Jeffrey R. Nichols Added to Letterhead

We are very proud to announce that Jeffrey R. Nichols’ name has been added to the letterhead.  The firm name will now be Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols & Porter, LLP.  This is a well-deserved acknowledgement of Jeffrey’s vital role in the firm since its inception.  His wisdom and leadership have been integral to the firm’s […]

Patterson and Medina Secure Dismissal on Behalf of Surgical Group

Gary W. Patterson, Jr. and Adonaid Medina have secured yet another dismissal of an entire action premised on alleged medical malpractice by a surgical group and its individual physician surgeons. The Supreme Court, New York County, dismissed the action in a decision that adopted all of the arguments articulated in favor of the motion to […]

Anthony Venditto joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Anthony Venditto has joined the firm as a Partner in the Valhalla office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Mr. Venditto served as an Assistant District Attorney in the office of New York County District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau. Thereafter, he commenced his career in […]

Nicole Callahan joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Nicole Callahan has joined the firm as an Associate in the Valhalla office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Ms. Callahan worked for medical malpractice and premises liability defense firms, as well as a boutique firm specializing in intellectual property law, where her practice focused […]

Graig R. Avino joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Graig R. Avino has joined the firm as an associate in the New York City office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Mr. Avino worked for a medical malpractice defense firm in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Avino focuses his practice in the area of […]

VBP&P Partner Selected as 2018 Long Island’s Top Women Honoree

The Long Island Power Women in Business has honored Honorable Ruth B. Kraft as one of Long Island’s top women to be feted on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.  Ruth has received this recognition for her success not only as a business women, but as a female leader in her community.  VBP&P is proud to have […]

Kathleen M. Thompson joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Kathleen M. Thompson has joined the firm as of counsel in the Garden City office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Ms. Thompson represented major clients in complex litigation at a prominent International law firm. Ms. Thompson has worked as an adjunct instructor at St. […]

Diana V. Mauro joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Diana V. Mauro has joined the firm as an Associate in the Westchester office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Ms. Mauro gained her experience in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation from reputable metropolitan area law firms. In her career, Ms. Mauro has represented […]

Mary M. Holupka joins VBP&P

Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols and Porter, LLP is proud to announce that Mary M. Holupka has joined the firm as an Associate in the Garden City office.  Prior to joining VBP&P, Ms. Holupka obtained her Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law in 2012. After graduating from law school, Ms. Holupka entered litigation practice and has […]