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Celebrating VNS Health
On November 14, 2024, the team at Newfield, Biondo & Carlino, LLC joined to celebrate the work of VNS Health at its 2024 Benefit: Building Healthy Communities, which supported VNS Health’s mission to provide services to more than 51,000 patients, clients and plan members, helping them live, age and heal in their homes.
Kierra Greenwood, Esq. Joins Newfield, Biondo & Carlino, LLC as Of Counsel
Kierra brings 7 years of experience defending healthcare providers in NY and CT. We are thrilled to have her join our team! Learn more about Kierra's experience here: https://www.nbc-law.com/attorney/Kierra-Greenwood/
Diana M. Carlino Presides Over Mock Trials
In 2021, Attorney Diana M. Carlino served as a “Judge” for the Civics First Middle School Mock Trial program. They presided over “criminal trials” in which middle school students served as the attorneys, and lay and expert witnesses. The “Judges” considered the students’ arguments regarding the admissibility of evidence and testimony, and issued their rulings in accordance with the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Civics First is a private, non-profit association that conducts and promotes law-related education programs in Connecticut’s public, private, and parochial schools.
Diana M. Carlino Presents to the Litigation Counsel of America
Attorney Carlino spoke about using radiology images as demonstrative exhibits at trial at the Litigation Counsel of America’s Renaissance Symposium XV at the Harvard Club in New York City in December 2019. Her presentation, entitled Should you let your radiology expert get “real”? explored different ways to present radiology testimony at trial, and advantages and disadvantages of each approach. The Renaissance Symposium is an exclusive advanced trial series built around the idea of actual trial tactics and strategies. It is a full-day of immersion in dialogue and discussion between trial lawyers with years of experience, successes and verdicts.
Diana M. Carlino Named 2019 Superlawyer
Attorney Diana Carlino was named a 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star in Connecticut, recognizing her achievement as being among the best 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years old in the state. This was her third consecutive year receiving this prestigious award.
Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, including verdicts/settlements, experiences, position within law firm, bar and/or professional activity. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.
Diana M. Carlino Selected As A Fellow Of The Litigation Counsel Of America
In 2018, Diana M. Carlino, was selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation. The LCA is aggressively diverse in its composition. Established as a trial and appellate lawyer honorary society reflecting the American bar in the twenty-first century, the LCA represents the best in law among its membership. The number of Fellowships has been kept at an exclusive limit by design, allowing qualifications, diversity and inclusion to align effectively, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. Fellows are generally at the partner or shareholder level, or are independent practitioners with recognized experience and accomplishment. In addition, the LCA is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows.
Diana M. Carlino Attends Lecture ON Data-Driven Jury Selection
On September 21, 2018, Attorney Carlino attended a lecture about the use of data-driven consulting in litigation at the CFA Society in New York City. The program covered the science and art of jury selection; use of data-driven analytics at trial; the value of jury pool surveys, mock juries and focus groups; and an examination of trial analytics.
Diana M. Carlino Elected To The Connecticut Bar Association
Diana M. Carlino, Esq. was elected by her peers in Stamford, Darien and New Canaan as to the Connecticut Bar Association House of Delegates for the Second District, for a three-year term effective July 1, 2018.
The Connecticut Bar Association (“CBA”) is a membership organization of Connecticut attorneys working to advance the principles of the practice of law and the public understanding of the law. As a member of the House of Delegates, Attorney Carlino will represent attorneys of the Second District in the policy making decisions of the CBA, including legislative policies, amendments to the Code of Professional Responsibility, and organization of the courts.
State Health Departments Investigations
How cooperative are State Health Departments in investigating claims, providing information, answering questions, and negotiating resolutions? The answer is that little information is usually forthcoming and charges are often unnegotiable. Health care providers need to be prepared early for hearings, even where charges seem unfounded. Jim Biondo has successfully handled several investigations in New York and Connecticut. [email protected] He can provide clients with the challenges presented by such investigations and deft ways of negotiating with these governmental agencies and challenging potentially adverse decisions.
Grand Rounds Presentations At Yale-New Haven Medical Center
Jim Newfield was invited to give Grand Rounds presentations to medical staff at Yale-New Haven Medical Center in the Department of Urology and Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Oct, 2016).
Policies And Practices For Managed Long Term Care Utilization Review And Fair Hearings
Jim Newfield has counseled Managed Long Term Care plans regarding design and implementation of policies and practices for utilization review and fair hearings. He has also represented care providers in connection with Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) investigations and proceedings and Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) audits, investigations and actions. He also represents employers in connection with Group Self-Insurance Trust (GSIT) exposure and litigation, including defense of such actions and prosecution of claims against Trusts and Trust professionals and agents.
Conferences And Seminars
Newfield, Biondo & Carlino, LLC Attends Legal, Medical and Insurance Seminars
Newfield, Biondo & Carlino, LLC invests in ongoing medical as well as legal education, including attendance at medical specialty and insurance conferences and seminars.
