| Memberships | Onondaga County (Director, 1984-1987; Chair, Legislative Committee, 1983-1998; Executive Committee, 1987; Grievance Committee, 1982; Recipient, Special Recognition Award in Legislation, 1983) and New York State (Chair, General Practice Section, 1990-1991; Chair Elect, 1989-1990; Secretary, 1988-1989; Treasurer, 1987-1988; Executive Committee, 1983-1992; Chair, Insurance, Negligence, Compensation and Litigation Committee of General Practice Section, 1985-1993; Member of House of Delegates, 1990-1992; Member, Trial Lawyers Section Committee on Certification and Specialization, 1984—) Bar Associations; New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 1988-1990, 1997-2003); Upstate Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1988-1990, 1997-2003); New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (Director, Fifth District, 2006—). |
| Biography | Phi Delta Phi. Moot Court Board, 1975-1976. Member, Order of the Barristers. Recipient, International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Achievement in the Art and Science of Advocacy. Editor, Trial Magazine, 1992-1995. Listed in: Best Lawyers in America; Who's Who In American Law; Who's Who in America; American Board of Trial Advocates; Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Best Plaintiff's Lawyers in America-Law Dragon; New York Super Lawyers; Knights of the Bar. Author: "Jury Instructions in the Civil Law Suit," Trying the Civil Law Suit, New York State Bar Association, 1987, Revision 1994, 1999. "Legal Implications of Fire Apparatus Color Selection - It's Impact on Liability Considerations," One on One, Newsletter, General Practice Section, New York State Bar Association, 1987. Co-Author: with Arthur M. Greene, "Service of Process Manual for the Attorney," 1984; with Arthur M. Greene, "Handling the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Case," New York State Bar Association General Practice Section Desk Book, 1989; "Uninsured, MVAIC and Underinsured Claims and Problems Under New York Law; What They Are and How to Avoid Them"; National Trial Lawyer, January 1992; "Personal Injury" Chapter; General Practice; New York, Ostertag & Benson, editors, West Publishing, 1998. Instructor: Corrections Law, Upper Division College of the State University of New York, 1980-1981. Law Everyone Should Know, Onondaga County Bar Association, 1983; Civil Practice, University College of Syracuse University Paralegal Program, 1985-1988. Adjunct Professor of Advanced Trial Advocacy, Syracuse University College of Law, 1987—. Speaker: "Insurance Issues and Plaintiff's Responses," Syracuse Insurance Day, 1986; "The Use of Expert Witnesses in State and Federal Court," New York State Bar Association, 1987; Pitfalls in Personal Injury Litigation, New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, 1987; "Medical Malpractice in New York," National Business Institute, 1988; "Personal Injury Litigation," New York State Bar Association, 1988; "How to Commence a Civil Law Suit - From Pleadings to Discovery," New York State Bar Association, 1988; "Practical Skills Course," New York State Bar Association, 1991; "Presenting a Civil Jury Trial," 1991; "Trying the Automobile Injury Case in New York," 1992; "How to Commence a Civil Law Suit from Pleadings to Discovery," New York State Bar Association, 1992; "Keeping Pace-A Guide for the Up to Date Litigator," New York State Bar Association, 1995; "Civil Trial Procedures in New York," 1995; "Decisions Seminar," New York State Trial Lawyers, 1996; "Basic Civil Practice-The Trial," New York State Bar Association Practical Skills Seminar, 1996; "Proving & Disputing Damages in New York," 1996; "Winning Openings and Summation," New York State Bar Association, 1996; "Premises Liability-Preparation & Trial of a Difficult Case; New York," 1997; "Criminal Court Case Presentation," New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Seminar, 1998, 1999. Chair and Speaker, "Evaluation, Negotiation and Settlement of a Tort Case," New York State Bar Association, 1999; "Practice Skills-The Basics of Civil Practice-The Trial," New York State Bar Association, 2000; "Discovery: The Key to Success a Trial," New York State Bar Association, 2000; Decisions Seminar, No Fault Update, New York State Trial Lawyers, Seminar 2000; Decisions Seminar, Premises Liability Update, New York State Trial Lawyers Seminar, 2001; "Taking and Defending Depositions New York," 2002; "Bridging the Gap: Personal Injury for the Newly Admitted Attorney," Onondaga County Bar Association, 2003; "Trying a Personal Injury Case," 2003; "Evidence for Trial Practitioners," 2003; Decisions Seminar, Evidence Update, New York State Trial Lawyers Seminar 2003; Depositions from A to Z, New York State Bar Association, 2003. Moderator and Speaker: "Discovery," New York State Bar Association, 2004; "Discovery Skills for the Legal Staff," 2004; "Evidence for Trial Practitioners, 2004. Member: Board of Visitors, Syracuse University College of Law, 1985-2003; "Practical Skills: Basics of Civil Practice, The Trial," NYSBA; 2005: Update and Overview on Premises Liability, New York State Bar Association; Taking and Defending Effective Depositions; Insurance Bad Faith Claims; 2006: Discovery Skills for Legal Staff, How to Get Evidence and Expert Testimony Admitted into Court. Board of Trustees, Utica College, 2003—; VIGDOR Committee on Pro Bono Issues, 1991; Task Force on Solo and Small Firm Practitioners, 1991. Assistant District Attorney, Wayne County, 1992—. Certified Attorney Grievance Mediator, 1999—. |
| Reported Cases | Potter v. MVAIC, 73 A.D. 2d 787, 423 N.Y.S. 2d703 (4th Dept. 1979); Dennis v. State, 96 A.D. 1143, 467 N.Y.S. 2d 737 (4th Dept. 1983); Romeo v. Ace Taxi Service, 106 A.D 2d 1035 (4th Dept. 1984); Gray v. Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital, Inc., et. al., 107 A.D. 2d 1038, 486 N.Y.S. 2d 540 (4th Dept. 1985); Nami v. Tingaris, 127 Misc. 2d 312, 485 N.Y.S. 2d 944 (Onondaga County Court 1985); Toolan v. Hertel, 201 A.D.2d 816, 607 N.Y.S. 2d 198 (3rd Dept. 1994); Sunfirst Federal Credit Union v. Empire Insurance Company, 239 A.D. 2d 894, 659 N.Y.S. 2d 656 (4th Dept. 1997); Myrick v. Bonter, 249 A.D.2d 906, 672 N.Y.S. 2d 183, (4th Dept. 1998); Ryder v. Knopik, et al, 251 A.D.2d 732 674 N.Y.S. 2d 447, (3rd Dept. 1998); Hafner v. County of Onondaga, 278 A.D. 2d 799, 723 N.Y.S.2d 574 (4th Dept. 2000); Thompson v. Hickey, 283 A.D.2d 939, 724 N.Y.S.2d 241 (4th Dept. 2001); Southworth v. Macko, 294 A.D.2d 920, 741 N.Y.S. 2d 813 (4th Dept. 2002); Williams v. Tennien, 294 A.D.2d 841, 741 N.Y.S. 2d 365 (4th Dept. 2002) |