Lisa Black is a founder and partner of Black Marjieh & Sanford, a 100% women-owned law firm in Westchester, NY. Black is an insurance and litigation defense attorney with nearly 20 years’ experience, and she handles litigation defense of property and casualty matters in both…
In a Rockland County Labor Law action, Plaintiff commenced an action for injuries sustained after a fall during a building renovation. Plaintiff obtained a default judgment against the owner of the property. Subsequently, the owner retained Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP after its general liability…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP was honored to receive the 2019 "Family Friendly Employer" award at The Westchester Women's Bar Association Annual Dinner, held June 12 at Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Our goal, in starting our firm less than two years ago, was to…
In (Matusiak v. City of New York, et al.), Plaintiff claimed damages resulting from an alleged defective sidewalk abutting a parking lot in front of a neighboring property of our client, Sushi Island, a restaurant in Queens. Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP was able to…
For the second year in a row, New York law firm Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” Certified company. This distinction, which is based on feedback provided by BM&S employees, recognizes the firm for being an outstanding…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Partner Lisa Black served as a panelist for NYLS Legal Association for Women's Annual Symposium at New York Law School on Thursday, April 18. This event was titled "Are Times Really Changing: Female Perspectives on the Legal Profession's Glass Ceiling"…
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Partner Sheryl A. Sanford spent last Monday evening volunteering stocking shelves at Hillside Food Outreach. Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP strives to make a difference in the community by participating in charitable giving and activities that reflect the causes of…
Black Marjieh & Sanford Partner Lisa Black looks forward to attending New York Law School’s Westchester Alumni Reception Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The event, to be held at Via Garibaldi Italian Ristorante in White Plains, will allow NYLS alumni to catch up with old friends…
In a complex, multi-party Labor Law case stemming from a construction-related accident, Sheryl Sanford and John W. Bieder were able to convince all parties to discontinue the labor law claims and cross-claims against their construction contractor client. Sheryl and John were able to procure the…
We're so excited that Black Marjieh & Sanford LLC has been named this week's 100.7 WHUD Office of the Week. What an honor! The team at BM&S was treated to a delicious lunch courtesy of Pamela's Traveling Feast, delivered by the WHUD Family Fun Crew.
Happy 2019! What better way to ring in the new year than by sharing some great news about our Black Marjieh family. We are pleased to announce the promotion of John Bieder to Partner, effective January 1, 2019. We are so grateful for all his…
In Sherrill v. Friedland, et al., plaintiff, a tenant in an apartment building, claimed that he was duped into entering in a lease agreement, and that he was being harassed by another tenant while living at the building. The evidence suggested otherwise, and a finely…