General Liability, Premises and Complex Torts

The Attorneys of Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP attorneys have published and lectured extensively before bar associations, insurance industry groups and trade organizations, earning the firm a distinguished reputation for its expertise in the defense of general liability claims. Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP has consistently been entrusted by insurance companies and self-insured commercial businesses to represent a diverse range of public and private enterprises in the defense of personal injury and property damage claims. The firm has handled large commercial and residential property programs throughout the City and State of New York, representing owners in a variety of liability claims arising from: property defects, slip and fall, premises security involving criminal assaults and homicide, lead and toxic exposure; environmental hazards, fire and water damage to property, construction related claims, and wrongful death among others.

The firm represents educational and charitable institutions, multiple dwelling property owners and managers, national hotel and food service institutions, product manufacturers, trucking companies, retail and commercial establishments in a wide variety of these claims. All cases are evaluated to develop a resolution plan that seeks risk transfer through contractual, common law indemnity and third-party actions. The firm aggressively develops discovery with a view towards securing summary judgment or leveraging the most cost-effective resolution plan through mediation or trial. Cost analysis and budgeting proposals are collaboratively developed with our clients and carriers throughout the litigation process.