Alfred P. Vigorito secures unanimous defense verdict

On July 17, 2018, Senior Partner Alfred P. Vigorito secured a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of his clients, a major Westchester based hospital system and a board certified gastroenterologist. The case was tried before Judge David Everett and a jury in Westchester Supreme Court. Plaintiff claimed the defendants failed to diagnose and treat an […]

Barker and Rodriguez Secure Victory for Defendant Surgeon in Post Trial Motion​

Supreme Court Justice Kevin Kerrigan issued an order granting the motion of John W. Barker and Leilani Rodriguez to set aside a Queens County jury’s verdict in favor of the plaintiff as being against the weight of the evidence.   The Court ordered that judgment be entered in favor of the defendant surgeon.  In granting the defendant’s post-trial […]

VBPNP presented at the Grand Rounds

Managing Partner John Barker and partner Dylan Braverman presented at the Grand Rounds at one of the largest medical practice in the State of New York, employing over 500 physicians. In attendance at the auditorium for the presentation was the practice’s Chief Medical Officer and approximately 70 physicians. Other physicians attended by Webinar. The topic […]

Jeffrey R. Nichols Added to Letterhead

We are very proud to announce that Jeffrey R. Nichols’ name has been added to the letterhead.  The firm name will now be Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols & Porter, LLP.  This is a well-deserved acknowledgement of Jeffrey’s vital role in the firm since its inception.  His wisdom and leadership have been integral to the firm’s […]

Patterson and Medina Secure Dismissal on Behalf of Surgical Group

Gary W. Patterson, Jr. and Adonaid Medina have secured yet another dismissal of an entire action premised on alleged medical malpractice by a surgical group and its individual physician surgeons. The Supreme Court, New York County, dismissed the action in a decision that adopted all of the arguments articulated in favor of the motion to […]

Anthony Venditto joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Anthony Venditto has joined the firm as a Partner in the Valhalla office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Mr. Venditto served as an Assistant District Attorney in the office of New York County District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau. Thereafter, he commenced his career in […]

Nicole Callahan joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Nicole Callahan has joined the firm as an Associate in the Valhalla office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Ms. Callahan worked for medical malpractice and premises liability defense firms, as well as a boutique firm specializing in intellectual property law, where her practice focused […]

Graig R. Avino joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Graig R. Avino has joined the firm as an associate in the New York City office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Mr. Avino worked for a medical malpractice defense firm in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Avino focuses his practice in the area of […]