We blogged a few weeks ago about Lee Michaels, the firm’s founding member, getting tapped for a big award from his alma matter, Syracuse University College of Law. Well, the ceremony took place on the evening of October 20 in the beautiful Dineen Hall. Above are a few of our…
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Legal Remedies For Victims Of Sexual Assault By The Rich And Famous (And By The Not Rich And Famous).
What 3 things do Bill O’Reilly, Roger Ailes, Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein all have in common? Answer: They are (1) rich (2) powerful (3) sex offenders. Some might want to add Donald Trump or Bill Clinton to the list, but let’s stay clear of politics. The truth is that…
Can Ride-Sharing Companies Like Uber Be Sued When Their Drivers Sexually Assault Uber Users?
It was party time at Syracuse University last weekend. (Wait – isn’t every weekend party time at SU?) Anyway, a female student – one of many — was out imbibing, frolicking, and doing whatever young party-goers do these days, until 3:00 a.m. Then she needed a ride to her dorm. …
Syracuse University College of Law to Honor Michaels Bersani Kalabanka Founder and President Lee Michaels
Lee Michaels is the senior attorney here at Michaels Bersani Kalabanka. He was personally responsible for hiring and grooming the rest of us. To the other lawyers at our firm, he has been a mentor, teacher, friend, and role model. It’s good to know that others appreciate Lee, too. Syracuse…
Lawsuit against Yankee Stadium Will Strike Out: Young Yankee Fan Hit in Face by Foul Ball Has No Case.
A week or so ago, at Yankee Stadium, a foul ball flew off Todd Frazier’s bat at 110 miles per hour and clocked a toddler in the face. She was seated in the stands behind the third-base dugout with her grandpa. It hit her face so hard that players and…
Central NY Personal Injury Lawyer On Tour Again!
For the tenth straight year I am traveling around the great State of New York this fall to deliver my annual update on New York personal injury law to my fellow New York personal injury lawyers. As always, my topic is governmental liability for personal injuries and wrongful death. In…
Michaels Bersani Kalabanka Again Named One of Top Personal Injury Law Firms in USA
Once gain, all four of the lawyers here at Auburn New York’s premier personal injury and medical malpractice law firm have been selected for the latest edition (2018) of the prestigious lawyer directory, “Best Lawyers in America”. They have been selected for both the “personal injury” and “product liability” litigation…
New York State Senate Tries to Fix a Dangerous Loophole in Your Auto Insurance. You Should, Too!
There is likely a big problem with your auto insurance. So big, so problematic, that our legislature is attempting to fix it. But you can fix your insurance right now, with just a phone call. But before you make that call, you have to understand the problem and a few…
The Difference between Moral and Legal Duty Demonstrated: No Duty to Rescue Drowning Man
Seeking rescue. A few weeks ago, a group of Florida teens saw a disabled man drowning in a local pond. Not only did they fail to take any steps to rescue him or call for help, they instead taunted, mocked, and ridiculed him. How do we know? They filmed it…
Can A Bum Tortilla Chip Give You A Stroke? Let Someone Else Find Out in Court, Not Me!
A delicious home made salsa pico de gallo with tomato, red onion, lime, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper. People often ask me, “Mike, what kinds of NY personal injury cases do you take”? My answer is simple: Cases I can win. I don’t mind if they are tough to win, but…