s Emerging Drugs and Devices, January 19, 2006; “The Ortho-Evra Birth Control Patch and Thrombotic Injuries: What Patients and Physicians Needed to Know But Were Never Told”, Volume 11, Issue #2 (Co-author)
  • Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, California, January 30, 2005; “Pharmacogenics – New “Tools” in Pharmaceutical Litigation?”
  • Mass Torts Made Perfect, November 17, 2005; Las Vegas, Nevada, “Ride the Internet – Will It Carry You?”
  • Mass Torts Made Perfect, November 18, 2005; Las Vegas, Nevada, “Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch: Is this the Next Mass Tort?”
  • Reported Cases:

  • Hutley v. N.Y.S. Thruway Authority, 139 Misc. 2d 268, 529 N.Y.S.2d 258 (Ct. C1. 1988)
  • Nissenbaum v. Ferazzoli, 143 A.D.2d 823, 533 N.Y.S.2d 140 (2d Dept. 1988)
  • Hernandez v. City of New York, 156 A.D.2d 641, 549 N.Y.S.2d 139 (2d Dept. 1989)
  • Hughes v. Jahoda, et al, 75 N.Y.2d 881, 554 N.Y.S.2d 467, 553 N.E.2d 1015 (1990)
  • Nissenbaum v. Ferazzoli, 171 A.D.2d 654, 567 N.Y.S.2d 135 (2d Dept. 1991)
  • Van Loon v. Moskowitz, 172 A.D.2d 569, 569 N.Y.S.2d 135 (2d Dept. 1991)
  • Darsan v. Globe Slicing Machine Co., Inc., 200 A.D.2d 551, 606 N.Y.S.2d 317 (2d Dept. 1994)
  • Quinones v. Long Island College Hospital, 607 N.Y.S.2d 103 (2d Dept. 1994)
  • Pimental v. City of New York, 246 A.D.2d 467, 668 N.Y.S.2d 187 (1st Dept. 1998)
  • Thompson v. Green Bus Lines, Inc., 280 A.D.2d 468, 721 N.Y.S.2d 70 (2d Dept. 2001)
  • Prats v. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 100 N.Y.2d 878, 768 N.Y.S.2d 178 (2003)
  • Kaczynski v. United Skates of America, Inc., 4 A.D.3d 337, 770 N.Y.S.2d 888 (2d Dept. 2004)
  • Dumbadze v. Chwatt, 7 A.D.3d 563, 775 N.Y.S.2d 889 (2d Dept. 2004)
  • Steel v. State of New York, 307 A.D. 2d 919, 762 N.Y.S.2. 883 (2d Dept. 2003), 11 A.D.3d 673, 782 N.Y.S.2d 924 (2d Dept. 2004), and 205 WL 475211 (N.Y. Ct. Cl. 2005)
  • Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Class Actions
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Explosions/Fires
  • Products Liability
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Vaccine Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Automobile Accidents
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Consumer Fraud
  • Computerized Law Office Management Systems (lectured NYSTLA members on how to incorporate computer based case management into their practice and how to maximize its use)
  • Employment History:

    Special Agent, Criminal Investigation Division, U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, 1975-1983.

    Honors:

    Mr. Parker was honored on March 3, 2005 for outstanding service in New York City and the community at the New York Families for Autistic Children’s Awards Ceremony with a Proclamation from the New York City Council where he received a Citation of Honor from the Office of the Borough President of Queens County; a Proclamation from the U.S. House of Representatives, signed by Congressman Anthony D. Weiner; and a Congressional Achievement Award (in recognition of his outstanding and invaluable service to the community) from the U.S. House of Representatives, signed by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. Mr. Parker also received a Citation from the New York State Assembly, signed by Assemblywomen Audrey I. Pheffer, and a Proclamation from the New York State Senate, signed by State Senator Serphin R. Maltese, for his outstanding service to the community.

    Special Projects:

    Creator of SmartAdvocate, a state-of-the-art case management system for plaintiffs’ personal injury law firms.

    Born Ulm, Germany. Admitted to bar: 1984, New York; New Jersey; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court.

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  • Education:

    John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York (B.A., 1979); St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1983). Co-Author: “1986 Legislative Changes in New York Tort Law: An Analysis”, New York State Bar Journal, April, 1987. Lecturer: Tort Law, Continuing Legal Education Program, New York City, 1986.

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Member:

  • New York State Steering Committee for Rezulin Litigation and American Association for Justice Leader’s Forum
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee and Discovery Subcommittee – Zyprexa Multi-District Litigation No. 1596
  • Steering Committee for the World Trade Center Bombing Litigation
  • Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Fen-Phen Litigation
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Device Liability
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Explosions/Fires
  • Products Liability
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Vaccine Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Automobile Accidents
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Consumer Fraud
  • Employment History:

    Lieutenant, New York City Police Department, 1969-1984.

    Honors:

    Mr. Waichman was honored on March 3, 2005 at the New York Families for Autistic Children’s Awards Ceremony with a Proclamation from the New York City Council (for outstanding service in the City and community); a Citation of Honor from the Office of the Borough President of Queens County; a Proclamation from the U.S. House of Representatives, signed by Congressman Anthony D. Weiner; and a Congressional Achievement Award (in recognition of his outstanding and invaluable service to the community) from the U.S. House of Representatives, signed by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. Mr. Waichman also received a Citation from the New York State Assembly, signed by Assemblywomen Audrey I. Pheffer, and a Proclamation from the New York State Senate, signed by State Senator Serphin R. Maltese, for his outstanding service to the community.

    Born East Meadow, New York. Admitted to bar: 2004, Florida; 2005, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; 2008, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida; 2009, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

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  • Education:

    University of Florida (B.A., 2001); Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2004).

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Association for Justice
  • Florida Justice Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Member:

  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for Dial Complete Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation MDL No. 2263
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for Colgate-Palmolive Softsoap Antibacterial Hand Soap Marketing Sales Practice and Litigation MDL No. 2320
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for In Re: MI Windows and Doors, Inc. Product Liability Litigation MDL No. 2333
  • Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee and Settlement Class Counsel for Gentek Building Products, Inc., Consolidated Class Action, USDC Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division
  • Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Products Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Litigation
  • General Personal Injury
  • Negligence Litigation
  • Born Suffern, New York. Admitted to bar: 2000, New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York.

