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Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy LLP

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Health Care Law

I have always been impressed with Ward Greenberg's knowledge, thoughtful input and integrity. Highly recommend them without even the slightest reservation.

Paul Levy University of Rochester Medical Center

Education Law

Tom D'Antonio of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a tremendous resource. We are very happy with our work with him as our principal point of contact.

Education Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is professional and responsive. I have never waited more than 24 hours for a substantive response to any inquiry. The partners I have worked with are practical, ethical and reasonable. They lawyer to the case, not to some artificial standard of vigor.

Commercial Litigation

Thomas S. D’Antonio of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy provided excellent legal advice. He thoroughly understood the relevant issues, carefully described potential strategies, and efficiently and effectively executed each step of the process.

Education Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is very professional, responsive and diligent.

Commercial Litigation

In more than three decades of business and dozens of geographies, Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is far and away the best law firm that I have ever worked with.

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a trusted advisor/counsel and has represented Xerox Corporation in many complicated litigation matters over the last 10 years. The firm is nothing but professional. The firm's attorneys are experts in the equipment leasing business. They understand complicated deal structures, contractual terms and conditions, as well as, challenging customer/business relationships. They also demonstrate a clear and practical business approach in the cases they handle on behalf of Xerox. Their number one focus is to protect the interests of their client.

Mark Lacourse Xerox Corporation

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is always excellent. They are first-rate legal minds, pragmatic and cost-effective. They are a go-to firm for commercial issues.

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is our go-to litigation firm when we need expert, reliable representation.

Commercial Litigation

Ed Greenberg and his team at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy were great. They effectively and efficiently handled a difficult case to success. They outworked and outlawyered the other side and delivered a great result, but it was more than a great result. Ed and team were extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with.

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Tom D'Antonio is my primary contact. He is pragmatic, smart and diligent. He really is among the best nationally at this.

Jim Jenkins

Litigation - Health Care

Tom D'Antonio of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy has handled our most complex regulatory cases. His results speak for themselves.

Health Care Law

Tom D'Antonio and his team at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy have been the go-to litigators for Catholic Health since 2011. Tom has a breadth of knowledge and experience with the New York State Healthcare Regulatory Practice and has been very effective for our organization. Tom and his group of litigators are cost-effective and work in an integrated way with our in-house team.

Commercial Litigation

We used Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy as local counsel in a significant commercial litigation matter. They provided very good service and were a valuable part of our team. Based on their work, I have recommended them to colleagues for other matters.

Litigation - Construction

I had a long standing and very positive relationship with Harold Kurland of that firm, now retired and I thought very highly of him as an advocate, mediator and arbitrator. I have work with others in the firm and have high regard for them as well.

Joel M. Howard, Esq. Couch White, LLP

Education Law

We have been very pleased with our colleagues at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy and look forward to continuing our relationship with the firm.

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

I had a very good experience with this company, they were always very quick to respond and always available to talk. Their evaluation on the case was very good and I feel safe having them as our lawyers.

Carolina Rossetti Midea America Corp

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is always there when you need them. They have assisted with several compliance issues and are always responsive with accurate information.

Health Care Law

Always responsive, professional and knowledgeable. Particular accolades to Tom D'Antonio who is a valuable asset to our operations.

Rita Mabli United Hebrew Geriatric Center

Commercial Litigation

Extremely professional and intelligent in their approach to resolving issues and overcoming obstacles. Always understood the right direction to take in order to best support our goal.

Bill Trobaugh Suez

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy lawyers are hard charging and knowledgeable. They do not give up.

Commercial Litigation

Excellent group of people who clearly have experience, intelligence and a professional culture that will serve them well for many years.

Ken Glazer Buckingham Properties

Litigation - Health Care

When I need a strong advocate in the court room, I rely on Ward Greenberg to achieve the best outcome possible for my client.

Elizabeth Talia Thompson Health

Commercial Litigation

At Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy, I have primarily dealt with Edward Greenberg. I have worked with Edward for over 30 years and have always found his work to be excellent. He is very knowledgeable, always prepared, creative in his approach and easy to work with. Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy’s rates compare very favorably with other firms, and Edward is efficient and does not overwork any files. I have referred Edward to others on many occasions and they continue to use Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy to this day. Edward also has a great deal of integrity and is respected by my business people.

