August 8, 2017
Bleakley Platt Partner Frances M. Pantaleo Quoted in 914 INC Magazine’s Fall Issue
The Firm is pleased to note that Partner Frances M. Pantaleo was included in 914 INC. Magazine’s Best Lawyers® edition for Fall 2017. In addition to being listed as a Best Lawyer in Elder Law, Ms. Pantaleo was quoted on page 76 regarding the biggest challenge facing her practice area. “The growing popularity of do-it-yourself legal services presents a real problem. People are being sold on the...Read MoreAugust 2, 2017
Partner James Glatthaar Article Published in Westchester Business Journal
The July 10 issue of Westchester County Business Journal’s special focus on real estate included an article by Bleakley Platt partner James Glatthaar entitled “Top 10 mistakes when selling or buying multifamily property.” These are complex transactions where mistakes on either side of the deal can quickly become costly and time consuming. The article draws on Jim Glatthaar’s decades of...Read MoreJuly 17, 2017
Bleakley Platt Welcomes New Of Counsel Gus Dimopoulos
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Gus Dimopoulos has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Mr. Dimopoulos focuses his practice in the area of matrimonial law and represents high net worth individuals in divorce, spousal maintenance, child custody, child support and prenuptial, separation and postnuptial agreements and related matters. Mr. Dimopoulos will continue to maintain a separate law...Read MoreJuly 12, 2017
Partner Frances Pantaleo Speaking at Yonkers Office for the Aging Program
Frances Pantaleo, who leads the Elder Law practice area at Bleakley Platt, will speak at a Caregiver Forum presented by the Yonkers Office for the Aging and Southwest Livable Communities Connections on July 18 from 3 – 5 PM at Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living, located at 78 Stratton Street, Yonkers. Ms. Pantaleo will speak about how Medicare and Medicaid work, and how...Read MoreJuly 7, 2017
William P. Harrington Speaks at Westchester County Association’s Women in Tech Luncheon
Firm Chairman William P. Harrington spoke at the 4th Annual Women in Tech Luncheon, presented by the Westchester County Association on June 22 at the Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown. The luncheon recognizes the accomplishments of women in life sciences, technology, and innovation in Westchester, demonstrating the WCA’s commitment to encouraging women to enter STEM (Science, Technology,...Read MoreJune 27, 2017
Partner Frances Pantaleo Speaking at the Elder Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association
On June 28th, Bleakley Platt Partner Frances Pantaleo will co-present a CLE program titled “Medicaid Planning in Connecticut and New York: Neighboring States, Drastically Different Laws,” at the Fairfield County Bar Association. Topics will include a comparison of basic Medicaid eligibility rules in each state, spousal planning issues and interstate planning options. Ms. Pantaleo will discuss...Read MoreJune 23, 2017
Bleakley Platt Associate John McGowan Elected President of the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that John McGowan has been elected President of the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). The Rockland County AOH is comprised of four divisions with around 900 members. The Rockland County AOH presents many special events throughout the year, including two signature events, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is the second largest...Read MoreJune 22, 2017
William P. Harrington Co-Chairs 30th Annual Westchester County Inner City Scholarship Fund Breakfast to Help Underprivileged Children Attend Westchester Catholic Schools
Firm Chairman William P. Harrington co-chaired the 30th Annual Westchester County Inner City Scholarship Fund breakfast on June 22 at the Westchester Country Club. Proceeds from the breakfast provide scholarships to thousands of children living below the poverty line in Westchester County so they may attend local Catholic schools. Mr. Harrington spoke about the impact that the Inner City...Read MoreJune 8, 2017
Bleakley Platt Partner Mary Ellen Manley Chairs Joseph F. Gagliardi Award for Excellence
Partner Mary Ellen Manley chaired the Westchester County Bar Foundation’s annual Joseph F. Gagliardi Award for Excellence. The award is presented every year to non-judicial employees of the Unified Court System for the Ninth Judicial District, in recognition of outstanding service to the public and dedication to the administration of justice. The awards were presented at a ceremony conducted...Read MoreMay 31, 2017
Partner Joseph DeGiuseppe Interviewed in The Fordham Lawyer on Labor and Employment Law
Bleakley Platt Partner Joseph DeGiuseppe was featured in the “How To…” column in the Spring edition of The Fordham Lawyer, with a look at how Fordham alumni practice labor and employment law. DeGiuseppe’s employment law background is explored in detail in “How to Do Right by Employers and Employees.” His practice began just out of Fordham Law School with editing soon-to- be Dean John...Read MoreMay 17, 2017
The New York Law Journal Quotes Partner Chris Palermo Regarding Proposed Changes to Commercial Division Rules Regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation Partner Christopher Palermo was recently quoted in The New York Law Journal in an article, “Rule Would Require Certification That Parties Were Informed of ADR,” appearing in the April 25, 2017 edition. Mr. Palermo is a member of the Commercial Division Advisory Council and was the primary drafter of a proposal by the Advisory Council to amend the Commercial Division rules to require...Read MoreMay 1, 2017
Robert Braumuller and Zachary Cohen Speak at New York Medical College
On April 28, Robert Braumuller and Zachary Cohen gave a presentation at New York Medical College before a group of more than 100 graduating medical students on the challenges that will face them as they enter their residency programs. The one-hour presentation on Healthcare Law Fundamentals provided the students, who will begin residency programs after graduation, with a basic understanding of...Read MoreApril 3, 2017
Bleakley Platt Welcomes John W. McGowan to Litigation Practice Group
John W. McGowan has joined the firm as a litigation associate. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. McGowan served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, assigned to the Special Victims Unit and prior to that, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County, New York. Since 2013, Mr. McGowan has been an adjunct professor at St. Thomas...Read MoreMarch 31, 2017
Six Bleakley Platt Women Named to New York Metro 2016 Super Lawyers/The Top Women List
Six Bleakley Platt attorneys have been included on the New York Metro 2016 Super Lawyers /The Top Women list. The attorneys receiving this honor are Partners Susan E. Galvao, Mary Ellen Manley, Frances M. Pantaleo, Nancy J. Rudolph, and Annette Hasapidis, who is Of Counsel to the Firm and Mary Anne Wirth, also Of Counsel to the Firm. The attorneys were named in a special supplement published...Read MoreMarch 28, 2017
Bleakley Platt Partner Jim Glatthaar Speaks at Council of New York Cooperatives & Condominiums
Jim Glatthaar, a member of the Cooperatives and Condominium practice, was invited to speak at an evening program of the Council of New York Cooperatives & Condominiums on March 8th. His presentation focused on what happens when a cooperative finds itself with one or more dissidents on the board whose interests are not aligned with either the board or other owners. Topics covered included...Read MoreFebruary 23, 2017
Janet Linn Elected Vice Chair of Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section of NYSBA
Bleakley Platt Partner Janet Linn has been elected to the position of Vice Chair of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Section of the New York State Bar Association. Ms. Linn has served as a member of the Executive Committee for the Section for several years and is looking forward to increasing her involvement. She recently spoke as part of the Drug Committee panel of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic...Read MoreFebruary 13, 2017
Elizabeth Briand in Elder and Special Needs Law Journal from NYSBA
Elizabeth Briand, an associate with the Elder Law and Trusts and Estates practice groups, was interviewed for the New Member Spotlight in the Winter 2017 issue of the Elder Law and Special Needs Journal, published by the New York State Bar Association. She discusses how she came to practice in the areas of Elder Law and Special Needs and why she finds her practice so rewarding. Ms. Briand is...Read MoreFebruary 3, 2017
Partner Frances Pantaleo and Associate Elizabeth Briand Co-Present CLE for Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
On February 8, 2017, Partner Frances M. Pantaleo and Associate Elizabeth C. Briand will co-present a free CLE program on the preparation and submission of Medicaid home care applications to the attorneys of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley at their White Plains, New York location. Ms. Pantaleo and Ms. Briand will discuss the intricacies of Medicaid eligibility rules, the application process...Read MoreJanuary 25, 2017
Partner Frances Pantaleo Speaks at NYS Bar Association Annual Meeting
On January 25, Partner Frances Pantaleo spoke on guardianship issues at the Annual Meeting of the New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section, which was held at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. Her presentation, entitled “Is Guardianship the Answer?” provided an overview of proceedings for appointment of a guardian under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, the rules which...Read MoreNovember 21, 2016
Bleakley Platt Partner Jennifer A. Lofaro Named Women in Business Honoree by 914INC.
