Leilani Rodriguez Joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is very proud to announce that Leilani Rodriguez has joined the firm as an associate working out of the Valhalla office. Ms. Rodriguez is an experienced litigator and appellate attorney.

Jeffrey Nichols Secures Unanimous Defense Verdict in Nassau County Supreme Court

On May 23, 2016, partner Jeffrey Nichols secured a unanimous defense verdict in Nassau County Supreme Court on behalf of a board certified urologist. Mr. Nichols’ client performed surgery on the plaintiff to address pelvic organ prolapse. Plaintiffs’ counsel alleged that four subsequent surgeries were required to address ongoing issues from the use of mesh […]

Adam Covitt Joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is delighted to announce that Adam Covitt has joined the firm as a partner in the Garden City office.  Mr. Covitt began his career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s office.  For the past several years, he has specialized in medical malpractice defense […]

Michael J. Battiste Joins VBP&P

The firm is proud to announce that Michael J. Battiste has joined the firm as an associate. Mr. Battiste brings a wealth of knowledge in defending complex litigation, including toxic torts and product liability. He will be a valued member of the firm’s Medical Malpractice and Litigation practice groups.

VBP&P Notches Third Directed Verdict of 2015

On December 11, 2015, Gary W. Patterson, Jr. secured a directed verdict at trial in New York County Supreme Court before the Honorable Joan Lobis. Mr. Patterson represented three physicians specializing in emergency medicine in the malpractice action concerning claims of a failure to timely diagnose and treat acute cholecystitis and sepsis. The plaintiff developed […]

Partners Provide Sound Advice to SJU Law Students

Jamaica, NY – On November 12, 2015, three partners from Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter LLP were invited by Professor Heather Butts to share their knowledge and experience in the medical malpractice and healthcare arena to St. John’s University School of Law’s Healthcare Society. Alfred Vigorito, Kevin Porter and Mamie Stathatos engaged in a […]

Jeffrey Nichols Secures Directed Verdict at Trial in Queens County

On November 2, 2015, Partner Jeffrey Nichols secured a directed verdict on trial in Queens County Supreme Court after completion of plaintiff’s case.  Mr. Nichols represented the interests of a prominent retinal surgeon and his practice against claims that the patient sustained loss of vision in his eye following retinal surgery.  Plaintiff’s counsel demanded 1.5 […]

Alfred P. Vigorito Secured a Dismissal of All Criminal Charges

On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 our Partner, Alfred P. Vigorito secured a dismissal of all criminal charges on behalf of a Manhattan Physician accused of Leaving the Scene of an Accident after allegedly striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk. This case was being prosecuted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office over the last 9 months. […]

Vigorito and Chrisomallides Recognized by Super Lawyers

VBP&P is very proud to announce that Alfred P. Vigorito and Kiki Chrisomallides have been recognized by the prestigious Super Lawyers magazine. Super Lawyers is a rating service which identifies those attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This is the sixth consecutive year that Mr. Vigorito has been […]