7 attorneys were named to the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list across 4 practice areas: Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Health Care Law, and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Congratulations to Patrick S. Dowdle, Ruth Corcoran, Philip Artusa, Jennifer Puglisi, Daniel W. Ishoo, Nicholas S. Maharajh, and Diana-Marie Laventure… Read more »
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KBR is a proud gold sponsor of the 19th Annual Employment Practices Litigation Insurance ExecuSummit taking place in Uncasville, CT on September 16-17, 2025.
This summit offers attendees a valuable opportunity to gain insights into key issues surrounding employment practices litigation insurance and connect with industry peers. To learn more, visit the EPLI Conference website here: https://www.epliconference.com/
We are thrilled to announce that 9 of our KBR attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America!
Our distinguished attorneys were named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America list across 5 practice areas: Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Congratulations to Andrew S. Kaufman, Loretta A. Krez, Rocco P. Matra, Joan M. Gilbride, Jonathan D…. Read more »
Congratulations to KBR attorneys Adi Halevi and Jonathan Rubin on securing summary judgment in a Medical Malpractice matter in Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Plaintiff brought claims arising from medical treatment in the Emergency Room following a motor vehicle accident, claiming the treatment was in violation of his Fourth Amendment right to be free from Excessive Force/Unreasonable Seizures and his Fourteenth Amendment Due Process rights. Plaintiff also asserted a Conspiracy theory of liability. The Court granted summary judgment in… Read more »
Happy Labor Day from all of us at KBR!
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication and contributions of workers everywhere.
Our KBR Buffalo office hosted its annual summer outing in Buffalo, NY.
Our KBR team spent the day at Sahlen Field for the Buffalo Bisons game, bringing our team together for a day filled with baseball, great food, and time well spent with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this day memorable.
Congratulations to KBR attorney Lisa Ellen Fleischmann on securing a significant appellate win in a Medical Malpractice matter before the Supreme Court, the Appellate Division, Second Department.
In this case, the Appellate Division dismissed the plaintiff’s complaint because it was not timely under the CPLR 205(a) “savings clause,” which affords a party six months from dismissal to re-file and serve a complaint even if the statute of limitations expired during that period. On our motion, the Supreme Court had dismissed plaintiff’s original… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR partners Andrew S. Kaufman and Betsy D. Baydala on securing a defense verdict in a Medical Malpractice action in New York County, Supreme Court.
Following a month-long trial, Andy and Betsy obtained a successful outcome in a case involving alleged complications after an esophagectomy, a complex surgical procedure removing a portion of the esophagus. The jury found our client surgeon provided appropriate care, resulting in a defense verdict.
KBR hosted its Annual Summer Outing in Westchester, NY!
The event at Knollwood Country Club was a great success, bringing our KBR team together for a day filled with fun activities, great food, and time well spent with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day memorable!
Our Westchester office had a wonderful time participating in the Corporate FunRun Westchester 5K at SUNY Westchester Community College!
It was a vibrant evening filled with fitness, team building, and community with local businesses. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and represent the firm! Go to team!