Defend clients in high-exposure personal injury and death actions throughout NYC and Long Island, involving construction accidents/Labor Law, premises and motor vehicle accidents. Commence third-party actions for defense and indemnification. Handle coverage disputes and commence declaratory judgment actions.
Obtained numerous defense verdicts at trial.
Act as monitoring litigation counsel for largest Bus Company on Long Island regarding personal injury matters.
Champion change management initiatives that enhance operational efficiency without compromising on service quality or employee satisfaction.
Mentor and teach junior staff members, resulting in a more cohesive team and increased overall performance.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Attorney
Baxter & Smith, PC
03.1998 - 09.2001
Defended municipalities, fleet owners, individuals and corporations in personal injury actions involving Labor Law, premises, motor vehicle and products liability.
Handled large caseload from inception through resolution.
Obtained numerous defense verdicts at trial.
Attorney
Simmons Jannac, LLPe & Stagg
11.1995 - 03.1998
Defended self-insured retailers and municipalities in personal injury actions in Federal and State court, involving premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and products liability
Conducted numerous depositions, mediations and arbitrations.
Managed caseload of 100 cases from inception through resolution.
Attorney
Berkman Henoch Pederson & Peddy
06.1995 - 11.1995
Defended municipalities and self-insureds in personal injury actions. Conducted depositions, mediations and arbitrations.
Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
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