General Liability Defense
CFO Legal is recognized as a premier litigation firm. Since day one, CFO has been engaged in the defense of claims filed against a diverse range of business entities and institutions. Our attorneys continue to provide quality general liability defense services to insurance companies, risk management service providers, municipalities and self-insured corporations.
Construction Liability/New York Labor Law § 240 And § 241(6) Defense
Our attorneys have decades of experience in handling the most complex construction site accident cases throughout the State of New York. We pursue and defend the insured in claims for indemnification, contribution, and breach of contract.
We represent property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, and various other trades in personal injury claims that arise from construction site work.
Motor Vehicle Liability Defense
Personal and commercial auto liability litigation, and the coverage issues that often arise therein, is an area of the law in which our firm has extensive experience.
We have been successful in obtaining defense verdicts at trial, as well as the disposition of cases by motion and appeal.
Educational Institution Defense
Our attorneys represent school districts throughout the State of New York in all types of claims against school districts, school boards, teachers and administrators; including allegations of personal injuries from dangerous or defective conditions, negligent supervision, assault, discrimination, and others.
Municipal Defense
Our attorneys represent municipalities, police and fire departments, housing authorities, and other governmental entities throughout the State of New York in all types of claims; including allegations of Section 1983 violations, personal injuries from negligence, premises liability, discrimination, and others.
Premises Liability Defense
We represent nationally-known convenience stores and restaurant chains, malls, bars, clubs, and commercial landlords in cases related to their use or ownership of the property.
Examples of representative cases include allegations of personal injuries sustained a result of slip and falls, assaults, shootings, inadequate security, snow and ice removal, and liability affecting absentee landlords. Our attorneys also aggressively pursue indemnity claims when applicable.
Products Liability Defense
We represent manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and designers of various products against personal injury claims for manufacturing and design defect, failure to warn, and breach of warranty.
Given the highly complex nature of these claims, it is vitally important to have experienced and accomplished attorneys representing your interests.
Toxic Tort
Our attorneys represent a variety of entities, such as manufacturers, contractors, distributors, and property owners in cases involving various toxic tort and environmental claims, such as asbestos, toxic mold, chemical spills, chemical leaks, water contamination, and oil spills.
CFO Legal is extremely well-versed in a myriad of insurance related issues which often coincide with this area of the law.
