Source: http://www.oconnorlawfirm.com/attorney-profiles/4-joseph-a-orlando
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 06:30:58+00:00

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Mr. Orlando has been associated with the law firm of O'Connor Redd LLP since 2000, became a partner in 2005, managing partner in 2010 and became a member of the firm in 2018. He handles the day-to-day operations of the firm and its associates. He is also a senior trial attorney handling all aspects of general liability claims specializing in NYS Labor Law/construction accident claims, as well as insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Orlando has conducted over a dozen trials to verdict in both New York and Connecticut state courts for both plaintiff and defendant. He has successfully argued appeals in the First, Second and Third Departments and is admitted to the Eastern and Southern District Courts of the United States. Mr. Orlando has represented an assortment of clients, third-party administrators and insurance companies, including Harleysville Insurance Co., Lexington Insurance, Chartis Insurance, Farmers Insurance, General Star Insurance, CNA Insurance, Travelers Insurance and Zurich Insurance. Mr. Orlando resides in Putnam County with his wife, Santa, and their two sons. He enjoys hiking, softball and snow boarding in his spare time.
Burke v. Red Oaks Mill Carpet: defense verdict for client in Dutchess County where the issue that went to the jury was whether defendant's employee had permission to use the company vehicle which ended up striking a police officer.
Endall v. Sublink: defense verdict in Kings County on a Labor Law case where the plaintiff alleged that defendant failed to provide hoisting equipment and adequate manpower to prevent a steel grating from falling onto plaintiff's foot. Markedly different versions of how the accident happened and plaintiff's lack of credibility warranted defense verdict.
McCurdy v. Lachmund: jury verdict in Superior Court, Meriden, Connecticut :- motor vehicle accident, hit in the rear, bulging discs in lower back on 20 year old woman, jury rendered verdict of $60,000 for pain and suffering and medical specials. Sanders v. Nathanson Consulting: jury verdict of $70,000 on damages only trial in Queens County where plaintiff fell from a ladder, Labor Law §240 was granted in plaintiff's favor, plaintiff sustained bilateral wrist fractures treated via closed reduction.
Zielenska v. Moy: jury verdict in Queens County of $15,000 in total for two plaintiffs. Case involved a hit in the rear motor vehicle accident where liability was conceded. Injuries were soft tissue.

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