Innovative Thinking to Get the Job Done

Solving clients' problems is often about winning in court. Indeed, we are known for our litigation success, but we believe problem-solving is often about using our knowledge of the law as a tool to achieve satisfactory results before or instead of litigation. By examining issues from all sides, we anticipate and minimize problems later on. We work closely with our clients to foresee and solve potential difficulties early and quickly.

Litigation is usually an overwhelming experience, often disrupting normal business. Despite the complex and divisive nature of the process, our litigators are dedicated to never losing sight of our clients' objectives. That focus provides a clear strategy and sense of purpose to anticipate and achieve the most advantageous results, whether the case is settled or goes to trial.

	Date		Title		Attorney		Practice Area
	Mar 2007		Appellate Court Overturns Decision; O&B Client Wins Appeal
	2007		O&B Motion Leads to Summary Judgment		Matthew B. Kogan		COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Construction Litigation
	Dec 7, 2006		Appellate Division Affirms Granting of Summary Judgment based on NY's Choice of Law Rules Court's decision affirms New York's Choice of Law rule.				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Casualty Defense
	2006		O&B Helps Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association win Rules of Ownership Verdict				INSURANCE COUNSELING AND LITIGATION
	Jun 7, 2006		Favorable Decision Obtained in Multiple Tower D&O Case				BUSINESS PRACTICE   INSURANCE COUNSELING AND LITIGATION • Directors and Officers Liability
	Apr 14, 2006		Plaintiff's Labor Law and Common Law Claim Dismissed by Appellate Division, Second Department April 2006				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Construction Litigation
	2006		O&B Successful in Claim for Contractual Indemnification		Matthew B. Kogan		BUSINESS PRACTICE • Business Organizations
	Jun 2005		O&B Successfully Moves to Apply New Jersey Law on Vicarious Liability				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION   INSURANCE COUNSELING AND LITIGATION
	May 2005		O&B Successfully Obtains Summary Judgment Upholding the Validity of Insurance Policy Modifications		Michael D. Brown Lauren M. Pape		INSURANCE COUNSELING AND LITIGATION
	Mar 2005		O&B is Successful in Defending a Multi-million Dollar Breach of Contract Counterclaim				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Construction Litigation
	Feb 2005		O&B Successfully Moves to Dismiss Mold Suit - Court Applies "Out-of-Possession Landlord" Doctrine				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Environmental Impairment and Toxic Tort Litigation   INSURANCE COUNSELING AND LITIGATION • Insurance Coverage
	2005		Doctrine of Judicial Estoppel Key to Successful Defense		Matthew B. Kogan		BUSINESS PRACTICE
	Apr 2004		O&B Obtains Appellate Division Reversal				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Appellate Practice
	Nov 2003		Federal Court Dismisses Property Damage Claims				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Construction Litigation
	Sep 2003		O&B Wins Arbitration and Obtains Insurance Coverage for New York City Doctors		Michael D. Brown		INSURANCE COUNSELING AND LITIGATION • Insurance Coverage
	Sep 2003		O&B Successfully Intervenes on Behalf of Psychiatrists' Purchasing Group, Inc. in Legion Insurance Company Insolvency Proceedings				INSURANCE COUNSELING AND LITIGATION • Insurance Coverage
	Jun 6, 2002		Appellate Division Reverses Lower Court and Dismisses Legal Malpractice Claim				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Appellate Practice • Professional Liability
	Feb 11, 2002		Suffolk County Jury Returns Favorable Verdict in Chlordane Contamination Case				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Environmental Impairment and Toxic Tort Litigation
	Mar 27, 2001		New York Federal Court Finds It has No Jurisdiction over Connecticut Law Firm				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Casualty Defense
	Mar 20, 2001		Court Dismisses Patient's Claim of Sexual Assault Against New York City Hospital				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Casualty Defense
	Dec 18, 2000		Appellate Court Upholds Granting of Summary Judgment to Restaurant Owner Based on Prima Facie Showing of Absence of Notice of Dangerous Condition				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Appellate Practice
	Mar 20, 2000		Court Dismisses Substantial Portion of Complaint Against Accounting Firm Based Upon Collateral Estoppel				COMMERCIAL LITIGATION • Professional Liability
	Mar 13, 2000		Court Dismisses Intentional Tort Claims Against Cooperative Corporation