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  • Education:

    University of Wisconsin at Madison (B.A., 1996); Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1999).

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Association for Justice
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Class Actions
  • Trials
  • Construction Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Products Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Born Rockville Centre, New York. Admitted to bar: 2000, New York; 2005, U.S. Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

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  • Education:

    State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1996); Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1999).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Reported Cases:

  • Sime v. Ludhar, 37 A.D.3d 817, N.Y.S.2d 755 (2nd Dept. 2007)
  • Schroeder v. Connelly, 46 A.D.3d 1439, 848 N.Y.S.2d 789 (4th Dept. 2007)
  • Practice Areas:

  • Trials
  • Automobile Accidents
  • General Negligence Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 1975, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York.

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  • Education:

    State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1971); Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1974), Moot Court Honor Society.

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Fen-Phen Litigation
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Device Liability
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Explosions/Fires
  • Products Liability
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Vaccine Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Automobile Accidents/No-Fault Insurance Law
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Consumer Fraud
  • Born Bronxville, New York. Admitted to bar: 1997, New Jersey; 1997, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1998, New York; 1998, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York; 2001, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; 2006 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

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  • Education:

    University of Wisconsin at Madison (B.A., 1994); Loyola University - Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1997).

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Association for Justice
  • American Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Member:

  • Discovery and Expert Sub-Committees of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for the Denture Cream Multi-District Litigation No. 2051
  • Discovery and Expert Sub-Committees and Co-Chair of the Non-Party Discovery Sub-Committee of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for the Yasmin and YAZ (Drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Multi-District Litigation No. 2100
  • Law and Briefing and Discovery Sub-Committees of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for the Guidant Multi-District Litigation No.05-1708
  • Ms. Muhlstock has also done work on behalf of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in In re: Bayer Corp. Combination Aspirin Products Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, Multi-District Litigation No. 2023; In re Ortho Evra Products Liability Litigation, both in Multi-District Litigation No. 1742 and in the New Jersey Mass Tort No. 275, and the New York Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the coordinated ReNu with MoistureLoc litigation before the Hon. Shirley Kornreich.
  • Publications and Speaking Engagements:

  • Co-author of Liability for Off-Label Uses: Coordinating a Response with the Prescribing Physician, which was presented at the American Conference Institutes Drug and Medical Device Litigation Conference, December, 1998
  • Frequent invited speaker on Mass Tort Litigation at national seminars including Mass Torts Made Perfect and Harris Martin
  • Publications and Speaking Engagements:

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Ms. Muhlstock spent seven years representing pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers of medical devices and consumer products. While in law school, she was also an extern for the United States Attorneys Office in the Northern District of Illinois where she tried petty offense cases and assisted in the prosecution of organized crime and narcotics felony cases.

    Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Products Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Litigation
  • General Personal Injury and Negligence Litigation
  • Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 2005, New York; New Jersey; 2008, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York; 2010, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

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  • Education:

    Brandeis University (B.A., 2002); St. Johns University School of Law (J.D., 2005).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Bar Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • Publications and Speaking Engagements:

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Mr. Falkowitz was an Assistant District Attorney for the Kings County District Attorneys Office prosecuting a wide array of misdemeanor and felony crimes.

    Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Consumer Fraud
  • Qui-Tam Litigation
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Products Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Workers Compensation
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Herman Badillo, Parker, Waichman,  LLP, Partner

    Herman Badillo (Senior Counsel),born Caguas, Puerto Rico. Admitted to bar: 1955, New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York; U.S. Supreme Court.


    Education:City College of New York (B.A, magna cum laude, 1951); Brooklyn Law School (J.D., cum laude, Class Valedictorian, 1954).

    • Certified Public Accountant.
    • Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York (1990-2001); Special Counsel for the Fiscal Oversight of Education for Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani (1994-1997); Chairman of the Board of Directors of the N.Y. State Mortgage Agency (1984-1986); Deputy Mayor City of New York (1978-1979); Member of United States Congress (1970-1979); Bronx Borough President (1966-1970); New York City Housing Commissioner (1962-1965).
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    • A Bill of No Rights: Attica and the American Prison System
    • Mr. Badillo serves on many civic and community organizations including the Board of Trustees of Brooklyn Law School.
    • Personal injury
    • Product liability
    • Fluent in Spanish

    Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 2005, New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

    Education:

    Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business (B.B.A., 2000); Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 2003).

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Professional Experience:

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Mr. Buitrago was a Senior Trial Associate at a high volume litigation firm based out of downtown Manhattan. Mr. Buitrago has won major verdicts which he has argued to be upheld at the appellate level, thereby collecting not only the recovery but also the accrued interest.

    Practice Areas:

  • Trials
  • Construction Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Product Liability
  • Design Defect
  • Lead Paint
  • Premises Liability
  • Police Brutality
  • Improper Security
  • Automobile Accidents
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Languages:

  • Mr. Buitrago is fluent in Spanish.
  • Born Brooklyn, New York. Bar Admissions: New York (1977); Supreme Court of the United States (1986); United States Claims Court (1989); United States Court of Appeals, 2d Cir. (1977), 3rd Cir. (1982); United States District Court, Southern District of New York and Eastern District of New York. (1977).

    Education:

    Long Island University (B.A., 1972); Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1976).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Amicus Committee).
  • American Bar Association (Council of Appellate Lawyers).
  • Publications

    Editor, "MondayMonday", weekly appellate newsletter for trial attorneys; Columnist, Appellate Law, "Bill of Particulars", a quarterly publication of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

    Community Affairs:

    Member, Board of Trustees, Bellmore (New York) Union Free School District (elected); Past President, Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association; Member, New York State School Boards Association, State Legislative Network; Candidate, New York State Assembly.

    Professional Committees and Presentations:

    Judicial Selection Committee (New York State Court of Appeals), New York State Trial Lawyers Association (1999); St. John’s University School of Law, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Lecturer (1998); New York State Trial Lawyers, Continuing Legal Education, Lecturer (1998-2002); New York County Lawyer’s Association, Continuing Legal Education, Lecturer (2000).

    Academic Affairs:

    C.W. Post College, Long Island University, Adjunct Professor Communications (1992-3).

