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CHANNEL 6 NEWS ALBANY, Video interview with Sean J. Doolan, Esq concerning new nursing home legislation allowing victims to be compensated, October 14, 2021
APRIL, 2021 Newsletter, NURSING HOME CARE WEBINARS
Nursing Home Litigation 2021 Seminar – In March of 2021, as part of a seminar entitled “Nursing Home Litigation 2021”, Jason Platt, Esq. published and lectured for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association on the issue of punitive damages. It was well attended by both the plaintiffs’ and the defendants’ bar. The lecture covered the law relating to punitive damages in nursing home cases, pleadings and motions to dismiss, and the practical application of the law to proving punitive damages in nursing home cases. Given that the law and tradition in New York State is that punitive damages are not generally recoverable in an injury matter of any kind, Jason’s work and particular knowledge in this area of law is groundbreaking. This is one of the many ways in which Doolan Platt & Setareh, LLP lead the way in nursing home litigation. Attorneys may purchase the seminar to receive 4 Skills CLE credits, https://www.nystla.org/?pg=store&sa=ViewDetails&ItemID=16281&cat=2954
Reporter Stephen Maugeri, of CBS6 Albany, interviews Sean J. Doolan, Esq. on the legal recourse that face nursing homes after the release of the New York State Attorney General Letica James’ report exposing the number of deaths in them as a result of the Covid-19, January 28, 2021
Letter to the Editor, in The Mountain Eagle by Sean J. Doolan, Esq. addressing Nursing Home Residents’ rights to visitation. October 9, 2020
Reporter Michael Anich quotes attorney Sean J. Doolan, Esq. in a Leader Herald article regarding a lawsuit against the Nathan Littauer Hospital Association and Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, in Gloversville, New York. September 26, 2014
Benjamin Setarah, Esq. recently obtained a $950,000 settlement for a client, who sustained head and shoulder injuries after being hit by his own car. Max Robinson summarized the incident and settlement for VerdictSearch New York. September 22, 2014
“Understanding Protections for Assisted Living Residents,” an article by Sean J. Doolan, Esq. and Jeffery M. Adams, Esq. was published in the New York Law Journal. July 24, 2014
A New York Law Journal article summarizes a $1.5 million verdict obtained by Doolan Platt & Setareh, LLP in Clinton County, New York. July 23, 2014
Sean J. Doolan, Esq. is quoted in a Press Republican article regarding a recent $1.5 million verdict Doolan Platt & Setareh, LLP obtained in an overmedication case, in Clinton County, New York. July 21, 2014
Attorneys Sean J. Doolan, Esq. and Jason J. Platt, Esq. presented at a New York State Trial Lawyers Association seminar, Litigating Nursing Home Cases 2014. Sean spoke about the Assisted Living Reform Act in New York State, while Jason covered nursing home neglect and abuse litigation. The seminar was held at the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute in New York, NY. June 17, 2014
Attorney Sean J. Doolan, Esq. is quoted in a Times Union article by Lauren Stanforth, regarding a lawsuit filed against Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Albany, NY. May 20, 2014
Sean J. Doolan, Esq. participated in a Windham Area Recreation Foundation (WARF) fundraiser at the The Club at Windham Mountain, raising $12,000 to help establish the “Windham region as a preeminent four season destination and [better] the lives of its residents and visitors through the enhancement of trail-based recreation opportunities.” March 1, 2014
Speaking Engagement: Assisted Living Litigation, Sean J. Doolan, Esq. spoke at a seminar hosted by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), at their headquarters in New York, NY. June 17, 2014
Doolan Platt & Setareh, LLP is formed, merging The Law Offices of Benjamin Setareh of Pleasantville, NY and Doolan & Platt, LLP with offices in Dobbs Ferry and Windham, NY. The two firms combined have been successfully handling and trying nursing home cases, personal injury matters of all types and criminal cases for over 40 years. July, 2013
Speaking Engagement: Legal Rights of Patients in Nursing Homes, Sean Doolan (center) is the guest speaker on the Life Happens, Are You Prepared? radio program, hosted by Attorney Louis W. Pierro, Esq. (left) and Brian Johnson (right), on 810 AM and 103.1 FM WGY, Latham, NY. September 28, 2013
Sean and Christine Doolan participated in the T. Patrick Meehan Memorial Walk fundraiser, which coincided with the grand opening of the Windham Path, Windham, NY. Photo by Francis X. Driscoll, May 25, 2013
Speaking Engagement: Litigating Assisted Living Claims, hosted by The Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, Inc. at the Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY, March 21, 2013. Submitted Paper 
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Listen to a Podcast on The Assisted Living Reform Act and its corresponding regulations: An interview with Sean J. Doolan, Esq. by John Fisher, Esq., January 2013 Podcast
Speaking Engagement: On the Edge in Assisted Living, presentation to the New York Nursing Home Litigation Group, New York, NY. October 25, 2012
Speaking Engagement: The Jury Project Workshop, defense presenter at a Jury Focus Group, hosted by Attorney John H. Fisher, Esq., Jack’s Oyster House, Albany, NY. October 24, 2012
Jason J. Platt and Sean J. Doolan attended the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Celestial Ball honoring Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan, Esq. (left) and Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP who have worked tirelessly to raise funds to find a cure for juvenile diabetes, www.jdrf.org November 17, 2012
