BPN Expanding Philadelphia Office

BPN welcomes two new additions to its growing Pennsylvania practice, Micheal Ryan and Delaney Jones, who will be working out of our Philadelphia office.  Michael joins the firm as a partner after spending the majority of his career defending hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers in professional liability matters throughout Pennsylvania, in both state […]

Ralph Morales Joins Equity Team At BPN

On June 1, 2024, Ralph Morales accepted the firm’s offer to become an equity partner.  Ralph has been a partner with BPN since April of 2017 and is widely regarded as one of the premier trial attorneys in our field.  Fortunately for BPN, Ralph is not only a terrific attorney, he is an even better […]

BPN Again Recognized by Best Companies to Work For in New York

For the 5th straight year Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP was selected as one of the best companies to work for in New York State and the highest ranked law firm.   Since our founding in 2015, BPN has fostered a culture that provides a rewarding and positive work experience.  We hire great people and give them […]

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Founding Member, Al Vigorito

Our friend and colleague, Alfred Vigorito, a founding member of the firm, is leaving us to become Chief Risk Officer at Westchester Medical Center (WMC).  Al played a pivotal role in forming the firm in 2015.  What began as a small, boutique firm specializing in medical malpractice defense has blossomed into a diverse practice with […]

BPN Recognized by U.S News & World Report

We are proud to announce that Barker Patterson Nichols, LLP, was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms to work for in the United States.  After a nationwide analysis, BPN emerged as one of only 344 law firms in the United States to receive this recognition from U.S. […]

BPN Recognized by the Prestigious Super Lawyers®

BPN is very proud to announce that 25 of our attorneys have been recognized by the prestigious Super Lawyers®, a rating service which identifies those attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than five percent of lawyers from a given state are selected. The following attorneys have […]

LEILANI RODRIGUEZ INDUCTED AS CORRESPONDING SECRETARY OF THE PUERTO RICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Congratulations to our partner Leilani Rodriguez who was inducted as the Corresponding Secretary for the Puerto Rican Bar Association on January 23, 2024. Leilani will also be the Chair of the Community Affairs Committee. The Puerto Rican Bar Association is committed to the advancement of the general and professional well being and employment opportunities of […]

VBPNP Proud to Announce Firm Name Change

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols & Porter, LLP, was founded on January 5, 2015.  From our original 5 attorneys, we now approach 100.  Along the way, we have added some very talented attorneys and have decided that now is the time to recognize these partners.  As such, we have renamed the firm, adding Mamie Stathatos-Fulgieri, Dylan […]

Dylan Braverman, Adam Covitt & Megan Lawless Promoted to Equity Partners at VBPNP

VBPNP is very proud to announce that Dylan Braverman, Adam Covitt and Megan Lawless have been elected to become Equity Partners with the firm.  Our new Equity Partners have consistently demonstrated excellence in their areas of practice and dedication to the firm.   Dylan and Megan serve as Co-Chairs of the firm’s COVID-19 Litigation Team, […]