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Associate Directory
Donna D. Azoulay
Admissions: New York, 2011
Education: Columbia University School of Law, JD., 2010 New York University, B.A. Cum Laude, 2007
dazoulay@fgsb.com
Meredith B. Castelli
Admissions: Connecticut, 2006; New York, 2007; Eastern District of New York, 2008
Education: Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., 2006; The Catholic University of America, B.A., 2003
Biography:
Meredith's practice focuses on a wide range of personal injury and labor law cases. She comes to the firm with experience in personal injury, nursing home and malpractice defense.
mcastelli@fgsb.com
Lisa De Lindsay
Admissions: New York, 2002; U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2002; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2002.
Education: City University of New York, J.D 2001; William Woods University B.A. 1993.
Biography:
Ms. De Lindsay is the senior associate on the New York City Housing Authority account and is well-versed in General Municipal Law and Public Housing Law. She is also the senior associate on the elevator maintenance company accounts. Additionally, she is part of the appellate practice team. Ms. De Lindsay rounds out her practice at the firm representing various businesses owners and insurance companies in matters ranging from personal injury and property damage to products liability. Prior to law school, Ms. De Lindsay served in the Peace Corps in Ghana, West Africa.
Published Decisions:
Bethea v. Weston House Dev. Fund et al., 2010 Slip Op. 1061 (1st Dept.). Alleged slip and fall on construction dust. Plaintiff’s complaint dismissed based on lack of notice and feigned issues of fact.
ldelindsay@fgsb.com
Bryan J. Ferrara
Admissions: New York, 2009
Education: St. John’s University School of Law, J.D. 2008, State University of New York at Old Westbury, B.A. 2004
Biography: Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Ferrara had significant experience in both prosecuting and defending personal injury actions involving automobile liability, premises liability, and medical malpractice.
bferrara@fgsb.com
Anthony P. Forgione
Admissions: New York, 2004; New Jersey, 2005;
Professional Affiliations: New York State Bar Association; New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Education: Boston University, B.S. 1999; St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D. 2003
Biography:
Mr. Forgione concentrates his practice in the comprehensive defense of high exposure premise liability, products liability, and labor law matters. He has successfully litigated a variety of disputes in state and federal courts throughout the country. Mr. Forgione's keen advocacy has consistently resulted in favorable outcomes for his clients.
aforgione@fgsb.com
Alexander Fisher
Admissions: New York, 2004
Professional Affiliations: New York County Lawyers Association
Education: Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. cum laude, 2003; Brandeis University, B.A., 1999
Biography:
With substantial experience in representing premises owners, commercial tenants, and individual homeowners in a variety of different premises liability matters, Mr. Fisher is actively involved in defending the New York City Housing Authority and business entities in the World Trade Center litigation for the firm.
afisher@fgsb.com
Kirl C. Francis
Admissions: New York, 2000
Professional Affiliations: New York Bar, 2000; Member – New York State Bar Association.
Education: St. John’s University School of Law, J.D. 1999; Syracuse University, B.A.1993.
kfrancis@fgsb.com
Cory Frank
Admissions: New York (2006), The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (2007) The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (2009).
Education: Brooklyn Law School, J.D. 2005; University of Florida, B.A. 2002
Professional Affiliations: New York State Bar Association
Biography: Cory is responsible for defending a variety of cases with an emphasis on premises liability, personal injury, property damage and Labor Law cases. In addition, Cory is one of the associates engaged in the defense of a multinational property owner in the World Trade Center Site litigation.
Reported Cases:
Beshara v. Beshara, 51 A.D.3d 837 (2d Dep’t 2008)
D’Elia v. Menorah Home & Hosp. For Aged & Infirm; 51 A.D.3d 848 (2 Dep’t 2008)
cfrank@fgsb.com
Danielle Goldstone
Admissions: New York, 2006
Education: J.D. New York Law School, 2005; B.S. Syracuse University, Cum Laude, 1998
Biography:
Danielle’s practice focuses on property damage subrogation and personal injury defense. She currently represents several insurance companies in subrogation cases and has successfully recovered settlements on their behalf on claims involving defective construction, negligent excavation, fire and water damage. Incident to her practice, she is also well-versed in the arbitration proceedings.
dgoldstone@fgsb.com
Amanda Gruber
Admissions: New York State Bar, March, 2007; U.S. District Courts: Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, 2007.
Education: Roger Williams University School of Law, J.D., 2006; Boston University, B.S., Communications, 2002.