Sean J. Doolan and Jason J. Platt attended the Kyle Goldberg Memorial Foundation Eighth Annual Golf Tournament, which raises money for scholarships and awareness of substance abuse prevention, at Spook Rock Golf Course, in Suffern, NY. September 24, 2012
Sean J. Doolan attended The OJ Simpson Trial: Trials and Error, Behind the Headlines of America’s Most Controversial Cases, a panel discussion hosted by Pace Law School Center for Continuing Legal Education. Panelists included Alan Dershowitz, Esq., pictured to the right (on the defense “dream team”) , Chris Darden, Esq. (Deputy District Attorney), the Goldman Family (victim Ron Goldman’s family) and Dan Abrams (Legal Analyst covering case for CourtTV). September 6, 2012
Doolan & Platt LLP is formed, merging The Law Offices of Sean J. Doolan of Windham, NY and The Office of Hyman & Platt, P.C., Dobbs Ferry, NY. The two firms combined have been successfully handling and trying nursing home cases for over 30 years. April, 2012
Speaking Engagement: Legal Rights of Patients in Nursing Homes, guest speaker on the Life Happens, Are You Prepared? radio program, hosted by Attorney Louis W. Pierro, Esq., on 810 AM and 103.1 FM WGY, Latham, NY. March 31, 2012
Speaking Engagement: On the Edge in Assisted Living, presentation to the New York Nursing Home Litigation Group, New York, NY. February 2012
Speaking Engagement: Nursing Home Seminar Series: Assisted Living, teleseminar for the Washington State Association for Justice, Seattle, WA. Presentation Speakers: Sean J. Doolan, Esq. and Patricia Iyer, MSN RN LNCC, November 15, 2011
Sean J. Doolan, Esq. is quoted in newspaper article, Woman Sues Nursing Home Over Death of Elderly Uncle, The Daily Gazette. November 21, 2011 link
Following the destruction that took place across New York as a result of Tropical Storm Irene, Sean J. Doolan co-founded New York State Trial Lawyer Care Inc., to assist citizens who were in need of pro-bono legal services. NYSTLC, Inc put victims in contact with attorneys who volunteered their legal services. See Judge Addresses Legal Services for the Poor, October 5, 2011Times Union.
Speaking Engagement: Nursing Home Seminar Series: Reducing Risk in Nursing Home Care, teleseminar Presentation Speakers: Sean J. Doolan, Esq. being interviewed by Patricia Iyer, MSN RN LNCC, Summer 2011
The Law Office of Sean J. Doolan in Windham, NY suffered considerable damage from Tropical Storm Irene. August 28, 2011 link
Speaking Engagement: Nursing Home Neglect: Tips to Screen, Investigate, Litigate and Collect on a Case, presents at the New York Academy of Trial Lawyers, Albany NY. April 26, 2011
Speaking Engagement: Plaintiff’s Perspective of Liability in Fall Cases, Medication Errors, Pressure Ulcers and Infectious Disease Litigation, presents at the American Conference Institute’s first annual Long Term Care Litigation Conference, Miami, FL. April 4, 2011
Speaking Engagement: Legal Rights of Patients in Long Term Care Facilities, guest speaker on the Life Happens, Are You Prepared? radio program, hosted by Attorney Louis W. Pierro Esq., on 810 AM and 103.1 FM WGY, Latham, NY. March 19, 2011
LOBBYING: Sean J. Doolan and Stacey Koeppel, Litigation Paralegal, lobbied state legislators in Albany, NY against the Governor’s proposed tort reforms, including caps, that were proposed in the Executive Budget. March 21, 2011
Sean J. Doolan, Issue of Tort Reform Letter to the Editor The Daily Mail. January 14, 2011
Attorney Sean J. Doolan, Esq. was mentioned in a News10 ABC article, “New Accusations of Neglect at Local Nursing Home,” regarding Northwoods Rehabilitation and Extended Care Facility in Troy, NY. April, 2010
Press Conference involving an Upstate Nursing Home April 1, 2010 link.
Speaking Engagement: Senior Safety and Legal Rights of Patients in Nursing Homes, Sean Doolan (above) is the guest speaker on the Life Happens, Are You Prepared? radio program, hosted by Attorney Louis W. Pierro, Esq., on 810 AM and 103.1 FM WGY, Latham, NY. November 28, 2010
Speaking Engagement: Nursing Home Litigation, at the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, Albany, NY. February 24, 2009
Speaking Engagement: Nursing Home Litigation, at the Rockland County Bar Association meeting, Congers, NY. June 6, 2006
Speaking Engagement: On the Edge in Assisted Living, at the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants 17th National Education Conference, Shared Foundation, Infinite Possibilities, Atlanta, GA. Spring 2006
Speaking Engagementc: Assisted Living Facilities, at a Nursing Home Negligence Conference sponsored by Lorman Education Services, Crowne Plaza at the United Nations, New York, NY. January 26, 2006
Speaking Engagement: Plaintiff’s View of Nursing Home Neglect: Pre-suit Issues, at a New Jersey & New York Nursing Home Negligence seminar hosted by Professional Education Systems Institute, LLC, Hilton Gateway, Newark, NJ. May 24, 2005
Speaking Engagement: Assisted Living Facilities, at a Nursing Home Negligence Conference sponsored by Lorman Education Services, Pace University, New York, NY. January 25, 2005
Speaking Engagement: Assisted Living Facilities, presented to the Greene County Department of the Aging, Cairo, NY. January 19, 2005
Sean J. Doolan with Erin Brockovich, 2005 Toronto American Association for Justice Annual Convention. July, 2005
Speaking Engagement: Nursing Home Negligence, at a seminar hosted by the Professional Education Systems Institute, LLC, Melville, NY and White Plains, NY. Speakers: Sean J. Doolan, Esq., Robert A. Hyman, Esq., and Jason J. Platt, Esq. August 20-21, 2003
Speaking Engagement: Nursing Home Litigation, at a seminar hosted by the New York Bar Association, Albany Marriott, Albany, NY and Tarrytown Marriott, Tarrytown, NY. May 29, 2003 and June 13, 2003