    Awards and Honors:

    Honorary Lifetime Membership Award, New York State Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (1999); News12 Long Island, “Speaking Out for Long Island Schools Award” (2011); Bellmore Union Free School District Past President Award (2011); Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Past President Award (2011).

    Professional Experience:

    Beginning his career at ABC Radio News in New York City, Mr. Breakstone has enjoyed wide experience in the law, including high-stakes criminal defense, civil litigation as a partner in a “boutique” midtown Manhattan firm, and even as a partner in his own general practice law firm. For years now, as an appellate attorney, he has concentrated in the prosecution and defense of plaintiff’s personal injury appeals, and is a prolific writer and lecturer for members of the Bar. He has well over 200 reported decisions to his credit.

    Practice Areas:

  • Appellate (Federal and State)
  • Born Bay Shore, New York. Admitted to bar: 1994, New York, 2004 U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

    Education:

    State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1990); St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1993).

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Association for Justice
  • Member:

  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for Biomet M2a Magnum Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2391
  • Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2272
  • Plaintiffs’ Liaison Counsel for New York Coordinated Plavix-Related Proceedings, Index No. 560001/12
  • Discovery Sub-Committee for Pinnacle Hip Implants Products liability Litigation, MDL 2244
  • Discovery Sub-Committee for Yasmin & Yaz (Drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices & Products Liability Multidistrict Litigation, MDL 2100
  • Discovery and Law & Briefing Sub-Committees for Denture Cream Multi-District Litigation, MDL 2051
  • Professional Experience:

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Mr. Burke spent ten years representing plaintiffs in a broad range of personal injury matters including general negligence, asbestos litigation and mass tort pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, including work on behalf of liaison counsel to the New York Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the coordinated ReNu with MoistureLoc litigation before the Hon. Shirley Kornreich.

    Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Defective Drug/Pharmaceutical Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Asbestos Litigation
  • Toxic Torts
  • Products Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • General Negligence
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Born Bronx, New York. Admitted to the bar: 1984, New York, U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York; 2010, Florida State Courts; U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. New York SuperLawyers ® in 2008, 2009, 2010; Martindale-Hubbell rating of “AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5”.

    Education:

    State University of New York at Oswego (B.S., 1979); Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1983).

    Professional Memberships:

  • American Association for Justice
  • Member:

  • Plaintiff's Steering Committee, Ford Navistar Diesel Engine Products Liability Litigation Multi-District Litigation No. 2223
  • Law & Briefing, Damages and Client Relations Committees for Apple I Phone 3G and 3GS Marketing and Sales Practices Multi-District Litigation No.: 2116
  • Law & Pleading and Discovery Committees for Light Tobacco Marketing Litigation Sales Practices Multi-District Litigation No. 2068
  • Trial Team Member for Chinese Manufactured Drywall Product Liability Multi-District Litigation No. 2047
  • Author & Lecturer:

  • Hydro-Fracking Litigation, (Pace University, 2010)
  • Alien Tort Claims Torture Act & Victims Protection Act (Pace University, 2010)
  • Environmental Impact of Gas Fracking (Fordham University Law School, 2011)
  • Jury Selection Techniques
  • Deposition Strategies and Discovery
  • Investigating Truck Accidents and Accident Reconstruction
  • Current Developments in Labor Law 241(6) Litigation
  • Liability of Component Part manufacturers: At What Stage Do Component Parts Become Finished Products?
  • Cross Examining the Accident Reconstruction Expert.
  • Reported Cases:

  • Moriarity v Wallace, 61 AD 3d 1088
  • Johnson v Panera Bread, 59 AD 3d 1118
  • Diaz v Syracuse University, 41 AD 3d 1302
  • Perkow v Frank Winnie, 36 AD 3d 1189
  • Millard v Alliance Laundry Systems, 32 AD 3d 1293
  • Beaumont v Federal Express, 16 Ad 3d 1106
  • Excellus v Smyth, 784 NY 2d 284
  • Lakeshore v General Electric, 307 Ad 2d 781
  • Kolz v Rand, 2298 A.D. 2d 982
  • Gallagher v TDS Telecom, 294 A.D. 2d 860
  • Cumis v Tooke, 293 AD 2d 794
  • Orzel v Livesly, 292 Ad 2d 880
  • Husted v Vermelyea, 291 AD 2d 825
  • Middelton v Kenney, 286 AD 2d 957
  • Cummins v Central Tractor, 281 AD 2d 792
  • Mamorella v Derkash 276 Ad 2d 152
  • Shue v Red Creek School, 266 Ad 2d 899
  • Cook v Parish Oil 239 AD 2d 956
  • Tanner v Onondaga, 225 Ad 2d 1074
  • Koperda v Whitetown, 224 AD 2d 946
  • Niles v Shu Roofing 219 Ad 2d 782
  • Musserlli v Niagara Machine, 214 AD 2d 856
  • Cole v Syracuse Community Health Center, 209 AD 2d 1005
  • Baker v Micro-Switch, a div. of Honeywell, 197 Ad2d 933
  • LaFrance v State, 147 AD 2d 985
  • Bradt v Hamel, 144 Ad 2d 921
  • Professional Experience:

    Former Assistant District Attorney, Bronx, New York; Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Mr. Cambs spent over 25 years representing litigants in cases involving claims of medical malpractice, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, labor and construction site injuries, fire and explosion accidents, pharmaceutical liability, etc. He has tried in excess of 125 cases to verdict.

    Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Pharmaceutical Liability
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Product Liability
  • Born New York, New York. Admitted to the New York Bar: 2003, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; (2003), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (2010) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2012).

    Education:

    Harpur College of the State University Of New York at Binghamton, B.A. Economics, Pace University School of Law, J.D. and Environmental Law Certificate.

