Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach LLP

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our firm, Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach: Megan E. Verbos. Megan joins us with a wealth of experience in the legal and medical fields, bringing over a decade of expertise as a medical malpractice defense attorney coupled with an active nursing practice. Megan's unique background uniquely positions her to make significant contributions to our team and clients alike. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact she will undoubtedly make in her new role with us. Please join us in welcoming Megan to the firm. Her addition strengthens our commitment to excellence and enhances the depth of service we provide to our clients.

HPM&B is proud to announce that we have joined Mansfield Certification for 2024–2025. Since joining the Mansfield Certification process in July, we have been working hard to increase the transparency and accessibility of our advancement processes, and to open the door wider to ensure that all talent at our firm has a transparent, fair, and equal opportunity to be considered for leadership roles and activities. Data shows that firms that remain committed and accountable to the Mansfield Certification process year-over-year are making substantial progress in creating inclusive talent practices and diversifying their leadership ranks. We are excited to contribute to this vibrant community — now 365+ firms strong! More firms than ever before are seeking Mansfield Certification this year — proving that the legal profession remains committed to its values of inclusivity and equity. Please refer to these valuable resources for more information: Mansfield Certification Website: www.diversitylab.com    The press release announcing the Mansfield 2024-25 cohort can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eWqHx-wq Please visit this website for more information:   https://lnkd.in/gzmDaWXW

HPM&B Partner Gabrielle DeYoung and Associate Alex J. Paez recently obtained discontinuances for our client, a major utility company, after moving for summary judgment in three related matters. The matters stemmed from a fire that occurred in January 2012 while the Plaintiffs were attaching tiles to the walls of an unventilated recording studio with a contact cement. The Plaintiffs alleged injuries, included smoke inhalation and second- and third-degree burns. Two Plaintiffs died in the fire as a result of their injuries and the third survived with various mental health injuries and permanent scarring. Plaintiffs alleged that our client was negligent, careless and/or reckless in the ownership, operation, management, maintenance and control of the electricity at the premises, by: causing, allowing, and permitting a deadly fire to begin; allowing and permitting the illegal use of electricity; failing to inspect the electrical output and/or wiring and/or electrical meters at the premises; failing to ensure the safety of the electrical output; allowing theft of electricity; failing to maintain proper electrical outlets at the premises; and allowing the building to illegally obtain electricity by illegally bypassing the electrical box to obtain electricity. Through expert testimony, we established that our client properly terminated service two years prior to the fire; did not provide services to the premises on the day of the fire; any service obtained was through circumvention of the termination of services; and that no act or omission of our client was the source of the fire. After a motion for summary judgment was filed in each matter, all three Plaintiffs discontinued their claims against our client. Thereafter, the co-defendants agreed to discontinue their cross-claims. 

HPM&B is proud to announce that we have joined Mansfield Certification for 2024–2025. Since joining the Mansfield Certification process in July, we have been working hard to increase the transparency and accessibility of our advancement processes, and to open the door wider to ensure that all talent at our firm has a transparent, fair, and equal opportunity to be considered for leadership roles and activities. Data shows that firms that remain committed and accountable to the Mansfield Certification process year-over-year are making substantial progress in creating inclusive talent practices and diversifying their leadership ranks. We are excited to contribute to this vibrant community — now 365+ firms strong! More firms than ever before are seeking Mansfield Certification this year — proving that the legal profession remains committed to its values of inclusivity and equity. Please refer to these valuable resources for more information: Mansfield Certification Website: www.diversitylab.com    The press release announcing the Mansfield 2024-25 cohort can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eWqHx-wq Please visit this website for more information:   https://lnkd.in/gzmDaWXW

Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP is pleased to inform you that our Partners Katherin Crossling and Doreen Dufficy are presenting an exclusive Webinar hosted by The American Society For Health Care Risk Management on September 12, 2024 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (EST). This webinar is designed for Health Care Risk Professionals seeking to optimize patient care outcomes while mitigating legal liabilities through advanced understanding and application of communication technologies and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) discovery methods. Register via this link: https://lnkd.in/euM8wyJP

HPM&B was a proud sponsor of the 2024 Westchester Medical Center Annual Golf Tournament at the famed Westchester Country Club and took home first place for the West course division! #wmc #hpmb #wcc

HPM&B is proud to announce that we have joined Mansfield Certification for 2024–2025. Since joining the Mansfield Certification process in July, we have been working hard to increase the transparency and accessibility of our advancement processes, and to open the door wider to ensure that all talent at our firm has a transparent, fair, and equal opportunity to be considered for leadership roles and activities. Data shows that firms that remain committed and accountable to the Mansfield Certification process year-over-year are making substantial progress in creating inclusive talent practices and diversifying their leadership ranks. We are excited to contribute to this vibrant community — now 365+ firms strong! More firms than ever before are seeking Mansfield Certification this year — proving that the legal profession remains committed to its values of inclusivity and equity. Please refer to these valuable resources for more information: Mansfield Certification Website: www.diversitylab.com    The press release announcing the Mansfield 2024-25 cohort can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eWqHx-wq Please visit this website for more information:   https://lnkd.in/gzmDaWXW