Alan Rabinowitz G6 Hospitality LLC

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy’s attorney Edward Greenberg’s rate from an insurance defense team perspective may be a bit higher, but the value he brings to the file as a true litigator and not an "insurance defense lawyer" more than makes up for the difference.

Alan Rabinowitz G6 Hospitality LLC

Insurance Law

Edward Greenberg of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy continues to do an outstanding job of balancing his multiple competing priorities so that no client is abandoned to a less seasoned attorney.

Barbara Sutherland Argo Group US

Commercial Litigation

Corporate affiliation with Edward Greenberg of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy has existed for a period of almost 20 years and during this time, Ed has only delivered results and never excuses. He has always been exceptionally strategic and pragmatic in terms of his commercial litigation practice and has maintained a deep understanding of and appreciation for a client's business, financial and legal concerns.

Barbara Sutherland Argo Group US

Insurance Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a great coverage firm.

Education Law

I was represented very well by Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy, and they always made time for me in a timely manner.

Matthew Mulville

Insurance Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is one of the best regional insurance firms on the east coast.

Commercial Litigation

Ed Greenberg of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is an expert litigator. He can understand a wide range of topics, brings in other necessary experts and most importantly keeps the focus of the litigation on achieving the best result for his client, not "winning." Ed develops a rich understanding of his client's business and industry, which makes him much more effective than most outside lawyers.

David Colletti 7-Eleven, Inc.

Insurance Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is an excellent firm with great experience with insurance coverage litigation. I would recommend hiring this firm.

Education Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy has broad experience with issues affecting institutions of higher education, and provides prompt and quality service while maintaining an eye on costs. They are my first choice when seeking outside counsel. The lawyers are personable and professional.

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy attorney Tom D'Antonio has been our go-to attorney for false claims act defense work for many years. Tom is a lawyer's lawyer. He is very smart and extremely practical. He has produced outstanding results on the matters we have entrusted to his care. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone faced with the defense of any healthcare related matter, particularly if the matter relates to a qui tam or government investigation.

Edward G. Case University of Rochester

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy excels in health care law. With decades of experience in the law and significant knowledge of the medical field, the lawyers at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy provide highly skilled services and advocacy for their clients.

Elizabeth Talia Thompson Health

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy provides the highest level of service in the commercial litigation arena. The attorneys are always well-prepared, professional and skilled advocates for their clients.

Elizabeth Talia Thompson Health

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

The attorneys at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy handle a variety of personal injury cases for its institutional clients. The lawyers at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy become immersed in the facts, know the law, get the best experts and handle the case to achieve the best possible result for each client.

Elizabeth Talia Thompson Health

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy provided accessibility for consultation and expertise in area of our legal issue. They were responsive and solution focused.

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is efficient and effective. They are excellent service providers.

Gail M. Norris UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

Commercial Litigation

There are several first class commercial litigators at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy with the ability to hold their own in significant matters opposite much larger, "brand" name firms.

Insurance Law

The knowledge and expertise of the lawyers at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is enough to make them highly valued as an Insurance Law defense firm. Add to that their incredible skill in litigation strategy before, during and after trial, and they knock it out of the park.

Commercial Litigation

Look no further than Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy for the best in commercial litigation defense. Their knowledge and expertise in Products Liability Law and all other Commercial Litigation issues is head and shoulders above the competition. I continue to want to clone Scott Jennette and use him on every case in every jurisdiction!

Insurance Law

I have worked with Kevin Merriman of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy and found his work to be excellent regarding insurance coverage.

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy attorneys are among the most superb lawyers in the business.

Commercial Litigation

There is no firm that I would choose above Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy for my commercial litigation needs. They provide me premier levels of expertise, advocacy, support, responsiveness and efficiency. I recommend them without reservation.

Commercial Litigation

I have been represented by Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy in two separate areas.

Education Law

I have had nothing but positive experiences with Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy. They are experts in their fields and very pleasant to work with.

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

I really like our main attorney at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy. He's an extremely knowledgeable attorney whose legal analysis is always dead-on accurate. I trust his analysis and can take it to the bank. He is civil to a fault.

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is an outstanding litigation firm.

Insurance Law

I have known Kevin Merriman of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy professionally for more than a dozen years; he is a superb attorney. His writing is excellent, and he is the embodiment of civility in the profession.