    Professional Memberships:

  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Professional Memberships:

  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Judicial Training Institute
  • Environmental Crimes Program Steering Committee Member
  • New York Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
  • Catskill Citizens for Safe Energy
  • Publications:

  • Boston, Madden, and Dubanevich, Law of Environmental and Toxic Torts: Cases Materials, and Problems, Teacher’s Manual, (2d Ed. West 2002)
  • Publications:

  • Presentations Hydrofracking: The Explosive Issue of Natural Gas Drilling, Center for Environmental Legal Studies and Center for Continuing Legal Education, Pace University School of Law, April14, 2011.
  • Professional Experience:

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Mr. Dubanevich was the head of the environmental litigation department for a large New York based plaintiffs’ law firm. Mr. Dubanevich has represented municipal water districts and private individuals throughout New York, New England and Florida in ground water contamination cases related to the release of petroleum products containing the additive Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (“MTBE”), creosote, arsenic and other hazardous chemicals. He has facilitated the recovery of tens of millions of dollars on behalf of plaintiffs damaged by environmental contamination. Mr. Dubanevich represented hundreds of WTC rescue and recovery workers in the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) and worked extensively in the World Trade Center litigation. Mr. Dubanevich was Director of Safety and Health for the New York State Building and Construction Trades’ Council, AFL-CIO, Director of the Hudson Valley regional Office for the New York Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, and President of Hudson Environmental Services. He has developed occupational and environmental compliance programs for labor and industry and lectured on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, (CERCLA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) standards.

    Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Toxic Torts
  • General Municipal Law
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Litigation
  • Labor Law
  • Negligence Litigation
  • Awards:

  • The Henry M. Feldschuh Environmental Law Award,
  • The White Plains Bar Association Outstanding Clinical Award
  • Pace University School of Law Excellence in Clinical Education Award
  • Toxic Victims Access to Justice Coalition Service Award.
  • Born Sidney, Ohio. Admitted to bar: 2001, Florida; 2009, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

    Education:

    The Ohio State University (B.S, 1995) (M.A., Candidate Health, Physical Education, Recreation 1995-1996); Ohio Northern University College of Law (J.D., 2001).

    Professional Memberships:

  • Florida Bar Association
  • Professional Experience:

    Ms. Goodwin was an Assistant State Attorney in the 20th Judicial Clerk Circuit from August 2001 to May 2004 prosecuting a wide array of misdemeanor and felony crimes; Investigator for Van Wert County Department of Human Services.

    Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Products Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Litigation
  • General Personal Injury
  • Negligence Litigation
  • Born Queens, New York. Admitted to bar: 2012, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

    Education:

    Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations (B.S., 2007); University of Michigan Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2011)

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Nassau County Bar Association
  • Professional Memberships:

  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Products Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Born New York, New York. Admitted to bar: 1994, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

    Education:

    Hofstra University (B.B.A., 1989); Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1993).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Nassau County Bar Association
  • Practice Areas:

  • Nursing Home Negligence Litigation
  • Trials
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Yat Fai Lau,  LLP

    Yat Fai Lau (Associate),born Hong Kong, China. Admitted to bar: 2006, New York.


    Education:St. John’s University (B.A., 2001); Albany Law School (J.D., 2005).



  • Mass Torts
  • Toxic Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Products Liability
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Litigation
  • General Personal Injury
  • Negligence Litigation
  • born New Hyde Park, New York. Admitted to bar: 2001, New York; 2003, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.

    Education:

    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (B.A., 1997); Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2000).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Reported Cases:

  • Finkel v. Frattarelli Bros., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46973 (E.D.N.Y. June 17, 2008)
  • Ramirez v. Marriott Corp., 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 929 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 24, 2005)
  • Kivlehan v. 2220 Adams Place Realty Corp., 2 Misc. 3d 851, 774 N.Y.S.2d 626 (N.Y.Sup.Ct. 2003)
  • Lester v. N.Y. City Hous. Auth., 292 A.D.2d 510, 739 N.Y.S.2d 200 (2d Dep't 2002).
  • Practice Areas:

  • Nursing Home Negligence Litigation
  • Trials
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Born Staten Island, New York. Admitted to bar: 2012, New York.

    Education:

    Fordham University, College of Business Administration (B.S., Summa Cum Laude, 2005); Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2010).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Bar Association
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • Professional Experience:

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman in 2012, Mr. Macri was an Associate with a boutique plaintiff’s firm located in Manhattan, where he specialized in all aspects of civil litigation from inception to trial. Mr. Macri is currently an Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, where he coaches trial advocacy for the Brendan Moore Trial Advocates, for which he served as Editor-in-Chief while at Fordham and with whom he won several individual and team awards at various national competitions, including winning First Place and Best Summation at the 2009 Lone Star Classic at St. Mary’s School of Law. He was also a proud member of the Stein Scholars for Public Interest in law school, and completed internships at the Bronx Office of the District Attorney, Safe Horizon’s Domestic Violence Law Project, and with the Honorable Robert K. Holdman.

    Practice Areas:

  • Trials
  • General Personal Injury
  • Negligence Litigation
  • Born Yonkers, New York. Admitted to bar: 2001, New York, Massachusetts and District of Columbia; 2003; U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York.

    Education:

    Iona College (B.S., 1992); Pace University School of Law (J.D., 2001).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Professional Experience:

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Mr. McCauley completed a clerkship in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and then defended manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices for next seven years. Mr. McCauley is currently a Town Prosecutor for the Town of Mamaroneck in Westchester County and a NYS Paramedic for more than 20 years. Prior to practicing law, Mr. McCauley was a New York City Police Officer and during law school completed an externship with the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York in the Terrorism Prosecution Division.

    Reported Cases:

  • Estate of LaMontagne v. Bristol-Myers Squibb, 127 Wash.App. 335, 111 P.3d 857 (Wash.App. Div.1 Apr 04, 2005)
  • Presentations and Publications:

    • "Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Documentation and its Legal Implications", New York State Continuing Medical Education Program sponsored by North Salem Ambulance Service in conjunction with Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, 2009

    Practice Areas:

  • Trials
  • Mass Torts
  • Defective Drug Liability
  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Products Liability
  • Complex Litigation
  • Born Mineola, New York. Admitted to bar: 2004, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

    Education:

    University of Maryland (double B.A., 2000); St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 2003).

