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Dorothy K. Montgomery, Office Administrator
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Phone: 516-832-7525

Tasha King, Marketing Contact
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Phone: 212-224-6389

 

LONG ISLAND

Nixon Peabody is the largest law firm in the country with an office on Long Island. Our clients come to us for the stature of a nationally recognized law firm and the experience of attorneys who know and are known in the local courts, governmental and business circles, and community and professional organizations.

In addition to providing a broad range of legal services, our Long Island attorneys are adept at handling administrative and regulatory matters involving the New York State departments of Education, Environmental Conservation, Health, and Labor, and the Division of Human Rights. The attorneys regularly assist with matters before federal, state, and local agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, the EEOC, the EPA, the NLRB, and OSHA.

Nixon Peabody’s Long Island office has been consistently selected by the Long Island Business News as a winner or finalist in several law firm categories. The office was also among the top scorers in the Long Island Business News’ “Best Places to Work” competitions in recent years.

Events

Government audits: How to avoid traps and pitfalls
June 4, 2013 | Jericho, NY

Under Investigation: The Ins and Outs of Conducting a Workplace Investigation
May 30, 2013 | Jericho, NY

Business Owner Exit & Succession Planning
May 22, 2013 | Jericho, NY

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New York Employee Benefits Breakfast Briefing (Long Island)
May 21, 2013 | Jericho, NY

Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
April 25, 2013 | Jericho, NY

Health Care Reform: Are you ready?
April 16, 2013 | Jericho, NY

Cuomo's Executive Order: The Final Shake-Out
April 2, 2013 | Jericho, NY

ERISA Fiduciary Update
March 7, 2013 | New York, NY

ERISA Fiduciary Update
March 6, 2013 | Jericho, NY

Webinar: It's here and it's mandatory: The HIPAA Omnibus Rule
February 5, 2013 | Jericho, NY

2013 Tax & Legal Update: What to expect
February 5, 2013 | Jericho, NY

New York/Long Island Employee Benefits Breakfast Briefing
December 11, 2012 | New York, NY

Real Life Fouls and Penalties: Considerations, issues, and strategies for business owners given the recent and significant increase of whistleblower activity
December 3, 2012 | Jericho, NY

Pension Fee Disclosure: Lessons Learned
December 3, 2012 | Jericho, NY

Webinar: M&A 201: Advanced Topics for the Dealmaker
October 18, 2012 | Jericho, NY

What do we do now? Employer strategies and solutions for managing employee disability, leave of absence, and return to work issues
October 2, 2012 | New York, NY

New York Employee Benefits Breakfast Briefings
June 21, 2012 | New York, NY

M&A 101: The Fundamentals of an M&A Deal
May 31, 2012 | Jericho, NY

Employment 101: Guide to HR legal basics
April 17, 2012

Are You Afraid of Facebook? Legal and Ethical Implications of Social Media
January 30, 2012 | Jericho, NY

Preparing to Sell Your Business: Now is the Time
January 18, 2012

Technology and the Workplace: Current Legal Issues and Strategies for Employers (LI)
November 29, 2011 | Jericho, NY

New York Employers Beware! The Changing Legal Landscape of 2011 (Nixon Peabody Breakfast Briefing)
March 31, 2011

Privacy & Data Security Panel Discussion
February 17, 2011

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Press

Media Clips

  • Rochester Attorney Heads NY Bar Association
    Associated Press | June 4, 2013

    This coverage notes that Rochester Commerical Litigation and Indian Law partner Dave Schraver has been named the 116th president of the New York State Bar Association.

  • CPSC Risks Alienating Industry with Litigation Strategy
    Law360 | March 22, 2013

    Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Jim Weller discusses the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s increased use of administrative complaints.

  • Social Media and the De-Identification of Protected Health Information
    Bloomberg BNA Social Media Law & Policy Report | March 12, 2013
    This article, co-authored by partner & leader of the health services practice Michele Masucci and Long Island health services associate Carly Eisenberg, addresses the rising popularity of social media bring new challenges for health care providers. Click here to read the article.
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  • After Long Lull, M&A Activity Surges in 2013
    Long Island Business News | March 5, 2013

    Long Island office managing partner Allan Cohen discusses the state of the M&A industry.

