Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is pleased to announce that Partner James J. Lofrese secured summary judgment dismissal of all claims asserted against the firm's client in a construction accident case arising from work performed at a major sports stadium. The plaintiff, an ironworker, alleged…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP (BMS) is proud to partner with the USLAW NETWORK Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping law students with financial need achieve their academic and professional goals. Since 2020, the Foundation has awarded 32 scholarships of $5,000 each to students…
Partner Sheryl Sanford successfully secured a win in the Second Department, affirming the Supreme Court’s earlier decision to grant our client’s motion for summary judgment, thereby dismissing the plaintiff’s lawsuit. In Cipriano v. East End Disability Associates, Inc., plaintiff Cipriano, acting as guardian for an…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Sheryl Sanford successfully secured summary judgment in a premises liability case involving a plaintiff who alleged he was injured in a trip-and-fall accident. The plaintiff, who claimed to have tripped over a crack near…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is pleased to announce that Partner John W. Bieder and Associate Victoria Luciano successfully secured the dismissal of all claims against our client, a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging young girls to pursue careers in construction. The non-profit had been…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Lisa J. Black and Senior Counsel Mark E. Jordan-Poinsette successfully secured the dismissal of all claims against our client, a subcontractor named in a construction accident lawsuit. The court ruled in favor of our…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Partner Sheryl Sanford and Associate Jacqueline Vernon successfully secured the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a Pro Se Plaintiff who claimed emotional and psychological damages after witnessing his roommate die of a drug overdose at our client’s homeless shelter…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is proud to announce the elevation of Corinne M. Scotti as the firm's newest partner, effective January 1, 2025. Corinne has been a key contributor to BM&S's success, bringing her exceptional legal expertise, meticulous preparation, and dedication to achieving the…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Founding Partner Dana Marjieh successfully obtained a dismissal in a broker liability case in the New York Supreme Court, Nassau County, and subsequently secured a denial of the plaintiff's motion to reargue the decision. The case involved allegations that an…
In a recent breach of contract action involving a multi-million dollar New York City Public Improvement project in Brooklyn, plaintiffs alleged trust fund diversion, unjust enrichment, and sought to recover upwards of $18 million. While claims were asserted against multiple defendants, BM&S attorney Dana Marjieh…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is pleased to announce that Partner James J. Lofrese secured dismissal of all claims asserted against the firm's client in a construction accident action arising from a bridge construction project. The plaintiff alleged serious injuries after being struck by construction…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Lisa Black participated as a speaker at the USLAW NETWORK, Inc. Women's Connection Business Development Forum in Dallas, Texas, November 11-12. Lisa was featured on the panel, "Leading with Authenticity – Embracing Your…