    Reported Cases:

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Lattimore v. First Mineola Co., 60 A.D.3D 639, 874 N.Y.S.2d 253 (2d Dept 2009)
  • Moorehead v. Alexander, 28 A.D.3d 631, 813 N.Y.S.2d 83 (1st Dept 2006)
  • Sanchez v. Kateri Residence, 79 A.D.3d 492, 911 N.Y.S.2d 630 (1st Dept 2010)
  • Olkovetsy v. Friedwald Center for Rehabilitation, 84 A.D.3d 900, 923 N.Y.S.2d 173 (2d Dept 2011)
  • Professional Memberships:

  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Nassau County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Profesional Experience:

    Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Mr. Varughese was a Trial Associate at high volume Plaintiff’s litigation firm where he obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. He has devoted his entire legal career to advocating for the rights of injured parties in all areas of general negligence, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, commercial matters, real estate, and criminal defense.

    Practice Areas:

  • Nursing Home Negligence Litigation
  • Trials
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • Automobile Accidents
  • General Personal Injury Negligence Litigation
  • Born Rosedale, New York. Admitted to bar: 2001, New York; 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

    Education:

    Long Island University/Southampton College (B.S., 1997), Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2001).

    Professional Memberships:

  • New York City Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member of Board of Directors
  • American Association for Justice
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Professional Experience:

    Mr. Warywoda’s entire legal career has been dedicated to representing plaintiffs in the areas of general negligence, medical malpractice, products liability and civil rights. Prior to joining Parker Waichman, Mr. Warywoda was the Senior Trial Attorney for a large New York based personal injury law firm.

    Practice Areas:

  • Trials
  • Personal Injury
  • Construction Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Product Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Improper Security
  • Automobile Accidents
  • General Negligence Litigation
  • Born Rockville Centre, New York. Admitted to bar: 2009, New York.

    Education:

    Baruch College (B.S., 2004); St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., 2008).

    Member:

  • Nassau County Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Practice Areas:

  • Mass Torts
  • Commercial Litigation
  • General Personal Injury
  • Negligence Litigation
  • Arnold E. DiJoseph, III

    Arnold E. DiJoseph, III (Associate), Born Brooklyn, New York. Admitted to bar: 1984, New York; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.


    EducationDickinson College (B.A., 1980); Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1983).

    • American Bar Association
    • New York State Bar Association
    • Richmond County Bar Association
    • New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Amicus Committee)
    • New York County Lawyers Association
    • State and Federal Appellate Practice
    • Trials
    • Legal, Medical, and Dental Malpractice
    • Construction Accidents
    • Products Liability
    • Workers Compensation
    • Adoptions

    For the past 35 years, Jeffrey L. Goldberg, Esq. has represented New York City Civil Service Clients with pride. After receiving his JD from Brooklyn Law School in 1974, Mr. Goldberg was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1975. Mr. Goldberg worked for the New York State Assembly Codes Committee and a major insurance company, before joining a premiere Civil Service law firm which represented the Uniform Fire Officers Association. It was early in his tenure at this firm that Mr. Goldberg discovered the particular niche in which he developed a level of expertise unparalleled in New York City legal circles.

    During his years of practice, Mr. Goldberg has honed his expertise in a wide variety of cases in which he was able to win justice for hundreds of beleaguered New York City workers, primarily from the New York City Police Department, New York City Fire Department, New York City Department of Correction, New York City Emergency Medical Services, New York City Department of Sanitation and other City and State agencies. The kinds of cases for which Mr. Goldberg has represented his clients (but are not limited to) are disability retirement applications, Social Security disability, Article 78 proceedings, discrimination and disqualifications. In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Mr. Goldberg assisted a large number of disabled emergency responders in obtaining the compensation they were entitled to.

    Seeking new professional challenges, Mr. Goldberg became Counsel to Parker Waichman, LLP, which is one of the foremost personal injury and mass tort firms in the country. He is extremely excited about beginning what is anticipated to be a long and productive collaboration.

    Kelli A. Alexander, (Paralegal, Mass Torts) Ms. Alexander has over ten years experience in the field of personal injury law.  Prior to joining PW several years ago, Ms. Alexander gained valuable experience as a paralegal working on claims involving automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, construction accidents and defective products.  Since joining PW, Ms. Alexander has applied her knowledge and experience to our Mass Torts Division working on national litigation of defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other product liability claims.

    S. Rheagan Alexander, (Clerk, Mass Torts) Ms. Alexander is a third-year law student at Pace Law School, where she will earn a J.D. and environmental law certificate in May 2012. Prior to beginning her legal education, Ms. Alexander worked as an environmental monitor for upstream energy production. In this capacity, she was employed by federal agencies and private corporations responsible for environmental compliance in oil and natural gas exploration and production, hydroelectric development, and electrical transmission projects. Since joining the Mass Torts Division at PW, Ms. Alexander has been working on national litigation of claims arising from oil and gas production and hazardous waste. 

    Julio Benitez, (Building Maintenance) Mr. Benitez is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the main PW office in Port Washington, New York.

    Alison J. Bifulco, (Paralegal/Pre-Suit Unit) Ms. Bifulco has been employed by PW for more than ten years and is presently assigned to the firm’s Pre-Suit Unit.  This unit focuses on the initial development of negligence actions including automobile accidents and slip and fall claims.  Ms. Bifulco is responsible for monitoring clients’ no-fault benefits, requesting and obtaining hospital and medical records as well as developing claims for settlement or the filing of a law suit.  Ms. Bifulco also assists the calendar department when necessary.

    Tanya N. Bogan, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Ms. Bogan is employed as an intake specialist/legal assistant in PW’s Intake Department.  Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication.  Ms. Bogan is a recent graduate of Hunter Business School.

    Yolanda Bradley, (Paralegal) Ms. Bradley has been employed by PW for more than eight years and has more than twenty years of legal experience in both plaintiffs’ and defendants’ personal injury litigation.  Ms. Bradley assists several attorneys in our litigation department, working on cases from beginning to end including the preparation of legal documents, no-fault filings, infant’s compromises and Surrogates court filings.

    Jamie L. Burke, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Ms. Burke is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department. Her duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Burke holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Delaware.

    Daniela D. Campoli, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Ms. Campoli is employed as an intake specialist/legal assistant in PW’s Intake Department. Ms. Campoli currently attends St. John’s University pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration on Forensic Psychology.

    Genesis Candelario, (File Clerk) Mr. Candelario is responsible for assisting in the smooth operation and organization of PW's file and mail room.  Mr. Candelario also supports the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing and mailing.

