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.
How to Prepare for and Depose an Opposing Party’s Expert
When proving (or defending) a case that requires expert testimony, the opinions of the opposing party’s expert are just as (if not more) important when developing your case theory and trial strategy.
Posted on April 14, 2022 in Deposition & Featured & Working with Experts
Florida School Districts Sue McKinsey & Co. Over its Role in the Opioid Epidemic
Florida school districts are the latest to join the ranks of other school districts across the country in suing a consulting firm that allegedly helped mass market pain medication, leading to what is now widely known as a national opioid epidemic.
Posted on May 17, 2022 in Featured & Litigation Monitor & News
Infection Misdiagnosis Leads to Amputation and Big Payout for Pensacola Fireman
Back in May, a Pensacola fireman and his wife were awarded $7.6 million after winning a medical malpractice lawsuit stemming from his doctor’s misdiagnosis of a bacterial infection as an ankle sprain.
Posted on June 28, 2022 in Featured & News
Plaintiff Awarded $4.5 Million After Hip Implant Breaks in Half
In this product liability and medical malpractice case, the plaintiffs sued the defendant manufacturer for design and manufacturing defects and the defendant physician for lack of informed consent after the plaintiff’s hip implant was fractured.
Posted on July 7, 2022 in Case Review & Featured & News
Plaintiffs Win Second Bellwether Trial in the C.R. Bard Hernia Mesh Litigation
The jury awarded $255,000 in damages to the plaintiffs on design defect claims in the second bellwether trial of the hernia mesh litigation against C.R. Bard. The next two cases that were selected for bellwether trials have yet to be scheduled.
Posted on July 19, 2022 in Featured & Litigation Monitor & News
Medical Device Company Ordered to Pay $6.6 Million in “Superbug” Infection Case
In this wrongful death case, the representative of the estate filed a suit against a medical center and a medical device manufacturer after the deceased died from a superbug infection, which was spread from a medical device used during a procedure.
Posted on August 4, 2022 in Case Review & Featured
9-Year-Old Wins $44.5 Million Verdict for Delayed Diagnosis of Brain Damage
After an ear infection led to a young boy's severe brain damage, his parents filed a suit against the pediatric office. the physician, the medical lab, and others for negligence. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs and awarded $22 million for life-care costs, $20 million in compensatory damages, and $3.5 million for past medical expenses.
Posted on August 18, 2022 in Case Review & Featured
Latest Updates in Defective 3M Earplug Litigation
The litigation surrounding 3M and its military-grade, defective ear plugs has been constantly developing since our last update.
Posted on August 23, 2022 in Featured & Litigation Monitor & News
Contaminated Water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Causes Health Issues
For over 30 years, from the 1950s through the 1980s, service members and families living and working at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were exposed to contaminated drinking water.
Posted on August 30, 2022 in Featured & Litigation Monitor & News
$48 Million Verdict in Medication Overdose Death
In this medical malpractice case, the deceased’s estate sued the defendant for incorrectly administering medication and failing to treat the patient in a timely manner.
Posted on October 6, 2022 in Case Review & Featured