Rye Brook, NY

Kenneth P. Nolan

Kenneth P. Nolan, of counsel to the firm, specializes in aviation personal injury and wrongful death litigation and trials. He has successfully handled numerous million-dollar verdicts and settlements in major aviation crashes, including the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks where he represented 125 families. He served on Plaintiffs' Steering Committees for several major litigations and was co-lead of the PSC in the American Air Flight 587 litigation. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the PSC in the September 11, 2001 civil and terrorist litigations. Ken has been named to the 'Irish Legal 100' and a 'Super Lawyer'. He is a writer and editor, having published articles and photographs in The New York Times and served as editor-in-chief of Litigation, published by the ABA. He has lectured extensively on aviation and legal issues internationally.

Frank H. Granito, III

Frank H. Granito, III, the firm’s managing partner, received his undergraduate degree in 1981 and his law degree in 1987. He was a member of the court-appointed Plaintiffs' Trial Committee in the multidistrict litigation arising from the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, successfully litigating the damage phase for 60 victims' families. He helped negotiate the historic $2.7 billion settlement with Libya for Pan Am 103 clients, for which he and his father received the 2009 Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. He has served on Plaintiffs' Committees for numerous mass disaster litigations, including TWA Flight 800 and the September 11, 2001 hijackings, and was integral in recovering $1.2 billion from American Airlines and United Airlines. He is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer on aviation law.

Matthew J. Blit

Matthew Blit is one of the nation’s most sought-after Employment Discrimination and Entertainment lawyers. He is well known for his representation of celebrities, professional athletes, politicians and individuals in high profile cases. Matthew has also successfully taken on fortune 500 companies, leading banks of the world, insurance companies, politicians, celebrities, movie stars, and professional athletes. He is a proven trial lawyer that has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and multi-million-dollar settlements. What separates Matthew from the rest is his personal interaction and counseling with each and every one of his clients. He takes the time to understand how their situation is affecting their life and livelihood and develops the best course of action to right the wrong that has occurred. Examples of cases that Matthew has been involved in can easily be found by clicking on the website IN THE NEWS LINK or by simply typing his name into a google search, or searching his name through various newspapers and television stations across the nation including but not limited to the New York Post, New York Daily News, Daily Mail and The New York Times. Although Matthew will be the first to tell you that his best cases are the ones no one has heard of because they were resolved amicably and confidentially, notable public cases Matthew has been involved with include, Mariah Carey, James Franco, Lenny Dykstra, Eddy Curry, Frank Miller, Clive Davis, Ron Darling, and many others. When you are up against a powerful company or people with high paid lawyers on their side, you need the high-profile law firm of Levine & Blit on your side. Regardless of the situation, Mr. Blit is dedicated to helping employees that were wrongfully terminated fight back and get the justice they deserve. Whether it is helping you keep your present job, negotiating a severance agreement, or taking your case to trial, Mr. Blit is the only attorney you want on your side.

Jeanne M. O'Grady

Jeanne M. O'Grady, a partner at Speiser Krause, has been involved in major commercial air disaster litigation since 1999, including the crashes of American Airlines Flight 587, Comair Flight 5191, the September 11th terrorist attacks, and Colgan Air Flight 3407. She served on the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee for Flight 3407 litigation and the Plaintiffs' Committee of the September 11th Litigation, actively representing 9/11 victims to the Victim Compensation Fund. Her practice also focuses on medical malpractice, trucking, railroad, and automobile accidents. She has successfully briefed and argued appeals in New York state and federal courts.

Delena Brown is an associate attorney practicing criminal and personal injury law, handling complex Part A and federal criminal matters throughout Connecticut. She earned her J.D. and Tax Certificate from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2014. She is admitted to the Connecticut State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. She is a member of CCDLA and NACDL, and was recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in 2020 and 2021.

Douglas A. Latto

Douglas A. Latto, a partner with Speiser Krause, PC, specializes in aviation accident litigation, representing victims for over 30 years. He has handled numerous cases involving catastrophic injuries and death, consistently named a 'Super Lawyer', most recently in 2024. He was appointed Co-Lead counsel in the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash litigation and served on Plaintiffs’ Executive Committees for several commercial aviation accidents, including Comair Flight 5191, American Airlines Flight 587, and Swissair Flight 111. He also played active roles in litigations arising from the September 11th Terrorist Attacks and other major crashes. Doug has extensive experience in general aviation aircraft accidents, including mid-air collisions, and has litigated against major aviation manufacturers. He has significant experience in litigation against the United States for air traffic control negligence.

Pat Brown, the founder, has been practicing law since 1993. He holds a J.D. from Louisiana State University and a B.A. from Ole Miss. He is licensed in Louisiana, Tennessee, Connecticut, and New York, and has tried hundreds of criminal and civil jury trials. He is recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (Top One Percent, 2023) and The National Trial Lawyers (Top 100 for Criminal Defense, 2021, 2022). He has extensive experience in federal and state courts, including military courts-martial and Indian Country cases.