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Nicole Y. Brown Managing Partner New York nbrown@wcmlaw.com +1 212 267 1900 Professional Experience Nicole Y. Brown is a skilled litigator who, after more than 20 years of courtroom experience trying cases and arguing appeals in New York state and federal courts, remains passionate about her work on behalf of clients. Nicole handles a very wide variety of complex civil litigation, defending clients against high-exposure labor law, construction, property damage and product defect claims; premises liability, recreational liability, negligent security and Dram shop cases; motor vehicle lawsuits; and negligent hiring and negligent supervision claims. Many of her cases involve catastrophic injuries or significant property losses. Her clients include public and private companies in a variety of industries, including retail and hospitality, as well as municipal agencies, educational institutions and insurers. A self-professed “straight shooter,” Nicole is an analytical and results-driven partner to clients, who trust her to cut away the “fluff” of often-complex cases and present the salient facts, strategies and defenses, so they can make informed decisions on the best path to secure the optimal outcome. Whether at trial, in mediation or in settlement talks, her keen advocacy and often-innovative approaches contribute to her successes on behalf of WCM clients. Nicole also prides herself on being personable, taking time to get to know the people behind the companies and organizations she represents. Nicole joined WCM as a summer associate during law school. She credits her legal knowledge and formidable advocacy skills to her training as a litigator “from Day One” with the firm. In addition to her love of her legal work, Nicole is an avid traveler whose goal is to see as much of the world as she can. She also commits time to volunteer work in the nursery and kids’ ministry at her church. Select Representations Defended charter school in a trip-and-fall case against the plaintiffs’ claim of negligent supervision by highlighting the adequacy of the supervision on the playground at the time of the alleged accident and the co-defendant’s obligation, not our client’s, to maintain the playground, ultimately securing summary judgment and dismissal of the claims against our client. In a high-exposure labor law case, secured a voluntary discontinuance of the claims against our client, the municipal agency that funded the development of the construction project where the accident occurred. Following a multimillion-dollar verdict in a two-week damages-only labor law trial, successfully reduced the verdict by over 50% after post-trial motions and an appeal. Defended a contractor in a labor law case alleging that the plaintiff sustained fractures and subsequently underwent surgery after his foot was crushed by an excavator while the plaintiff was repairing it, arguing that the plaintiff was comparatively negligent, maintaining the pretrial settlement offer in line with our position through jury selection and several days of trial, and finally securing the plaintiff’s agreement to the original offer and settlement during trial. Secured a favorable mediated settlement in a significant personal injury case stemming from a motor vehicle accident in which the plaintiff subsequently underwent multiple spinal surgeries, leveraging the plaintiff’s prior accidents and injuries to reach a settlement of less than 30% of the verdict value of the claim. Honors and Distinctions St. John’s University School of Law Criminal Law Institute’s Frank J. Rogers Mock Trial Competition Runner-up Award Professional Activities American Bar Association New York State Bar Association News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D. St. John’s University School of Law B.A. State University of New York at Albany Bar Admissions New York New Jersey Court Admissions Eastern District of New York Southern District of New York District of New Jersey

Jessica Whelan Associate Pennsylvania jwhelan@wcmlaw.com +1 267 665 0877 Professional Experience Jessica advises insurers on a variety of coverage matters. Her work involves reviewing insurance policies and contracts to determine an insurer’s obligations as to defense, contribution, and indemnification. Jessica also assists with the civil litigation of general liability actions for many types of claims, including personal injury, property damage, and premises liability. Her litigation work includes conducting investigation and fact analysis, performing legal research, and drafting litigation documents. Prior to joining WCM, Jessica attended Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, where she served as the Managing Editor of Research and Writing for the Villanova Law Review. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, JD Penn State University, BA Bar Admissions Pennsylvania

