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# Brody Law Group: Brody Law Group is a full service general liability, insurance and corporate litigation firm in NY

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- [Defending Reinforcing-Steel and Rebar Accident Claims](https://brodylg.com/defending-reinforcing-steel-and-rebar-accident-claims/): Reinforcing-steel work may produce New York Labor Law claims involving bundled materials, protruding bars, elevated placements, cutting and bending equipment, unstable assemblies, and interaction with concrete operations. Effective defense requires identifying the worker’s precise assignment and reconstructing the rebar configuration at the time of the alleged incident.
- [Evaluating Witness Veracity in Construction-Accident Claims](https://brodylg.com/evaluating-witness-veracity-in-construction-accident-claims/): Witness testimony can significantly affect liability, damages, and risk-transfer issues in construction-accident litigation. Yet a witness’s confidence does not necessarily establish accuracy. Effective defense requires comparing each account against contemporaneous documents, physical evidence, other testimony, and the witness’s opportunity to observe the alleged event.
- [The Importance of Early Professional Engineer Retention](https://brodylg.com/the-importance-of-early-professional-engineer-retention/): Construction-accident claims frequently involve technical questions that cannot be evaluated effectively through testimony alone. Early retention of a professional engineer may help the defense preserve critical evidence, understand the alleged accident mechanism, identify unsupported assumptions, and develop an informed litigation strategy before site conditions change.
- [Analyzing a Claim That Lacks Contemporaneous Treatment](https://brodylg.com/analyzing-a-claim-that-lacks-contemporaneous-treatment/): A substantial delay between an alleged accident and the first documented treatment may create a significant causation issue. When the initial records contain no complaint involving the body part later placed at issue—or no treatment occurred at all—the defense should determine whether the claimed injury genuinely arose from the accident or developed through another cause, like degeneration.
- [Tools to Counter Suspected Malingering and Symptom Exaggeration](https://brodylg.com/tools-to-counter-suspected-malingering-and-symptom-exaggeration/): Personal-injury claims sometimes present a substantial gap between the plaintiff’s reported limitations and the available objective evidence. Effective defense begins by identifying inconsistencies, preserving functional evidence, and using qualified experts to determine whether the reported symptoms are reliable.
- [Securing Eyewitness Cooperation After an Accident](https://brodylg.com/securing-eyewitness-cooperation-after-an-accident/): Eyewitnesses can provide critical evidence concerning how an accident occurred, what conditions existed beforehand, and what the plaintiff said or did immediately afterward. Their cooperation, however, should not be assumed. Employees change jobs, contractors complete their work, memories fade, and previously cooperative witnesses may become difficult to locate once litigation begins.
- [Defending Construction-Site Electrical Accident Claims](https://brodylg.com/using-independent-medical-examinations-effectively/): Electrical accidents at construction sites may involve temporary power, exposed wiring, damaged cords, energized equipment, utility lines, lighting systems, or incomplete installations. A New York Labor Law defense should identify the electrical source and reconstruct how power was supplied, controlled, and used when the incident occurred.
- [Using Independent Medical Examinations Effectively](https://brodylg.com/using-independent-medical-examinations-effectively-2/): In New York Labor Law litigation, independent medical examinations are critical tools for evaluating the nature, extent, and cause of a claimant’s alleged injuries. A well-planned examination may assist defense counsel in assessing claimed limitations, future treatment, disability, and the relationship between the accident and the medical conditions at issue.
- [Preserving Construction-Site Photographs and Videos](https://brodylg.com/preserving-construction-site-photographs-and-videos/): Construction sites change rapidly. Equipment is moved, temporary structures are dismantled, debris is removed, and work progresses from one phase to another. After an accident, photographs and videos may provide the clearest record of conditions that no longer exist by the time litigation begins.
- [Navigating Multi-Party Construction Litigation in New York](https://brodylg.com/navigating-multi-party-construction-litigation-in-new-york/): Construction accident litigation rarely involves only a plaintiff and a single defendant. A typical case may include a property owner, general contractor, construction manager, subcontractors, equipment providers, employers, and multiple insurance carriers. Scott Brody and the attorneys at Brody Law Group, PLLC represent businesses navigating these complex, multi-party disputes throughout New York.
