Paul Napoli, a partner at Napoli Shkolnik, has been named one of the 2024 Law360 Environmental MVPs, recognizing his exceptional contributions to environmental litigation. This prestigious accolade highlights Napoli’s successful negotiations in the ongoing multi-district litigation (MDL) over the contamination of drinking water with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) resulting from the
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Napoli Shkolnik represents victims across the country in complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation related to a number of practice areas, including Medical Malpractice, Environmental Litigation, Aviation Accidents, Mesothelioma, and Civil Rights. We also handle FELA Accidents, and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims for injured and disabled workers and assist responders and survivors of September 11, 2001, World Trade Center Claims attacks on the United States with claims for compensation and medical care through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
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Following A Hazardous Chemical Fire, Napoli Shkolnik Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Rockdale County Against Bio-Lab, Inc. and KIK Consumer Products Inc.
In response to a four-alarm-fire that erupted on September 29, 2024, at Bio-Lab’s facility in Conyers, Napoli Shkolnik has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for Northern District of Georgia today on behalf of Rockdale County, GA, against Bio-Lab, Inc. and KIK Consumer Products Inc.
The incident resulted in the release of…
How to Avoid Data Breaches: A Primer
People trust companies with their personal information. Frequently, companies outright betray that trust or take it lightly. As a result, the number of serious data breaches has quadrupled since 2020. The explosion in the number of data breaches has prompted decision makers to pass tougher laws in this area. With a higher standard of protection…
Most Common Errors Causing Driver Accidents
Everyday, common driver errors cause over 90 percent of the car crashes in New York.
Driver Impairment
These tortfeasors (negligent drivers) are keenly aware they’re too impaired to drive, at least in most cases. Since they arguably disregard a known risk, an auto accident lawyer often obtains extra compensation in driver impairment matters, including punitive…
5 Benefits of Mediation in Personal Injury Cases
An emotional courtroom showdown is the signature event in the TV/movie trial process. The out-of-court settlement, a process that usually includes mediation, is the signature event in the real-life trial process. Fewer than 10 percent of civil cases go to trial. A few personal injury cases settle early in the process, sometimes even before a…
Napoli Shkolnik Partners Recognized in CIO Women Magazine’s “Top 10 Most Inspiring Women in Law”
Marie Napoli, Coral Odiot-Rivera & Shayna Sacks: The Leading Ladies of Law
Marie Napoli, Coral Odiot-Rivera and Shayna Sacks, three partners in the powerhouse law firm Napoli Shkolnik, have been recognized in CIO Women Magazine’s “Top 10 Most Inspiring Women in Law.” This prestigious acknowledgment highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence and its dedication…
Injuries from the Use of Revel Mopeds
Compact electric scooters, like the Revel moped, are extremely popular in New York City and other dense urban areas. Their eco-friendly electric motors attract many people. They’re a good transportation alternative if you’re going to a place that’s too far to walk yet not far enough to hassle with driving and parking.
Anyone with a…
Napoli Shkolnik Statement on The Arrest of Sean Combs
Napoli Shkolnik fully supports the Southern District of New York in their prosecution of Sean “Diddy” Combs related to the serious and shocking allegations of human trafficking and abuse of his victims. We currently represent alleged victims of Mr. Combs and we look forward to all of his accusers having their day in Court.
We…
Navigating a Construction Accident Lawsuit
Speed isn’t the only concern at NYC construction sites. New Yorkers speak over 800 different languages. This linguistic and ethnic diversity is a very good thing, but at construction sites, it could lead to dangerous situations. If workers don’t understand instructions, including safety instructions, in a language they understand, accidents will occur.
These victims…
Reflecting on 9/11
For many Gen Z people, 9/11 is a history lesson. But for the New Yorkers who witnessed it, the pain is real, and it never goes away. We also remember all 9/11 victims, including the individuals on the flights and at the Pentagon.
The Zadroga Act, which the government recently extended through 2090, compensates…