Jennifer Corbett Kerrick Associate Pennsylvania jkerrick@wcmlaw.com 267.857.3510 Professional Experience Before joining WCM, Jen worked as a federal contractor with FSA Federal, LLC for the United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for over 12 years. There, Jen handled a wide range of forfeiture matters, both civil and criminal, ranging from white collar/economic crimes to narcotics and violent crimes to public corruption. Prior to joining FSA Federal at the USAO, as a solo practitioner, Jen handled a wide range of cases, again, both criminal and civil, ranging from landlord tenant disputes, evictions, and land acquisition, to contract negotiation, to transactional drafting of wills, lease agreements, and business contracts. Honors and Distinctions LaSalle University: Valedictorian of Sociology Department Florida Coastal School of Law: Pro Bono Award - graduated with 125+ hours, 2010 Best Opening Statement - Trial Advocacy, 2009 FSA Federal, LLC: Employee of the Quarter, 1st Quarter, 2015 Employee of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 2025 News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education B.A., LaSalle University, Magna Cum Laude J.D., Florida Coastal School of Law Bar Admissions Pennsylvania Court Admissions Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Anand P. Tayal Associate Pennsylvania apandittayal@wcmlaw.com +1 267 665 0014 Professional Experience Anand Tayal litigates general liability actions including premises liability, construction defect claims, and motor vehicle accidents. His work includes all stages of litigation including investigation, fact analysis, drafting pleadings and motions, depositions, conducting legal research, attending hearings, arbitrations, and mediations, and preparing for trial. During law school, Anand clerked for a personal injury firm and gained valuable insight into Plaintiff side personal injury litigation. Honors and Distinctions While in law school, Anand was the Captain of the Jessup Moot Court Team and received an award for being a Top 10 oralist at the Jessup Regional Rounds in Washington D.C. Recipient of the Beasley Law Faculty Scholarship Prior to law school, Anand was on the executive committee of the Mock Trial Team at Bucknell University. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Temple University Beasley School of Law B.A., Bucknell University Bar Admissions Pennsylvania New Jersey

Chynna S. Demas Associate Louisiana cdemas@wcmlaw.com 1 504 399 8711 Professional Experience Prior to joining the WCM team, Chynna focused on claims under the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. In addition, Chynna has significant experience with transportation and premises liability claims. News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education · B.A., Xavier University of Louisiana · J.D., Baylor Law School Bar Admissions Louisiana Alabama Tennessee

William A. Healy IV Counsel New York whealy@wcmlaw.com +1 332 345 4186 Professional Experience Will litigates general liability actions and is involved in all phases of litigation from the inception of the matter through the resolution. His work includes drafting motions and pleadings, conducting depositions, researching, assisting in mediations/arbitration, and preparing and assisting for trial. Before joining WCM, Will was a litigation associate at Carman, Callahan & Ingham, LLP on Long Island. In this prior role, he focused on motor vehicles, trucking, and towing cases. He handled all aspects of the case from pleadings and petitions to motion drafting and oral arguments to conducting depositions and small claims trials. Will graduated from St. John’s University School of Law. While attending St. John’s, Will was an Executive Board Member and externals competitor of the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute, where he routinely competed in mock trial competitions. He also assisted in re-founding the Irish American Students Association, of which he became the President. Honors and Distinctions Semifinalist and Outstanding Advocate Award Recipient, Hofstra Medical-Legal Mock Trial Tournament News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., St. John’s University School of Law B.A., The George Washington University Bar Admissions New York

Jason Laicha Counsel Pennsylvania jlaicha@wcmlaw.com +1 267 239 5526 Professional Experience Jason Laicha assists with a wide variety of civil litigation, defending clients against general liability claims concerning property damage, premises liability, construction defects, automobile negligence, and personal injury. Additionally, Jason assists with advising insurers on a wide variety of coverage matters. Jason’s work includes reviewing complex insurance policies to determine the obligations of insurance companies in the wake of bodily injury or property damage and analyzing the impact of contracts for indemnification. Prior to joining WCM, Jason worked with the office of general counsel for a local school district, a boutique business law firm in Philadelphia, and one of the nation’s top consumer protection firms. In addition to the greater Philadelphia area, he has also lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland. Professional Activities Member of the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Temple University – Beasley School of Law B.B.A., Villanova University – Villanova School of Business Bar Admissions Pennsylvania New York

Ryan Hunsicker Senior Associate Pennsylvania rhunsicker@wcmlaw.com +1 267 239 5526 Professional Experience Ryan Hunsicker litigates general liability actions, including personal injury and property damage cases, premises liability and construction defect claims, contractual disputes, and trucking accidents. He handles claims from inspection up to the time of trial, including fact analysis and investigation, drafting pleadings and motions, depositions, legal research, arbitrations, mediations, and preparing for trial. During law school Ryan was the Vice President of the Trusts, Estates & Real Estate Law Society, the Treasurer of the Private Practice Law Society, a member of the Drexel Business Law Society, as well as the Accelerated JD Student Organization. He was also a member and student chair of the Drexel University Conduct Board. Prior to his legal career Ryan was licensed as a Second Mate in the American Merchant Marine. He sailed all over the world and was responsible for the safe navigation of the ship, overseeing crewmembers’ work, and other shipboard duties. Before joining WCM, Ryan was a fellow at Kline & Specter PC, as well as a law clerk for Greene & Shafle LLC. He also completed pro bono work for the Drexel Estate Planning Clinic and The Mazzoni Center. Honors and Distinctions Drexel University School of Law Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.78 (Rank 6/156; within top 4%). Recipient of a Meritorious Law Scholarship CALI Excellence for the Future Award/Best Student Performance in: Torts, 2020 Legal Methods II, 2020 Introduction to Trial Advocacy, 2021 Admiralty Law, 2021 Real Estate Transactions, 2022 Estate Planning, 2022 Litigation Legal Research, 2022 Dean’s List every semester SUNY Maritime College Graduated With Honors GPA 3.97 Professional Activities Philadelphia Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association American Bar Association News I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Download Education J.D., Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law M.S., SUNY Maritime College B.A., Temple University Bar Admissions Pennsylvania

