March 2020

Barry McTiernan & Moore partner David H. Schultz recently obtained summary judgment in favor of an interior design contractor, sued in a Labor Law case that involved more than a dozen co-defendants. Rather than proceed through the considerable and expensive discovery that the case would undoubtedly require, David secured summary judgment shortly after answering on […]

Barry McTiernan & Moore’s first priority is the health and safety of our employees, clients, and business partners.  Based on the recent directive of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Barry McTiernan & Moore is closing the office effective Saturday, March 21, 2020.  The Firm has been preparing for this event for weeks and remains […]

Barry McTiernan & Moore’s first priority is the health and safety of our employees, clients and business partners.  Based on the recommendations of local and state health officials, Barry McTiernan & Moore is immediately implementing a phased-in Work From Home (WFH) policy for our attorneys and staff.  This is not an office shut down.  The […]

Partner Gary A. Rome obtained a full dismissal for a client in a high exposure labor law case and successfully recouped all defense costs from the plaintiff employer’s insurer.  Our firm’s client, a first tiered sub-contractor, was sued by a worker who fell when a ladder rung broke, causing significant injuries.  During the negotiations, Gary […]

Barry McTiernan & Moore Partner James Burbage obtained a favorable verdict in a difficult jurisdiction, Bronx County.  Plaintiff was 53 years old and fell on a bus. She sustained a fractured wrist and claimed bi-lateral knee injuries requiring one knee replacement and a claim for a second need replacement.  Plaintiff’s counsel asked the jury for […]