PROFILE
William D. Yoquinto has focused his practice on all phases of defense, including trials and appeals, in matters relating to product liability, medical malpractice, pharmacy, professional licensing, and other liability claims. He has successfully defended lawsuits on behalf of product manufacturers, pharmacies, physicians, and hospitals in various medical specialties including obstetrics, cardiology, emergency care, general surgery, radiology, orthopedics, and critical care, among others. His representation of professionals has also included successful license defense before the State of New York Department of Health’s Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) and the New York State Department of Education’s Office of the Professions.
Mr. Yoquinto also serves on Carter Conboy’s Executive Committee and Hiring Committee.
EDUCATION
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1979
Fordham University, B.A., 1976
BAR ADMISSIONS
New York State, 1980
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1981
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1982
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, 1984
MEMBERSHIPS
ALFA International
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
New York State Bar Association
APPOINTMENTS
ALFA International, Product Liability Practice Group Steering Committee
American Inns of Court, Albany Law School chapter, Past Master
Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, Past President
New York State Bar Association, Biennial Medical Malpractice Program, Past Chair
HONORS/AWARDS
“AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Named “Super Lawyer”, by Super Lawyers® magazine, 2010, 2009, 2008
RECENT APPEARANCES/PUBLICATIONS
Moderator: “Pioneering Through the New Economic Frontier: Product Liability in a Changed World. Post Incident Testing of Products in the Presentation ‘Test or Not to Test’”, ALFA International Client Seminar, 2010.
Panelist: “Settling a Personal Injury Case – Strategies for Obtaining the Best Settlement for Your Client”, New York State Bar Association webcast/webconference, 2010.
Program Chair: “Medical Malpractice: Cross-Examination of the Medical Expert”, New York State Bar Association Seminar, 2009.
Speaker: “Sourcing Goods and Components From Abroad: Guidance For Avoiding Product Liability Related Risks”, National Electrical Manufacturers Association in conjunction with ALFA International, 2008.
Chair: “Prosecuting and Defending Medical Malpractice Claims”, New York State Bar Association, 2007.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Imbierowicz v. A.O. Fox Memorial Hosp., 43 AD3d 50 (3rd Dept 2007); Gong v. Gjoni, 6 AD3d 896 (3rd Dept 2004); Smith v. Delago, 2 AD3d 1259 (3rd Dept 2003); McEachron v. State Farm Ins. Co., 7 AD3d 929 (3rd Dept 2004).
