William Savino has received Long Island Business News’  Leadership in Law – Partner Award.

This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity and excellence, as well as leadership qualities in both the legal profession and in the community.  Deeply committed to the community, Mr. Savino founded the Long Island Insurance Community, a philanthropic organization

From July 27-Aug. 1, attorneys Tamika Hardy, an associate in the firm’s Employment & Labor and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups and Maria John, an associate in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation Practice Group, attended the Annual National Bar Association conference in Florida. They serve as Vice President of Membership and Corresponding Secretary, respectively, of the Amistad

Partners Shari Claire Lewis and David Wilck were co-presenters of a seminar entitled, “Good Faith Handling,” at One Beacon insurance company (July 25) and Allied World Assurance Co. (July 24).

Chery Korman and Merril Biscone, a partner and Of Counsel, respectively, in the firm’s Litigation & Appeals Practice Group, were victorious in an  Appellate Division, First Department decision entitled, Scarlino, et al., v. Fathi, et al.  This matter involved the on-going internal controversy surrounding a local union and the political rivalry between its members. Specifically at

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK ? The partners of Rivkin Radler are pleased to announce that they have elected Evan H. Krinick, of Plainview, NY as managing partner.  Mr. Krinick will succeed William M. Savino, who has served as the firm’s managing partner since 2000. 

In an announcement to the firm, Mr. Savino said, “Serving as the

David Wilck, a partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Professional Liability Practice Groups, will participate on a panel at the 7th Annual E&O Insurance ExecuSummit – Professional Liability Series, on Tuesday, June 18.  The topic of the panel discussion is, “Fallout from Superstorm Sandy:  Impact on the Insurance Marketplace and Insurance Agent Liability.”

Michael Kotula, a partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation Practice Group, has been appointed Chair of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Excess Surplus Lines and Reinsurance General Committee for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.  This leadership appointment is in recognition of Mr. Kotula’s commitment to TIPS and his reputation among their

William Savino will participate as a panelist at the Nassau Academy of Law CLE Program on May 9, 2013. Mr. Savino’s topic will be “The Client’s Perspective of Business Litigation.”

An extraordinary panel of distinguished judges, well-known commercial litigators and prominent in-house counsel for major corporations will present an interactive program featuring practical advice and

Alan Eagle, a partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation Practice Group, will be a speaker at the May 3, 2013 New York State Bar Association CLE program entitled,” Advanced Insurance Practice: Hot Topics, Tough Issues and a Look Ahead.” Mr. Eagle’s topic is, “Look Back-Top Ten Insurance Coverage Decisions in the Past Year — and

Michael Cannata, an Associate in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Groups, has been named “Young Lawyer of the Month” for the month of May, by the Nassau Lawyer.

Mr. Cannata joined the firm in September 2007.  He has extensive experience litigating complex commercial, intellectual property and insurance coverage matters at