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Paul J. Napoli and Hunter J. Shkolnik Honored by Best Lawyers in America® Nicholas R. Farnolo, Shayna E. Sacks, and Christopher L. Schnieders Also Recognized Best Lawyers in America® has honored five attorneys at Napoli Shkolnik PLLC as Best Lawyers in the areas of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs,…Read the article

Mesothelioma, an aggressive and rare form of heart-lung cancer, is probably the most common health effect of asbestos exposure. The minimum mesothelioma latency period is around twenty years. So, many 9/11 victims who were exposed to asbestos might just now be beginning to experience some mesothelioma symptoms, such as chest tightness, overall lethargy, and trouble…Read the article

In a move which ended years of financial and other squabbles, on July 29, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed into law a bill to extend 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund eligibility and payments for the next seventy-three years. Prior to the reauthorization, Senators had voted 97 to 2 to reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund…Read the article

With the 17th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11 tomorrow, there will be numerous commemorative ceremonies honoring the victims and those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while saving others. Along with the many memorial events in New York City, there will be ceremonies taking place across the country. If you live…Read the article

This article is a continuation of 5 Ways to Remember 9/11 in New York City  The month of September 2018 will be full of observances, solemn ceremonies, and anniversary events throughout New York City commemorating the 17th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. For New Yorkers and those visiting our city in the…Read the article

With the 17th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11 approaching, many people living in and visiting New York City will want to attend memorial ceremonies, tributes, exhibitions, public memorials, and events taking place around the city. If you live in the city or will be visiting in the weeks and days leading…Read the article

After the Twin Towers suddenly collapsed on September 11, many ordinary New Yorkers suddenly became victims. Many people suffered trauma injuries. The attacks killed thousands and wounded many, many others. Others fell victim to the toxic dust which blanketed much of Lower Manhattan on that day. Already, more than 80,000 people have received benefits under…Read the article

The tragic events of the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11th, 2001 left a deep scar on the American psyche. With time, this scar has begun to heal, aided through the efforts of those who established the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. The memorial and museum was created by a group of dedicated…Read the article

The terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001 left the nation reeling. While citizens across the United States processed just what had happened, a select group of brave rescue workers and disaster response personnel immediately set to work to save those still in the ruined buildings. While these courageous first responders…Read the article

After the 9/11 events took place, there were many people who were direct victims of the attack as well as those who took part in rescue and cleaning up efforts. Since the attack and its consequences had a severe impact on the surviving victims, rescuers and cleaners health, many of them tried to claim their…Read the article