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Marc Bern, Ptr, Napoli Bern Ripka, discusses his firm¡¯s representation of over 10,000 "First Responders", i.e. fire fighters, police and clean up workers at the World Trade Center, Sep 11, 2001. Today, years later, the effects of 9/11 still overwhelm the United States. the brave men and women involved in the recovery and rescue effort after the terrorist attacks in New York have begun to suffer from illness and disability as a result of their exposure to multiple toxic substances while working at the various worksites during the rescue, recovery and cleanup operations.
Millions of minute toxic particles were released into the environment when the twin towers collapsed. Firefighters, police officers and construction workers assisting in rescue operations in the days and weeks following the attacks were exposed to these toxic substances, many of which caused serious illness and injury - some of which we have only barely begun to recognize as the aftermath of the attacks. Health officials say that rescue and cleanup workers may have inhaled asbestos, mercury, lead, silica, polyvinyl chloride and other harmful particles in the days and weeks after the tragedy. These exposures may lead to a variety of disorders, including occupational asthma ("WTC Cough"), chronic bronchitis, asbestosis, mesothelioma, silicosis, emphysema and various cancers.
Marc is a Senior Partner in the firm.
Mr. Bern's legal career spans over 30 years. He has tried more than 100 cases to jury verdict, and has settled hundreds of cases for amounts in excess of $1,000,000; total firm settlements and client recoveries exceed one billion dollars. Mr. Bern is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates forum.
Mr. Bern has lectured before the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Practicing Law Institute, New York County Lawyers Association, Wisconsin Trial Lawyers Association, Hahnemann Medical College, Mealeys seminars, and Melvin Belli seminars. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; the New York State Trial Lawyers Association;
and the Wisconsin Trial Lawyers Association.
Roger Clark is the founding member and managing partner of Clark, Goldberg & Madruga. In his more than 25 years practicing law, Roger has earned a national reputation as a successful trial attorney representing insurers, cable television providers, and small and large businesses in a broad range of business litigation matters. "My philosophy has always been that the attorneys in this law firm must be prepared not just to 'litigate' a case, but to try it before a judge or jury, while at the same time keeping the client's goals and objectives squarely within our sights." Roger is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating that can be bestowed upon an attorney.
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