THE LATEST NEWS…

2024 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

• • • Congratulations to founding partners, Kevin J. Harrington, Robert S. Ocko and Glenn A. Monk, as well as Matthew Bremner, Melissa Cintron, Erin C. Durba, Dawn M. Foster, Michael W. Freudenberg, Adam G. Greenberg, I. Paul Howansky, Rachel M. Lust, Scott A. Mautner, and Allison J. Sanders for their selection to the 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. The Firm would also like to congratulate Kaitlyn Acerbo and Brian Mayer on their selection to the 2024 New York Metro Rising Stars list.

Westchester’s Best Lawyer – Commercial Litgation and Litigation- Real Estate

• • • Congratulations to Kevin Harrington for being selected as one of Westchester’s Best Lawyers in two categories, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Real Estate by Westchester Magazine 914INC. Check out that article here.

Materials Deal of the Year – 2023

• • • Scott Mautner represented E. Tetz & Sons, Inc. and Tetz Asphalt, LLC in their acquisition by Peckham Industries, Inc. which was voted M&A Materials Deal of the year in 2023 by The M&A Advisor.

A Big Labor Law Win for Michael Flake in New York County

• • • Michael Flake won summary judgment in New York County in a difficult Labor Law case. While on a skyscraper rooftop, plaintiff, a commercial window washer, was walking on the building roof at ground level when he allegedly slipped on moisture present on a metal grated platform cover, causing several injuries, including multiple lumbar surgeries. The court ruled that the evidence presented revealed no such gravity-related elevation hazard necessitating any safety devices of the kind required under Labor Law §240(1). As to Labor Law §241(6), plaintiff was engaged in routine window washing preparation and maintenance, which is not a protected construction activity under the statute. The Court also dismissed the negligence claim for lack of actual or constructive notice in that Plaintiff himself testified that he did not observe any moisture or foreign substances on the grated metal cover during his inspection minutes before his accident. Plaintiff also had walked over the metal grille without issue just moments prior to the incident. Plaintiff did not oppose Flake’s argument that the window cleaning regulation Labor Law §202 did not apply to this case.

Other News

• • • Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP proudly announces that the Firm has again been selected to the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list based on, among other things, peer recognition and professional achievements. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the State are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP congratulates its founding partners, Kevin J. Harrington, Robert S. Ocko and Glenn A Monk, as well as our attorneys, Matthew Bremner, Melissa Cintron, Erin Durba, Dawn Foster, Michael Freudenberg, Adam Greenberg, I. Paul Howansky and Brian Mayer for their selection to the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list.The Firm would also like to congratulate Matthew Bremner, Brian Mayer, and Allison Sanders on their selection to the 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars list.

• • • Glenn Monk was Speaker/Presenter at the 2017 NYSBA Torts, Insurance & Compensation Section’s Annual Meeting on “Premises Liability: Dealing with Violent Acts and Security Breaches”

• • • Glenn Monk conducted a presentation at 2019 NYSBA Torts, Insurance & Compensation Section’s Annual Meeting on “Sports and Recreational Liability: Game Over or Let the Games Begin?”

• • • The firm has been a sponsor of the inaugural “Girls Rule the Law”, conference in 2018 and again in 2019, part of the annual Youth Conference, at which Melissa Cintron was a panelist/speaker on “Leadership for Women in the Law and Beyond.

• • • Harrington, Ocko & Monk Attorney, Michael Freudenberg will be speaking at a Continuing Legal Education Seminar. The topic will be “What Every Lawyer and Business Owner Should Know About the New Sexual Harassment Law in New York.” The seminar will be held Thursday, May 16th from 6-8 pm at Travelers Rest, 25 Saw Mill River Road (Rt. 100), Ossining, NY 10562.

• • • Harrington, Ocko & Monk is pleased to announce that Erin Durba has joined the firm as a senior associate in the Commercial Litigation Department. She comes to us with a significant amount of litigation experience after spending the bulk of her legal career at Proskauer Rose where she handled complex commercial litigation disputes involving a wide range of subject matters including insurance coverage, breach of contract, fraud, real estate, bankruptcy, securities, broker-dealer and white collar criminal cases. Erin received her J.D. from Columbia University School of Law, and was both a James Kent and Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Erin received her Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University.

• • • Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP is also proud to announce that Kevin J. Harrington and Glenn A. Monk were selected to THE TOP 25 list of attorneys in Westchester County, New York and Kevin J. Harrington has been selected to THE TOP 100 New York – Metro Super Lawyers list.

• • • This year, Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP is proud to be continuing in its charitable giving efforts, participating in three worthy causes. The firm is participating in the Junior League of Northern Westchester’s Holiday Sharing Drive by supporting a family in need donating clothing, bedding, toys and a Stop & Shop card. The firm is also participating in the Junior League of Northern Westchester Diaper Bank donating needed diapers. Lastly, the firm is pleased to participate in an organization called SitStayRead which provides year-round programming for low-income students in kindergarten through third grades in Chicago Public Schools. The mission of SitStayRead is to advance children’s literacy skills using an engaging curriculum, certified dogs, and dedicated volunteers. The firm donated books from the organization’s Wish List for the entire class.Pictured below are some of our staff and donations for the Holiday Sharing Drive

• • • Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP is proud to have taken part again in the “100,000 Thank Yous” initiative sending thanks and best wishes to our troops overseas.

• • • Harrington Ocko & Monk LLP is proud to have taken part in and be a sponsor at The 2018 BNC Insurance Golf Classic for Blythedale which took place on Monday, September 17th. All proceeds raised for Blythedale will help underwrite Blythedale’s Social Work Program, which provides invaluable services to hundreds of families annually with the practical, financial and emotional tools that will enable them to take their children home and be best prepared for the long road they may face because of their unique medical needs.Pictured are Harrington Ocko & Monk LLPs managing partners: Glenn Monk, Robert Ocko and Kevin Harrington

• • • Melissa Cintron, a partner in the general liability and corporate and commercial real estate practices, participated in the Rising Phoenix Center for Law & Politics 1st Annual Girls Rule the Law Program, in collaboration with the New York City Bar Association. The event, geared to New York City middle and high school girls, featured judges, mediators, attorneys and local politicians endorsing young women to pursue careers in the government and the law. Melissa was a member of a panel that featured female litigators employed in traditional law firm practices. She shared her insights on lessons learned during her years as a practicing attorney as well as advice for success and advancement in a law firm setting.