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.
$34 Million Verdict in Emergency C-Section Lawsuit
A Baltimore County Circuit Court jury awarded Tara and Olijah Anderson, on behalf of their son, Ethan, nearly $34 million in damages stemming from his birth and delivery complications at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
Posted on May 1, 2023 in Featured & News
$1.75 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Claim Due to Sepsis
Michelle Cohen's estate sued Oasis Health and Rehabilitation Center for wrongful death and medical malpractice due to delayed diagnosis and treatment of a urinary tract infection, resulting in sepsis and her death; the jury awarded $1,758,230 in damages.
Posted on May 19, 2023 in Case Review & Featured
$1.9 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Case Due to Pulmonary Embolism
In this wrongful death/medical malpractice case, a jury found Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand negligent in failing to diagnose and treat a high-risk patient for deep vein thrombosis, awarding the plaintiffs $1,918,400 in damages.
Posted on June 13, 2023 in Case Review & Featured
Pokémon Go Lawsuits and The Expert Witnesses Needed to Win
Pokèmon Go has taken the world by storm almost as quickly as the Pokèmon franchise had during its original debut in the 1990s. For the uninitiated, Pokèmon are cartoon creatures that originally rose to fame in a hugely popular video game series for Nintendo’s Gameboy hand held console. In July of this year, Pokèmon experienced a
Posted on August 2, 2016 in News
The Trial of John Hinckley Jr. and Its Impact on Expert Testimony
With the release of John Hickley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, from the mental hospital he spent the last 35 years in, there has been renewed interest in the case that found him not guilty by reason of insanity. Few defenses in a criminal trial require the level of expertise required
Posted on August 9, 2016 in News
Field Drug Testing: How to Confront False Positives with Expert Testing
There are over two million Americans serving time in prison – more than any other country in the world. About half of all federal inmates, and 16% of all state prisoners, are serving time for drug convictions. These numbers have drastically increased over the past three decades. This is largely due to changes in prosecution
Posted on September 7, 2016 in Working with Experts
5 Must-Ask Questions When Choosing a Product Liability Expert
In the world of product liability cause of actions, an expert witness can make or break the case. Product liability lawsuits, the legal liability of a manufacturer for selling a defective product, are as broad as the products themselves. Generally, in product liability cases, a plaintiff must prove that: 1) the product was defective or
Posted on September 13, 2016 in Working with Experts
‘Hot-Tubbing’ Expert Witnesses: An Experimental Technique From Australia Makes a Splash in U.S. Courts
Expert witness testimony in the American judicial system has traditionally been extracted the same way every case; each side obtains and examines their own expert, with their own theories and conclusions, and each witness is then cross-examined by opposing counsel. This practice has long been recognized as the blueprint of expert testimony in the United
Posted on October 4, 2016 in Working with Experts
Call in the Experts: Apple and Samsung Face Lawsuits Over Defective Phones
In today’s tech-driven age, we don’t just own phones, we live by them. So with both the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy Note 7 experiencing widespread malfunctioning issues, it is no surprise that angry consumers want to have their day in court and hold these manufacturers liable for damages. Though each company’s phone suffers from
Posted on October 18, 2016 in News
Withstanding Daubert – A Blow-by-Blow Breakdown
Preparing for trial with an expert witness is not an easy task. It requires finding a qualified expert in the specific field, conducting analysis and studies that confirm the case theory, and organizing and strategizing testimony that will come across favorably to the trier of fact. One of the most daunting roadblocks, however, is an
Posted on November 1, 2016 in News