1. Joseph A. Hess
Title: Associate
Law School: Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1993 American Jurisprudence Awards: Legal Methods I & II, Dean's Fellowship Recipient
College: State University of New York at Oneonta, B.S., English/Philosophy, magna cum laude, 1987; Catholic University of America (Masters in Library/Information Sciences, summa cum laude, 2000)
Admitted: Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1993 American Jurisprudence Awards: Legal Methods I & II, Dean's Fellowship Recipient
Practice Area: Consumer Financial Services Litigation & Compliance; Bankruptcy Litigation
Membership: •American Association of Law Librarians •American Bankruptcy Institute •New York Bar Association •ACA International - The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals •NARCA - The National Creditors Bar Association

2. Matthew B. Johnson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN, J.D., 1996 Dean's List 1993-94 and 1994-95, Misdemeanor defense and prosecution clinics, Maynard Pirsig Moot Court
College: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, B.A., Political Science/International Relations, 1992 Dean's List 1989-90 and 1990-91, AIESEC, International Association for Students of Economics and Business
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN, J.D., 1996 Dean's List 1993-94 and 1994-95, Misdemeanor defense and prosecution clinics, Maynard Pirsig Moot Court
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Consumer Financial Services Litigation & Compliance
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3. Nadira K. Kirkland
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana, J.D., 2002
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Product Liability; Premises Liability - Defense; Consumer Financial Services Litigation & Compliance; Employment Law; Civil Rights; Health Care Law; Asbestos
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4. Yousra A. Depalma
Title: Associate
Law School: Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY, J.D., 2012
College: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ(B.A., Religious Studies & Justice Studies, magna cum laude, 2009; B.S., magna cum laude, 2009) National Scholars Honor Society; Sigma Alpha Lambda; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Dean's Honor List, Ambassador for College of Liberal Arts & Science; AIESEC Association, Member and Activity Planner; Arabic Students Association; Intergroup Relations Invasion; Dean's List, Fall 2010-Fall 2011; Diversity Scholarship, Fall 2009-Spring 2012
Admitted: Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Architectural, Engineering and Construction Defect Litigation
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5. Marc R. Lynde
Title: Associate
Law School: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: University of Wisconsin, B.A., Journalism & Mass Communication, History, Graduated with distinction, 2008
Admitted: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Architectural, Engineering and Construction Defect Litigation; Construction Injury Litigation; Premises Liability - Defense
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6. Thomas G. Vaughan
Title: Senior Counsel
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1973
College: St. Lawrence University, B.A., 1969
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Product Liability, General Liability, Automobile Liability
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7. William E. Bell
Title: Senior Counsel
Law School: Fordham Law School, J.D., 1979
College: Union Theological Seminary, M.A., 1974; Denison University, B.A., 1972
Admitted: Fordham Law School, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Maritime Litigation; Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation; Architectural; Engineering and Construction Defect Litigation; Personal Injury
Membership: •The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Admiralty Committee

8. Lori J. Quinn
Title: Associate
Law School: New York Law School, New York, New York, J.D., 2002 Adelphi University, 1995 Lawyer's Assistant Program -Certification with Honors
College: St. John's University, B.A., Government & Politics, 1992
Admitted: New York Law School, New York, New York, J.D., 2002 Adelphi University, 1995 Lawyer's Assistant Program -Certification with Honors
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Cargo Subrogation; Commercial Litigation; Marine Insurance and Reinsurance; Personal Injury Litigation; Property Damage Litigation; Transportation Law
Membership: •New York State Bar Association, 2002 - Present

9. Steven M. Christman
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio, J.D., 1997
College: Providence College, B.A., History, cum laude, 1994
Admitted: University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Construction Injury Litigation, Premises and Retail Liability, Insurance Services - Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation, Professional Liability, Health Care Liability, General Liability, Automobile Liability, Product Liability, Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation, Trucking & Transportation Liability
Membership: New York County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association

10. Michael R. Manarel
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1989
College: Syracuse University, B.S., 1984
Admitted: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Construction Injury Litigation; Architectural; Engineering and Construction Defect Litigation; Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith Litigation; Appellate Advocacy and Post-Trial Practice
Membership: • New York State Bar Association

11. Lauren M. Sherman
Title: Associate
Law School: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2015
College: Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women, B.S., Political Science, 2012
Admitted: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2015
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12. Jeffrey J. Imeri
Title: Shareholder; Managing Attorney, New York, NY Office
Law School: New York Law School, New York, New York, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: City University of New York, Queens College, B.A., 1982; City University of New York, Queens College, M.S., 1985
Admitted: New York Law School, New York, New York, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Premises and Retail Liability, Automobile Liability, Product Liability, Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation, Maritime Litigation
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13. James A. Gallagher
Title: Senior Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1969
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1966
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Aviation and Complex Litigation; Products Liability; Professional Liability; Construction; Employment Litigation; Property Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership: • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel - Publications Committee (2012) Transportation (Chair 1998-2000), Product Liability and Intellectual Property (Chair 2004-2007) Sections

14. Bronagh Kelly
Title: Associate
Law School: Queen's University Belfast, (2006-2010. LL.B. Common/Civil Law with Hispanic Studies)
College: Universidad de Salamanca, 2008-2009
Admitted: Queen's University Belfast, (2006-2010. LL.B. Common/Civil Law with Hispanic Studies)
Practice Area: Aviation and Complex Litigation; Maritime Litigation
Membership: Queen's Law Society (2006-2010).

