Hiscock & Barclay LLP
Torts & Products Liability Defense
The Torts & Products Liability Defense Practice Area actively prosecutes and defends some of the most sophisticated and complex civil litigation cases in the United States. The practice includes the current Chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, former United States and Assistant District Attorneys, and former Law Clerks for Federal and State Trial and Appellate Courts. Members of the practice are admitted to, and regularly appear before, State and Federal Trial and Appellate Courts as well as arbitration panels.
Our attorneys try significant cases before juries and judges on a regular basis.
The attorneys in the Torts & Products Liability Defense Practice Area represent nationally known insurance companies, utilities, common carriers, manufacturers, multi-national corporations and individuals in all types of tort and products liability cases. The practice is also designated panel counsel for many prominent insurance companies, which underwrite commercial and personal insurance for these types of claims.
We have an active toxic tort practice defending claims arising out of exposure to toxic materials and substances including a fifteen-year history of defending manufacturers of asbestos-containing materials. Our attorneys are also experienced in the defense of product liability claims, subrogation matters, industrial, railroad and aviation accidents, premises liability claims, and other personal injury litigation based upon both common law theories and statutory violations.
The Torts & Products Liability Defense Practice Area has a substantial practice involving the interpretation and analysis of insurance coverage issues for our clients. Insurance coverage is purchased by our clients for all aspects of their business and personal lives and our attorneys have expertise regarding coverage issues in the areas of general liability claims (automobile and premises liability), environmental and toxic tort claims, construction liability, federal and state statutory liability, disability, life and employer liability insurance claims.
The practice’s extensive civil trial background has also been utilized to advise and assist clients in the negotiation and resolution of disputes before they erupt into full litigation. Our attorneys regularly participate in all forms of alternate dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation and early neutral evaluation. The Firm’s commitment to technology also assists the members of our practice in providing the most efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services.
Hiscock & Barclay LLP
M&T Center #1100
3 Fountain Plaza
Buffalo NY 14203-1414
Tel: 716 566-1300
Fax: 716 566-1301
Hiscock & Barclay is more than a law firm. We're a dynamic team of 160 attorneys in five strategic offices throughout New York State. We have a unique understanding of issues that drive business solutions. For clients that come to New York seeking legal, business or political counsel, we deliver results that exceed expectations.
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