Black Marjieh attorney John Bieder handled a Department of Building (“DOB”) hearing representing a well-known general contractor wherein two summonses were issued as a result of a construction worker’s fall. Following a contentious hearing where the DOB and Mr. Bieder each called witnesses and submitted…
Black Marjieh hosted its inaugural Annual Volleyball Tournament last night at Chelsea Piers. Participants included industry leaders and representatives from over 14 different companies and Black Marjieh’ entire staff. The event included several competitive rounds of volleyball matches, followed by an awards presentation ceremony. Partner…
Black Marjieh sponsored the DRI Construction Law Seminar, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee this week. Black Marjieh partners Lisa Black and Rob Leff attended the event. Lisa Black said, “It was a great opportunity for learning and connecting with our industry peers, and as…
Black Marjieh is proud to announce its sponsorship of NAAIA-NY, the New York Chapter of the National African American Insurance Association. NAAIA-NY strives to promote a collaborative culture and network for insurance professionals in the metro New York area. The association provides a forum where…
We are happy to announce that Black Marjieh has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2018. The certification is based on a structured process including employee surveys about the workplace environment. 100% of the Black Marjieh team reported that the Black Marjieh…
In its March 27, 2018 decision in Gilbane Building Co./TDX Construction Corp., et al., v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, et al., the New York State Court of Appeals considered whether an additional insured endorsement containing language providing for additional insured coverage, “with…
On Friday, March 23, the Black Marjieh team was honored to hold its first Giving Back event at Feeding Westchester, a local not-for-profit organization with the mission to end hunger in Westchester county. The office closed early on Friday and the team packed hundreds of…
We are please to announce that Steven R. Lau has been promoted to partner. Steven commented, “I am thrilled to become a partner at Black Marjieh. It’s an exceptional group of talented and enthusiastic attorneys. We’ve achieved a great deal together, as a firm and…
Black Marjieh is proud to be a sponsor of the DRI Professional Liability Seminar, an educational event covering emerging issues and trends. In line with Black Marjieh’s commitment to continuous learning, founding partners Lisa J. Black and Dana Khalife-Marjieh will attend the event. "We look…
Black Marjieh founding partners Lisa J. Black and Dana Khalife-Marjieh attended the New York Law School (NYLS) Gala 2017 honoring exceptional women in the legal field. Dana stated that, "It was inspiring to celebrate the achievements of a group of women who are leaders and…
Black Marjieh is pleased to participate in the New York Law School (NYLS) Gala which honors women in law who are visionaries and leaders in traditional and non-traditional legal fields. Participation supports student scholarships, faculty development, faculty research and innovative academic centers and programs. Black…
Black Marjieh is pleased to attend the Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) 2017 Making a Difference Benefit Dinner. PWJC is Westchester County’s leading civil legal services and training provider addressing domestic violence and elder abuse. The nonprofit PWJC is located at Pace Law School with…