At Campolo, Middleton & Associates, LLP, we believe that the most effective way to negotiate on your behalf is to always be prepared to go to trial. We will immediately develop a targeted, strategic approach to your case and will individually handle your matter from inception through trial and appeal. Our attorneys have substantial trial experience in federal, state and local courts representing individuals and businesses in a vast array of legal matters.
Corporate and Commercial Matters
Our experience in these areas includes representing clients in state, local and federal courts. Representative matters include shareholder and employment disputes, breach of fiduciary obligations (board members/shareholders), RICO, antitrust, securities, fraud, UCC, breach of contract, banking, breach of warranty, interference with business relations/contracts, construction, real estate (including zoning hearings, Article 78 proceedings, and lease disputes), and appeals of these matters.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The firm assists clients in resolving disputes without litigation through various alternative dispute resolution procedures, including nonbinding and binding arbitration, mediation, mini-trials, summary jury trials, expert fact-finding and early neutral evaluation. We also structure dispute resolution contract clauses for inclusion in client contracts, represent clients in individually tailored ADR proceeding and serve as arbitrators, mediators and other neutrals in ADR proceedings.
Regulatory Agencies
Companies and individuals regularly turn to us for representation before state and federal regulatory agencies, including the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), the New York and U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New York Department of Environment Conservation (DEC), the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the New York Unemployment Insurance Department, and state and federal tax authorities (IRS & NYSTF). We also have experience representing individuals in school disciplinary hearings at both the K-12 and college levels.
Motor Vehicle Accident/Transportation Cases
Recent changes in laws involving no-fault and other issues have complicated these matters. Our firm has the experience and knowledge to navigate these cases through negotiation and litigation. We also represent self-insured trucking, logistics, and bus and transportation companies, always providing an aggressive defense. Representation of these companies also includes no-fault, loss transfer, SUM, property damage and subrogation matters.
Construction and Labor Law (Scaffold, Worksite Accidents)
The firm has regularly represented clients involving lawsuits arising from construction accidents. These cases usually involve severe or even catastrophic injuries. Construction accidents, which are covered by New York’s Labor Law, give rise to complex litigation involving an interplay of numerous parties, contractual, insurance and statutory issues. Because each case is handled individually, our clients receive the personalized attention these cases require.
Premises Liability
The firm continues to represent clients in cases involving accidents that occur on residential, commercial and municipal property. These include slip/trip and fall cases to more complex matters involving elevators, escalators and building code violations.
Environmental and Land Use
Our environmental and other land use litigation experience includes actions under Article 78, 1983, CERCLA, PMPA, NYS Navigation Law, and others. We also have experience representing businesses and individuals before the New York Department of Environment Conservation (DEC), the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and dozens of different state and local zoning and Municipal boards throughout the State.
Estate Litigation
Our firm represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in a variety of estate and trust litigation matters, including contested accountings, will and trust validity, gift and estate tax-related issues, disputes involving competency, and asset recovery.
Employment Litigation
Our lawyers are experienced litigators in a wide range of employment and labor-related issues including wrongful termination, severance, and collective bargaining.
Other types of litigation handled by the firm include Wrongful Death, Products Liability and Medical Malpractice. |
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