15. Jay A. Hamad
Title: Associate
Law School: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark, Newark, New Jersey, J.D., 2005
College: New York University, B.A., Major: History, With Honors, cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark, Newark, New Jersey, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: General Liability, New York Construction and Labor Law, Maritime Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Health Care Liability
Membership: , American Inns of Court, 2008 , Maritime Law Association of the United States , New Jersey State Bar Association , New York County Bar Association

16. Adam C. Calvert
Title: Associate
Law School: Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York, J.D., 2009; International Law Journal
College: University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, B.A., Major: English, 2004; Moot Court Board - Spong Competition Team
Admitted: Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York, J.D., 2009; International Law Journal
Practice Area: General Liability, Construction Injury Litigation, Premises and Retail Liability, Automobile Liability, Product Liability, Trucking & Transportation Liability, Property Litigation, Amusements, Sports and Recreation Liability
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17. Jillian M. Mark
Title: Associate
Law School: Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, J.D., Cum Laude, 2011
College: University of Nice, Sophia-Antopilis, Summer Study Abroad Immersion Classes; Binghamton University SUNY, B.A., Major: Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, 2008 Phi Beta Kappa; Henry Bauer Award in Political Science, 2008; Pi Sigma Alpha
Admitted: Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, J.D., Cum Laude, 2011
Practice Area: General Liability; Personal Injury; Property Damage Claims
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18. James J. Ruddy
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: New York Law School, J.D., 1975
College: Fordham University, B.S., 1972
Admitted: New York Law School, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation Cargo Subrogation; Admiralty and Maritime Law; Marine Insurance and Reinsurance; Property Damage Litigation; Aviation Law; Transportation Law; Commercial Litigation
Membership: •Marine and Insurance Claims Association (former Director)

19. Stephanie S. Matar
Title: Associate
Law School: Hofstra Law School, J.D., 2012
College: George Washington University, B.A., International Affairs/Anthropology, cum laude, 2008; Managing Editor of Notes & Comments, American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, ACTEC Law Journal
Admitted: Hofstra Law School, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Premises Liability - Defense; Automobile Liability; Product Liability; Personal Injury; Retail Liability; Amusements, Sports and Recreation Liability
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20. John T. Cofresi
Title: Associate
Law School: New York Law School, New York, New York, J.D., 2004
College: State University of New York, Oneonta, B.S., 2001
Admitted: New York Law School, New York, New York, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Premises Liability - Defense; Construction; Labor Law; Product Liability; Property Damage; Professional Liability; Employment Practices Liability
Membership: • New York State Bar Association, Standing Committee of the Civil Practice Law and Rules Member

21. Edward C. Radzik
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of New Hampshire School of Law, Concord, New Hampshire, J.D., 1979
College: Massachusetts Maritime Academy, B.S., 1974
Admitted: University of New Hampshire School of Law, Concord, New Hampshire, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Arbitration, Cargo Subrogation, Marine Insurance and Reinsurance, Maritime Casualty Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Property Damage Litigation
Membership: , Carriage of Goods Committee Working Group - Member , Maritime Law Association of the United States, Associate Editor, Cargo Newsletter

22. William Robert Connor, III
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, J.D., 1974
College: Syracuse University, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Aviation and Complex Litigation, Cargo Subrogation
Membership: , Florida Bar Association , Maritime Law Association of the United States, Treasurer, Member of Board of Directors, Member of Carriage of Goods Committee - Past Chairman

23. Matthew T. Loesberg
Title: Associate
Law School: Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, J.D., 1988
College: Hobart & William Smith College, B.A., 1985
Admitted: Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Law; Aviation; Personal Injury; Product Liability
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24. Christopher J. DiCicco
Title: Associate
Law School: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2011 CALI Award for Excellence in New York Civil Practice
College: Villanova University (B.A. Major: Political Science; Minor: Business, cum laude, 2008)
Admitted: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2011 CALI Award for Excellence in New York Civil Practice
Practice Area: Admiralty and Maritime Litigation; Marine Construction Litigation; Automobile Liability; Product Liability; Premises Liability - Defense
Membership: Member, Maritime Law Association of the United States

25. James F. Gallagher
Title: Associate
Law School: St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2002
College: Villanova University, B.A., Political Science, 1996
Admitted: St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Construction Injury Litigation; Product Liability; Aviation and Complex Litigation; Property Litigation; Automobile Liability
Membership: •Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) of the American Bar Association Trial Academy graduate (2006)

26. Daniel G. McDermott
Title: Senior Counsel
Law School: New York Law School, New York, New York, Class of 1975, J.D.
College: Le Moyne College, Class of 1971, B.A.
Admitted: New York Law School, New York, New York, Class of 1975, J.D.
Practice Area: Maritime Litigation, Commercial Litigation, General Liability
Membership: , American Bar Association , Irish American Bar Association of New York , Marine Insurance Claims Association, Board of Directors , Maritime Law Association of the United States , New York State Bar Association

27. Nicholas P. Chrysanthem
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Fordham University School of Law, Class of 1988, J.D., Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Torts
College: Iona College, Class of 1982, B.A., Communication Arts, Minor: English and Philosophy
Admitted: Fordham University School of Law, Class of 1988, J.D., Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Torts
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation
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28. Scott A. Ginsberg
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Florida, B.A., Criminology & Law, 2000; Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, J.D., 2003
College: University of Florida, B.S., Psychology
Admitted: University of Florida, B.A., Criminology & Law, 2000; Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: PIP Disputes, Fraud/Special Investigation
Membership: , Career Services Alumni Committee (CSAC) Member, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University