Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

About this office:

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP serves clients in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Domestically, we rank among the American Lawyer 100 and The National Law Journal's Top 50 law firms. For more than 25 years, we have provided our clients with a full range of experienced and innovative legal services. At Wilson Elser, we offer clients a strong national presence, with offices in 20 cities across the United States. The firm provides international scope through its office in London, as well as through a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico.

The lawyers of Wilson Elser enjoy a strong reputation among judges and fellow lawyers in each of their respective markets. Dedicated to providing experienced and cost-effective client representation, our lawyers also participate in a variety of local, national and international legal organizations that set the standards for the profession. In addition to being recognized as leaders in today's legal profession, some of our lawyers are experienced accountants, architects, former judges and engineers, along with legal nurse consultants. With state-of-the-art support systems and technology at their disposal, Wilson Elser lawyers provide timely and efficient legal solutions to all clients.

For Wilson Elser, the Westchester County office in White Plains serves clients in the northern arm of the thriving metro-New York area. The firm's legal practice represents a diverse portfolio of clients.

Working in concert with our Manhattan and Long Island offices, the White Plains office provides legal services that combine local knowledge with a global mind-set. As more and more businesses call Westchester home, the region is no longer viewed as simply an extension of New York City. Westchester, with its own corporate identity, has complex legal needs that are filled by our highly skilled and accessible attorneys.

Wilson Elser has more than 170 attorneys in White Plains, making it the largest single law practice in Westchester County. Added to the mix are more than 225 attorneys in our Manhattan and Long Island offices, creating a legal powerhouse.

Our clients include Fortune 500 corporations, banking institutions, insurance companies, municipalities and real estate developers. With their knowledge of local, state and federal laws, our attorneys skillfully assist clients in areas like bankruptcy, civil rights, collections, commercial law, intellectual property, corporate and partnership law, debtor and creditor law, employment practices, environmental regulation and land use, foreclosure, municipal law, real estate and secured transactions and leasing.

The White Plains office has an active professional liability practice. We defend cases involving allegations of negligence involving physicians, hospitals and a broad range of health care providers. Others we represent in liability matters include architects, accountants, attorneys, engineers, as well as professionals in the real estate and construction industries.

In the area of general liability, the office handles claims involving the automotive industry, as well as premises liability involving residential buildings, supermarkets, bowling alleys, restaurants, department stores and industrial locations. Our attorneys also are experienced in all aspects of construction litigation and provide counsel on matters related to building and development.

Product liability is another area of varied experience. Our attorneys defend products ranging from heavy industrial equipment to medical devices, along with a host of consumer, automotive, pharmaceutical and electronic goods. The office represents national associations of manufacturers and distributors, as well as individual manufacturers and insurers, with respect to product liability.

We offer every client personalized attention that includes close communication, cost-effective service and timely resolution of issues. In tandem with our other New York offices, we provide experienced representation based on knowledge and insight.

Accounting Liability, Admiralty Law, Agents and Brokers Liability, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Architects and Engineers Liability, Asbestos Defense, Aviation Law, Commercial Law, Construction Law, D&O Liability, Employment Law, Environmental Law, General Liability, Health Care, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property, Lawyers' Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Law, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Toxic Torts, Trucking Law, Transportation Liability.

U.S. Supreme Court Again Limits Punitive Damages
Rosario M. Vignali, October 4, 2008
Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker 128 S. Ct. 2605; 171 L.Ed 2d 570; (2008) arose from the infamous 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska's Prince William Sound.

Product Safety Legislation Update
H. Michael O'Brien, Gregg A. Tatarka, September 5, 2008
In the wake of a record-setting year for product recalls and widespread criticism of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's ability to protect consumers from dangerous product, Congress has enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008(CPSIA).

Supplemental Update to July 2, 2008 Update - New Insurance Legislation Passed in New York
Stephen M. Marcellino, Perry I. Kreidman, Adam R. Bialek, August 19, 2008
On July 21, 2008, Governor David A. Paterson signed the bill passed by the New York State Legislature effectively eroding the late-notice defense available to insures under liability policies covering personal injury and property damage.

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