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Gary C. Angiuli is both a founder and the Managing Partner of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, Attorneys at Law. In addition, he serves as the Supervising Partner of the firm's Business, Franchise, and Real Estate practice groups.

A seasoned advisor to entrepreneurs, Mr. Angiuli is experienced in the purchase and sale of franchises, automobile dealerships, and small to midsized businesses and can provide comprehensive legal analysis at all stages of a transaction. His extensive experience and skill set in business formations/corporate structures, acquisitions, negotiations, contract drafting/review, shareholder/partnership agreements, commercial litigation, real estate transactions and drafting/review of complex commercial leases make him uniquely qualified to assist with just about any business transaction, large or small.

Mr. Angiuli is also proficient in writing, registering and reviewing Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) for all types of franchised businesses and has advised both franchisors and franchisees in almost every legal aspect of their franchise ventures. He has experience with both start-up ventures and mature franchises and he has advised companies of up to 250 units.

As a member of the Richmond County Bar Association, he has served on the Judiciary Committee and the Board of Directors. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and has served on the Board of Directors for the New York Workers' Compensation Bar Association. Mr. Angiuli has lectured on the subjects of franchising, commercial leasing, and workers' compensation.

Mr. Angiuli is actively involved in the Staten Island Economic Development Corp., where he currently serves on the Board of Directors and various committees. He is a member of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce where he has served on the Board of Directors. Additionally, he currently serves on both the Finance and Executive Committees at the Staten Island Jewish Community Center (JCC).

Through the years, Mr. Angiuli's extensive community involvement has included positions on the Board of Directors and/or Advisory Boards of the Saint George Theatre, Luzerne Music Center, Meals on Wheels of Staten Island, the Staten Island YMCA. Additionally, he has served as both Vice President and Board Member at the College of Staten Island Foundation.

Mr. Angiuli received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1993 from The American University, Washington College of Law and his Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A. 1980). He was admitted to practice law to the New York Bar in 1984 and is admitted to practice law before the New York State Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1985), and the United States Supreme Court (1988).

With over 50 years' experience advising businesses and solving problems, Richard Corash is considered one of the Deans of Staten Island attorneys. Under his stewardship, the practice has grown from a solo general practice of the 1960's to one of Staten Island's most respected law firms.

Through the years Corash has honed his skills in the area of representation and counseling of individuals and businesses, particularly in real estate, business agreements, and resolution of complex estate and probate disputes. His work includes real estate sales and financing for businesses. He has represented purchasers and lenders in SBA and conventional financing for business and real estate transactions. In addition, he represents financial institutions, firms in the construction industry, along with a number of prominent real estate brokers and owners.

His practice is largely focused on guiding business owners through complex transactional matters and resolving disputes without the need for litigation, as well as corporation shareholder agreements and LLC operating agreements with valuation, buyout, and asset protection provisions.

He has excelled at negotiating resolution of complex family disputes relating to estates. His years of experience in guiding business owners through partnership disputes, real estate and construction issues have brought him to the peak of reputation in Staten Island, among both attorneys and clients when a difficult business matter presents itself.

Corash is an active member of the Richmond County Bar Association. Since 1985, Corash has served as Grievance Committee Member and was Chairman for 15 years. He was previously appointed as Commercial and Construction Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He has been recognized in Who's Who in American Law and is a member of the New York State Bar Association.

A 1959 graduate of Harpur College SUNY Binghamton, he received his J.D. from Rutgers University in 1963 and an M.L. from Brooklyn Law School in 1966. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the District of Columbia and the United States Supreme Court.

Connors & Connors PC is a Martindale Hubble "AV" rated and Richmond County's only A.M. Best listed firm. We represent a wide variety of insurers and self insured corporations in civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout the greater New York metropolitan area. Founded by John P. Connors in 1955, we pride ourselves on our ability to thoroughly analyze all issues presented and develop a litigation strategy which reflects our clients' goals, demands and objectives.