  • Newsmaker
    Long Island Business News | March 1, 2013

    This article profiles new Long Island Office Managing Partner Allan Cohen.

  • Who's Who in Intellectual Property & Labor Law
    Long Island Business News | February 22, 2013

    Long Island Labor & Employment partner Tara Daub is profiled among other leading labor and intellectual property attorneys.

  • Demand for Legal Civil Service Swells
    Long Island Business News | January 25, 2013

    In this feature article focused on law firm pro bono service, pro bono partner Stacey Slater discusses the importance of pro bono service provided by our Long Island office attorneys.

  • 40 Under 40
    Long Island Business News | January 25, 2013

    Long Island Health Services partner Lindsay Maleson is among the 40 individuals recognized as the “outstanding members of the business community on Long Island who are under the age of 40.”

  • Superstorm Sandy: An Update and Look to the Future
    New York Law Journal | January 22, 2013

    Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Dave Schraver, president-elect of the New York State Bar Association, authored this column discussing the Bar Association’s efforts after Hurricane Sandy and how a report from the Bar Association’s Task Force on Global Warming can affect the future.

  • Accelerate Long Island Creates Mentorship Program
    Long Island Business News | January 18, 2013

    This article notes that Accelerate Long Island has launched a program to provide guidance to high-tech companies born out of the region's research facilities. Nixon Peabody is mentioned as one of the several law firms participating in the initiative.

  • Movers & Shakers
    Long Island Business News | January 15, 2013

    In this column noting executive moves and promotions, Long Island Global Business and Health Services attorney Mike Schnipper is included for his election to the firm’s partnership.

  • Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate Law
    Long Island Business News | December 14, 2012

    Real Estate partner Bill Lang is among those industry professionals recognized as those to watch in commercial real estate.

  • Risk of Exclusion Remains Potent for Health Care Industry Executives
    Bloomberg BNA's Medical Devices Law & Industry Report | December 12, 2012

    Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero and Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci authored this column discussing the continued focus on individual accountability of health care executives. Click here to read the article.

  • Pursley to lead the Nixon Peabody's national RE practice
    Long Island Business News | December 12, 2012

    This coverage notes that Long Island partner Denise Pursley has assumed leadership of the firm's nationally recognized Real Estate practice.

  • CPSC Scraps Database Appeal, Leaving Gripes Unsettled
    Law 360 | December 10, 2012

    Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Jim Weller discusses a decision by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to abandon its appeal of a ruling that companies can block the publishing of inaccurate consumer complaints on an agency database.

  • Expert Disclosure in New York: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
    New York Law Journal | December 10, 2012

    This contributed article by New York City Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner Barbara Lukeman and Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation associate Tom Mealiffe focuses on New York’s expert disclosure rule and the New York State Bar Association’s plans to propose a set of voluntary rules to bolster the current expert disclosure rules for cases before the Commercial Division.

  • Good News for Defense in NY Asbestos Litigation
    Law 360 | December 5, 2012

    This column, discussing a significant ruling applicable to all cases pending in the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL), was authored by Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation counsel Santo Borruso, Buffalo Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner John Weinholtz, and Boston Litigation counsel John Stadler.

  • Sandy Prompts Talk of Disaster Recovery Bonds
    Long Island Business News | November 20, 2012

    Washington, DC, Public Finance partner Mitch Rapaport provides commentary on discussions around disaster bonds post–Hurricane Sandy.

  • Higher Ed Outsourcing Student Housing
    Long Island Business News | November 16, 2012

    Real Estate partner Jeff Wright, co-leader of the firm’s Student Housing team, discusses the privatization of student housing in this feature article.

  • Does Your Social Media Policy Need a Rethink?
    Crain's New York Business | November 16, 2012

    Long Island and New York City Labor & Employment partner Chris Gegwich discusses tips for employers regarding their social media policies.

  • Ones to Watch in Law
    Long Island Business News | November 9, 2012

    This column features Long Island Health Services partner Lindsay Maleson and other leaders in the law on Long Island.

  • No Work, Who Gets Paid?
    Long Island Business News | November 9, 2012

    Long Island Labor & Employment partner Tara Daub discusses the implications for employers, particularly relating to payment requirements, following emergency situations such as hurricanes.