    Stacy Candalino, (Case Manager) Ms. Candalino began working with PW as a Legal Assistant/Intake Specialist in our Intake Unit several years ago after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from C.W. Post University.  After graduating with honors from the Paralegal Program at Hofstra University in 2008, Ms. Candalino has taken on new responsibilities as a paralegal in our Pre-Suit Unit developing negligence cases for settlement or commencement of litigation.

    Jillian Cantinieri, (Supervisor, Pre-Suit Unit) Ms. Cantinieri has been employed by PW for more than eight years having brought fifteen years of experience in the personal injury field to our firm.  Ms. Cantinieri oversees the development of negligence claims from inception to settlement or filing of suit.  She maintains daily interaction with clients, attends mediations, and, under the supervision of our attorneys, negotiates claims with insurance carriers.  Ms. Cantinieri was the executive assistant producer of the firm’s television advertising campaign and is a Notary Public.

    Ashley M. Castro, (Paralegal, Mass Tort) Ms. Castro has three years of personal injury litigation experience and is currently a paralegal in our Mass Tort division, working with one of the firm’s partners on several multi-district litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals and other product liability claims. Ms. Castro holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Hofstra University and is currently a law student at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.

    Lillian Chiu, Writer,  (Blogger) Ms. Chiu is employed as a blogger at PW and enjoys writing articles about a variety of topics. She contributes to PW’s expanding presence across the web by presenting important information about health, scientific and legal topics to a general audience. Ms. Chiu also has experience as a freelancer and has written blogs for several different websites and writing companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fordham University

    Kristy Classie, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Ms. Classie  is employed as a paralegal in the PWs Social Security Disability Benefits and Veterans Administrative Benefits Unit assisting our attorneys in all aspects of these claims. Ms. Classie holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, as well as an Associate’s in Paralegal Studies, from Briarcliffe College.  Ms. Classie was previously employed by a law firm specializing in social security disability law.

    Roy K. Cronin, (Director, Technology Systems) Mr. Cronin, a Microsoft Certified Professional with more than 10 years of experience, manages the firm’s extensive PC, Network and Telecom systems.

    Cindy Custodio, (Paralegal) Ms. Custodio brings eleven years of experience as a legal researcher and assistant court clerk manager for an attorneys’ service to PW.  Since joining PW, she has worked in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Unit and assists our nursing home attorneys working cases from beginning to end, including preparation of legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars as well as Surrogate's Court filings.  Ms. Custodio holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from John Jay College as well as a Paralegal Certificate from Queens College and was awarded an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from Westlaw.

    Joyce Donaldson, (Paralegal) Ms. Donaldson brings eight years experience as a paralegal in personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability and asbestos litigation.  Joyce is currently assigned to the Medical Records Unit at PW and is involved in requesting and obtaining clients’ medical records.  Joyce holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Nassau Community College.

    Cristen Dove, (Legal Assistant/Receptionist) Ms. Dove is one of the welcoming voices you hear when calling our office.  Ms. Dove assists in managing Parker Waichman LLP’s steady high volume of telephone calls as well as performing other firm duties including supervising, scheduling and coordinating PW’s receptionists.  Ms. Dove holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Iona College.

    Christine Durant, (Paralegal) Ms. Durant is employed as a paralegal in our Mass Tort division, working with one of the firm’s partners on several multi-district litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals and other product liability claims. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on forensics from Alvernia University. Ms. Durant has previous experience as a paralegal in the area of Social Security Disability Benefits.

    Nicole Eisner, (Mass Torts) Prior to joining PW’s Mass Torts Division, Ms. Eisner was employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department. She has applied her knowledge and experience assisting the firm’s attorneys in our Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical device claims nationwide. Ms. Eisner holds a Bachelor of Art in History from Long Island University at C.W. Post and a Paralegal Certificate from Nassau Community College.

    Dena Ford, (Receptionist) Ms. Ford is one of the welcoming voices you hear when calling our office, and she makes every effort to ensure the efficient handling of a high volume of calls.  Ms. Ford is a highly motivated receptionist with more than twenty years of experience.

    Annmarie George, (Paralegal) Ms. George has more than twenty years experience as a paralegal and has been employed by PW since the firm’s inception in 1993.  Ms. George is highly experienced in all aspects of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, Surrogates Court proceedings and mass tort litigation.  She frequently works on special projects with the firms’ partners including the creation, testing, maintenance and user training of SmartAdvocate, the firm’s proprietary state of the art case management system.  Ms. George is also a Notary Public.

    Karen Goldberg, (R.N., Legal Nurse Consultant) Ms. Goldberg holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Adelphi University and has also successfully completed a Legal Nurse Consultant course.  Ms. Goldberg reviews medical records and provides medical summaries for the firm's cases.  Ms. Goldberg has many years of experience as a pediatric nurse and continues to work in this area of nursing.

    Rosa Guarino, (Trial Paralegal) Ms. Guarino has more than fifteen years of experience in the field of personal injury litigation to our firm. She is the primary trial paralegal at PW and handles all aspects of trial preparation for the firms’ trial attorneys. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Guarino worked in the areas of plaintiffs’ personal injury assisting in the litigation of cases from the commencement of a lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial.

    Monica Hernandez, (Paralegal) Ms. Hernandez is a long-term PW staff member with eleven years of service as the firm’s bookkeeping assistant.   Ms. Hernandez is responsible for payroll information, overseeing office expenditures, and other general office operations.

    Stephanie Higgins, Legal Assistant Ms. Higgins is currently assigned to the medical records Pre-Suit unit at PW. She is responsible for requesting, and processing invoices for payment, client medical records. Ms. Higgins currently attends Queensborough Community College pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

    Samantha Hiltzik, Mass Torts Prior to joining PW’s Mass Torts Division, Ms. Hiltzik was employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department. She has applied her knowledge and experience assisting the firm’s attorneys in our Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical device claims nationwide. Ms. Hiltzik holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Sacred Heart University.

    Linda R. Ingber, (Paralegal) Ms. Ingber has been employed in the personal injury field as a legal secretary and law firm office manager for more than twenty years.  Since joining PW more than eight years ago, she has worked in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Unit.  Ms. Ingber assists our nursing home attorneys working cases from beginning to end, including preparation of legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars as well as Surrogate's Court filings.  Ms. Ingber holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Albany and is a Notary Public.

