Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law Section

In recognition of outstanding contributions to the practice of law in the field of insurance.

Brian D. Barnas, Esq., Hurwitz Fine, PC, Buffalo, New York
Abigail A. Dean, Esq., Albany, New York

In recognition of outstanding contributions to the study of New York Law

Prof. Patrick M. Connors, Albany Law School, Albany, New York

In recognition of the outstanding service and distinguished contributions to the legal profession as a member of the TICL Section

Saul Wilensky, Esq., Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, New York, New York

Hon. George J. Silver (ret.), Silverstar Mediation and Arbitration
Recognized for his outstanding contributions while Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts.

Hon. Denis J. Butler, Supreme Court, Queens County
Recognized for his outstanding contributions as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Queens County.

Hon. Anthony Cannataro, New York Court of Appeals
Recognized for outstanding contributions while Citywide Administrative Judge for the New York City Civil Court.

Hon. Vito C. Caruso, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Courts Outside New York City
Recognized for outstanding contributions while Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the courts statewide outside of New York City.

Award Winners:

Patrick D. Leavy, Esq., Vahey Law Offices, PLLC

Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer Award

Recognized for outstanding contributions as a young lawyer to the practice of law in the field of insurance

NYSBA TICL Section Outstanding Jurist Award

Recognized for outstanding contributions as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Queens County

Hon. Anthony Cannataro

NYSBA TICL Section Outstanding Jurist Award

Recognized for outstanding contributions while Citywide Administrative Judge for the New York City Civil Court

Hon. Vito C. Caruso

NYSBA TICL Section Outstanding Jurist Award

Recognized for outstanding contributions while Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the courts statewide outside of New York City

Alyssa Pantzer, Esq, Assistant Attorney General

NYSBA TICL Section Outstanding Executive Committee Member Award

Recognized for outstanding contributions while a member of the NYSBA TICL Executive Committee

NYSBA TICL Section Outstanding Jurist Award

Recognized for outstanding contributions while Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts

To recognize an outstanding TICL Section Committee Chair. Presented by: Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section Prize: Crystal award

Award Recipients

2018 Joanna M. Roberto, Esq. 2017 Kathleen Feroleto Chetta, Esq. 2016 A.G. Chancellor, III, Esq. 2016 Diana Neyman, Esq. 2014 Robert J. Permutt, Esq. 2013 Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Esq. 2012 Mirna M. Santiago, Esq. and Joanna L. Young, Esq. 2011 Heath J. Szymczak, Esq. 2010 Christopher R. Lemire, Esq. 2009 Robert F. McCarthy, Esq. 2008 Glenn A. Monk, Esq. 2007 Jean F. Gerbini, Esq.

To recognize outstanding service and distinguished contributions to the legal profession as a member of the TICL Section. Presented by: Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section Prize: Tiffany & Co. crystal paperweight

Award Recipients

2020 Timothy J. Fennell, Esq. 2019 Hon. George J. Silver 2018 Jonathan A. Dachs, Esq. 2017 Jean F. Gerbini, Esq. 2017 Laurie A. Giordano-Vahey, Esq. 2016 Glenn A. Monk, Esq. 2016 Robert F. McCarthy, Esq. 2015 Thomas J. Maroney, Esq. 2014 Charles J. Siegel, Esq. 2013 Dan D. Kohane, Esq. 2012 Hon. Douglas J. Hayden 2011 Paul J. Suozzi, Esq. 2009 Eileen E. Buholtz, Esq. 2008 Sharon Stern Gerstman, Esq. 2007 William N. Cloonan, Esq. 2006 Edward B. Flink, Esq. and Dennis R. McCoy, Esq. 2005 Louis B. Cristo, Esq. 2004 Prof. Michael J. Hutter, Jr. 2002 William S. Yaus, Esq. 2001 James D. Gauthier, Esq. 2000 Hon. Anthony J. Mercorella 1999 David M. Gouldin, Esq. 1998 Richard J. O’Keeffe, Esq. 1997 Maxwell S. Pfeifer, Esq. 1996 Thomas N. Trevett, Esq. 1995 Robert C. Minion, Esq. 1994 Sheldon Hurwitz, Esq.

To recognize outstanding contributions to the study of New York Law.

Award Recipients

2020 Dean Aviva Abramovsky, Esq

In recognition of outstanding contribution to the practice of law in the field of insurance. Presented by: Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section Prize: Crystal award

Award Recipients

2022 Patrick Leavy, Esq., Vahey Law Offices, PLLC 2020 James T. Rellis, Esq. 2019 Kelsey W. Shannon, Esq. 2018 Matthew R. Bremner, Esq. 2017 Jennifer A. Ehman, Esq. 2017 David M. Knapp 2016 Martin A. Lynn, Esq. 2014 Steven E. Peiper 2011 Michael Paul O’Brien, Esq. 2010 Audrey A. Seeley, Esq. 2010 Mirna M. Santiago, Esq. 2009 John H. Snyder, Esq. 2009 Lisa Giovanna Berrittella, Esq. 2008 Matthew S. Lerner, Esq. 2008 Joanna L. Young, Esq. 2007 Jacqueline Phipps Polito, Esq. 2006 Anthony D. Martine, Esq. 2005 Laurie A. Giordano, Esq. 2004 Jason R. Waters, Esq. 2003 Daniel W. Gerber, Esq. 2002 Kevin T. Merriman, Esq. 2001 Jeffrey D. Present, Esq. 2000 Michael P. Dandini, Esq. 1999 Robert A. Glick, Esq. 1998 Kevin A. Lane, Esq. 1996 Patricia M. Curtin, Esq. 1995 Jonathan A. Dachs, Esq. 1994 Cecilia E. Norat, Esq.

TICL District Representative Award

To Recognize an outstanding TICL Section Executive Committee District Representative Presented by: Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section Prize: Crystal award

Award Recipients

2020 Molly C. Casey, Esq. 2020 Kathleen A. Barclay, Esq. 2018 Darian A. Bryan, Esq. 2018 J.P. Delaney, Esq. 2017 Robert H. Coughlin, Jr., Esq. 2016 Terrence Lee Tarver, Esq. 2014 Ronald Balter and Michael P. O’Brien 2012 Sharon Stern Gerstman and Paul F. Jones 2011 Ronald Balter and Heath J. Szymczak 2010 Brian J. Rayhill

In recognition of outstanding contribution to the practice of law in the field of Workers’ Compensation. Presented by: Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section Prize: Crystal award

Award Recipients

2019 William W. Crossett IV, Esq. 2018 Susan R. Duffy, Esq. 2017 John J. Cunningham, Esq. 2017 Thomas T. Walsh, Esq. 2016 Ronald Balter, Esq.

Paul Edelman 2011

Hon. Anthony Cannataro, New York Court of Appeals
Recognized for outstanding contributions while Citywide Administrative Judge for the New York City Civil Court.

Hon. Vito C. Caruso, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Courts Outside New York City
Recognized for outstanding contributions while Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the courts statewide outside of New York City.