Julianne A. Molander Meckler Bulger Tilson

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is an outstanding firm and my first choice.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Scott Jennette at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy's New York office over the years on a number of insurance defense matters. He offers a plethora of experience, resources, and knowledge not only in the law, but also in the recognition and retention of the appropriate experts required to prove the case. I have found Scott to be dedicated and hard-working and can be counted upon to promptly respond to every form of communication directed to him.

Mediation

Harold Kurland at Ward Greenberg is as knowledgeable and effective a mediator as there is.

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a great firm. The lawyers are knowledgeable, practical, and produce outstanding results.

Edward G. Case University of Rochester

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy lawyers have significant expertise in various areas of healthcare law, including medical malpractice defense and healthcare compliance. Having practiced in these legal areas for so long, they have attained a deep understanding of clinical issues and hospital operations.

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy's Tom D'Antonio is an outstanding attorney whose calm and practical advice has greatly benefitted our organization.

Eric Farrell St. Peter's Health Partners

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Ward Greenberg has tremendous expertise with products liability and personal injury defense. The firm is extremely responsive to the needs of its clients and delivers impeccable results. I would strongly recommend attorney Scott Jennette who is not only well versed in legal research and brief writing, but is also an impressive trial attorney. Scott can be counted upon to formulate an effective strategy in the matters he handles. He has exceptional research and writing skills, delivers compelling legal arguments, and is an outstanding negotiator and trial attorney. Scott and the firm have met all of our expectations.

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg is a top notch boutique litigation firm with the scope and experience to handle a wide variety of commercial matters. They can go toe to toe with the biggest firms in the country and win.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Both Tom Reidy and Scott Jennette at Ward Greenberg are fantastic lawyers in matters of personal injury litigation. They understand which cases warrant early resolution and which require more intensive litigation and proceed accordingly, providing sound advice to their clients and insurance companies, often concluding matters much earlier and much more favorably than ever expected. They have the legal expertise and broad experience to rely upon in the defense of any case we have in the area.

Commercial Litigation

Scott Jennette of Ward Greenberg is one of the best lawyers I've worked with on all matters of litigation. He combines exceptional expertise in both issues of law and trial strategy and style, so that you want him to be your motion practice lawyer and your trial lawyer. Beyond that, he always keeps the end in mind and considers the economics, turning to alternative dispute resolution strategies where appropriate. He has great vision in cases, which assures that nothing is overlooked, and forges an effective and efficient path from beginning to end. He is persuasive and articulate and uses these skills to resolve and conclude matters in a manner most beneficial to his clients. His expertise in products liability is only the tip of the iceberg. There is not a case he cannot navigate expertly. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, if I could clone Scott Jennette and use him on every case, I would!

Health Care Law

Tom D'Antonio with Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a lawyer's lawyer. He has exceptional judgment. He sifts through the complex issues efficiently and provides excellent practical advice. He is among the most cost-effective lawyers we use.

Edward G. Case University of Rochester

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

I have worked with Scott Jennette of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy since 2003 on catastrophic, complex med mal claims. He is at the top of my list of go-to lawyers. He is extremely knowledgeable, an excellent organizer and able to master details of cases while still maintaining a comprehensive, goal-oriented, high-level view of what needs to be done, where we need to go and in what time frame. I would highly recommend Scott and his associates without reservation.

Barbara DeCesare

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Ward Greenberg is my "go-to" firm for defense litigation. The lawyers are highly experienced, knowledgeable and responsive. They keep a laser focus on the goal at hand and are conscientious in their billing.

Elizabeth Talia Thompson Health

Insurance Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy not only has skilled trial lawyers, but the firm brings the highest level of expertise and confidence in matters of complex questions of law, as well as superb negotiation skills.

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy has been critical in vetting appropriate experts for use in commercial litigation and in keeping cases on track, always with an eye on the ultimate result. They bring a level of expertise and confidence that leaves us no doubt but that the interests of our policyholders are being protected and nothing will be overlooked.

Education Law

In the limited number of matters on which I have dealt with Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy, the attorneys were strong and capable of supporting us to resolve some very complex issues.

Arbitration

I have worked with Harold Kurland, at Ward Greenberg, as an arbitrator and as a mediator. He pushes hard but realistically toward a settlement in mediation, and he has a good knowledge of the law and damages in arbitration.

James C. Moore Law Office of James Moore

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

If I need a law firm for defense litigation, Ward Greenberg is the first firm I think of to call.

Elizabeth Talia Thompson Health

Health Care Law

Ward Greenberg is outstanding in the area of health care law. I heavily rely on the firm for my outside counsel needs.

