DeSimone, Aviles, Shorter & Oxamendi, LLP
History of the Firm
DeSimone, Aviles, Shorter & Oxamendi, LLP (DASO) was formed in the immediate aftermath following the tragic events of September 11th. Ralph DeSimone was a former managing attorney for a leading World Trade Center law firm prior to September 11, 2001. After the tragedy, Mr. DeSimone and co-founder Michael Aviles, a colleague of Mr. DeSimone at the WTC firm, established DeSimone, Aviles, Shorter & Oxamendi, LLP.
Within three weeks of the tragedy, the firm opened its office, recreated its clients’ legal files and hired a number of former colleagues. After 9-11, DASO was determined to continue its work, focus on its cases, and not let its clients down. DeSimone, Aviles, Shorter and Oxamendi, LLP, officially opened its doors on October 1, 2001.
The motivation and mindset that served the members of DASO well after 9-11 are apparent today in the manner in which they handle their cases. DASO’s mission is to aggressively provide creative solutions to clients’ short- and long-term issues. Its goal is to never lose sight of the high standards, ethical values and principles that led its members into law in the first place. The firm has a proven record of success in
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obtaining superb results for clients in all areas of our practice. This success has been built on a foundation of thoughtful and creative legal and forensic analysis, and the thorough preparation of cases.
Since the inception of the firm, DeSimone, Aviles, Shorter and Oxamendi has taken on numerous noteworthy cases and achieved significant verdicts. Soon after the firm was established, American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in Queens, New York on November 12, 2001. DASO represented 24 families who lost loved ones in that tragedy. Other clients include major national companies, well-known music artists and distinguished business leaders. During the past year, the firm achieved settlements totaling more than $60 million dollars for its clients.
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Not every client is a celebrity, nor does every case receive newspaper coverage. DeSimone, Aviles, Shorter & Oxamendi, LLP strives to see that justice is served. It members are particularly drawn to people “who may not have a voice, but have been seriously injured or suffered significant damages.” DASO’s client list includes individuals who have been injured as a result of medical malpractice, civil rights violations or employment disputes. The firm also specializes in corporate and insurance defense. Each client benefits from having a legal team with years of experience in a particular field of law. A high level of expertise, astute analysis and meticulous preparation help to ensure the best possible resolution for each client. |
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