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Litigating a Construction Accident Case: Motion Practice

Master the art of motion practice in construction accident litigation, including summary judgment, expert affidavits, and procedural strategies.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
BeginnerUpdated Mar 29, 2025
Litigating a Construction Accident Case: Motion Practice

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the procedural framework for motion practice in construction accident cases.
check_circleLearn how to leverage summary judgment motions to advance a case.
check_circleGain knowledge of the specific Labor Law provisions, such as §§240(1) and 241(6), in the context of construction accidents.
check_circleDevelop skills in using expert affidavits and testimony to support legal arguments.

About This Course

Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his next series: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case. Part 4 of this four-part series will focus on Motion Practice. 

Topics List:

  • Introduction to Motion Practice in Construction Accident Cases
  • The Role of Summary Judgment in Construction Litigation
  • Labor Law Violations: Understanding §240(1) and §241(6)
  • Expert Testimony and Affidavits: Crafting Persuasive Arguments
  • The Importance of Procedural History in Motion Practice
  • Effective Use of Deposition Transcripts in Motion Arguments
  • Analyzing Evidence: From Photographs to Expert Opinions
  • The Impact of OSHA Regulations on Motion Practice
  • Addressing Defenses: Challenges to Labor Law Claims
  • The Role of the General Contractor in Construction Accidents

 

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.
Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.

Attorney at Smiley & Smiley LLP

Andrew is the lead trial attorney for Smiley & Smiley, where his practice focuses on significant personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Andrew is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served as Academy President in 2017–2018 and is also a Past President & Board Member of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. He hosts The Mentor, Esq., a podcast for lawyers.

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