Biography:
Ms. Gruber's practice focuses on representing various insurance companies and business owners in a wide range of personal injury, premises liability, and labor law cases. Ms. Gruber joined the firm with experience in defending a vast array of personal injury, employment, and labor law matters.
agruber@fgsb.com
Edward C. Haynes
Admissions: New York, 1999
Education: New York Law School, J.D., 2005 Syracuse University, B.S. Cum Laude, 1998
ehaynes@fgsb.com
Jared Henig
Admissions: New York State Bar, 2005; US District Court, Southern District of NY, 2007, US District Court, Eastern District of NY, 2007.
Professional Affiliations: New York State Bar Association.
Education:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D. 2004; Binghamton University (State University of New York) B.A. 2001.
Biography:
Jared is responsible for the day to day handling of a variety of cases. From defending personal injury actions related to motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries (labor law) and general premises liability cases, to prosecuting property damage actions (including subrogation), Jared is a “jack of all trades.”
jhenig@fgsb.com
Christopher B. Kinzel
Admissions: New York Bar, 2003
Professional Affiliations: New York Bar Association, New York County Lawyers Association; American Bar Association; Defense Research Institute.
Education:
New York Law School, J.D. 2002; B.A. Franklin & Marshall College, 1999
Biography:
Mr. Kinzel serves as general counsel to a large construction company. As litigation counsel, Mr. Kinzel represents and defends clients on claims involving first and third-party property damage, breach of contract, labor law and construction defects from inception through trial.
Published Decisions:
Mr. Kinzel was recently granted summary judgment in a personal injury action which was published as the "Decision of Interest" in the New York Law Journal, Vol. 242-No. 91, p. 18, column 1 (Meade v. OTA Hotel Owner LP, Supreme Court, New York County Index #: 103585/08, Decided 10/26/09).
ckinzel@fgsb.com
Peter Kreymer
Admission: New York State Bar, 1997; U.S. District Court: Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., 1999; University of Massachusetts, B.A., Pre-Law, 1993
pkreymer@fgsb.com
Nicholas J. Marino
Admissions: New York, 2005; US District Court, Southern District of NY, 2008
Education: Brooklyn Law School, J.D. (2003); B.A. Boston College, cum laude (2000).
Biography:
Mr. Marino handles a vast array of cases with an emphasis on mass tort, labor law, premises liability, elevator liability and property damage. He is the lead associate for the defense of a multinational property owner in the World Trade Center Disaster Site litigation. His practice includes representation of general contractors, premises owners and sub-contractors in both personal injury and construction defect cases.
Cases of Note:
Zurich v. B.F.P. One Liberty Plaza Co., LLC et al. (New York County Index 602422/05)
DeCamp v. Federated Department Stores (Kings County Index 8091/03)
O’Malley v. Tiger Shulmann’s Karate (Kings County Index 45982/07)
nmarino@fgsb.com
Kate McNeil
Admissions: New York 2010, New Jersey, 2009
Education: Albany Law School, JD., 2009, University of Albany, B.A., cum laude, 2006
kmcneil@fgsb.com
Robert P. Meyerson
Admission: New York, 2002
Education: Touro Law Center, J.D. Cum Laude 2002; State University of New York at Stony Brook, BA 1991.
rmeyerson@fgsb.com
Diana L. Osterman
Admission: New York, 1997
Professional Affiliations: Member - New York State Bar Association.
Education: University at Buffalo Law School, J.D. 1996; St. John's University, B.A. Magna Cum Laude, 1993.
dosterman@fgsb.com
Jeffrey Rubinstein
Admission: New York, 2004.
Professional Affiliations: New York County Lawyers’ Association.
Education: New York Law School, J.D. 2003; Columbia University, B.A. 2000.
Biography: Mr. Rubinstein hails from a construction background and utilizes his legal experience in litigating premises liability property damage and Labor Law actions.
jrubinstein@fgsb.com
Sana Suhail
Admissions: New York, 2008
Professional Affiliations: New York State Bar Association
Education: St. John’s University, Cum Laude, J.D. 2007; New York University, Magna Cum Laude B.A. 2004.
Biography: Prior to joining the firm, Sana’s practice entailed personal injury defense, particularly slip and fall/trip and fall suits and significant experience in cases involving Labor Law violations. Her current practice focuses on personal injury/premises liability matters and labor law claims.
ssuhail@fgsb.com
Craig L. Chaney
Admissions: New Jersey Bar, 2002; and U.S. Dist. Ct. for the District of New Jersey, 2002.
