With Judge Lefkowitz’s retirement, the Westchester Supreme Court has rolled out new Civil Case Management Rules, effective September 2, 2025, affecting the Settlement and Trial Parts. Below is a summary of the updated procedures and timelines practitioners need to know. Settlement Part Now Headed By Hon. Lewis J. Lubell Case […]
White Plains, NY (August 29, 2025) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester’s go-to for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is thrilled to announce that Partner Jason Swergold, co-head of the firm’s Criminal Defense & Investigations Practice, has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under list for the second year in a row. “Jason’s […]
A litigation team, led by George “Chip” Godfrey, secured a no-pay settlement and full dismissal of all claims against Yankwitt LLP’s casino client in a recent premises liability matter. YLLP used aggressive early positioning and stood firm and the negotiation table leading to this highly favorable outcome. The lawsuit stemmed […]
WHITE PLAINS, New York (August 21, 2025) – Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is proud to announce that nine attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Best Lawyers Benjamin Allee – […]
In a prior blog post on The Westchester Litigator entitled “Intent to be Bound: The Validity of Settlements Negotiated Over Email,” we discussed the enforceability of settlement agreements achieved via exchange of emails. We cautioned litigators that when all material terms are agreed upon, the New York courts will enforce […]