One of the most common obstacles in commercial litigation is not the facts of a case; it is the clock. Under CPLR 213(2), the default statute of limitations for contract-based claims is six years. But as a recent decision issued by the Second Department demonstrates, contracting parties can choose to […]
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 – […]