Janice Berkowitz is a partner in the Albertson office. Ms. Berkowitz joined the Firm in 1988 as a law clerk while attending law school. She is the Firm's first female partner and is a senior member of the professional liability/municipal liability defense team. Her practice also includes premises liability, product liability, commercial litigation, employment litigation, health care matters and civil rights litigation.
In conjunction with her municipal/school district/civil rights practice, Ms. Berkowitz also handles matters relating to employment practices, tenure disputes, terminations, sexual discrimination, age discrimination, racial discrimination and case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Ms. Berkowitz also handles cases involving intellectual property as well as general professional liability issues, including legal malpractice and healthcare defense.Ms. Berkowitz has lectured on various school district and discrimination issues.
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Education:
Hofstra University School of Management, J.D., 1989
Binghamton, B.S., Magna Cum Laude, 1986
Bar Admissions:
State of New York, 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of NY, 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of NY, 1990
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