Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP Promotes Attorneys to Of Counsel

GVK is excited to announce the elevation of nine outstanding attorneys, Maggie O’Connor, Kelli McGrath, Jeremy Weg, Greg Day, Michael Liloia, Lee Mandarino, Sarah Allison, Scott Levinson and Richard Gonzalez to the position of Of Counsel. Their invaluable contributions and dedication to the firm’s client’s and success have made their promotion a well-deserved recognition of their accomplishments.

Maggie O’Connor concentrates her practice in defending clients in general liability, premises liability, labor law, motor vehicle, and property damage actions. Maggie has also successfully drafts and argues appeals in the New York State Appellate Division.

Kelli McGrath concentrates her practice in general litigation matters, including New York Labor Law, Construction Accidents, Construction Defects, Premises Liability and Products Liability. Throughout her career, Kelli has defended contractors, residential and commercial property owners, property tenants, real estate developers, hospitals, and insurance companies. Kelli handles cases in both Federal and State Court.

Jeremy Weg concentrates his practice in the areas of general liability, automotive liability, construction litigation, and premises liability.  Jeremy has experience litigating medical malpractice and negligence claims involving hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, physicians, and other health care providers. He also has significant experience in claims involving general personal injury and motor vehicle accident litigation. Jeremy has written briefs and argued cases in the New York Appellate Divisions, First and Second Departments.

Gregory Day concentrates his practice in civil litigation including premises liability, labor law, transportation, product liability, subrogation, construction, property damage, wrongful death and contractual claims. With over twenty years of experience, Greg has argued appeals in the First and Second Departments of the NYS Appellate Division and has taken matters to verdict.

Michael Liloia concentrates his practice in representing automobile insurance and general liability coverage companies and their insureds in litigation involving claims of bodily injury, property damage, and coverage disputes.  With nearly fifteen years of legal experience, Michael works diligently with clients in evaluating claims and communicating developments throughout the litigation process for an appropriate case-by-case cost-effective litigation strategy.

Lee Mandarino concentrates his practice in general liability defense, specifically in premises liability and motor vehicle accident cases, as well as insurance coverage matters. Detail-oriented and dedicated, he collaborates closely with his clients to effectively represent their interests and achieve their goals. Prior to joining Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP, Lee served as an associate with a prominent plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, where he skillfully guided injured parties through the complexities of the legal landscape.

Sarah Allison concentrates her practice in commercial insurance defense. Over that period of time, she has been recognized repeatedly as a Super Lawyer Rising Star. Her practice is primarily focused on premises liability and labor law matters though she has also handled motor vehicle cases. Sarah has successfully obtained case dismissals for her clients on both procedural and substantive grounds throughout her career with Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP.

Scott Levinson concentrates his practice in civil litigation, including premises liability, labor law, products liability, subrogation, property damage and contractual claims. With over thirty years of experience, Scott has represented a wide variety of corporate and individual clients at every level of litigation, from intake up to and including trials and appeals. He has served as Senior Trial Attorney for a large insurance carrier, was Of Counsel to a boutique insurance defense firm and developed and operated a successful multi-state law practice in New York and New Jersey.

Richard Gonzalez concentrates his practice in the firm’s Maritime and Admiralty Department.  Richard previously worked in the firm’s Transportation Law Group and managed the firm’s No-Fault Department. Richard grew up in Puerto Rico from where he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard.  While in the U.S. Coast Guard, Richard was involved in numerous operations afloat/underway and multiple large marine casualty/accident investigations, including but not limited to: vessel collisions and allisions, vessel groundings, passenger/crew personal injuries, port state control inspections, pollution investigations, suspension and revocation actions, merchant mariner licensing actions, and United States Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board investigations.  Richard retired from active-duty service from the U.S. Coast Guard, having achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR).