Desdunes, Estate of George vs. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Individual Defendants
Established precedent in New York and obtained a confidential multi-million dollar settlement.
DeVercelly, Estate of Gary, Jr. vs. Rider University, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, and Individual Defendants
The settlement had two primary components, one of which is confidential, the other includes fundamental, ground-breaking changes at Rider University.
Kansas State University Title IX Lawsuit
Our lawsuit filed against Kansas State University by two former students, who were sexually assaulted, has been given clearance to proceed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Virginia Tech Massacre Settlement
$11 Million settlement and a lifetime of healthcare for all victims, plus non-monetary assistance.
Ex-MLB Player Chad Curtis’ Sexual Assault of 4 Student-Athletes
Obtained a $1.8 Million verdict on behalf of one of our clients in Federal Court. All four women settled with Lakewood Public Schools and its Board of Education in Western Michigan for $575,000.
Notable Fraternity Hazing & Wrongful Death Cases
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Fraternity & Campus Hazing
Holding individuals & organizations accountable to victims of hazing, sexual violence, and other misconduct for over 25 years.
Sexual Abuse, Assault & Discrimination
Providing meaningful options for victims of sexual violence to obtain justice by holding responsible parties accountable.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Delivering unprecedented financial results and peace of mind to people seeking compensation for serious personal injuries or wrongful death.
Business & Non-Profit
Our lawyers represent local, national, and international businesses and non-profits, protecting them in transactions and lawsuits.
Douglas E. Fierberg
ATTORNEY
Monica H. Beck
MANAGING LEGAL COUNSEL
Cari S. Simon
MANAGING LEGAL COUNSEL | DENVER
Jonathon N. Fazzola
ATTORNEY
Linda M. Wayner
MANAGING LEGAL COUNSEL | NEW YORK CITY
Lisa N. Cloutier
ATTORNEY
Chris D. DeJong
EXECUTIVE PRACTICE MANAGER
Taylor N. Picard
PARALEGAL
Kathleen G. Parks
PARALEGAL
Erika L. Yobbi
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Nancy Hogshead-Makar
AFFILIATED TRIAL COUNSEL
Kerry Brainard Verdi
AFFILIATED TRIAL COUNSEL
You have served your clients so well and at the same time distinguished yourselves as first class, effective, efficient, practical and collaborative attorneys who know how to deal with the big issues. While tough on substance, you were smooth on style. That is a difficult combination to pull off.
- John McCammon, Founder of The McCammon Group
You and Jon were amazing! We had them outlawyered today, which gives us a fighting chance of having it acknowledged that our son died from hazing and that steps will be taken to prevent others from being harmed/killed. All because of you, Jon and the Team in Michigan and PA!
- Surviving Parent/Client