Education: Rutgers School of Law-Newark, J.D. 2000; Morehouse College, B.A. 1996.
Biography:
Based in our New Jersey office, Mr. Chaney is experienced defending cases in the areas of negligence and premise liability for several national insurance carriers. His areas of concentration include litigation of motor vehicle accidents; slip and fall accidents; public entity defense; and UM/UIM arbitration.
Published Decisions:
Christafano v. NJM, 361 N.J. Super. 228 (App. Div. 2003)
clc@fgsb.com
Stephan Czeslowski
Admissions: New Jersey Bar, 1999; United States Dist. Ct. for the District of New Jersey, 1999; New York Bar, 2000.
Education: Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1999, Kean College of New Jersey, B.S., B.A.1988.
sczesowski@fgsb.com
David W. Gannon
Admissions: New Jersey, 2002; United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2002; New York, 2003,
Professional Affiliations: American Bar Association; New Jersey Bar Association
Education: Rutgers University School of Law – Camden, J.D. 2002; Canisius College, B.A., with Honors, 1999.
Biography:
Prior to joining the firm David served as a clerk for the Honorable Jessica R. Mayer J.S.C. and the Honorable Frank M. Ciuffani J.S.C. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County. David practices in the areas of premise liability, product liability, construction defect, automobile negligence, worker’s compensation, environmental liability and insurance coverage. David joined the firm with extensive experience in defending plumbing suppliers in toxic tort, asbestos exposure claims in New Jersey. He is also well versed in prosecuting property damage subrogation claims.
dgannon@fgsb.com
Laura Ann Lelio
Admissions: New Jersey Bar, 2002; U.S. Dist. Ct. for the District of New Jersey, 2002.
Education: New York Law School, J.D. 2002; Villanova University, B.A. 1999
Biography:
With a background in insurance defense, PIP subrogation and property damage subrogation Ms. Lelio adds to the rich background in insurance litigation at the firm. She currently represents one of the largest title insurance companies on issues such as property line disputes, fraudulent sales, and the re-execution and re-recording of mortgages and deeds to protect the leinholders’ interests. She is presently involved in defending one of the largest construction litigation claims in Monmouth County.
Ms. Lelio has also represented our clients in multiple bench trials and jury trials on leading insurance companies prosecuting subrogation interests.
lmustacchio@fgsb.com
Lisa A. Lehrer
Admissions: New Jersey Bar, 1992, Pennsylvania Bar, 1992, Louisiana Bar, 1993; U.S. Dist. Ct. for the District of New Jersey, 1992; and United States for the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2006.
Education: Mississippi College School of Law, JD., 1992 Albright College, B.S. 1989
Professional Affiliations: New Jersey Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee (2003-2007), and The Justice James H. Coleman, Jr., Inn of Court.
Biography:
Based in our New Jersey office, Ms. Lehrer has experience prosecuting and defending complex litigation in the areas of construction, environmental exposure, insurance coverage, negligence, products liability and workers compensation. Ms. Lehrer has handled numerous multi-million dollar claims and has significant jury trial experience.
Cases of Note:
Shehaiber v. UMDNJ et als., 360 N.J. Super. 330 (App. Div. 2003)
Williams v. Hodes, 363 N.J. Super. 600 (App. Div. 2003)
Publications:
Limited Liability, Exculpatory Clauses, Statutory Protections and Limited Duties, New Jersey Lawyer Magazine (February 2011)
llehrer@fgsb.com
Kendel L. Stanton
Admissions: New Jersey Bar, 1999; and U.S. Dist. Ct. for the District of New Jersey, 1999.
Education: Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D. 1999; University of Delaware, B.S. 1996.
Biography:
Kendel L. Stanton, based in our New Jersey office, has extensive experience defending cases in the areas of negligence and premise liability for several leading national insurance carriers. She concentrates her practice in litigation of motor vehicle and slip and fall accidents, PIP subrogation arbitration and UM/UIM arbitration. In the past year, Kendel was responsible for many aspects of the defense of complex litigation involving a plant explosion that resulted in multiple fatalities, which facilitated a multi-million dollar settlement.
kstanton@fgsb.com
Laura J. Tyson
Admissions: New Jersey 2010, Pennsylvania 2010, US District Court, District of New Jersey, 2011
Education: Seton Hall University School of Law, JD., 2010 University of Miami, B.A. 1987
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