The partners and staff at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and the Law Office of William A. Gallina, LLP congratulate our partner, Matthew Maiorana, for being included in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in New York. https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/matthew-maiorana/191913 Mr. Maiorana was recognized in the field of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs where he has..
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Our New York Personal Injury Firm is proud to announce that Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and The Law Office Of William A. Gallina, LLP has been named a Tier 1 firm in New York City for “Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2022. Our..
Barry Washor and Christopher L. Sallay Recognized in Best Lawyers in America for 2021
The partners and staff at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool and the Law Office of William A, Gallina, LLP wish to congratulate our partners Barry Washor and Christopher L. Sallay for their inclusion the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for 2021. Barry Washor, our senior partner, has long been recognized as..
Scary New York Elevator Incident
Elevator accidents in New York are an infrequent occurrence. When they occur, they can be extremely scary for passengers as passengers are often helpless and have done nothing to cause the accident. As reported by the New York Post, a 50-year old woman was trapped inside an elevator for the entire weekend at the premises..
Happy Holidays from Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP!!
We are proud to announce that tow of our partners, Barry A. Washor and Christopher L. Sallay, have been named to the 2019 Best Lawyers list. Barry was named to the 2019 Best Lawyers list in the areas of “Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs” and “Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs”. Chris was named to the..
When tragedies occur, it is natural for people to try to assign blame wherever they can. From a lawyer’s perspective, the issues are rarely as black and white as the general public would like them to be. On Friday morning, a homeless man was found dead under a downtown R train in Brooklyn at the..
Sleep Apnea a Cause of Hoboken Train Crash According to NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board found that a failure to screen NJ Transit engineer for sleeping disorder caused Hoboken crash. Obstructive sleep apnea was a factor in the tragic accident according to an article on Lohud.com. Perhaps more disturbing is that legislation to require the screening of employees for this sleeping disorder was withdrawn by..
The “Tide Pod” Challenge – An Attorney’s Perspective
The “Tide Pod” Challenge has been in the news recently as a result of its increasing popularity and general awareness in social media circles. In essence, the “Tide Pod” Challenge involves primarily kids biting into brightly colored liquid laundry detergent packets, or cooking them in frying pans, then chewing them up before spewing the soap..
The Bomb Cyclone is Coming – Winter Weather Tips
A new term is now in use for New Yorkers as we as we set to experience a “Bomb Cyclone.” What is a “Bomb Cyclone?” According to this article by Forbes.Com, it is essentially a winter hurricane – a powerful low pressure system that rapidly intensifies. Of course, a storm such as this increases the..