Chan Vitanza Trial Team Secures Defense Verdict in Queens Supreme Court – Congratulations to Roland A. Vitanza, Esq. and Kayla A. Towler, Esq. on securing a 5-1 defense verdict in a seven-figure, multi-plaintiff personal injury action in Queens Supreme Court. Trial victories are earned through preparation, strategy, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to the client. This result reflects the hard work of an outstanding team from case inception through verdict.
A special thank you to Gabrielle, Mairead, Asad, Judith, and everyone who contributed behind the scenes. Jury verdicts are team accomplishments, and every contribution mattered. This verdict also reflects a core principle at Chan Vitanza: developing the next generation of trial lawyers. When our firm was founded, we committed to providing young attorneys with real courtroom experience—not simply a front-row seat. We believe great trial lawyers are developed through mentorship, responsibility, and hands-on advocacy.
Trial experience matters. Attorneys who have stood before juries, examined witnesses, and taken cases all the way to verdict approach litigation differently. They evaluate risk differently, negotiate differently, and prepare every case with the understanding that if a reasonable resolution cannot be reached, they are ready and willing to try the case. *Clients should not hesitate to ask their attorneys about their trial experience. The answer often says a great deal about how a case will be evaluated, litigated, and negotiated.
Kayla — exceptional work as Second Chair. Your preparation, professionalism, and advocacy were instrumental to this result.
Roland — another masterclass in trial advocacy. Thank you for your leadership, mentorship, and dedication to excellence in the courtroom.
We are proud of this result, grateful for our team, and honored by the trust our clients place in us. Most importantly, this verdict reflects what we strive to be every day: a trial-ready litigation firm that develops trial-ready lawyers.