    Natasha L. James, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Ms. James is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department. Her duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication.  Ms. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University specializing in Human Resources and Management.

    Michele X. Jimenez, (Trial Paralegal) Ms. Jimenez has been employed by PW for six years. She is currently the primary Trial Paralegal at PW and handles all aspects of trial preparation for the firms’ trial attorneys. Ms. Jimenez brings almost twenty years of legal experience and law firm management in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury and negligence, nursing home negligence, immigration, criminal and family law to our firm.  Ms. Jimenez began her employment at PW as a paralegal in our Nursing Home Litigation Unit where she assisted our nursing home attorneys working on the preparation of legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars, Surrogate’s Court filings and trial preparation. Ms. Jimenez has a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice as well as an Associate’s in Paralegal Studies from Bronx Community College. Ms. Jimenez is fluent in Spanish and actively involved in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

    Michelle Josama, (Paralegal) Ms. Josama has worked in the personal injury field as a paralegal and law firm office manager for more than twenty five years.  Ms. Josama currently works in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Unit and assists our attorneys working on cases from beginning to end.  Her responsibilities include preparation of legal documents such as complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, bills of particulars as well as surrogates court filings.  Ms. Josama attended both Queens College and Technical Career Institute and is also a licensed Real Estate Agent. 

    Danielle Kappel, (Supervisor) Ms. Kappel is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department.  Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as case management and client communications.  Ms. Kappel holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

    Hannah Kim, (Paralegal, Mass Torts) Ms. Kim has eight years experience in the field of personal injury law.  Prior to joining PW five years ago, Ms. Kim was employed as a paralegal working on a range of negligence actions including auto accidents, slip and fall cases, construction accidents and defective products.  Ms. Kim has applied her knowledge and experience in the personal injury field to PW’s Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical devices claims nationwide.

    Matthew G. Levy, (Supervisor, Pre-Suit Unit) Mr. Levy has been employed by PW for more than nine years having brought twenty years of experience in the personal injury field to our firm.  Mr. Levy oversees the development of the negligence claims from inception to settlement or the filing of suit.  He maintains daily interaction with clients, attends mediations, and, under the supervision of our attorneys, negotiates claims with insurance carriers.  Mr. Levy received a Bachelor of Science from SUNY at Old Westbury and a Master’s in Business Administration from Dowling College.

    Lynda L. Luckman, (Paralegal) Ms. Luckman has worked in the personal injury field as a legal secretary/paralegal for more than twenty five years and has been employed by PW for more than seven years.  Ms. Luckman is currently assigned to work with one of the firm’s trial attorneys and assists in litigating cases from the commencement of a lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial.  Ms. Luckman is also a Notary Public.

    Roya Mahgerefteh, Legal Assistant. Ms. Mahgerefteh is currently assigned to the Medical Records Unit at PW and is involved in requesting and obtaining clients medical records. She holds an Associates’ Degree in Administrative Assistance from Nassau Community College, and a Bachelor of Art in Sociology from CUNY Queens College.

    Audra M. Massimo, (Paralegal, Mass Tort) Ms. Massimo has been employed by PW for more than ten years and brought more than fifteen years of experience in the field of personal injury litigation to our firm. She is currently a paralegal in our Mass Tort division, working with one of the firm’s partners on several multi-district litigations involving defective pharmaceuticals and other product liability claims. Prior to joining the firm’s Mass Torts division, Ms. Massimo was the firm’s primary trial paralegal and handled all aspects of trial preparation for the firms’ trial attorneys. Ms. Massimo holds a Paralegal Certificate from Adelphi University and is a Notary Public.

    Tricia McCoy, (Director of Marketing) Ms. McCoy brings more than 14 years of experience developing, implementing and leading short and long term brand building strategies to her marketing role at PW.  She oversees the development of all firm and practice group marketing materials as well as leads the firm’s community outreach initiatives.  Ms. McCoy holds a Bachelors of Science in Advertising from the New York Institute of Technology.

    Michelle M. Milone, (Settlement Paralegal) Ms. Milone has been employed by PW for more than fifteen years and is responsible for the calculation and distribution of settlement proceeds to clients, the firm and referring attorneys.  Ms. Milone has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New York at Albany as well as a Paralegal degree from Adelphi University's Graduate Level Paralegal program.

    Quanisha L. Mims, Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant. Ms. Mims is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department. Her duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication. Ms. Mims holds an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Florida Metropolitan University. She has previous paralegal experience in Social Security Disability Law.

    Carrie Mullahey, (Paralegal, Mass Torts) Prior to joining PW five years ago, Ms. Mullahey was employed as an Office Manager of a large orthopedic practice.  Ms. Mullahey has applied her knowledge and experience in the medical field to PW’s Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical device claims nationwide.

    Kathleen O’Connor, (Executive Legal Assistant) Ms. O’Connor has worked in the personal injury field as a legal secretary for more than twenty five years and has been employed by PW for fifteen years assisting the managing partners on various special projects.  She is currently the coordinator of the firm’s Case Referral Department.  Ms. O’Connor received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Communications from Queens College and was awarded lifetime membership to Pi Sigma Alpha and the Golden Key National Honor Society for academic excellence.  Ms. O’Connor is also a Notary Public.

    Michelle Pabon, (Paralegal) Ms. Pabon joins the Nursing Home Litigation Unit as a paralegal with more than 12 years experience in personal injury, negligence, medical malpractice, family and criminal law.  She assists our nursing home attorneys in all phases of litigation from inception to end.  Ms. Pabon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ithaca College and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law.  Ms. Pabon is fluent in Spanish.

    Jennifer Palmer, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Ms. Palmer is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as case management and client communications. Ms. Palmer is currently studying at Sanford Brown College to earn a Medical Assistant’s degree.. 

    Sean Parker, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Mr. Parker has beens employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department for more than five years. His duties include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication and interaction.  He also assists the managing partners on various mass tort litigations including Chinese Drywall and Denture Cream.  Mr. Parker holds a Bachelor of Art's in Legal Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University and plans on attending law school.