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Jennifer A. Lofaro, a Partner in the Commercial Finance and Real Estate Practice Groups, was honored by 914INC. at the sixth annual 2016 Women in Business awards luncheon, which took place on November 17th. Ms. Lofaro was among a group of eighteen area women recognized for their business accomplishments by 914INC., a prominent business lifestyle...Read MoreOctober 17, 2016
Partner Frances Pantaleo Speaking Before Professionals and Consumers on Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Topics
Bleakley Platt Partner Frances Pantaleo, who heads the firm’s Elder Law Practice Group, is speaking before several different groups on elder law and special needs planning topics this fall. She will speak at two sessions at the Fall Meeting of the Trusts and Estates Section of the New York State Bar Association. Ms. Pantaleo and a colleague will discuss a case study advising parents of two...Read MoreOctober 5, 2016
Bleakley Platt Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers 2016 and New York Metro Rising Stars 2016 Lists
Fourteen Bleakley Platt attorneys have beenselected to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list as top New York metro area lawyers for 2016. One partner and two associates were named “New York Metro Rising Stars.” Each year, Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, identifies no more than five percent of the lawyers in New York State as “Super Lawyers” – “outstanding lawyers” who have...Read MoreSeptember 13, 2016
Partner Christopher Palermo Updates Summary of New York Law on Product Liability for Thomson Reuters Publication
Mr. Palermo recently completed the 2016 update summarizing New York law on product liability for the Practical Law International Sales and Marketing Guide. Mr. Palermo has contributed the section on New York product liability law for the Guide since 2013. Published by Thomson Reuters, the Guide is a subscription-only report that provides up-to-date insight in question-and-answer format on a...Read MoreSeptember 1, 2016
Bleakley Platt Welcomes New Of Counsel Annette G. Hasapidis
Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP is pleased to announce that Annette G. Hasapidis has joined the firm as Of Counsel and Co-Chair of the Appellate Practice Group. Ms. Hasapidis focuses her practice in the area of civil appellate litigation and strategic trial consultation in complex civil litigation for clients before state and federal trial courts in New York and Connecticut. She has...Read MoreAugust 1, 2016
Partner Susan E. Galvão Appointed to Bleakley Platt Executive Committee
Bleakley Platt & Schmidt is pleased to announce that Partner Susan E. Galvão has been appointed as a new member of the firm’s Executive Committee, which is charged with overseeing the management, growth and development of the firm. William P. Harrington, Chairman of the Executive Committee, said, “As the firm builds towards the future, we are bringing fresh ideas and new perspectives to...Read MoreJuly 14, 2016
Partner Stephen J. Brown Profiled in Pace Law School Alumni News
Partner Stephen Brown was selected for a career profile in the recent Pace Law School’s Alumni Highlight. The article discusses his career history, from a receiving a B.A. in physics from The College of Holy Cross, to a position in the risk management group of Deloitte & Touche, and then attending Pace Law School, recently renamed the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, and his experiences at...Read MoreJuly 11, 2016
Hugh Fyfe and Mary Casterella Co-Chair “Sunset on the Hudson” to Benefit Ministries of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
Hugh Fyfe and his wife Mary Casterella co-chaired the seventh annual “Sunset on the Hudson” benefit to help support the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. Bleakley Platt was proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the event, which raises funds to benefit the various ministries of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, a Roman Catholic order of brothers and priests. The event took place at X20 –...Read MoreJune 21, 2016
William Harrington and Christopher Palermo Co-Author Book Review of Commercial Litigation Treatise
Litigation partners William Harrington and Christopher Palermo were asked to co-author a review of the latest edition of “Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts” (4th Edition 2015), published by Thomson Reuters and the New York County Lawyers’ Association. Their review appeared in the June issue of Westchester Lawyer Magazine. The review acknowledges the increasingly limited...Read MoreJune 8, 2016
William P. Harrington Co-Chairs 29th Annual Westchester Fund Breakfast to Provide Scholarships for Children in Westchester Catholic Schools
Firm Chairman William P. Harrington served as co-chair of the 29th Annual Westchester County Inner City Scholarship Fund Breakfast on June 8, 2016 at Westchester Country Club. His Eminence Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York, spoke at the breakfast about the important role the Inner City Scholarship Fund plays in helping children of all faiths from families living below the federal...Read MoreMay 20, 2016
Habitat Magazine Publishes Article by James Glatthaar and Katrine Beck
