The New York Law Journal published the article, “Controlling Litigation Costs: Automatic Trial Stays Pending Appeal of a Summary Judgment Denial,” by partners Russell Yankwitt and Dina Hamerman in the October 4, 2019, issue of the newspaper. In the article, Russell and Dina suggest a way to alleviate the strain on plaintiffs and […]
Reed served as a federal law clerk prior to practicing at Am Law 100 firm White Plains, NY (May 13, 2019) – White Plains, New York-based law firm Yankwitt LLP has expanded its civil litigation practice with Michael H. Reed, a former federal law clerk. Reed, who is joining the firm […]
Apr 2019
Russell Yankwitt Co chairs Record Breaking Fundraiser for the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Sold Out Event Raised More Than $550,000 White Plains, NY (April 25, 2019) Russell Yankwitt, managing partner of White Plains, New York-based law firm Yankwitt LLP, recently co-chaired the annual Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) Equal Access to Justice dinner that raised an unprecedented $550,000. Yankwitt also serves on […]
NOTABLE DECISIONS OF THE WESTCHESTER FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS Judge Román Denies FLSA Plaintiffs’ Motion to Dismiss Defendant’s Counterclaim for Unjust Enrichment In Franze v. Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC, 7:17-cv-03556(NSR)(JCM), 2019 WL 1244293 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 15, 219), Judge Nelson S. Román denied Plaintiffs’ motion to dismiss Defendant’s unjust enrichment […]
AUSA Deputy Chief of White Plains Division Transitions to Private Practice in Westchester County White Plains, NY (February 11, 2019) – White Plains, New York-based law firm Yankwitt LLP announced today that former Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) of the Southern District of New York, Benjamin R. Allee, has joined the firm […]