Bleakley Platt Partner, James W. Glatthaar, to Speak at “Evictions” Seminar
November 2008
James W. Glatthaar, litigation partner in Bleakley Platt & Schmidt's White Plains office, will speak on November 12, 2008 at a seminar on "Evictions: Residential and Commercial" sponsored by Lorman Education Services. Mr. Glatthaar will speak on the topics of "The Rental Process," "The Litigation Process," "Tenant's Rights and Defenses," "Yellowstone Injunctions," "Building Security Issues," "Mold, Bedbugs and Other Habitability Issues" and "Tenants' Behavioral Problems and Options Available to Landlords." The seminar will cover the process of renting commercial or residential premises, preliminary steps before litigation, how landlord-tenant cases are litigated, defenses available to tenants, ethical issues in evictions and current topics and issues in landlord-tenant law.
Bleakley Platt Attorneys Recognized as 2008 New York "Super Lawyers"
October 2008
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that several of its attorneys have been recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2008 as being among the top attorneys in the New York-Metropolitan Area in their respective practice areas. Only 5 percent of the total lawyers in New York are selected for the prestigious Super Lawyers’ recognition.
The Bleakley Platt attorneys named as 2008 New York Super Lawyers are the following in the indicated practice areas: William P. Harrington, Environmental Litigation; Robert D. Meade, Insurance Coverage; and Mary Anne Wirth, Criminal Defense: White Collar. Bill Harrington and Mary Anne Wirth also received the same Super Lawyers’ recognition in 2007.
Bleakley Platt Partner, Jim Glatthaar, to Speak at “Housing Discrimination” Seminar
October 2008
James W. Glatthaar, litigation partner in Bleakley Platt & Schmidt's White Plains office, will speak on the topic of “Housing Discrimination” on October 16, 2008 at a seminar on “Discrimination & Fair Housing in Real Estate Management” at the NYARM Real Estate Expo. The seminar will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck, New York. For more information, please call (212) 216-0654.
Bleakley Platt Partner, Dan Morrison, Recognized as 2008 New York “Super Lawyer”
September 2008
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Daniel W. Morrison, the head of the Firm's Insurance Practice Group, and a member of our Litigation and Environmental Practice Groups, has been recognized by Super Lawyers 2008 as among the top attorneys in New York State in the area of Civil Litigation Defense. Only the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics, are selected for the prestigious Super Lawyers recognition in their practice area. In 2007, Mr. Morrison was recognized by Super Lawyers as among the top New York attorneys in the area of Environmental Law.
Bleakley Platt Partner, Joe DeGiuseppe, to Speak at WCBA Municipal Law Lecture Series
September 2008
Joseph DeGiuseppe, Jr., the head of the Labor & Employment Practice Group of Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, will speak on September 16, 2008, at the first of a series of lectures sponsored by the Municipal Law Section of the Westchester County Bar Association on various employment and housing discrimination issues involving public officials, municipalities and school districts. Mr. DeGiuseppe will address the issue of the investigation and defense of sexual harassment claims against municipalities and public officials, including the development of effective sexual harassment policies and procedures, the implementation of comprehensive investigation measures, and the use of appropriate disciplinary actions, if necessary.
Bleakley Platt Partner, Peter N. Bassano, Involved in Newsweek HQs Relocation Transaction
Summer 2008
Peter N. Bassano, the head of the Real Estate and Commercial Finance Practice Groups of Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, was recently involved in “one of the largest and most complex transactions completed in Manhattan this year” concerning the relocation of Newsweek’s corporate headquarters to 395 Hudson Street pursuant to a long-term lease agreement for approximately 163,000 square feet with the New York City District of Carpenters Pension Fund. Mr. Bassano acted on behalf of the Pension Fund. The full details of the transaction are set forth in the linked article from the May 14, 2008 edition of Real Estate Weekly.
