News & Events

Appellate Partner Daniel Ratner authored the chapter on post trial motions in a book titled, “The Trial of a Civil Action,” to be published by the New York State Bar Association. …Full Announcement

Luke Pittoni presented a lecture entitled “Fetal Asphyxia: A Medico-Legal Guide” during the Reducing the Risk of Obstetric Malpractice Conference in San Francisco on November 20-21, 2003. The presentation covered issues relevant to fetal asphyxia, such as definition and diagnosis, prediction of such an event during labor, newborn assessment and cranial imaging of fetal asphyxia, ...

Haiti’s Capital City of Port-Au-Prince was devastated by Tuesday’s earthquake. HPM&B supports Doctors Without Borders, who are providing emergency medical care for the men, women, and children affected by the earthquake in Haiti.   With limited water and medical supplies, Haiti is in a crisis and we hope that our efforts, along with those of ...

On October 18, 2005, Denise Holzka was in Philadelphia to participate in a panel discussion entitled, “Insider’s Perspective: What We’ve Learned, Where We’re Going.” A.M Best’s annual E-Fusion conference is dedicated to highlighting new developments in insurance through the innovative uses of technology. …Full Announcement, More Information  

HPM&B Team members shared a bike for a four-hour ride among up to eight team members to support research of rare and under-funded cancers.   In the past, sponsorship of this program has assisted with clinical trials resulting in a new chemotherapy regimen for patients with rare cancers.   Additional clinical trials and studies funded ...

Elizabeth Cornacchio is featured in the “And the Defense Wins!” section of DRI’s November 9, 2005 edition of The Voice. Ms. Cornacchio recently obtained her third consecutive defense verdict this year. …Full Announcement, More Information

On March 17, 2010, HPM&B once again proudly joins the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in a shaving event to raise money to cure childhood cancer.   This year’s shavees are Luke Pittoni, John Leifert, Jesse Capell and our first ever female participant, Doreen Dufficy who raises money for St. Baldrick’s and cuts her locks in order ...

Senior partners Luke M. Pittoni and Charles L. Bach, Jr. have been named two of “The Best Lawyers in America.” They are featured in the August 1, 2005 issue of New York magazine based on their “proven track record in helping a broad range of clients — from Fortune 500 corporations to drug and medical ...

In recognition of professional achievement, partner  Matthew M. Sconziano  and associate Brittany S. Cates of the Connecticut office are selected by New England Super Lawyers Magazine as Rising Stars for 2010. New England Super Lawyers is published annually. The Rising Stars selection process is based on peer nominations and independent research of candidates.”