  • The Thin Lines Between Zealous Advocacy, Incivility, and Punishable Misconduct
    The Brief | November 1, 2012

    Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation practice group and NP Trial leader Joe Ortego authored this article for the Fall issue of this American Bar Association publication.

  • Understanding Liability and Reducing Litigation Risk
    Legal Essentials for Emergency Physicians | November 1, 2012

    Boston Health Services partner Regina Rockefeller and Long Island Health Services associate Carly Eisenberg discuss emergency department liability and related litigation.

  • Social Media Policies Run Afoul of NLRB
    Long Island Business News | October 12, 2012

    Long Island Labor & Employment partner Chris Gegwich provides commentary on some of the latest rulings from the National Labor Relations Board regarding social media policies.

  • Pro Bono 2012: Power Player
    American Lawyer | August 27, 2012

    This article highlights the firm’s pro bono involvement with Impact Energies, a company that distributes clean energy products throughout Ghana by providing microfinance loans to locals. New York City securities associate Dan McAvoy, who led the firm’s efforts, is quoted in the piece, as is Washington, DC, Energy & Environmental partner Deborah DeMasi. The other members of the Nixon Peabody team highlighted in the article included partners Allan Cohen and Bill O’Brien and associates Carly Eisenberg, Susannah Keagle, Deirdre Nash, and Richa Naujoks.

  • Newly Aggressive CPSC Ups Ante with Proposed Magnet Ban
    Law 360 | August 10, 2012

    Long Island products partner Jim Weller provides commentary in this article discussing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recommendations that the regulator ban the magnet sets targeted in two recent lawsuits it filed in a move indicative of the agency's increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.

  • Protecting Intellectual Property Allows Growth
    Long Island Business News | July 13, 2012

    Long Island partner Allan Cohen provides commentary in this special “Growth Strategies” section addressing important factors for businesses to consider as they look to grow.

  • Supreme Court Sends Employers Scrambling
    Long Island Business News | July 5, 2012

    This article addresses the impact of the Supreme Court’s health care reform decision on employers. Labor & Employment partner Tom McCord provides commentary.

  • Health Care Client Alerts Prefigure Uptick in Law Firm Business
    New York Law Journal | July 3, 2012

    This article looks at how the June 28 Supreme Court decision on health care reform impacts attorneys and their clients. New York partner and leader of the firm’s Health Services practice Michele Masucci, provides commentary.

  • Businesses Brace for Higher Health Care Costs
    Long Island Business News | June 28, 2012

    Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s health care reform decision.

  • A Look at Recent Developments at the CPSC
    International Trade & Product Liability Law 360 | June 25, 2012

    Long Island Products partner Jim Weller authored this column examining developments revamping of the scope and authority of the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

  • Review: Nonprofits do business with execs
    Newsday | June 10, 2012
    Partner and leader of the firm’s Nonprofit Organizations practice Mike Cooney provides third-party commentary within the feature article taking a close look at Long Island nonprofits.
  • Q&A With Nixon Peabody’s Michele Masucci
    Health Law 360 | May 10, 2012

    Partner and Health Services practice group leader Michele Masucci is featured in this Q&A discussing the health care industry.

  • Movers & Shakers
    Long Island Business News | April 3, 2012

    In this column noting executive moves and promotions, the arrival of Long Island Energy and Environmental counsel Jesse Hiney is highlighted.

  • Who’s Who in Intellectual Property and Labor Law
    Long Island Business News | February 24, 2012

    Long Island Labor & Employment partner Dan Rizzi is profiled in this feature, which focuses on Dan’s practice. He is quoted throughout the article discussing important labor developments.

  • Who’s Who in Intellectual Property and Labor Law
    Long Island Business News | February 24, 2012

    Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner Jim Weller is profiled in this feature, which focuses on his practice which spans all aspects of commercial litigation and includes extensive experience in intellectual property, securities litigation, mass torts, class-actions, multi-district litigation, fraud, and civil RICO litigation.

  • 40 Under 40
    Long Island Business News | January 27, 2012

    This article highlights Long Island Labor & Employment partner Tara Daub; one of the publication’s “40 Under 40” honorees.