- [Strategic Labor Law Defense for New York Businesses](https://brodylg.com/strategic-labor-law-defense-for-new-york-businesses/): Defending labor law claims requires a practical understanding of construction operations, workplace safety, contractual relationships, insurance coverage, and New York’s evolving legal landscape. Scott Brody and the attorneys at Brody Law Group, PLLC represent property owners, contractors, employers, and other businesses facing workplace injury lawsuits and related liability claims.
- [Significant Discovery Win for Brody Law Group](https://brodylg.com/significant-discovery-win-for-brody-law-group-as-court-requires-further-ime-and-sanctions-plaintiffs-counsel/): Managing Partner Scott Brody and Brody Law Group are pleased to announce a significant victory secured by Partner Magdalene Skountzos in Arizaga v. Lex (712392/2018). Justice Robert I. Caloras granted the defense motion to vacate the Note of Issue, compel additional authorizations, order a further IME with neurologist Dr. Adam Bender, and impose sanctions after finding improper interference with the prior examination.
- [Court Finds Interconnected Web of Plaintiffs, Grants Brody’s Motion to Vacate Note of Issue and Assert Fraud Counterclaim](https://brodylg.com/court-finds-interconnected-web-of-plaintiffs-grants-brodys-motion-to-vacate-note-of-issue-and-assert-fraud-counterclaim/): Managing Partner Scott Brody, on behalf of Brody Law Group, is pleased to announce a litigation victory in Delgado v. 50-05 43rd Avenue Corp., et al. (705761/2022). Supreme Court Justice Anna Culley granted Brody Law Group Counsel Rajendra Persaud’s motion to amend the Answer to assert a fraud counterclaim and vacate the Note of Issue to reopen discovery—an outcome rarely achieved once a case is certified trial-ready.
- [Appellate Focus: Brody Law Group’s Latest Victory Before the First Department in Gkoumas v. Lewis Construction](https://brodylg.com/appellate-focus-brody-law-groups-latest-victory-before-the-first-department-in-gkoumas-v-lewis-construction/): Brody Law Group is thrilled to announce a decisive appellate victory in Gkoumas v. Lewis Construction and Architectural Mill Work, et al. (Index Nos. 152119/16 and 595488/17). The Appellate Division, First Department, unanimously reversed summary judgment previously granted to the plaintiff on his Labor Law § 240(1) claim.
- [Trial Spotlight: Brody Law Group’s Latest Victory in Kings County](https://brodylg.com/trial-spotlight-brody-law-groups-latest-victory-in-kings-county/): Brody Law Group is proud to announce a significant trial victory in the matter of Michael Dachuk v. River Tower Owner, LLC, et al., in the Supreme Court, Kings County (Index No. 511851/2018). In collaboration with Kevin Faley and Charles Kerr of Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff, the team achieved a favorable jury verdict in a challenging case on the issue of whether the Plaintiff sustained an acquired brain injury that renders him unemployable in any capacity.

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## Attorneys
- [Scott A. Brody](https://brodylg.com/attorney/scott-a-brody/): SCOTT A. BRODY is a proven, experienced trial attorney and actively manages the New York City office’s Construction and Toxic Tort Defense practice through settlement or verdict. Mr. Brody appears regularly in the trial parts of the four major boroughs of the City of New York.
- [Randee H. Arem](https://brodylg.com/attorney/randee-h-arem/): RANDEE H. AREM concentrates her practice on the defense of commercial and residential properties against premises liability claims and negligent security actions.
- [Jonathan F. Banks](https://brodylg.com/attorney/jonathan-f-banks/): JONATHAN F. BANKS has been practicing law in the Courts of New York for over 30 years. He specializes in liability defense and handles complicated Labor Law construction cases, premises liability cases and insurance coverage matters. He handles a wide array of matters from inception up until trial. He also regularly participates in mediations and arbitrations.