Elizabeth Talia Thompson Health

Commercial Litigation

In our litigation, some of the technical material is very complex. The attorneys at Ward Greenberg were able to rapidly learn what they needed to understand and apply the proper legal theories.

Insurance Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy are very thorough. In civil litigation, they play chess and not checkers.

Insurance Law

There are very good lawyers and nice people at this firm. Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy has a good group of professionals.

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

When we have a high exposure, complex case to defend, we have great confidence that we'll obtain the best possible result with Ward Greenberg.

Spencer Studwell University of Rochester

Insurance Law

Extensive knowledge of procedural and substantive insurance law in multiple jurisdictions makes this firm one of the premier law firms in the northeastern United States for this area of law practice.

Barbara Sutherland Argo Group US

Health Care Law

I rely on Ward Greenberg heavily when I need outside counsel for health care legal issues and cases. They are highly skilled, experienced, responsive and result-oriented. I can count on them to get the job done.

Elizabeth Talia Thompson Health

Arbitration

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is an excellent litigation boutique that specializes in medical malpractice representing hospitals and is also skilled in contract disputes. I mediated a case last year in which two of the attorneys from that firm represented an insured against a life insurer. The amount in controversy was substantial and the facts tended to favor the insurer. The WG attorneys were better prepared than the insurer's attorneys by a substantial degree, and as a result, the insurer paid a significant amount to settle. WG partner Harold Kurland is also a very effective mediator and a well-regarded trial lawyer.

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy provided great, concise legal counsel. They helped navigate through some complex commercial issues efficiently and cost-effectively, anticipating issues and being ever mindful of the business and pragmatic impact of strategic decisions.

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg is a small firm with big-firm expertise, skilled attorneys and very reasonable rates.

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

The attorneys that I have worked with at Ward Greenberg have been thoughtful, responsive, and creative. I highly recommend this firm.

Kristin Glazner Wabash National Corp.

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy lawyers do a fine job in managing litigation in a cost-effective manner.

Jay Holmes

Commercial Litigation

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is very well connected in Pennsylvania and working with them is very friendly and easy. They keep you abreast of all activities, stand by timelines, and are generally always available.

Keith Hunt Anheuser Busch-InBev

Arbitration

Mr. Harold Kurland at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a very effective mediator; occasionally risks appearance of objectivity by attempting to insert himself in to the questioning or discussion.

James C. Moore Law Office of James Moore

Education Law

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a recognized leader in the field. The firm has knowledgeable, talented, ethical lawyers with reasonable billing rates!

Nelson E. Roth Cornell University, Office of University Counsel

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Ed Greenberg and Gerhard Dietrich at Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy are excellent insurance defense personal injury lawyers. They don't hesitate to be realistic about potential liability, but they are incredible advocates, fighting tooth and nail to protect every last dollar as if it was their own. I wish I had more like them in other parts of the country.

Jay Tobin Dave & Buster's Inc.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

I have worked with this firm on numerous matters to successful conclusions. They are my "go-to" firm in their geographical area for personal injury defense work, as well as employment matters, discrimination cases, and more.

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a law firm that can manage cases efficiently while keeping the client's best interests in hand.

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

We have relied on Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy as one of our primary malpractice defense firms for the last decade. They are excellent lawyers, highly skilled at what they do.

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is a law firm you will quickly learn to trust and depend on for their expertise, reliability, and thoroughness.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy is an extremely experienced firm with a variety of experience to suit all legal needs. This is a highly recommended firm. Although initially retained as medical malpractice defense counsel, we have used them as/for monitoring counsel, coverage counsel, consulting counsel, mediation specialists, trial monitoring, jury selection consultation, expert referrals, medical record reviews, nursing opinions, general law opinions, and just about everything else, on a variety of matters over the past 6 years.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

My involvement over time has primarily been with Scott Jennette of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy. I cannot overstate how positively impressed I have been with this firm. Their commitment to meeting my company's needs and focus on treating our resources as their own truly is exceptional. I have practiced law for more than 25 years with some of the best legal counsel in the world. Overall, Scott takes a back seat to nobody in terms of his ability to be responsive to my company's needs and accomplishing our litigation goals. He has consistently gone above and beyond. Ward Greenberg definitely get an enthusiastic "thumbs up" in terms of my recommendation to anyone seeking qualified and committed counsel in this subject area.

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