  • Reasonable Regulations Against Age Discrimination
    Law 360 | January 5, 2012

    This contributed article, authored by Albany Labor & Employment partner John Higgins and Long Island Labor & Employment associate Brooke Schneider, highlights the new regulations proposed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) making it harder and more expensive for employers to defend against age discrimination claims.

  • Movers & Shakers
    Long Island Business News | November 22, 2011

    This coverage notes that Real Estate partner and Long Island Office Managing Partner Denise Pursley has been named to the Community Development Corp. Council of Advisors.

  • Who’s Who in Professional Services
    Long Island Business News | October 28, 2011

    Long Island office managing partner and Real Estate partner Denise Pursley is among those highlighted in this special section highlighting “who’s who in professional services.”

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Thought Leadership/Alerts

New NY alcohol manufacturing licensing system proposed
Beverage Alcohol Brief | June 5, 2013

Are you a covered provider?
Get Ready: Executive Order No. 38 Effective July 1

Nonprofit Organizations Alert | May 30, 2013

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveils major economic development initiative offering tax benefits to businesses operating on or near select college and university campuses
New York Law Alert | May 30, 2013

New York State DOL publishes proposed regulations regarding permissible wage deductions
Employment Law Alert | May 17, 2013

Drill, maybe, drill: New York appellate court upholds right of municipalities to prohibit oil and gas development
Energy Alert | May 8, 2013

Text of Governor Cuomo's "Public Trust Act" unveiled
Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Alert | May 2, 2013

The New York SAFE Act of 2013 and its profound effect on mental health care providers and their patients
Health Law Alert | March 22, 2013

Critical hydrofracking cases advance through New York courts
Energy Alert | March 22, 2013

Implementation of New York State executive compensation and administrative expense caps has been postponed
Health Law Alert | March 18, 2013

Opportunity to affect design of future NYS Certificate of Need and health facility licensing systems
Health Law Alert | March 8, 2013

Wage and hour issues arising from Hurricane Sandy
Employment Law Alert | November 6, 2012

Hurricane Sandy checklist: Legal and safety precautions for medical providers and clinic operators
Health Law Alert | October 31, 2012

New York adds new restrictions on the use of social security numbers
Employment Law Alert | October 26, 2012

Attention NY employers: Governor Cuomo signs New York Labor Law amendments expanding permissible wage deductions
Employment Law Alert | September 12, 2012

Long Island Power Authority announces Feed-In Tariff: applications accepted now
Renewable Energy Alert | July 17, 2012

New York attorney general offers proposed amendments to state's Not-for-Profit Corporation Law
Nonprofit Organizations Alert | May 30, 2012

Proposed New York State DOH regulations limit use of state funds for executive compensation and administrative costs
Nonprofit Organizations Alert | May 22, 2012

Employer's Guide to New York State Labor Laws (2012)
April 17, 2012

NLRB and workers' groups continue attack on employer social media policies
Employment Law Alert | April 16, 2012

New York Federal Court sends Title VII suit against hospital by physician with staff privileges to trial, holding that staff privileges may create "employee" relationship
Employment Law Alert | April 12, 2012

What's next for nonprofit executive compensation in New York?
Nonprofit Organizations Alert | April 2, 2012

New York State Department of Financial Services releases report on out-of-network billing
Health Law Alert | March 8, 2012

Reimbursement Cap for Provider Executive Compensation in New York
Nonprofit Organizations Alert | January 23, 2012

New alternative legal structures for businesses engaged in nonprofit or charitable activities
Nonprofit Organizations Alert | December 29, 2011

Attention New York employers: reminder to issue annual wage notices to all employees between January 1, 2012, and February 1, 2012
Employment Law Alert | December 29, 2011

The Newest Deputies on Wall Street: Private Citizens—Private Actions No Longer Precluded under New York's Martin Act
Banking and Financial Services Litigation Alert | December 28, 2011

NY's Wage Theft Prevention Act Imposing Additional Requirements on Employers
April 1, 2011

The NCQA and AMGA issue statements on accountable care organization
Health Law Alert | November 15, 2010

Stricter duty hour rules for medical residents effective July 1, 2011
Health Law Alert | October 6, 2010

HHS regulations allow suspension of Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP Payments following credible fraud allegations
Health Law Alert | October 4, 2010

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