General Liability Defense Lawyers for All Industries

General Liability Defense Lawyers for Comprehensive Legal Counsel and Representation

The attorneys in KDV’s General Liability Practice provide strategic counsel and representation to clients operating across a broad spectrum of industries. We draw upon our diverse backgrounds and experiences to successfully handle general liability matters on behalf of insurance carriers, businesses and organizations of all sizes and shapes. Our general liability defense lawyers are skilled practitioners who know how to accurately identify and evaluate legal issues and develop innovative, cost-conscious strategies that best serve the needs of our clients.

KDV’s general liability defense attorneys take a comprehensive approach to general liability matters. We have an in-depth understanding of the law and the various industries in which our clients operate. Our lawyers also take the time to get to know our clients’ companies and work closely with them to develop plans and approaches designed to protect their legal, business and financial interests. We are widely recognized as a proactive group of lawyers who help our clients craft practical and economically sound practices aimed at preventing and minimizing liability.

When general liability claims surface, KDV attorneys take swift action to analyze the issues and assess the potential risks and exposure involved. While our objective is to resolve these matters as early as possible, our attorneys handle cases at every stage of the process, from the initial investigation through pre-trial, trial, post-trial and appeal. We are skilled trial lawyers with deep experience trying cases before judges and juries in state and federal courts in the jurisdictions where we practice.

Handling a Broad Scope of General Liability Matters

KDV’s general liability defense lawyers work to protect and advance our clients’ interests in a wide array of general liability matters, such as:

Automobile. The general liability defense lawyers at KDV defend clients in personal injury and property damage claims involving automobiles and other motorized vehicles. We understand the automobile insurance industry and work closely with our clients to evaluate and resolve these liability claims in the most favorable manner possible. When an accident occurs, our lawyers undertake a thorough evaluation of the coverage provided under the parties’ insurance contracts and investigate the accident to determine causation, injuries and potential damages.

Property Damage Liability. KDV’s attorneys handle and resolve a diverse range of property damage claims, including claims involving construction defects. We defend property owners, general contractors and other parties in claims alleging water, storm, mold, plumbing, foundation and other damages as well as business interruption and loss of value of the property.

Construction Accidents. The relationship between general contractors, subcontractors and property owners can be confusing and when an accident occurs, questions quickly surface as to which party is legally responsible. The attorneys at KDV have decades of collective experience handling these types of complex cases. We have a comprehensive understanding of liability matters under New York labor law and are well-positioned to help clients reach a fair and favorable resolution in accident claims.

Premises Liability. The lawyers in KDV’s General Liability Practice handle premises liability cases involving commercial and residential properties. Whether the claim involves a slip and fall injury, a physical attack or another type of dangerous or hazardous condition, our attorneys undertake an early assessment of the claim and work to develop a solid defense strategy that protects our clients from exposure.

Our General Liability Defense Lawyers are There for You Every Step of the Way

While we attempt to resolve claims early on through negotiations, our general defense liability lawyers are fully prepared to defend our clients in court. We are well-trained litigators who know how to successfully litigate cases in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Contact our firm today.