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News SDNY: Suit Alleging Christie’s Misidentification of da Vinci Work Time Barred February 12, 2011 < Back Share to: While the art world is riddled with forgeries and stolen works or art, some dealers may also have to be mindful of the reputable auction houses which display their collections. Last week, District Judge John Koetl of the Southern District of New York, dismissed as time barred an action by Jeanne Marchig, and her charitable trust, against Christie’s -- http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/02/02/DaVinci.pdf The suit alleged that Christie's negligently failed to identify her piece of art as a valuable drawing done by Leonardo da Vinci. The relevant facts are as follows. Jeanne Marchig approached the London location of the famed auction house seeking to consign and auction off a drawing she believed was composed by a late-Renaissance Italian painter. Christie’s resident old master drawing’s expert examined the piece and set an estimated value of $12,000-15,000. In January 1998, it ultimately sold at auction for $22,000. More than 11 years later, in July 2009, Marchig was approached by other experts in the art world who believed her previously sold drawing was actually the work of da Vinci, and could be valued as high as $100 million. Marchig brought an action against Christie’s claiming the auction house had been careless and failed to properly investigate her drawing. While both sides engaged experts to determine the authenticity and true origin of the work, Christie’s moved to bar the claims as untimely, alleging the applicable statute of limitations (3 years – negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and 6 years – negligent appraisal) had long since expired. Judge Koetl agreed and dismissed the action as too much time had passed between the appraisal in question and the suit. Special thanks to Chris O'Leary for his contributions to this post. For more information about it, or WCM's fine art practice, please contact Bob Cosgrove at rcosgrove@wcmlaw.com . Previous Next Contact

News Claim Against NJSEA For Escalator Collapse At Giants Stadium Reinstated By NJ App. Div. February 17, 2011 < Back Share to: In DiBartolomeo v. New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority ( NJSEA), the Appellate Division reinstated a personal injury suit against the NJSEA for a 2006 escalator collapse at Giants Stadium after a New York Jets football game. Plaintiff claimed that as fans were exiting, the escalator buckled and the treads flattened causing patrons to slide down with bodies piling up at the bottom. The Appellate Division reversed summary judgment to the NJSEA finding that it was not entitled to immunity under the NJ Tort Claims Act. The court found that the stadium escalators could be found to pose a danger to the general public even when being used in a foreseeable manner. The potential dangerous condition was the NJSEA policy of operating the escalators that were rated for 300 lbs. per step, when it was foreseeable and likely that greater loads would be routinely applied. Please contact Robert Ball with any questions regarding this post. http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/opinions/a2716-09.pdf Previous Next Contact

News PA Appellate Court Clarifies Insured’s Right to Own Counsel. August 8, 2011 < Back Share to: In the case of Eckman v. Erie Insurance, Solid Waste Services sued Eckman for false statements made during a local election campaign. Eckman presented the claim to its homeowner’s carrier, Erie. Erie assigned defense counsel under a reservation of rights. The ROR noted that intentional acts and punitive damages were excluded from coverage. Eckman rebuffed Erie’s assigned counsel and instead demanded counsel of its own choosing. When that offer was rejected, Eckman commenced a declaratory judgment action and sought injunctive relief to force Erie to provide Eckman with counsel of Eckman’s choosing. In making its argument, Eckman relied upon admittedly non-binding Pennsylvania case law and suggested that “a conflict of interest is a conflict of interest, exclusive of Pennsylvania case law.” Eckman argued that any attorney selected by an insurer under a reservation of rights, and paid by that insurer, would ipso facto breach his or her obligations to the insured/client. Eckman’s claim was rejected both by the trial court and the Superior Court. In a good result for insurers, the court reasoned that a conflict of interest (such to support the assignment of independent counsel) must be proven and cannot merely be presupposed. This decision is consistent with controlling PA precedent and as the court rightfully noted, it is bound to “follow controlling precedent as long as decision has not been overturned by the Supreme Court.” So, in Pennsylvania at least, a reservation of rights does not automatically trigger a right to independent counsel. If you have any questions about this post, please contact Bob Cosgrove at rcosgrove@wcmlaw.com . Previous Next Contact