Anjelica Cappellino, J.D.
Anjelica Cappellino, Esq., a New York Law School alumna and psychology graduate from St. John’s University, is an accomplished attorney at Meringolo & Associates, P.C. She specializes in federal criminal defense and civil litigation, with significant experience in high-profile cases across New York’s Southern and Eastern Districts. Her notable work includes involvement in complex cases such as United States v. Joseph Merlino, related to racketeering, and U.S. v. Jimmy Cournoyer, concerning drug trafficking and criminal enterprise.
Ms. Cappellino has effectively represented clients in sentencing preparations, often achieving reduced sentences. She has also actively participated in federal civil litigation, showcasing her diverse legal skill set. Her co-authored article in the Albany Law Review on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines underscores her deep understanding of federal sentencing and its legal nuances. Cappellino's expertise in both trial and litigation marks her as a proficient attorney in federal criminal and civil law.
MDLs to Watch: Onglyza and Kombligyze XR
In February, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued an order centralizing pre-trial proceedings in actions against the manufacturers of Onglyza and Kombligyze XR, medications used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. When the centralization was ordered, the litigation, docketed as In Re: Onglyza (Saxagliptin) and Kombiglyze XR (Saxagliptin and Metformin) Products Liability
Posted on July 10, 2018 in Litigation Monitor
Daubert vs. Frye: Navigating the Standards of Admissibility for Expert Testimony
Although there are many factors to consider when vetting an expert, the ultimate question is whether the expert’s testimony will be admissible in court.
Posted on July 17, 2018 in FRE, Daubert, & Frye & Working with Experts
Legal Malpractice Trends: What You Need to Know
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney breaches the requisite standard of care customary to the practice of law. Generally, a legal malpractice claim requires the plaintiff to prove that: The attorney owed a duty of care to the plaintiff The attorney deviated from the applicable standard of care The plaintiff suffered damages The damages were
Posted on July 24, 2018 in Working with Experts
The Staircase: Netflix Documentary Calls Unreliable Forensic Science Into Question
As any true crime purveyor (or Netflix-binge-watcher) knows, the murder of Kathleen Peterson has become an enigma over the past two decades. On December 9, 2001, her husband, Michael Peterson, found her unconscious at the bottom of the stairs of their mansion. Peterson was subsequently charged and convicted of his wife’s murder and sentenced to
Posted on August 7, 2018 in News
Formaldehyde in Construction Materials Spurs Products Liability Litigation
Among the ever-growing list of toxins and contaminants that can form the basis of a products liability claim, formaldehyde has shown signs of potential for litigation in recent years. Formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, can be found in a variety of household products and construction materials. While exposure to low levels of formaldehyde is considered safe,
Posted on August 9, 2018 in Litigation Monitor
How Are Medical Malpractice Review Panels Impacting The Legal Process?
Generally speaking, it is not easy to successfully bring forth a medical malpractice lawsuit in the United States, as evidenced by the consistent downward trend in the number of paid claims in the last two decades. This might be by design. Unlike other types of personal injury claims, medical malpractice typically carries its own set
Posted on August 30, 2018 in Working with Experts
What is the Role of an Expert Witness in a Negligence Claim?
A negligence claim, in the general legal definition of the term, refers to any claim that alleges a defendant breached the necessary standard of care and that said breach proximately caused plaintiff’s injuries.
Posted on September 6, 2018 in Resources for Experts & Working with Experts
Accident Reconstruction: How the Experts Can Help You Win Your Case
From train derailments to car crashes, accidents happen all the time. Whether those accidents are litigated in court, however, is a different story. Even the seemingly most straightforward accidents can present complex, multi-faceted issues of negligence, and it may not always be readily apparent which party, if any, is at fault. An accident reconstruction specialist,
Posted on September 11, 2018 in Working with Experts
5 Tips For Navigating Independent Medical Examinations
For litigation involving personal injuries – such as a negligence or worker’s compensation claim – an independent medical examination will be an integral part of the process. An independent medical examination, as the term suggests, is an examination conducted by a third party medical professional who is not the plaintiff’s treating physician. The examination is
Posted on September 27, 2018 in Working with Experts
The Rebuttal Expert Report: 4 Steps For Critiquing An Opposing Expert
If an expert is necessary to prove a case theory, chances are the opposing party will also retain their own expert. But no matter how sound one side’s legal theories and expert opinions appear to be, an opposing expert’s conclusions will likely present a number of challenges to those arguments. However, an unfavorable opposing opinion
Posted on October 9, 2018 in Working with Experts