The May issue of Habitat Magazine, a monthly publication serving New York board members and property managers of co-operatives and condos, featured an article by partners Katrine Beck and James Glatthaar entitled “The Top 10 No-No’s for Board Newbies.” The article was timed to coincide with spring election season, when co-op and condo boards welcome new members who often arrive with fresh...Read MoreMay 2, 2016
Bleakley Platt Partner Frances M. Pantaleo Named to 2016 Spring “Women in the Law” Business Edition by Best Lawyers
Bleakley Platt is honored to announce that Frances M. Pantaleo has been named by Best Lawyers® to its 2016 Spring “Women In The Law” Business Edition. This is the inaugural Women in the Law publication, and Ms. Pantaleo is one of only 14 women from White Plains selected for the list. The editor of the publication notes that “this is a go-to short list of exceptional women attorneys, vetted by...Read MoreApril 15, 2016
William P. Harrington Honored by The Charles L. Brieant Center
William P. Harrington was selected as the 2016 Spring Gala honoree by the Charles L. Brieant Center, a not-for-profit organization that helps young people make the most of their lives by providing them with opportunities for growth, leadership, learning, and mentorship. The late Judge Charles L. Brieant knew the importance of learning and played an instrumental role in developing the Center,...Read MoreFebruary 23, 2016
Bleakley Platt Partner Fran Pantaleo Joins Older Americans Act Advisory Council (OAAAC)
Mae Carpenter, the Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, has invited Partner Fran Pantaleo to become a member of the Older Americans Act Advisory Council (OAAAC). As a member of the Advisory Council, Ms. Pantaleo will provide advice and assistance in making recommendations to the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS)...Read MoreFebruary 22, 2016
Bleakley Platt Announces New Partner
Bleakley Platt is pleased to announce that Stephen J. Brown has become a member of the firm. His practice focuses on litigation, corporate and trust and estate matters for clients before state and federal trial courts in New York and Connecticut. Mr. Brown received his J.D. from Pace Law School (cum laude) and is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross. Click here to read his attorney...Read MoreFebruary 8, 2016
News from the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group
Partner Janet Linn held a leadership role at the annual meeting of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Section of the New York State Bar Association on January 28 in New York City. Ms. Linn, a member of the Executive Committee of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section, also serves as co-chair of the drug committee and is a member of the biologics committee. Ms. Linn moderated a panel discussion at...Read MoreFebruary 1, 2016
Christopher Palermo Elected to Executive Committee of Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section of the New York State Bar Association
Litigation partner Christopher Palermo was elected to the Executive Committee of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section of the New York State Bar Association at NYSBA’s Annual Meeting. The section, one of the first to be organized by the NYSBA, serves to help attorneys stay informed of the latest developments in the food, drug and cosmetic law field. With a membership that includes in-house,...Read MoreJanuary 28, 2016
Partner Pantaleo and Associate Briand at the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section Annual Meeting
The Elder Law practice area of Bleakley Platt was well-represented by Partner Frances Pantaleo and Associate Elizabeth Briand at the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law and Special Needs Section annual meeting, which took place on January 26th in New York City. Ms. Pantaleo moderated a Surrogate’s Court Panel. Surrogates from Westchester, Bronx, Queens, Broome and Albany counties...Read MoreJanuary 20, 2016
Joseph DeGiuseppe Publishes Article in CI Newsletter
Partner Joseph DeGiuseppe, who heads up Bleakley Platt’s Labor and Employment Law and Immigration practice areas, published an article in the January 2016 issue of CI Newsletter titled “What the New York State Manufacturers Need to Know About Independent Contractor Misclassification.” CI Newsletter is a monthly publication produced by The Council of Industry, a prominent manufacturers’...Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Bleakley Platt Partners Beck and Glatthaar in New York Real Estate Journal
Partners Katrine Beck and James Glatthaar were included in the Year in Review issue of the New York Real Estate Journal. Ms. Beck’s review of the year discussed a matter in her co-op and condo practice involving a Special Election. Together with her clients, Ms. Beck formulated a cost-effective strategy for calling a Special Election and conducting an election which was ultimately held without...Read MoreJanuary 1, 2016
Partner James Glatthaar Appointed to Judicial Screening Committee
James Glatthaar, Partner in the Real Estate and Co-Op and Condominium Practice Groups, was appointed by the Mayor of White Plains to the Judicial Screening Committee for White Plains City Court to qualify applicants for the position of City Judge. The Committee, made up of mayoral appointees, reviewed resumes and CVs of twenty four candidates, conducted in depth interviews, evaluated each...Read MoreDecember 4, 2015
Partner Katrine A. Beck Appointed to Board of Directors of Girls Inc.
