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Jim Freire

Lynbrook,NY

Summary

Adept at case management and staff development, I spearheaded litigation strategies at Coffey Modica LLP, achieving significant settlements and fostering team growth. My expertise in dispute resolution and negotiation, combined with a track record of mentoring associates, underscores my capability to deliver results in high-stakes environments.

Accomplished Attorney offering a proven record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner Attorney

Coffey Modica LLP
09.2022 - Current

    • Supervise and conduct all facets of litigation in matters involving Property Damage, Construction Defect, NY Labor Law and Professional Liability in NY Sate Courts.
    • Plan and conduct the firm's in-house training program, including preparation of weekly training tips, bimonthly mandatory training and “Lunch with a Partner “ program.
    • Develop model demands, pleadings and motions.
    • Collaborate with developing reporting guidelines and response to ensure timely and complete reporting to insurers and insureds
    • Monitor and develop firm response to recent Tradesman/ RICO litigation
    • Monitor Fortune 100 insurers involving litigation arising from general liability claims, including a wall collapse in a food courts which injured multiple plaintiffs.
    • Contributed to the growth of the practice by identifying opportunities for expansion into new areas of law or industries.
    • Effectively managed teams of associates working on high-stakes litigation cases while ensuring timely completion of tasks.

Partner Attorney

Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP
03.2019 - 09.2022
  • Supervised and conducted all facets of litigation in matters involving Property Damage, Construction Defect, NY Labor Law and Professional Liability in NY Sate Courts.
  • Developed comprehensive legal strategies for complex cases, resulting in favorable settlements and verdicts for clients.
  • Contributed to the growth of the practice by identifying opportunities for expansion into new areas of law or industries.
  • Effectively managed teams of associates working on high-stakes litigation cases while ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Negotiated advantageous agreements for clients during mediation sessions, avoiding costly litigation whenever possible.
  • Mentored junior attorneys, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall performance of the team.
  • Acted as Monitoring Counsel for a Fortune 100 insurance carrier involving litigation arising from construction site accidents under New York Labor Law, including wrongful death and premises liability matters. This project also included the creation and implementation of forms, as well as policies and procedures

Partner Attorney

O'Toole Scrivo Fernandez Weiner Van Lieu, LLC
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Supervised and conducted all facets of litigation in New York State where representative matters included construction defect, New York Labor Law, personal injury, wrongful death and property damage claims.
  • Defended and represented clients in construction defect litigation, construction work site injury claims and environmental claims under the Navigation Law. Clients included major construction companies, contractors and building owners involved in new construction and renovation projects.
  • Enhanced client relationships by consistently delivering innovative and customized solutions.
  • ·Supervised and mentored six Associate Attorneys.

Special Counsel

Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
06.2014 - 08.2017
  • Supervised and conducted all facets of litigation in New York State where representative matters included construction defect, New York Labor Law, personal injury, wrongful death and property damage claims.
  • Acted as lead counsel for a Fortune 500 company and major excavation contractor in a confidential mediation involving 297 days of construction delays which required retention of numerous experts to support a claim of a differing site condition based on soil testing, underground water flow, site's geology and performance of machinery used to install piles.
  • Represented prime contractor in Worth Street crane collapse, which included wrongful death claims.
  • Assisted in preparing appeals in the Appellate Division, First Department regarding design engineers' liability in construction defect litigation and argued the appeals.
  • Effectively managed teams of associates working on high-stakes litigation cases while ensuring timely completion of tasks.

Partner Attorney

Jones Hirsch Connors Miller & Bull
03.1993 - 06.2004
  • Initially an associate at the firm, promoted to partner in 1997.
  • Represented and defended clients in both Federal and State courts in a diverse practice, including personal injury, construction accidents, negligent security, premises liability, general aviation and products liability.
  • Represented the Staten Island Mall as lead counsel in premises liability actions, including negligent security matters.
  • Represented Textron Aerospace Fasteners and Textron, Inc. in United States District Court in major helicopter crash involving wrongful death and private plane accidents and the Breezy Point Cooperative in the United States District Court in two diving accident which involved quadriplegia.
  • Responsible for leading several aspects of the defense of Globe Aviation Security Corporation, a major aviation security firm, in litigation arising from the attack on the World Trade Center.
  • Supervised and coordinated projects including gathering, reviewing and the production of documents in three states as well as the debriefing of witnesses in several states.
  • Coordinated the creation and operation of a secure computer system designed to preserve and code records, deposed non-party witnesses, represented Globe in meetings among defense counsel and represented Globe in negotiations with the United States Attorney's Office.
  • Coordinated defense strategies which led to the dismissal of millions of dollars of property damage claims made by the plaintiffs, especially World Trade Center Properties.
  • Assisted Defendants' Liaison Counsel in communicating with plaintiffs' bar to develop discovery devices and forms to exchange discovery regarding claims advanced by subrogated insures and assisted in developing forms and related documents.
  • Trained and supervised Attorneys and support staff associated with the World Trade Center litigation and representing firm in interactions with client's private counsel and excess carrier's counsel.

Assistant District Attorney

New York County District Attorney's Office
08.1983 - 03.1993
  • Secured successful convictions by meticulously reviewing case files and gathering relevant evidence.
  • Represented state for ancillary proceedings connected to criminal prosecutions such as post-conviction relief systems.
  • Conducted hearings to extend the detention of individuals found not responsible for crimes by reason of mental disease or defect. Member of the homicide group; conducted numerous jury and bench trials.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing high-profile or time-sensitive cases.
  • Prepared affidavits from start to finish by researching cases, drafting papers, and commissioning signatures.

Education

J.D. -

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.1983

Bachelor of Arts - History

State University of New York Albany
Albany, NY
12.1979

Skills

  • Case Management Complex Matters
  • Staff Supervision and Development
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Settlement Negotiation

Timeline

Partner Attorney

Coffey Modica LLP
09.2022 - Current

Partner Attorney

Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP
03.2019 - 09.2022

Partner Attorney

O'Toole Scrivo Fernandez Weiner Van Lieu, LLC
06.2018 - 03.2019

Special Counsel

Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
06.2014 - 08.2017

Partner Attorney

Jones Hirsch Connors Miller & Bull
03.1993 - 06.2004

Assistant District Attorney

New York County District Attorney's Office
08.1983 - 03.1993

J.D. -

Temple University

Bachelor of Arts - History

State University of New York Albany

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