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The Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm once again included in New York Magazine’s Best Lawyers; partner Leslie Kelmachter featured on cover.

Partner Leslie Kelmachter was featured on the front page of New York Magazine’s annual guide, The New York Area’s Best Lawyers, published on December 13, 2009. This list was sampled from the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

This honor is granted by a lawyer’s peers; voting lawyers suggest to whom they would refer a friend or relative other than themselves.

Learn more about The Best Lawyers in America at bestlawyers.com.

Lawsuit Filed Challenging Cabot Oil's Drilling Practices

The Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm filed a lawsuit on behalf of more than fifteen families in Dimock, Pennsylvania, against natural gas drilling company Cabot Oil. The complaint asserts that the families suffer environmental contamination and pollution caused by the conduct and activities of Cabot. It is alleged that Cabot caused the release of combustible gas into the underground water supply and discharged hazardous chemicals and industrial wastes onto properties and into local streams. The families are requesting a clean up under the Hazardous State Clean Up Act and medical monitoring, as well as compensatory damages for their emotional distress, personal injury and loss of property value. A press conference was held to announce the lawsuit as reported here in the The Times Tribune

The Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm marks ten years of sponsoring the Race for the Cure.

The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm is a proud sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. For the past ten years a team of Jacob D. Fuchsberg employees has taken part in the five kilometer walk in Central Park to help raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.

Learn more about the Race for the Cure at ww5.komen.org

Now Handling Asbestos Related Injuries

The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm is currently investigating a potential class action lawsuit against a building manager for the improper removal of asbestos. Inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to malignant lung cancer and mesothelioma, which can take years to diagnose and lead to severe health problems. To discuss you or a family member’s asbestos exposure with an attorney, and to receive a free consultation, please contact the Jacob Fuchsberg law firm at 212-869-3500. Associate Attorney Andrew Buzin has handled over 100 asbestos related claims and is standing by to take your call.

Nearly 1000 coats collected as the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm sponsors coat drive.

The Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm sponsored the 2009 KISS Kids Coat drive on December 11. Nearly 1000 coats were collected and distributed to homeless shelters across New York City.