• Jennifer Dominelli Lecakes lectured in November 2009 on the subject of Ethics and Experts.  In particular, Jennifer presented on communications with treating physicians pursuant to the Court of Appeals decision of Arons v. Jutkowitz. She spoke at a program sponsored by the National Business Institute.  For a link to the materials, click here.

  • Flink Smith is proud to announce the completion of a major renovation to our Lake Placid office.  Situated on Main Street in the heart of Lake Placid and just down the road from the local courthouse, the location has always been a strong point for Flink Smith.  Now, the new office space matches the quality of the work product, meeting the expectations clients have come to expect from Flink Smith. 

  • The building’s exterior has undergone a major facelift, as it has been redesigned with a traditional Adirondack look, its cedar siding with dark trim standing out smartly next to the neighboring buildings.  The structure has been described as the nicest new building on Main Street by many Lake Placid natives.  The building now also houses other businesses, with Flink Smith the anchor tenant in the middle.   

  • The interior of 2557 Main Street has dramatically improved as well.  The new, larger office space features a beautiful new conference room, also decorated in a traditional Adirondack style, with red maple bookshelves and first edition, antique law books, in addition to offices and a spacious waiting room.  The deer antler chandelier is a must-see!  This new, full service office also has the technology to meet all of your legal needs.  If you would like to tour the new space, please give us a call.

  • On September 30, 2009 Edward Flink spoke before the Defense Research Institute of Northeastern New York on the new rules and regulations changes regarding the Medicare Secondary Payer provisions and the requirements for liability insurers to register and file reports with Medicare.  The materials distributed at the seminar are linked below.
    MSP Memo

  • Edward Flink and Jennifer Dominelli Lecakes participated in the program offered by the New York State Bar Association, Law School for Claims Professionals.   Ed chaired and Jennifer presented at the Albany session on October 30, 2009. Jennifer spoke on Premises Liability Issues and Trends and covered the most current case law on theories of liability and standard of care, slip and fall, snow and ice cases, trivial defects and notice, creation of defect. For a link to Jennifer’s Premises Liability presentation, please click here.

  • In Flink Smith’s further attempts to “Go Green” we have opted not to send holiday greeting cards through the mail.  Rather, we are taking the money that we would have expended for those mailings and are making a donation to the Adirondack/Saratoga Chapter of the American Red Cross.  We will be e-mailing our holiday greetings and advising our friends and colleagues of this donation.  We believe this is a win/win/win situation as our well-wishes will still be extended to our friends, clients and colleagues, we will have cut back on the waste necessitated by sending out paper cards and we will be assisting a charitable organization who will in turn be able to assist those in need during the holiday season.  For further information in regard to the Adirondack/Saratoga Chapter of the American Red Cross and the extraordinary services it provides, please see that organization’s website.  http://www.redcrossadirondacksaratoga.org.  The Management Team selected this organization at the suggestion of Rob Coughlin who serves on the Board of Directors and as Secretary to this Chapter of the Red Cross. 

  • Edward Flink, Jennifer Dominelli Lecakes and Paul J. Campito participated in the program offered by the New York State Bar Association, Law School for Claims Professionals.   Ed presented at the Syracuse session on September 5, 2008 and chaired the Albany session on September 19, 2008.  Jennifer and Paul presented at the Albany session.  Ed and Jennifer spoke on Premises Liability Issues and Trends and covered the most current case law on theories of liability and standard of care, slip and fall, snow and ice cases, trivial defects and notice, creation of defect. Paul spoke on notice, late notice and disclaimers.

  • Flink Smith is pleased to report that the inaugural Geoff Bodine Bobsled Flink Smith Invitational was a success! Combining the best of the Saratoga Race Course and summertime golfing at Shaker Ridge Country Club, a premier Capital District course, participants had the opportunity to enjoy two days of festivities - supporting USA Bobsledding and helping the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project build the sleds that will help keep our athletes competitive in Vancouver 2010.

  • On track day, the rainy afternoon did not dampen everyone’s enjoyment of a track side view from the luxury suite.  The afternoon of racing was complete with the 3rd and 7th races named in honor of the event, the Flink Smith Invitational and the Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge. Attendees had the opportunity to get acquainted with NASCAR Drivers Geoff Bodine and Larry Gunselman, along with USA Bobsledders John Napier and Mike Kohn and a number of additional members of the USA Bobsled Team. 

  • On the golf day, we could not have asked for better weather as all enjoyed around of golf with the above mentioned celebrities as well as NASCAR driver Boris Said.  Golf was followed by a luncheon buffet and an auction of NASCAR and Bobsledding memorabilia.

  • All attendees received passes for the 2009 Bodine Bobsled Challenge event on January 2-4, 2009 in Lake Placid as well as Columbia rain jackets and golf shirts.

  • Again, we want to thank all of those who supported this worthwhile endeavor in joining us, especially our sponsors M & T Bank, Creative Capital, Cusack & Company, Clough Harbour & Associates LLP, SaQus IT Solutions and 1st Rate Funding. We look forward to making this an annual tradition.

    To view pictures from the event, please click here.

  • Paul Campito spoke in Albany on May 20, 2008 on Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice for the New York State Bar Association. The specific topics included Law Suit Fundamentals, Insurance Coverage Fundamentals, No-fault Insurance Fundamentals, Automobile Insurance-Sources of Coverage, Premises Liability, Liens and Subrogation, and Labor Law-Construction Accident Claims.  Paul spoke on the Insurance Coverage topic.

 
 
  • On April 29, 2008 Ed spoke in Albany at a New York State Bar Association CLE entitled, “Can the Commercial General Liability Policy Survive?”  This course addressed such topics as late notice and prejudice, additional insured endorsement, commonly litigated exclusions, ethical issues, bad faith, identifying available policies and limits, as well as timely disclaimers and reservations of rights. 

  • Jennifer Dominelli Lecakes lectured in March 2008 on the subject of Ethics and Drafting of Personal Injury Settlements.  She spoke at a program sponsored by National Business Institute.   
     
  • Jennifer Lecakes lectured in October 2007 to other attorneys and claims professionals on the Serious Injury Threshold and Motion Practice. She spoke at a program sponsored by the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education of the New York State Bar Association.

  • Jay A. Smith was engaged by Lorman Educational Services to lecture attorneys and paralegal professionals on Motion Law: From Basic To Advanced Procedures In New York. This day long session on June 21, 2006 was endorsed as providing 7 hours of continuing legal education for New York attorneys as well as 1 hour of ethics and professionalism. 

  • Rob Coughlin was the Program Chair for a New York State Bar Association program in Albany, New York.  The program, entitled “The Examination Before Trial – A Primer On Depositions In Tort And Personal Injury Cases” was sponsored by the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, Young Lawyers Section and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education of the New York State Bar Association.  This was a full day seminar.

  • Edward B. Flink was honored with the Leach Award at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting. The Leach award is given by the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section of the New York State Bar Association to a member of the section to recognize outstanding service and distinguished contributions to the legal profession.

  • Flink Smith LLC is proud to announce it has acquired a new database and financial management system which is on the cutting edge of technology. This is only one step Flink Smith LLC has taken in keeping up with advancing technological needs of today's business world to ensure maximum service to its clients.