The law firm of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP is proud to announce that twenty-five of the firm’s attorneys have been named to 2026’s New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition. No more than five percent of the lawyers in a state are selected to Super Lawyers.
Four attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria were ranked in the Top 50 among all attorneys named to 2026’s New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition. In addition, six attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria were named to New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition’s Rising Stars list.
Super Lawyers recognizes top attorneys nationwide through a patented selection process that combines independent research and peer input. The annual publication provides a credible, comprehensive and diverse resource for attorneys and consumers seeking legal counsel. Attorneys are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, including results, experience, honors, professional activity and other accomplishments.
Legal Analysis for Report on First Amendment Issues Regarding Macklemore Concert Controversy
Attorney Barry Covert was recently interviewed by reporter Hannan Adely of The Record to provide legal analysis regarding First Amendment and free speech questions raised by the removal of musical artist Macklemore from scheduled concert performances.
The Record, one of the largest newspapers serving Northern New Jersey and part of the USA TODAY Network, published Adely’s article examining the controversy and the constitutional questions it raises.
Experience with First Amendment Law and Concert Controversies
Barry Covert has extensive experience handling First Amendment and constitutional law matters. He is a Past President and current member of the Board of Directors of the First Amendment Lawyers Association, a nationwide association of attorneys devoted to protecting freedom of expression under the First Amendment. Barry also has direct experience with a First Amendment case involving similar legal issues and a high profile musical performer.
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When a Municipality Causes an Injury in New York State: Your Rights and What You Need to Know
If you were injured because of the negligence or misconduct of a city, town, county, New York State agency, public authority, or government employee, you may be dealing with much more than the injury itself. Medical treatment, pain, lost income, and uncertainty about your recovery can affect you and your family.
It can be especially frustrating when the harm was preventable and caused by a government entity or employee that you expected to act responsibly.
You may have the right to pursue compensation. But when a government entity is responsible, the rules can be different from an ordinary personal injury case. Claims may involve deadlines as short as 90 days, special notice requirements, pre-lawsuit hearings, government-specific defenses, and questions about which government entity is actually responsible.
Being injured by a municipality does not mean you cannot pursue compensation. Government entities can be held accountable in appropriate circumstances, and an initial denial or defense by a municipality does not necessarily mean your case is over.
This article explains the issues injured plaintiffs should understand, the obstacles municipalities may raise, and why experience handling claims against government entities can matter.
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