Leveraging Rule 68 Offers of Judgment in Settlement Negotiations

Mr. Berkowitz is an experienced civil litigator with significant class action experience who represents businesses and professionals in complex disputes. At the trial and appellate levels, he has successfully defended clients in shareholder derivative suits, trademark infringement claims, breach of contract and negligence suits. Mr. Berkowitz also has successfully defended clients accused of violating Federal & State Consumer Protection Acts, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Mr. Steele counsels insurers on complex coverage matters and litigates insurance coverage disputes. He also defends clients in construction accidents, professional malpractice claims, and personal injury matters. Mr. Steele litigates and arbitrates coverage cases involving construction mishaps, professional liability claims, uninsured/underinsured motorist policy provisions, subrogation claims, third-party additional-insured disputes, lead paint exclusions, and “other insurance” provisions.

Ms. Calamia is a member of the Labor & Employment practice group. She represents individuals in arbitrations, administrative proceedings and state and federal litigation in all manner of employment disputes including wage and hour claims, allegations of discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment and sexual harassment. Ms. Calamia also advises employers on compliance with multi-state employment policies, industry-specific regulations and compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. In addition to her practice, Ms. Calamia serves as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University School of Law where she teaches students advanced appellate advocacy skills. She has also spoken on panels and given CLEs on general litigation practices, as well as employment and civil rights-related topics.