- [Aisha K. Brosnan](https://brodylg.com/attorney/aisha-k-brosnan/): AISHA K. BROSNAN has spent her career litigating complex matters in both the State and Federal Courts throughout the New York Metropolitan area. Admitted to New York Bar, 1997; admitted to United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York; admitted to United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; admitted to United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. Education: Hofstra University (B.A., 1992); Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1996). In-house counsel for GEICO Insurance Co.; Associate Counsel for Morris, Duffy, Alonso, Faley; Associate Counsel for Orenstein and Brown.
- [Michael J. Burke](https://brodylg.com/attorney/michael-burke/): MICHAEL J. BURKE is an experienced trial Counsel. He is a former Senior Trial Counsel with Traub Liberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP, former Member of the law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, and an associate at Pillinger Miller & and Tarallo. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Business-Government from Skidmore College and graduated from Fordham University School of Law where he was a member of the Moot Court Board. 
- [Michelle Callner](https://brodylg.com/attorney/michelle-callner/): MICHELLE CALLNER is an experienced litigation and transactional attorney who represents corporations, local businesses, employers, producers, production companies, property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, sureties, independent contractors, sales agents, labor unions, and other individual and corporate clientele in all aspects of litigation, mediation, and arbitration from inception through settlement, resolution or verdict, and in negotiations to resolve disputes before a formal claim is filed or lawsuit is commenced.
- [Joyce A. Davis](https://brodylg.com/attorney/joyce-a-davis/)
- [Adam J. Frank](https://brodylg.com/attorney/adam-frank/): ADAM J. FRANK handles a wide range of Labor Law, Insurance Defense and Commercial Litigation actions. Admitted to the New York Bar; admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; Admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Education: Syracuse University (B.A., 2012); New York Law School (J.D., 2015). Areas of Practice: General Liability, Insurance and Construction Defense, Labor Law and Premises Defense, Personal Injury Litigation and Commercial Litigation. 
- [Benjamin N. Gonson](https://brodylg.com/attorney/benjamin-n-gonson/): BENJAMIN N. GONSON is a former founding partner in the law firm of Nicoletti Gonson & Spinner LLP, has thirty-five years commercial and general liability litigation experience at large law firms including the management of insurance coverage (almost all areas), reinsurance, directors and officers liability and appellate practices. Areas of Practice: Insurance, Reinsurance, New York Labor Law, Professional Indemnity, Products Liability and General Counsel and Claims Counsel Advice. He has published and lectured for many insurance-related or New York based organizations. He has been admitted to practice in the New York State courts and in the Southern and Eastern District of New York since 1987.
- [Rich Harms](https://brodylg.com/attorney/rich-harms/): RICH HARMS previously of counsel with Havkins, Rosenfeld Ritzert & Varriale, LLP and a former Partner in the law firm of Harms & Harrigan, LLP and Gisonni & Harms, LLP, and an associate at Orenstein & Brown and Alio & Ronan, received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from C.W. Post College of Long Island University. Richard graduated Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law, Cum Laude and in the top 8% of his class.
- [Patricia A. Hughes](https://brodylg.com/attorney/patricia-a-hughes/): PATRICIA A. HUGHES is an experienced civil litigator who handles and manages complex litigation cases out of our New York City office.
- [Richard B. Polner](https://brodylg.com/attorney/richard-b-polner/): Richard B. Polner serves his clients from the firms’ New York City office. He concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial motor vehicle litigation, catastrophic construction liability, products liability, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and toxic torts.
- [Lesley C. Siskind](https://brodylg.com/attorney/lesley-siskind/): LESLEY C. SISKIND joined our New York City office in 2023 and works primarily in our Construction Defense practice. Ms. Siskind is an experienced trial attorney with over 30 years’ experience handling all matters of practice through settlement or verdict.
- [Magdalene P. Skountzos](https://brodylg.com/attorney/magdalene-p-skountzos/): MAGDALENE P. SKOUNTZOS is an experienced and detail-oriented civil litigator who handles and manages complex litigation cases out of our New York City office. The majority of her cases involve the New York State Labor Law, construction accidents, general negligence, indemnification and insurance coverage issues. In addition, Magdalene handles appeals in our New York City office. 