Practice Group Leadership

ATTORNEY NAME	POSITION	OFFICE
Abbye E. Alexander Abbye E. Alexander Co- Managing Partner, Orlando, FL Office, Co-Chair of Health Care/Managed Care Practice Group View Bio	Co- Managing Partner, Orlando, FL Office, Co-Chair of Health Care/Managed Care Practice Group	Orlando, Florida
Jack Babchik Jack Babchik Co-Managing Partner, Westchester, NY Office View Bio	Co-Managing Partner, Westchester, NY Office	White Plains, NY
Charles B. Bergin Charles B. Bergin Attorney View Bio	Attorney	New York, New York , White Plains, NY
Robert A. Berns Robert A. Berns Partner View Bio	Partner	Hackensack, New Jersey
Chad Bickerton Chad Bickerton Partner View Bio	Partner	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Christopher E. Brown Christopher E. Brown Partner View Bio	Partner	Orlando, Florida
Gregory F. Brown Gregory F. Brown Attorney View Bio	Attorney	Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Jorja Carr-Knecht Jorja Carr-Knecht Attorney View Bio	Attorney	Woodbury, New York
Melissa Cartaya Melissa Cartaya Attorney View Bio	Attorney	White Plains, NY
Jordan G. Cohen Jordan G. Cohen Of Counsel View Bio	Of Counsel	Los Angeles, California
Kate Collins Kate Collins Attorney View Bio	Attorney	San Francisco, California
Thomas Connolly Thomas Connolly Attorney View Bio	Attorney	White Plains, NY
Michael V. DeSantis Michael V. DeSantis Partner View Bio	Partner	Woodbury, New York
Tad A. Devlin Tad A. Devlin Partner View Bio	Partner	San Francisco, California
Ivan J. Dolowich Ivan J. Dolowich Co-Managing Partner of Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member View Bio	Co-Managing Partner of Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member	Woodbury, New York
Marcus M. Dong Marcus M. Dong Of Counsel View Bio	Of Counsel	San Francisco, California
Jesse Drawas Jesse Drawas Partner View Bio	Partner	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Eileen M. Ficaro Eileen M. Ficaro Partner View Bio	Partner	Blue Bell, Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Katharine W. Fogarty Katharine W. Fogarty Partner View Bio	Partner	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Vincent S. Green Vincent S. Green Partner View Bio	Partner	Los Angeles, California
A. Jeanne Grove A. Jeanne Grove Managing Partner of Sonoma Office Co-Chair of Real Estate Practice Group View Bio	Managing Partner of Sonoma Office Co-Chair of Real Estate Practice Group	Sonoma, California
Jonathan B. Isaacson Jonathan B. Isaacson Partner Co-Chair of the Cannabis Law Practice Group View Bio	Partner Co-Chair of the Cannabis Law Practice Group	Woodbury, New York
John E. Mancebo John E. Mancebo Co-Managing Partner of Westchester Office View Bio	Co-Managing Partner of Westchester Office	White Plains, NY , New York, New York
Adam M. Marshall Adam M. Marshall Attorney View Bio	Attorney	Woodbury, New York
Kevin M. Mattessich Kevin M. Mattessich KDV General Counsel Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group View Bio	KDV General Counsel Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group	New York, New York
Jenna Passerino Jenna Passerino Attorney View Bio	Attorney	Hackensack, New Jersey
Ross D. Roloff Ross D. Roloff Of Counsel View Bio	Of Counsel	Chicago, Illinois
Laura J. Ruettgers Laura J. Ruettgers Partner Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group View Bio	Partner Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group	Oakland, CA , San Francisco, California
Barbara R. Schabert Barbara R. Schabert Attorney View Bio	Attorney	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Jennifer E. Sherven Jennifer E. Sherven Partner, Co-Chair of KDV’s Women’s Initiative Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member View Bio	Partner, Co-Chair of KDV’s Women’s Initiative Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member	Woodbury, New York , New York, New York
Brett A. Smith Brett A. Smith Partner View Bio	Partner	Orlando, Florida
Matthew Solomon Matthew Solomon Attorney View Bio	Attorney	White Plains, NY
Eric B. Stern Eric B. Stern Partner, Co-Chair Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice View Bio	Partner, Co-Chair Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice	Woodbury, New York
Christopher J. Tellner Christopher J. Tellner Partner Co-Chair of Health Care/Managed Care Practice Group View Bio	Partner Co-Chair of Health Care/Managed Care Practice Group	Blue Bell, Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Christopher J. Turano Christopher J. Turano Of Counsel View Bio	Of Counsel	Hackensack, New Jersey
Iram P. Valentin Iram P. Valentin Partner Co-Chair of Professional Liability Practice Group View Bio	Partner Co-Chair of Professional Liability Practice Group	Hackensack, New Jersey
Karen Lee Wagner Karen Lee Wagner Of Counsel View Bio	Of Counsel	White Plains, NY
Megan E. Yllanes Megan E. Yllanes Partner Co-Chair of the General Liability Defense Practice Group Co-Chair of KDV’s Women’s Initiative View Bio	Partner Co-Chair of the General Liability Defense Practice Group Co-Chair of KDV’s Women’s Initiative	Woodbury, New York
Kevin Yombor Kevin Yombor Of Counsel View Bio	Of Counsel	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gino A. Zonghetti Gino A. Zonghetti Co-Managing Partner of New Jersey Office Chair of Maritime Practice Group View Bio	Co-Managing Partner of New Jersey Office Chair of Maritime Practice Group	Hackensack, New Jersey , Washington, D.C.,