    Jorge Peniche, (Supervisor, File Room) Mr. Peniche is responsible for the smooth operation and organization of the firm’s file and mail room.  Mr. Peniche, a highly experienced law firm file room manager, supervises the file room staff and supports the firm’s employees with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing and mailing.

    Rachel Rapisarda , (Paralegal, Mass Torts) Ms. Rapisarda is currently employed as a paralegal in our Mass Torts unit assisting attorneys in managing multi-district litigation actions involving defective pharmaceuticals and other product liability claims nationwide.  She has previous paralegal experience in the litigation and arbitration of no fault claims as well as in the creation and administration of trusts and estates.  Ms. Rapisarda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Legal Studies from Hofstra University.

    Yoci Rivera, (File Clerk)Mr. Rivera is responsible for assisting in the smooth operation and organization of PW's file and mail room.  Mr. Rivera additionally supports the firm’s staff with photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing and mailing. 

    Jodette Rodriguez, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Ms. Rodriguez is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department. Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as client communication.  Ms. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from CUNY Brooklyn College and has several years of experience in client services and administrative support.

    Jill Rosenthal, (Paralegal, Mass Torts) Ms. Rosenthal is presently employed as paralegal in PW’s Mass Torts Unit. Ms. Rosenthal recently returned to PW after venturing into the fashion industry and working as an account executive. She has worked in many capacities at PW and has applied her knowledge and experience in these various areas to PW’s Mass Torts Division which litigates pharmaceutical and medical devices claims nationwide. Ms. Rosenthal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Hofstra University.

    Kathleen M. Rotunno, (Paralegal) Ms. Rotunno is employed as a paralegal in the firm’s litigation department and is assigned to work with one of the firm’s trial attorneys.  Ms. Rotunno assists in litigating our cases from the commencement of the lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial.  She brings more than six years of experience in personal injury law to PW and holds a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from St. John’s University.

    Kelly Ryan, Manager, (New Case Department) Ms. Ryan has been a PW staff member for more than six years and provides oversight of the firm’s intake department which consists of a staff of legal assistants and paralegals responsible for obtaining initial case information and documents from potential clients.  Ms. Ryan is the firm’s liaison with law firms that refer cases to our firm as well as with law firms to whom PW refers cases.  She is also responsible for maintaining and managing the firm’s drug and defective medical device information database. Ms. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Hofstra University.

    Molly Sherman, (Clerk, Mass Torts) Ms. Sherman is employed as a paralegal in PW’s Mass Torts Unit assisting our attorneys in all aspects of these claims. Ms. Sherman received her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Law from Binghamton University as well as a Paralegal Certificate from C.W. Post University.

    Heather Skelton, (Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant) Ms. Skelton is employed as an Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant in PW’s Intake Department.  Her responsibilities include data input of new case inquiries as well as case management and client communications. Ms. Skelton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Hofstra University.

    K. Smith, (Paralegal) Ms. Smith has worked in the personal injury field as a paralegal/legal secretary for fifteen years.  She currently works with one of the firm’s trial attorneys and assists in litigating cases from the commencement of the lawsuit through discovery, depositions, motions, and trial.  Ms. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of New York at Old Westbury as well as a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Nassau Community College and an AAS in Legal Office Technology. She is also a Notary Public.

    Andrea Spector, (Nurse Consultant) Ms. Spector is a Registered Nurse who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Ms. Spector has many years of nursing experience in a variety of settings and continues to practice in the field of pediatrics. Ms. Spector has completed a Legal Nurse Consultant program and is responsible for reviewing medical records and providing medical summaries for the firm’s cases.  

    Dolores Steinman, (Accounting Assistant) Ms. Steinman is employed in PW’s Accounting Department and assists the firm’s Settlement Paralegal with the various procedures involved in the distribution of settlement proceeds as well as our Bookkeeping Department with various accounting and record keeping processes. Ms. Steinman holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the City University of New York at Queens College.  

    Joanne Stevens, (Nurse Consultant) Ms. Stevens is a Licensed Practical Nurse and for many years worked in her field at various local hospitals and orthopedic offices frequently specializing in the area of surgery and wound care.  Ms. Stevens has been employed by PW as a nurse consultant for several years and reviews medical records and provides medical summaries for firm cases. Ms. Stevens volunteers in her community assisting the elderly with proper wound care.

    Julie Trinidad, (Case Manager, Pre-Suit Unit) Ms. Trinidad has over fifteen years of extensive experience in the field of personal injury law. Prior to joining PW she worked as a senior paralegal with a law office specializing in personal injury claims and gained valuable experience working as a bodily injury negotiator for a major insurance carrier . Ms. Trinidad currently oversees the development of PW’s negligence claims involving automobile accidents and premise liability from inception to settlement under the supervision of our attorneys. Ms. Trinidad holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Manhattan College, paralegal certification from Queens College and personal training certification from Hofstra University.  

    Jared Troise, (Calendar Clerk) Mr. Troise is responsible for the scheduling, coordinating and confirming the firm’s daily calendar, with our the firm’s attorneys, clients and the courts, including motions, conferences, depositions, court dates, and other office related appointments.

    Andrew Troy, Legal Assistant Mr. Troy is a legal assistant currently assigned to the Medical Records Unit at PW and is involved in requesting and obtaining medical records for the firm’s clients. Andy is currently assigned to the Medical Records Unity at PW and is involved in requesting and obtaining clients’ medical records. Andy received his Master of Arts in English & Creative Writing from Hofstra University and is also a novelist.

    Christine Victor, (Paralegal) Ms. Victor is a long time staff member who is involved in many aspects of the firm’s work including legal research, drafting pleadings, Surrogate’s Court proceedings, including applying for and obtaining Letters of Administration and Guardianship, Death Compromises, and lien resolution.  Ms. Victor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education as well as a degree in Paralegal Studies from Queens College.  She speaks Spanish fluently and frequently acts as an interpreter.

    Gina Viti, (Paralegal) Ms. Viti has been employed by PW for more than sixteen years and is highly experienced in all aspects of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation as well as mass tort litigation.  She has been involved in the creation, testing, and maintenance of SmartAdvocate, the firm’s proprietary state of the art case management system.  Ms. Viti is a Notary Public.

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