The New York City Asbestos Litigation is considered one of the toughest jurisdictions for defendants to litigate asbestos cases.  Rarely are motions for summary judgment successful.  A defendant must first establish its entitlement to summary judgment before the burden shifts to plaintiff.  In most cases, the supervising Judge Manuel Mendez has denied motions for summary […]

The firm’s New Jersey office argued a Motion to Dismiss on behalf of a client which was granted. The attorneys on the matter acted quickly to dismiss the case on the basis of lack of personal and subject matter jurisdiction shortly after the matter was commenced. This was an expedient victory, as pre-discovery motions to […]

The firm’s New Jersey office obtained a victory on an appeal of their summary judgment motion on the issues of choice of law for its client, United Percussion and Arts, Inc., in a personal injury action brought in New Jersey state court. United Percussion and Arts, Inc. is a corporation organized exclusively for charitable, religious, […]

Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is pleased to announce that it has promoted to the firm partnership associate Patrick W. Kenny. As the practice of law becomes increasingly competitive, our newest partner has demonstrated that he has the legal skills, client focus, and business acumen necessary to succeed as a partner at Barry McTiernan & […]

Alex R. Malino, a partner of Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC, Manhattan office, has successfully completed the extensive requirements of the Litigation Management Institute and has been awarded the prestigious designation of Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP) by the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). This Institute, hosted at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, […]

Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is proud to announce that five of our New York and New Jersey based attorneys have been named Super Lawyers or Rising Stars this year across a wide range of practice areas. Super Lawyers, part of Thompsn Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice […]

Barry McTiernan & Moore’s co-managing partner Suzanne M. Halbardier will be a featured speaker at Perrin Conferences’ Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference. Over her 35 years of toxic-tort litigation on behalf of many different companies, including manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, contractors and property owners, Ms. Halbardier has participated in over 100 asbestos health trials in […]

The firm is proud to announce that an adverse decision on a motion for summary judgment in a declaratory judgment action under index number 12671/2010 in Supreme Court, Kings County, that was on appeal was reversed by the Appellate Division, Second Department, finding that the subcontractor’s insurance carrier owed contractual indemnification and defense costs to […]

The firm is also pleased to announce that three outstanding associates have become partners of the firm. They are Joseph DiGregorio, Shawnette A. Fluitt and David H. Schultz.

The firm is proud to announce that Paul McTiernan and Suzanne Halbardier have once again both been selected for inclusion to 2017 New York Super Lawyers – Metro Edition. The firm is also proud to announce that Associate Anna Hadjitheodosiou was selected as a 2017 Super Lawyer Rising Star for the New York metro area, […]

We are pleased to announce that the firm has obtained a defense verdict in an asbestos case tried in New York City, a very difficult jurisdiction for defendants. Charles Zammit claimed he was exposed to asbestos and alleged his lung cancer and asbestosis were wrongfully caused by asbestos. The jury concluded that his cancer was […]

Claims Litigation Management annual conference 2015 Partner Alex Malino volunteered at Martha’s Village and Kitchen at the recent 2015 clm annual conference. TY Letter Claims and Litigation Management (PDF)

Barry McTiernan & Moore is pleased to announce that two attorneys of the firm were selected for distinction in the 2015 Metro Edition of New York Super Lawyers® Senior trial attorney, Paul McTiernan, was recognized on the list in the area of Construction Litigation. Senior trial attorney Suzanne Halbardier was recognized on the list in […]

The firm is pleased to announce that Partner Gary Rome, as President of the Defense Association of New York (DANY) was honored at the recent diversity award dinner held by the New York Law Journal for its diversity program. We are very proud of this achievement and wish to acknowledge all of the hard work […]

The firm is proud to announce that Partner Suzanne Halbardier has been selected to the 2013 Super Lawyers Top NY Woman List which was recently published in The New York Times Magazine. This honor is bestowed only after an extensive nomination, research and evaluation process conducted by peers and independent agencies. Ms. Halbardier was named to […]

Barry, McTiernan & Moore, LLC is proud to announce that Managing Partner, Suzanne M. Halbardier, Esq., will be speaking at the 2013 Asbestos Cases in Today’s Environment Conference hosted by Perrin Conferences. Ms. Halbardier’s speech will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at The Princeton Club of New York. Ms. Halbardier will be discussing […]

The firm is proud to announce that Paul McTiernan and Suzanne Halbardier have both been selected for inclusion to 2012 New York Super Lawyers – Metro Edition. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection […]

Supreme Court, New York County — Roberto Lopez v City of New York Summary Judgment September 2012 — Partner Edwin Lambert prevailed on summary judgment motion practice on behalf of the firm’s client, Galb Realty Associates LLC, by decision of the Honorable Michael D. Stallman (Supreme New York, Index # 114910/09 – September 21, 2012) […]

Supreme Court, Kings County — Dora Brisk v. Eichler’s Inc. et al September 14, 2011 — A Kings County jury returned a verdict for the defense on liability as against plaintiff, a 42 year old woman who claimed that, on February 3, 2009, around midday, while carrying her grandchild in her arms when walking on […]

Barry, McTiernan & Moore partner Jim Burbage presented a CLE program to the Mt. Vernon Bar Association, on June 23rd, 2011. The topic was “How To Protect Your Client From the Labor Law” and was geared toward attorneys that represent small property owners and developers in Southern Westchester. One significant topic addressed certain carrier’s policies […]

Suzanne Halbardier, of Barry, McTiernan & Moore was a guest speaker at the 3rd Annual New York Asbestos Litigation Conference held June 10, 2011 at the Jumeirah Essex House hotel in New York City. The event featured a judicial panel with seven judges from across the Empire State and leading attorneys involved in New York asbestos litigation.

Claims Litigation Management Annual Conference 2011 Alex Malino of Barry, McTiernan & Moore, along with other legal professionals, lent a helping hand in the rebuilding effort of New Orleans post hurricane Katrina. Alex volunteered at the Claims Litigation Management annual conference in March to help clear various properties in the 9th ward. This was done […]

Mid-Hudson Claims Association Annual Golf Outing 2011 (Left to Right: James Moran, Kevin Maguire, Alex Malino, Tom Leonard, Brian McTiernan and Tom Muldoon) The firm continues its support for local claims organizations when they were a sponsor at the 2011 annual golf outing. Pictures below (from left to right) are James Moran, Kevin Maguire, Alex […]

Supreme Court, County of Kings — Rotondi v. NY Presbyterian Hospital On March 23, 2010, a King’s County jury returned a defendants’ verdict in a medical malpractice action, in favor of the cardiac surgeon and cardiologist who attended plaintiff, an 82-year old man with a history of heart problems. Plaintiff’s claims included a lack of […]

Dietz v. Fulton Boiler Works, Inc. Index No.: 105736/99 Supreme Court New York County On October 25, 2010 a New York County jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant Fulton Boiler Works, Inc. Plaintiff Arthur Dietz alleged that he was caused to develop mesothelioma, a cancer associated with asbestos exposure, due to his work […]