Bleakley Platt Partner, John A. Risi, Named A “40 Under 40 Rising Star”
June 2008
John A. Risi, a partner in the Firm’s Litigation, Insurance Law and Product Liability Practice Groups, has been named as one of Westchester County’s “40 Under 40 Rising Stars” by the Business Council of Westchester. John represents clients in a wide range of general civil litigations, trials and appeals, including land use, contract, corporate and negligence matters, and has represented Fortune 100 companies in the defense of significant products liability actions. Modeled after the national business
recognition program “Forty Under Forty,” Rising Stars pays tribute to individuals who are making their mark in their chosen profession at a young age. The Business Council’s Rising Stars award recognizes young leaders in Westchester who surpass expectations, raise the bar and set new standards for success. This year’s winners include individuals from diverse industries, including education, health care, finance, publishing, advertising, information technology, real estate and not for profit. The Business Council of Westchester’s 2008 Rising Stars’ awards will be presented on Thursday, June 19th at MasterCard Worldwide in Purchase.
Bleakley Platt to Sponsor Orange County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
May 2008
Bleakley Platt is proud to sponsor the Orange County Chamber of Commerce General Membership Breakfast on June 17, 2008, featuring Keynote Speaker Jonathan Mogelever, Director of Development, Orange County Land Trust. Mr. Mogelever will talk about the Orange County Land Trust’s mission of preserving “the fields, forests, wetlands, ridgelines and river corridors in Orange County,” while still supporting responsible growth in the county. The Orange County Land Trust has been in existence since 1993 and has preserved 3,000 acres of land and water throughout the county through voluntary protection. The Trust is currently in the process of re-evaluating its mission, with a goal of creating a stronger presence for land conservation in Orange County, as well as to enhance public understanding of the Trust, including the fact that it is not anti-growth nor anti-development.
The General Membership Breakfast will be held at Kuhl’s Highland House located at 512 Highland Avenue Extension in Middletown. Reservations for this event can be made by contacting the Orange County Chamber of Commerce at (845) 457-9700.
Bleakley Platt Partner, Matthew G. Parisi, Moderates Young Professionals Workshop Series Panel
May 2008
Matthew G. Parisi, a partner in the Firm's environmental and general civil litigation departments, was the panel moderator for the inaugural Westchester County Association's First Time Home Buyers Workshop Series event at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York on April 29. The panel discussion, entitled " Mortgages in the New Economic Climate: Can Young Business Professionals Afford to Live in Westchester County," is sponsored by the County Association's Young Professionals Advisory Committee. It is the first in a special three part workshop series exploring the affordability of area housing for Westchester County's young business professionals. The Advisory Committee was established by the Westchester County Association to create a platform for young professionals to develop professionally, build business relationships, and help contribute to the economic vitality of Westchester County businesses and the community. Mr. Parisi, a member of the Advisory Committee, moderated a discussion by two prominent real estate and mortgage professionals from area lending organizations.
William P. Harrington to be Inducted into Iona Prep Hall of Fame
April 2008
William P. Harrington, the Chair of our Litigation Practice Group, will be inducted into the Iona Prep School Hall of Fame on May 8, 2008. The purpose of the Iona Prep Hall of Fame is to formally recognize and publicly honor those who have distinguished themselves in a variety of endeavors, those who have contributed significantly to the growth and spirit of the Prep, and whose lives continue to reflect the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and the teachings of the Christian Brothers. As a 1975 graduate of Iona Prep, Bill and his family have been dedicated to supporting not-for-profit organizations which promote and protect those less fortunate in our society.
In May 2007 Bill was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his exceptional humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to our country by the National Coalition of Ethnic Organizations (NECO). In 2005 Bill and his wife Carolyn were honored by DSFHS with the "Mother Mary Walsh Award" in recognition of their demonstrated belief in the dignity of each person, their dedication to family values and their reaching out to those in need. Bill's other Leadership Awards include: 2001 Award from Iona Prep for Distinguished Service; 2002 Award from Holy Rosary School; 2002 Award from Food-PATCH for distinguished service to the hungry and homeless; 2003 Award from St. Bartholomew School; and the 2006 Leadership from the Cardinal's Committee for Inner City Schools. Our Firm warmly congratulates Bill on his upcoming induction into the Iona Prep Hall of Fame.
