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December 6, 2018

Montfort Healy wins Choice of Law Argument on Appeal

On November 28, 2018, the Appellate Division, Second Department unanimously issued an order granting Summary Judgment in favor of Montfort,...
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November 28, 2018

Michael Boranian Recognizes United Sleep Diagnostics at Annual Golf Tournament

Michael Boranian, a senior partner with the firm, once again served as chairman of the Friends of Mercy Medical Center’s...
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October 15, 2018

Montfort Healy McGuire and Salley’s Jim Murphy Successful in Motion for Summary Judgment

In a case involving a trip and fall, partner Jim Murphy was successful in arguing the Village of Freeport was...
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August 21, 2018

James Michael Murphy Becomes Sixth Partner from MHMS to be Elected Chairman of the Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association

Law Firm Has a Long History with the Organization Which Can Be Traced Back to the Firm’s Founder (MHMS) has...
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August 15, 2018

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley Successful in Motion for Summary Judgment

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley’s Jim Murphy successfully argued that The Incorporated Village of Freeport (“The Village”) was not liable...
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April 25, 2018

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley Wins Motion for Summary Judgment on Appeal

Michael A. Baranowicz, Donald S. Neumann, Jr., and Christopher T. Cafaro were successful in arguing the Supreme Court of Suffolk...
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January 10, 2018

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP Welcomes Jennifer J. Maldonado as a New Associate

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP (MHMS) has announced that Jennifer J. Maldonado has joined...
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November 27, 2017

Montfort, Healy Successfully Obtains Motion for Summary Judgment

Susan H. Dempsey, an associate with the firm, successfully obtained a motion for summary judgment in a personal injury matter....
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November 1, 2017

Michael J. Boranian Successfully Defends Hospital and Plastic Surgeons against Medical Malpractice Action

Montfort, Healy Senior Partner Michael J. Boranian recently obtained a defendant's verdict in a medical malpractice case that was tried...
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October 13, 2017

Michael Boranian Named as One of LIBN’s “Ones to Watch” in Law

Michael Boranian, a partner with the firm, was named as one of the "Ones to Watch" in Law by Long...
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September 20, 2017

Super Lawyers Recognizes Three Attorneys from Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP

Super Lawyers has recognized three attorneys from Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP for 2017 honors. The three attorneys —...
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September 1, 2017

Timothy A. Jenks and Nicholas Ferrara Join Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP

Timothy A. Jenks and Nicholas Ferrara have recently joined Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP. Mr. Jenks has been named...
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June 28, 2017

Montfort, Healy successfully moves to stay SUM arbitration under the terms of a commercial auto policy

Montfort, Healy was successful in arguing to stay a supplementary underinsured motorist (SUM) coverage arbitration. The insured vehicle in this...
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June 21, 2017

Montfort, Healy Successful in Arguing Motor Vehicle Accident

Montfort, Healy was successful in arguing that a jury's verdict rendered in a motor vehicle accident case should stand. The...
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May 23, 2017

Montfort, Healy Successfully Argues that a Bar is Not Entitled to Summary Judgment under the Dram Shop Act

Montfort, Healy was successful in arguing that a bar was not entitled to summary judgment under General Obligations Law §...
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May 23, 2017

Montfort, Healy Successfully Dismisses Complaint on Appeal

Montfort, Healy was successful in the appeal of a 2016 Queens County Supreme Court decision. The case involved a 2007...
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February 6, 2017

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP Wins Motion for Summary Judgment on Appeal

Donald S. Neumann, Jr. of Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP was successful in representing a housing development corporation in...
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December 28, 2016

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP Successfully Defends Personal Injury Action on Appeal

Donald S. Neumann, Jr. of Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP successfully defended a New York automobile accident claim in...
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November 20, 2016

Firm Attorney Michael K. Chin Successfully Defends Medical Malpractice Claim Against Rehabilitation Center

Claim Determined to be Medical Malpractice not Negligence and thus time barred. Associate attorney Michael K. Chin of Montfort, Healy,...
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June 28, 2016

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP Successfully Vacates Default Judgment

Donald S. Neumann, Jr. of Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP successfully vacated a $600,000 default judgment on behalf of...
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May 25, 2016

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley Successfully Appeals Case Involving the Scope and Interpretation of an Indemnification Clause

Donald S. Neumann, Michael A. Baranowicz and Christopher T. Cafaro of Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP successfully represented a...
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December 16, 2015

Trial Court Dismisses Complaint Under New York’s No Fault Law Based on Plaintiff’s Prior Medical History and Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Client represented by MMHS

Baker v. Verizon Susan H. Dempsey of Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP recently secured summary judgment in favor of...
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December 9, 2015

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley Recently Won Appeal Based on the Doctrine of Res Judicata

Albanez v. Charles (2015 NY Slip Op 08795) In a recent case, Donald S. Neumann, Jr. of Montfort, Healy, McGuire...
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September 2, 2015

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley Secure Victory for Design Architect at the Appellate Division, Second Department

American Sec. Ins. Co. v. Church of God of St. Albans (2015 NY Slip Op 06699) Partners Donald S. Neumann,...
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August 22, 2015

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley Successfully defends an Insurance Adjuster in federal court against a § 1983 Claim

Fiore v. Rivera 2015 WL 5007938 Recently, James M. Murphy of Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP successfully represented an...
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July 24, 2015

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP Successful in Appeal Concerning Car Accident Liability

Gavrilova v. Stark (2015 NY Slip Op 05153) Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP was recently successful in securing a...
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April 23, 2015

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley Successfully Represents a Major Area Hospital

Luna v. Spadafora (2015 NY Slip Op 03134) Our partner, Michael J. Boranian, who heads the medical malpractice department at...
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April 16, 2015

Christopher Cafaro Elected to Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

Christopher Cafaro, a partner with the firm, has been elected as a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate...
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March 25, 2015

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley Of Counsel in Groundbreaking Legal Decision

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP were of counsel to a police officer's widow in a recent Eastern District decision...
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February 19, 2015

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley LLP Secure Another Victory in Appellate court of Workers’ Comp Case

Fid. & Guar. Ins. Co. v DiGiacomo, 18236/10, 2015 WL 447572 [2d Dept Feb. 4, 2015] Montfort, Healy, McGuire &...
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January 26, 2015

Firm Successfully Defends in Staged Loss Case

Montfort, Healy, McGuire & Salley, LLP, recently secured a victory on behalf of the insurer it represented in the Supreme...
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January 9, 2015

Intentional Acts and Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Nationwide Gen. Ins. Co. v Pontoon, 123 AD3d 1040 [2d Dept 2014] Can an automobile carrier disclaim liability coverage for...
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December 18, 2014

In The Matter of Government Employees Ins. Co. v Johnson

Govt. Employees Ins. Co. v Johnson, 123 AD3d 711 [2d Dept 2014] Does a provision excluding uninsured motorist coverage liability...
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