Bleakley Platt Partner Katrine A. Beck appointed to Board of Directors of Girls Inc. Westchester which is the local affiliate of a national organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing more than 140,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face. The Girls Inc. Experience consists of people,...Read MoreDecember 1, 2015
Bleakley Platt Announces New Counsel
Bleakley Platt & Schmidt is pleased to announce that Grant E. Pollack, Esq., P.C. has become affiliated with the firm in the Corporate, Intellectual Property and Litigation Practice Groups. Grant is an intellectual property attorney with twenty-five years of experience in intellectual property litigation, patent procurement and analysis, intellectual property due diligence, licensing, and...Read MoreNovember 4, 2015
Partner Jim Glatthaar Teaching CLE on Landlord-Tenant Law
Jim Glatthaar will be a member of a distinguished faculty at a CLE seminar on Landlord-Tenant Law presented by Sterling Educational Services on November 19 at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains. Mr. Glatthaar, along with three other attorneys, will discuss the legal issues facing landlords, including tenant’s and landlord’s rights and obligations, evictions, the impact of tenant or landlord...Read MoreNovember 1, 2015
Joe DeGiuseppe to Speak at SES Employment Law Seminar
Joe DeGiuseppe, the head of the Firm’s Immigration and Employment Law Practice Groups, will speak on November 12, 2015, at a CLE accredited seminar being sponsored by Sterling Education Services, Inc. (SES) on the “Fundamentals of Employment Law Seminar.” Joe will give a presentation on the topic of “Immigration Compliance Issues.” The SES seminar will be held at the Crowne Plaza...Read MoreOctober 4, 2015
11 Bleakley Platt Attorneys Selected to 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers List
Each year, Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, identifies no more than five percent of the lawyers in New York State on its “Super Lawyers” list — “outstanding lawyers” who have attained a “high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.” The selection process includes independent research and peer evaluations. The publication recently announced that 11 Bleakley...Read MoreSeptember 4, 2015
Transactions Closed Summer 2015
The Firm represented clients on the following merger and acquisition transactions that closed this summer: Northeast Radiology of CT, LLC in its purchase of the membership interests of HVRA of Danbury, LLC and HVRA of New Milford, LLC from Housatonic Valley Radiological Associates, P.C. Premier Physical Therapy and Wellness P.C., four affiliated companies and their owners in the sale of their...Read MoreSeptember 4, 2015
Joe DeGiuseppe to Speak at NYS Cemetery Association Annual Conference
Joe DeGiuseppe, the head of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Group, will be a guest speaker at the NYS Cemetery Association’s Annual Conference on October 5, 2015, at The Sagamore in Bolton Landing, NY. Joe will be speaking on the topic of “The Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors” and the potential consequences thereof for employers. More information on the...Read MoreSeptember 3, 2015
Bleakley Platt Making a Difference for Children
Led by Mary Ann Zeolla, with special thanks to Susan Galvao and her daughters and Mary Casterella, who shopped and packaged the clothing, the firm delivered new back to school clothes for a group of children who are part of the Grandparents Coalition in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. In addition, funds given generously by individuals were donated to the Back-To-School Clothes for Kids headquarters. Read MoreSeptember 2, 2015
Frances Pantaleo to Speak at Prestigious Estate Planning Conference
Partner Frances Pantaleo has been invited to present at the 46th annual Sidney Kess New York Estate, Tax & Financial Planning Conference, sponsored by UJA-Federation on September 10th. Her presentation will cover estate planning for families who have individuals with special needs, why supplemental needs trusts are necessary, how they are funded, the selection of trustees and evaluating...Read MoreSeptember 1, 2015