Withum forms Storm Sandy Task Force, Post-Storm Recovery Plan

Withum forms Storm Sandy Task Force, Post-Storm Recovery Plan

Every business in New Jersey and the Greater New York area has likely been affected bySuperstorm Sandyat some degree – at minimum with power outages; and sadly, some with complete devastation. In response, WithumSmith+Brown formed the Storm Sandy Task Force, whose mission is to help with post-storm damage claims and recovery plans.

Through our vast resources, there are many ways WithumSmith+Brown can assist individuals, businesses and governmental bodies through the recovery process, helping solve their immediate problems at hand:

• Preparation of property damage claim and/or business interruption reports;
• Defense of such damage claim reports;
• Monitoring clean-up and construction operations;
• Navigating the insurance and FEMA process;
• Related tax, audit and accounting services, particularly how damage claims and resulting recovery funds will impact their 2012 tax returns.

Immediately following the disastrous storm, members of the Withum team pulled together to form theStorm Sandy Task Force, comprised of Industry Practice Leaders and members of our Litigation Support Team our Tax Department, all of whom have the deep expertise required for these challenging times:

Litigation and Damage Claims/Business Interruption Services:

• Bill Morrison,[email protected]
• Tom Reck,[email protected]
• Tom Hoberman,[email protected]
• Randy Paulikens,[email protected]
• Jack O’Donnell,[email protected]
• Ken DeGraw,[email protected]
• Jim Weeks,[email protected]

Tax Services:

• Dave Springsteen,[email protected]

Not-for-Profit, Government:

• Nancy Davis,[email protected]
• Richard Cohen,[email protected]
• Jim Decker,[email protected]

Real Estate and Construction:

• Mike Stallone,[email protected]
• Rebecca Machinga,[email protected]
• Lou Sandor,[email protected]
• Ron Martino,[email protected]

Insurance:

• Lewis Bivona,[email protected]

Technology:

• Jim Bourke,[email protected]

Healthcare:

• Scott Mariani,[email protected]
• Tony Panico,[email protected]

Public Companies, Compliance:

• Tom Basilo,[email protected]
• Bernie Leone,[email protected]

Withum also established a post-storm resources section on the home page ofwww.withum.com, which links to articles of interest,helpful online resources, and a .pdf ofInsurance Claim Tipswhich everyone should have.

Our goal is to help the New Jersey and Greater New York business communitiesBe in a Position of Strengthonce again.