Associate Ryan Rayder obtained an early and favorable result in a construction labor law action where the plaintiff was injured due to an allegedly unsafe work environment due to multiple violations of the New York Labor Law. Mr. Rayder worked with our client to draft an affidavit that convinced both plaintiff and the other defendants […]
Barry McTiernan & Moore Secured Dismissal Due To Misidentification
(New York, NY)- Associate, Ashley Johnston, secured a dismissal on behalf of our client, a supplier of home renovation materials, in the Supreme Court of New York, Chemung County. Plaintiff’s counsel contended that our client supplied the materials which caused the plaintiff’s asbestos-related mesothelioma. After conducting the deposition of the plaintiff’s son, Ashley used both […]
Partner, Patrick Kenny Achieves Excellent Result For Owner and Landlord Who Risked Personal Exposure
Partner, Patrick W. Kenny, obtained a dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint and contractual indemnification from co-defendant tenants in an alleged trip and fall action in Kings County (Brooklyn), a difficult jurisdiction for defendants. Plaintiff alleged that he tripped and fell due to a defective condition located on the border of a sidewalk and parking lot. He […]
Managing Partner, Alex Malino Presenting at the 2021 CLM Annual Conference
Barry McTiernan & Moore’s Managing Partner, Alex Malino will present at the 2021 CLM Annual Conference that will be held in Atlanta from August 11-13th. Mr. Malino will be presenting on the topic: Judging what matters in today’s tri-part relationship using KPI’s, BI, and other emerging measures in litigation management. Joining Mr. Malino will be […]
Anna Turner Advantageously Obtains Discontinuance of Plaintiff’s Claims During Pre-discovery
Associate Anna Turner received a notable result in a high exposure case involving a juvenile trespasser who sustained catastrophic spinal injuries following a fall at an abandoned decrepit pier adjacent to our client’s industrial property. In taking an aggressive approach to getting our client out of this case pre-discovery, Ms. Turner worked with a surveyor […]
Dismissal Obtained for Client in Asbestos-Related Cancer Case
(New York, NY)- BMM Of Counsel, Jason Riemer, and Executive Partner, Suzanne Halbardier obtained a dismissal for a client after filing a motion for summary judgment. After reviewing the motion filed by the firm, plaintiff’s counsel conceded they would not succeed and agreed to a dismissal. Plaintiff alleged that he was exposed to asbestos at a powerhouse […]
Barry McTiernan & Moore Welcomes Associate, Michael Lovitch
Barry McTiernan & Moore is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Lovitch as an Associate. Michael earned his license while working at the firm since 2019 as a Law Clerk. Michael’s areas of practice include Asbestos Litigation, Insurance Defense, Products Liability, and Toxic Tort. Michael received his B.S. from Manhattanville College and his J.D. […]
Barry McTiernan & Moore Introduces Partnership With “I Have A Dream Foundation”
Barry McTiernan & Moore is partnering with “I Have A Dream Foundation” to provide mentorship and internship opportunities to underrepresented communities that will bring about awareness and educational insight into the legal industry. By partnering with IHADF we are supporting the investment and guidance that has already become a part of the participant’s journey as […]
Barry McTiernan & Moore Obtains Dismissal For Boiler Manufacturer In Asbestos Action
Attorney, Jason Riemer, secured a dismissal for a boiler manufacturer in an asbestos action brought by a plaintiff with mesothelioma in New York Supreme Court, Westchester Country. Plaintiff alleged his mesothelioma developed as a result of asbestos exposure from installing adjacent piping to the boilers he believed were manufactured by our client. However, in filing a motion […]
Lynda E. Liebhauser Joins The Firm As Partner
New York, NY –Tri-State area firm Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is proud to announce and welcome Lynda E. Liebhauser as a partner of the firm. With over twenty years’ experience as a litigator in the areas of premises liability, construction defect litigation, automobile liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, labor law, professional liability, and all aspects […]
NY Legislators to Consider Significant Expansion of Wrongful Death Statutes
Written by Patricia Sullivan Bills seeking to amend and expand New York’s Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (E.P.T.L.) have been introduced in the Senate and Assembly with significant proposed changes as to the wrongful death statute of limitations, the nature of the awards, and those eligible to bring the actions. If passed, the time period […]
Defense Association Of New York (“Dany”) Releases Ratings for The Judicial Vacancy on The New York State Court of Appeals
The Defense Association of New York (“DANY”), today released its ratings of the seven nominees recommended by the New York State Commission on Judicial Nominations to fill the Associate Justice seat on the New York State Court of Appeals that was vacated by the untimely passing of the Hon. Paul G. Feinman. DANY’s 9-person Judicial […]
NJ Appellate Court Vacates $117 Million Talc Verdict Against J&J and Imerys
Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) and its talc supplier, Imerys, obtained an enormous victory on Wednesday when a New Jersey appeals court reversed a $117 million verdict, arising from allegations that Stephen Lanzo’s mesothelioma resulted from the use of “asbestos-contaminated” baby powder. The appellate court ruled plaintiff’s expert testimony that non-asbestiform minerals could cause mesothelioma was […]
Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC Attorneys Recognized As 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is excited to announce six of our New York and New Jersey-based attorneys have been named 2021 Super Lawyers or 2021 Rising Stars across a wide range of practice areas. The following attorneys were selected for Super Lawyers 2021 inclusion: Suzanne M. Halbardier Paul McTiernan, Jr. Claire Rush Richard Wedinger […]
Successful Early Case Dismissal
