In this video New York Car Accident Attorney Anthony Gair discusses how to take a meaningful deposition in a car accident case. This video is part of a New York State Bar Association program designed for the attorney seeking a fundamental but practical overview of handling an auto accident case.…
Our Partner Richard Steigman will chair the annual NYSTLA Seminar CPLR 2013 update. Hon. Ariel E. Belen, Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department (retired) Mediator,JAMS is also on the faculty. The seminar will be held on February 25, 2013 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at NYSTLA, 132 Nassau Street, 2nd floor,…
In this video, New York Construction Accident Lawyer Howard Hershenhorn explains how to prepare for the opening statement. He also delivers an example of opening statements for both the plaintiff and defendant based on an accident which occurred at a building renovation project. This video is from “Construction Site Accidents:…
In this video, New York injury lawyer Ben Rubinowitz demonstrates direct examination by plaintiff’s attorney of an adverse witness. In this example Chris Sallay plays the witness, Robert Hoover, a site foreman with experience in the construction industry. For the fact pattern upon which this is based click on extended…
New York State Bar Association Seminar-Basics of Handling An Auto Accident Case (2012) Our partner, Chris Sallay discusses motion pratice related to automobile cases. This program from the New York State Bar Association is designed for the attorney seeking a fundamental but practical overview of handling an auto accident case.…
Ben Rubinowitz and Evan Torgan will speak on Civil Trial Practice at the dinner to be held on January 15, 2013 at Westbury Manor, Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. For further information contact Crystal Brook Associates, Inc. 6 Crystal Brook Court Islip, NY 11751 Phone:…
In this one hour and a half Lawline.com Webnar Anthony Gair discusses the current state of New York Construction accident law under Section 240(1) of The New York State Labor Law. Among the topics discussed are a brief history of Section 240, the most important cases over the last several…
Our Partner, Ben Rubinowitz, will be participating in this New York State Trial Lawyers seminar to be held February 6, 2013, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Hudson Valley Bank 21 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, New York 10707. As described by NYSTLA; “ Experienced trial attorneys will offer an intensive and…
Our Partner Ben Rubinowitz willl Lead a NITA studio 71 Webnar on Direct Examination at Trial. As described by NITA; “During direct examination the focus should be on the witness, not the lawyer. You want to let the witness tell the story and you can do so by asking open-ended…
By Anthony H. Gair; In Wilinski v. 334 East 92nd Housing Development Fund Corp., 18 N.Y.3d 1, 935 N.Y.S.2d 551 (Ct. Apps. 2011) The New York Court of Appeals rejected The Same Level Rule first enunciated by The Court in Misseritti v. Mark IV Constr. Co., 86 NY2d 487, 657…