- [Kristine Taylor](https://brodylg.com/attorney/kristine-taylor/): KRISTINE TAYLOR joined our New York City office in 2023 and works primarily in our Construction Defense practice. She also has experience litigating commercial premises and commercial vehicle accident cases.
- [Nicole Gaviola](https://brodylg.com/attorney/nicole-gaviola/): NICOLE GAVIOLA handles a wide variety of civil litigation matters including insurance coverage, labor law, premises liability, and general liability.  Prior to joining the firm, she handled state and federal workers compensation matters, proceedings regarding the War Hazards Compensation Act, and served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. 
- [Max A. Greer](https://brodylg.com/attorney/max-greer/): Bio coming soon.
- [Jedidiah M. Bernstein](https://brodylg.com/attorney/jedidiah-m-bernstein/): JEDIDIAH M. BERNSTEIN manages complex litigation cases in the practice areas of personal injury and property damage litigation, including labor law, construction, negligence, premises liability, product liability, transportation and insurance coverage.
- [Elizabeth Boldi](https://brodylg.com/attorney/elizabeth-boldi/): ELIZABETH BOLDI is an accomplished attorney who has been practicing for over twenty years in the areas of premises liability, intentional torts, property damage, Labor Law and construction. She is experienced with every phase of litigation including statutory hearings, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, appeals and Alternative Dispute Resolution. In addition, she is well-versed in real estate transactions.
- [John P. Falcone](https://brodylg.com/attorney/john-falcone/): JOHN P. FALCONE defends a broad spectrum of clients in complex liability actions throughout the U.S., from inception through trial. His experience includes handling product liability, wrongful death, multi-state litigation, negligence, labor law, construction and premises liability matters.
- [Zena Goldszer](https://brodylg.com/attorney/zena-goldszer/): ZENA GOLDSZER is an experienced litigator handling general liability cases from inception through resolution. Her areas of practice include labor law, slip and fall, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and property damage. She has also represented defendants in class action suits.
- [ShariLeigh Gordon](https://brodylg.com/attorney/sharileigh-gordon/): Bio coming soon.
- [Crystal C. Littrell](https://brodylg.com/attorney/crystal-c-littrell/): Bio coming soon.
- [Rajendra Persaud](https://brodylg.com/attorney/rajendra-persaud/): RAJENDRA PERSAUD has extensive experience in managing complex litigation matters that span a wide range of areas, including personal Injury, property damage, Labor Law, Construction Law, negligence, premises liability, product liability, commercial trucking, and motor vehicle accidents.
- [Nishi Rajan](https://brodylg.com/attorney/nishi-rajan/): NISHI RAJAN handles complex construction and premises liability matters. She has worked for both private and in-house insurance defense firms where she served as Senior Counsel, Supervisor of the Motions Department and as firm Project Coordinator for in-house operations, quality control & oversight.
- [Phillip E. Waknin](https://brodylg.com/attorney/phillip-waknin/): PHILLIP E. WAKNIN has experience handling a wide variety of civil litigation involving New York Labor Law, construction law, premises liability, commercial motor vehicle accidents, and general liability matters. Prior to joining the firm, He worked in both private insurance defense and as a prosecutor in Bronx County.
- [Andrew C. Wiener](https://brodylg.com/attorney/andrew-c-weiner/): ANDREW C. WIENER is an experienced civil litigator who handles and manages complex litigation cases specializing in the defense of developer construction litigation and owner under the New York State Labor Law.
- [Ann Marie Khadoo](https://brodylg.com/attorney/ann-marie-khadoo/): ANN MARIE KHADOO handles actions involving the New York Labor Law, indemnification and insurance coverage issues, premises liability and product liability. In addition to having experience in insurance defense, she has a diverse background including experience in family and criminal law.
- [Ashley A. Plotkin](https://brodylg.com/attorney/ashley-a-plotkin/): ASHLEY A. PLOTKIN handles a wide range of labor law and general liability cases. Her experience is in working with personal injury and other civil litigation, including both plaintiff and defense work. In addition to New York, Ashley is also admitted in New Jersey.
- [Shaun T. Weber](https://brodylg.com/attorney/shaun-t-weber/): Bio coming soon.

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