Associate attorney Ryan Rayder successfully obtained an early dismissal on behalf of a landowner defendant. Plaintiff slipped and fell on a sidewalk and filed suit in Richmond County. However, he repeatedly failed to appear for his 50h hearing and a deposition despite the statutory requirement and numerous court orders requiring the plaintiff to appear. Plaintiff […]
Women’s Celebration – Things You Didn’t Know About Being a Female in Law
Barry McTiernan & Moore’s top female lawyers conducted a roundtable discussion as part of recognizing women’s history month and share their advice to young women. The progression of female lawyers through the ranks continuously remains a topic among law firms across the country as a vast majority of the top firms still lag behind on […]
Deposing in the Era of Social Distancing
COVID-19 has changed how attorneys in New York City conduct discovery. While virtual conferences will likely remain with us, a greater impact has seen changes in depositions in this era of social distancing. Gone for now are the days when five lawyers would squeeze into a deposition room at a court reporter’s office in Queens […]
Partner David Schultz Obtained Two Successful Decisions
Partner David Schultz obtained two successful decisions on behalf of clients of the firm. In the first case, the Appellate Division, Second Department reversed the lower court’s decision against the firm’s client. David successfully argued that the trial judge committed reversible error in awarding summary judgment to a plaintiff on his Labor Law § 240(1) […]
Barry McTiernan & Moore Celebrates Black History Month
Barry McTiernan & Moore is proud to join in the nationwide celebration of Black History Month, which honors the African-American journey to freedom while recognizing the past and present struggles endured in overcoming the seemingly never-ending fight for equality. As exemplified by Macon Bolling Allen, the first African-American lawyer in the United States to argue […]
Barry McTiernan & Moore Joins The Ranks of Women-Led Law Firms
Barry McTiernan & Moore, a leading insurance-defense litigation firm in the Tri-State area, is pleased to announce the role expansion of Suzanne Halbardier, who will now be the firm’s executive partner and majority stakeholder. The leadership continuity will bring even greater focus towards delivering outstanding service to our clients and protecting their interests. A well-known and […]
Suzanne Halbardier panelist at Perrin Conferences New York Asbestos Litigation virtual 2020
Suzanne Halbardier participated at Perrin Conferences New York Asbestos Litigation virtual 2020 panel discussing Trials During COVID-19 and Ethical Issues to Consider. The panel was framed around issues of ethics and how to proceed with trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel addressed concerns around trial proceedings for immune-compromised clients, jurors, and overall health safety […]
Cara Manz elected to firm Partnership
Barry McTiernan & Moore is pleased to announce it has elected Cara Manz to the firm Partnership, effective January 1, 2021. Cara Manz has demonstrated that she has the legal skills, client orientation and business insight to succeed as a partner at Barry, McTiernan & Moore. Cara Manz has a broad range of experience in […]
Alex Malino Named Managing Partner at Barry McTiernan and Moore
Barry McTiernan & Moore, a leading insurance litigation firm in the Tri-State area is pleased to announce that Alex Malino has been named the firm’s new managing partner. This new role took effect on January 1, 2021. Malino has practiced law since 2001 and spent his career at Barry McTiernan and Moore, serving in various […]
Celebrating the Holiday in the spirit of our community
At a time of having to find new ways to celebrate the holidays, and in a year that has taught us all the need to be appreciative of our own good fortunes, both great and small, Barry McTiernan and Moore, on behalf of its employees will be providing financial support to a local cause. Instead […]
Cara Manz is recognized by peers and was selected to Rising Stars 2021
Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is excited to announce that Cara E. Manz has been selected to the Super Lawyers 2021 New Jersey Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. The firm expresses congratulations on the selection. Cara E. Manz is an attorney who represents clients in the […]
Pre-Answer Dismissal Granted in Defense of Municipality
David Schultz of our New York office obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a lawsuit against the County of Westchester brought under the Child Victims Act. In the complaint, plaintiff alleged that, while a minor, he was engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with an employee of the agency that oversaw his foster care. In the […]
Big Victory in Labor Law Case
Patrick W. Kenny, a partner in our New York City office, obtained summary judgment in favor of the firm’s clients in a labor law case. The plaintiff was injured on a construction site where he traversed horizontal scaffolding crossbars to move from one area of the jobsite to another. Our firm represented the owner and […]
NYCAL Defense Bar Elects Suzanne Halbardier To Join Defense Liaison Counsel
The NYCAL defense bar has elected Suzanne Halbardier and Judy Yavitz as NYCAL defense liaison counsel last week. Suzie and Judy join Peter Dinunzio and Kerryann Cook in representing the defense bar’s interests in one of the most active asbestos jurisdictions nationwide. Liaison counsel works closely with the NYCAL Coordinating Judge and Special Master to […]
Auto Case Dismissed on ‘Serious Injury’ Threshold Despite Treating Doctor Affidavits
David Wysnewski of our New York office successfully obtained a dismissal in favor of our clients, the owners of a parking garage and the driver of their car, in a motor vehicle accident based on New York’s serious injury threshold. Section 5102(d) of the New York Insurance Law requires that a motor vehicle plaintiff must sustain […]
Justice Adam Silvera Appointed as NYCAL Coordinating Judge
Justice Adam Silvera has been announced as the new NYCAL Coordinating Judge, replacing Justice Manuel Mendez who was recently appointed to the Appellate Division. Judge Silvera obtained his undergraduate degree in 1994 from the City University of New York and received his law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 2001. Prior to become a Judge, […]