We are honored to be featured in the New York Post in celebration of a milestone that reflects the heart of our firm’s mission: 100 years of fighting for justice, pushing legal boundaries, and protecting the rights of those we serve.
In the article, the Post highlights some of the landmark legal battles that helped shape public policy and consumer safety—while also spotlighting the culture and values that continue to drive our work today.
A Legacy of Innovation
The firm’s century-long impact began with our legendary founder Harry Lipsig, known for his fearless courtroom style and outside-the-box legal thinking. His work led to industry-wide safety changes—from banning glass beer bottles at stadiums to holding hotels accountable for drawing sharks too close to shore.
That forward-thinking mindset lives on in our current practice. The firm played a leading role in New York State’s landmark lawsuit against Big Tobacco, representing nonsmokers and helping secure a $25 billion settlement. We also helped reshape automobile safety standards through litigation involving unintended acceleration, prompting car manufacturers to implement critical gearshift safety features.
A Deep Commitment to Public Service
Beyond the courtroom, Sullivan Papain McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. has long been committed to public service. The firm has proudly represented the FDNY for more than four decades and provided an estimated $40 million in pro bono legal work for the families of 9/11 first responders.
A Century Strong—And Still Fighting
As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we reflect on the trailblazing attorneys who came before us and look ahead with the same passion for advocacy, innovation, and service that has defined our work for a century.
Read the full article in the New York Post here.