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Sara Tomanio

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Accomplished Partner and former Nurse with over 18 years experience, adept in managing high-stakes litigation and negotiating settlements in New York's Supreme Courts. Skilled in drafting critical legal documents and mentoring teams, and excel in strategic planning and effective case resolution, showcasing both analytical and leadership capabilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner Attorney

Coffey Modica
08.2023 - Current
  • Defense of GL, Labor Law, Medical Malpractice and Construction Defect matters in all New York Supreme Courts and Appellate Divisions.
  • Prepared precise legal documents such as, pleadings, briefs, discovery documents, motions and memoranda.
  • Reviewed and prepared comment to clients regarding risk transfer and implement appropriate strategies and pleadings to address same.
  • Reviewed and summarized medical records to accurately and succinctly report, vet experts and provide comment on damages in high exposure cases
  • Negotiated advantageous agreements during mediation sessions, avoiding costly litigation whenever possible.
  • Effectively managed teams of associates working on high-stakes litigation cases while ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Mentored junior attorneys, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall performance of the team.

Senior Associate

Brody, O'Connor & O'Connor
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Represented client in GL and Labor Law matters in all New York Supreme Courts, the Appellate Division and U.S. Bankruptcy Court
  • Managed high-profile cases with attention to detail and strategic planning to achieve the highest outcomes
  • Transferred risks in contractual relationships through review of contacts and drafted appropriate pleadings to enforce same
  • Read, reviewed and summarized complex medical records for comment on damages, to vet experts and achieve favorable outcomes
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Prepared cases for trial as indicated including selection and preparation of expert witnesses, trial binders and motions

Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Represented a major medical center in all facets of claims related to medical malpractice in all New York Supreme Courts
  • Prepared pleadings, discovery documents and motion papers meeting all deadlines and Court Orders.
  • Reviewed summarized complex medical records to provide comment to clients regarding exposure, vet experts and damages.
  • Conducted and attended depositions to defend interests of client and identify and address issues and possible risk transfer
  • Participated in settlement negotiations, securing favorable terms for clients while minimizing potential liabilities.

Associate Attorney

Pillinger, Miller Tarallo
04.2018 - 11.2020
  • Developed detailed litigation strategies as monitoring counsel for a major insurance company regarding NY Labor Law
  • Developed detailed litigation strategies as monitoring Associate Counsel for a major nationwide corporation regarding all aspects of their litigation including general and product liability.
  • Researched legal authority and law to compare case fact patterns to precedential cases and determine probable outcomes.
  • Assisted with the preparation of cases for trial in all New York Supreme Courts including witness preparation, motions and files management i.e trail binders etc.

Associate Attorney

Schiavetti Corgan DiEdwards Weinberg & Nicholson
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Defended clients in medical malpractice matters in all New York Supreme Courts
  • Achieved favorable outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation and effective litigation strategies.
  • Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
  • Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Prepared cases for trial including preparation of witnesses, experts and trial binders
  • Drafted pleadings, discovery documents, motions and settlement releases as needed considering notably considering Medicare/ Medicaid liens to protect the client

Education

L.L. M Intellectual Property -

Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law
Lansing, MI
05.2014

J.D. -

Western Michigan University
Lansing
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies/ Criminal Justice

Post University
Waterbury, CT
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05.1998

Skills

  • Represent clients in New York Supreme Courts and Appellate Divisions
  • Perform Case and File Management and meet all deadlines
  • Draft all relevant documents, motions and reports
  • Draft all relevant pre trial memoranda to insured regarding prospective outcomes at settlement and trial
  • Vet, select and meet with experts, investigators and witnesses on all aspects of litigation
  • Conduct Settlement Negotiations and Mediations
  • Licensed NY and Eastern and Southern District NY

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS and AED Instruction
  • New YorK State Bar
  • Admitted to Eastern and Southern District New York

Timeline

Partner Attorney

Coffey Modica
08.2023 - Current

Senior Associate

Brody, O'Connor & O'Connor
06.2022 - 08.2023

Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
11.2020 - 06.2022

Associate Attorney

Schiavetti Corgan DiEdwards Weinberg & Nicholson
10.2018 - 04.2019

Associate Attorney

Pillinger, Miller Tarallo
04.2018 - 11.2020

L.L. M Intellectual Property -

Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law

J.D. -

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies/ Criminal Justice

Post University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Connecticut State University

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