Navigate New York labor laws, litigation strategies, and insurance disputes in construction accident cases.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of litigation and insurance issues in New York construction accident cases. Legal professionals will explore labor law provisions, strategies for managing insurance claims, and best practices for resolving disputes involving contractors, subcontractors, and property owners. Topics include indemnification agreements, the nuances of Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241, and managing primary and excess coverage disputes. With real-world examples and expert insights, this course equips attorneys with the tools needed to effectively litigate construction accident cases.
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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.
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.
Partner at Smiley & Smiley
Rosa is a Partner and Chair of the Insurance and Risk Division at Smiley & Smiley, LLP, and has been in private practice for over 30 years with a focus on policyholder and plaintiff insurance coverage matters. She serves as an insurance coverage consultant to insurance policyholders, plaintiffs, and attorneys who face insurance issues in personal injury and property damage cases. She has also litigated numerous construction, labor law, business owners, automobile, homeowner, life, and disability insurance cases and serves as lead counsel on several New York State litigation matters in the state and federal courts. Having worked on behalf of insurance carriers for over 20 years and now concentrating on policyholder and plaintiff insurance coverage matters, she brings a unique perspective and insight to insurance coverage disputes.
