Decades after the devastating terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, countless Americans, many of whom were first responders at the scene, are still suffering life-altering cancers, respiratory illnesses, and other medical conditions as a result of their exposure to dust
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Pitta & Baione LLP Attorneys Honored as 2024 Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”
Pitta & Baione LLP proudly announces that three of their attorneys – Partners Matthew Baione and Christopher Baione, and Senior Associate Sidrah Syed – have been recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”. This honor reflects their unwavering dedication to
2024 Benefit Fundraiser in Support of 911 Health Watch Inc.
On Monday, September 30th, Pitta & Baione LLP was proud to support our colleagues at 911 Health Watch Inc., one of the leading organizations dedicated to seeking justice for victims and heroes of the tragic events of September 11th. The
Continued Costs of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Act
Pitta & Baione LLP is excited to announce the introduction of the Continued Costs of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Act, a critical new bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the ongoing financial, medical, and emotional toll on the survivors, first
Healthcare Support for 9/11: New York Delegation Pushes for Sustained Health Care for Victims
As the World Trade Center Health Program faces a looming funding shortfall, a bipartisan effort is underway to secure necessary resources and ensure continued care for thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors.
Healthcare Support for 9/11
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Expanded Eligibility for Pentagon and Shanksville, PA Responders
In a landmark decision on September 11, 2024, the World Trade Center Health Program expanded its coverage to include a broader range of responders at The Pentagon and Shanksville, PA crash sites. For over two decades, many military personnel, federal
Christopher J. Baione & Matthew J. Baione Named Among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Lawyers: “Ones To Watch”
Christopher J. Baione and Matthew J. Baione, founding partners of Pitta & Baione LLP, have once again been recognized as “Ones to Watch” in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers. This prestigious honor
New Bill Seeks Permanent Funding Solution for World Trade Center Health Program
The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), which offers medical monitoring and treatment to 9/11 first responders and survivors, is anticipated to encounter a funding shortfall within a few years due to expenses surpassing initial estimates.
Congress established the WTCHP
Tax Relief for Victims of Attacks Act: 9/11 Victims
The federal government provides many different forms of relief for victims of terrorist attacks. Tax relief is one way that many survivors’ families find a financial cushion from federal policy. This income tax rule alleviates the burden on families who
Dust: Illness and Advocacy After 9/11 Museum Exhibit
The events of September 11, 2001, are etched in the minds and hearts of people all around the world. It was a day that changed the course of history and left a lasting impact on the city of New York.