He is actively involved in litigation and trials, leveraging his extensive experience to defend physicians in complex medical malpractice cases.
GREENWICH, CT, November 12, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John L.A. Lyddane, Esq., has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Lyddane has established himself as a distinguished figure in the field of medical malpractice defense, with a career spanning over five decades. Currently, he serves as a partner at Vouté, Lohrfink, McAndrew, and Meisner LLP, where he has been since 2023. In this role, he is actively involved in litigation and trials, leveraging his extensive experience to defend physicians in complex medical malpractice cases. His expertise in this area has earned him recognition and respect within the legal community.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Lyddane was a partner at Dorf & Nelson LLP from 2017 to 2023. During his tenure there, he continued to build on his reputation as an expert in medical malpractice defense. Previously, he spent over four decades at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP as an associate and partner from 1974 until 2017. His early career included serving as an associate at Harry H. Lipsig between 1973 and 1975 and as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York from 1972 to 1973.
Mr. Lyddane's contributions extend beyond his legal practice. He served as a panelist on the Supreme Court Malpractice Panel from 1979 until 1987, further solidifying his standing as an authority in the field. Additionally, he has been a commodore of the Belle Haven Club and is a member of the University Club of New York. His commitment to education and mentorship is evident through his long-standing contribution of a bimonthly column on medical practice defense for the New York Law Journal over the past years. His notable publications in the periodical include "Issue Preclusion in Medical Malpractice Defense" (2024) and "Custom and Habit Evidence in Medical Malpractice Cases" (2023). Mr. Lyddane was also elected to the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1992.
Laying a strong foundation for Mr. Lyddane's successful career was his academic background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester in 1969, followed by a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University, obtained in 1972. His legal acumen is further supported by his admissions to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States since 1976, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Federal Circuit since 1975 and the U.S. District Courts of New York.
When considering his accomplishments, Mr. Lyddane attributes his success to several factors, including starting his career during a period of growth in medical malpractice defense in New York and his competitive nature honed through athletics. He emphasizes resilience and learning from both victories and defeats as key traits for excelling in his field.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Lyddane is actively involved in civic organizations. He is a past District Leader of the Republican Town Committee District 2, Greenwich, Connecticut. He has served as a Commissioner and Clerk for the Belle Haven Tax District since 2005 and was a member of the University of Rochester Trustees Council. He also served as a volunteer at his local church, demonstrating a commitment to community service.
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