Bleakley Platt Partner, James W. Glatthaar, to Speak at "Affordable Housing" Seminar
March 2008
James W. Glatthaar, litigation partner in Bleakley Platt & Schmidt's White Plains office, will speak on May 13, 2008 at a seminar on "Affordable Housing" sponsored by Lorman Education Services. Mr. Glatthaar will speak on the topics of "Operation & Management of Affordable Housing," "Tenant's Rights" and "Ownership Formats of Affordable Housing." The seminar will cover the use of accounting tools and tax laws to make housing construction more affordable, problems which can arise with rented affordable housing units, zoning tools to encourage construction of affordable housing and how to target affordable housing units to the housing needs of specific communities.
Bleakley Platt to Sponsor Yonkers Chamber of Commerce Event
February 2008
Bleakley Platt is proud to sponsor The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast on February 26, 2008, featuring Keynote Speaker Patricia A. Tursi, Chief Executive Officer of Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center. Ms. Tursi joined the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center as its first Executive Director in 2001, charged with creating a new independent leadership structure that would support a continuum of care for medically fragile children. She is a licensed nursing home administrator with over 20 years of health care administrative experience.
The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center was established in 1988 by the Sisters of Charity as an affiliate of the New York Foundling to provide specialized residential and rehabilitative services to medically fragile children with complex clinical conditions and disabilities. Over time the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center has evolved into a healthcare system for children independently incorporated with its own distinct mission and leadership offering long-term care, special education and homecare services.
Ms. Tursi will speak at the Networking Breakfast on the “Relocation to Yonkers Project” of the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center. The Networking Breakfast will be held at The Royal Regency Hotel located at 165 Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers. Reservations for this event can be made by contacting The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce at
(914) 963-0332.
Bleakley Platt Partner, John S. Diaconis, Speaks at Municipal Law Seminar
January 2008
On January 9, 2008, John Diaconis gave a CLE lecture sponsored by the Municipal Law Section of the Westchester County Bar Association. The subject of the lecture was the operation of Town and Village Justice Courts in our County. The lecture was the third in a series of presentations by lawyers, Town Prosecutors, Town Justices and Assistant District Attorneys. The purpose of the series is to raise awareness and generate discussion on the operation of these important tribunals, which preside over two million cases per year in New York State. In addition to his municipal law and insurance practice, Mr. Diaconis serves as the Town Prosecutor in New Castle. He is Co-Chair of the Municipal Law Section of the Bar Association.
Bleakley Platt Welcomes Two New Members to the Firm
January 2008
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that on January 7, 2008 John S. Diaconis and William M. Murphy will become members of our Firm.
Mr. Diaconis has over 25 years' experience of counseling in the insurance and reinsurance industry and acting as defense counsel, mediator and arbitrator in the investigation and resolution of fidelity, commercial crime and financial institution bond claims. His experience includes his tenure as Vice President of Hartford Financial Services Group, and as a member of the firms of Peterson & Ross and Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker in New York City. Mr. Diaconis has served as a Councilman for the Town of New Castle for which he is currently the Town Prosecutor. Mr. Diaconis received his J.D. degree from Drake University Law School and his LL.M. degree from New York University School of Law. He is Co-Chair of the Municipal Law Section of the Westchester County Bar Association and resides in Chappaqua, New York .
Mr. Murphy is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Fordham Law School, and is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York. He has an extensive business, commercial and securities litigation background that also includes client counseling on M&A and employment matters, and representation of corporations and individuals in regulatory investigations. Mr. Murphy was a founding member of the litigation boutique, Robinson Murphy & McDonald. Most recently, he was instrumental in establishing an East Coast presence for the San Francisco-based firm, Steefel, Levitt & Weiss. Mr. Murphy's experience also includes his tenure with Cahill Gordon & Reindel
in New York City. Mr. Murphy resides with his family in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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