Our clients include:

• Ace Private Risk Services
• American Museum of Natural History
• Archdiocese of New York
• Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Broadspire Claims Services
• Catholic Mutual Group
• CVS Pharmacy
• Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
• Government Employees Insurance Company
• Greater New York Insurance Company
• Hess
• Kerzner International
• Liberty Mutual Group
• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
• Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation
• New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company
• New York State Liquidation Bureau
• Northfield Bank
• Public Service Mutual Insurance Company
• Ryder Transportation Systems, Inc.
• Securitas
• Sedgwick CMS
• Target Corporation
• Travelers
• Unilever
• Wagner College
• Wells Fargo

Over the past six decades, we have enthusiastically defended close to 25,000 claims alleging negligence in the ownership, operation, maintenance, renting and leasing of vehicles; negligence in the construction, ownership, maintenance, management and control of commercial and residential properties; negligence in the dispensing of prescription medication; negligence in providing security services at academic institutions, hotels, hospitals and municipal facilities; negligence in the design, manufacture and distribution of products, and negligence in the hiring, training and supervision of employees.

Although our clients present us with differing factual scenarios and legal issues, their needs and expectations regarding legal services are the same. Our clients expect us to know their corporate structure, respond timely to their inquiries, evaluate claims promptly and candidly, appreciate their approach to litigated claims and bill responsibly. We therefore make it our priority to work together with our clients, corporate counsel, risk managers and claims managers in the defense of all claims.

Given our diversified client base, our cases are venued throughout the Greater New York Metropolitan area. For the convenience of our clients, we have offices in midtown Manhattan at 600 Third Avenue to augment the services provided by our main office in Staten Island.

Over the years, our firm has enjoyed a close working relationship with both the bench and bar particularly in Richmond, Kings and New York counties. Members of our firm have served the local and state bar associations in both elected and appointed positions. John P. Connors, Jr. is past President of the Richmond County Bar Association, past Chair of the New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section, and a member of the Grievance Committee of the Second, Eleventh and Thirteenth Judicial Districts. Mr. Connors was also appointed by former Chief Judge Judith Kaye and reappointed by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to serve as Chair of the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Second and Thirteenth Judicial Districts. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Northfield Bank, Notre Dame Academy and the Heart Institute of Staten Island.

In addition to our various activities on behalf of state and local bar associations, John P. Connors, Jr., Robert J. Pfuhler, David S. Heller and Leonard A. Robusto have lectured on premises liability, negligent security, cross examination of experts, civil trial practice, jury selection and insurance coverage.

On a file by file, day by day basis, we believe that evaluation, preparation and communication is an indispensable ingredient in the defense of all cases. As such, at the outset of each new case assignment, we confer with our clients to gain a clear understanding of our client's version of the incident and identify all potential discovery issues and deposition witnesses. In addition, weekly meetings are held amongst the attorneys and paralegals to review all matters for the coming week to guarantee that all cases are properly prepared for trial, depositions, discovery, motion practice or pre-trial conferences.

Defending various premises owners, vehicle leasing companies and contractors have also caused us to develop a familiarity with the insurance coverage issues which arise in premises liability and auto leasing cases. As such, we are often called upon to assess the viability of declaratory judgment actions against recalcitrant insurers.

In cases involving diversity of citizenship, we recommend removal to federal court. (Please note that we do not recommend removal of cases filed in Richmond County.) In both federal and state court, once all necessary discovery is complete, we recommend moving for summary judgment in cases in which we can provide some specific evidence of the steps our clients have taken to keep the area free of transient defects or dangerous conditions.

Once we are in a position to evaluate the settlement and sustainable verdict value of a case, we discuss with our client the strategic value of participating in a non-binding mediation. If a non-binding mediation is in our client's best interest, we submit a comprehensive confidential mediation statement to the mediator. The mediation either results in a favorable settlement or identifies those cases which will be tried.

Given the economic pressure faced by all of our clients today, we are ever mindful of our responsibility to assist our clients in achieving a predictable outcome at a reasonable cost. We look forward to discussing with you how we may be of service to you and your company.