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Congratulations to KBR partner Mario Giannettino on his recent summary judgment win in Bronx County Supreme Court!

This medical malpractice matter involved allegations of a failure to timely prevent and treat pressure injuries in a patient who was admitted to a local area hospital with COVID-19. The care at issue occurred during the first phase of the pandemic when the entire metropolitan health system was overwhelmed. After careful review of the case, the Court… Read more »

KBR is pleased to welcome Robyn Silvermintz as a new partner of the firm.

 Robyn brings a wealth of experience, having spent over 20 years practicing New Jersey and New York employment law. Known for consistently securing effective outcomes for her clients, Robyn will work closely with our Employment and Workplace Management, Professional Liability Defense, and Commercial Litigation groups. To learn more about Robyn, read our welcome announcement here.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at KBR!

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication and contributions of workers everywhere. Wishing everyone a joyful and relaxed long weekend!

Congratulations to KBR attorneys Kurtis McManus and Daniel Ishoo on a summary judgment win in New York County!

Plaintiff alleged that while attempting to leave the emergency room of our client’s hospital prior to discharge, he was assaulted by the co-defendant security company’s officers. The Court held that the security company and their employees were independent contractors and our client was not responsible for their acts. Significantly, the Court also granted summary judgment… Read more »

KBR is a proud sponsor of the New York City Bar Association’s 2024 Medical Malpractice Institute taking place on Friday, September 13, 2024.

This full-day event, chaired by KBR partner Alexander Sikoscow, will cover the latest trends in medical malpractice, providing valuable insights and experiences from leading legal professionals on the shifting landscape of medicine and forward-looking best practices. KBR partners Betsy D. Baydala, Christopher E. DiGiacinto, Edward Dondes, Mario C. Giannettino and Christine E. F. Rockwell will… Read more »

We are proud to celebrate our distinguished attorneys for their inclusion in the 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America!

8 KBR attorneys were named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America list across 4 practice areas: Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Congratulations to Joan M. Gilbride, Andrew S. Kaufman, Loretta A. Krez, Rocco P. Matra, Stephen W. O’Leary, Jonathan D. Rubin,… Read more »