Smith
& Laquercia, LLP is a law firm that focuses its practice in defense of
insurance-related cases. Lawyers at the firm's
principal office in Manhattan handle cases in the
nine-county New York City metropolitan region
including the counties of Nassau, Suffolk,
Westchester and Rockland.
Founded
in 1980, the firm is "av" rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
and is also listed in Best's "Directory of Recommended Insurance
Attorneys" and the "Insurance Bar Journal."
The
firm's practice is concentrated in the defense of property and casualty
claims. On the casualty side, the firm has defended, provided
coverage opinions or instituted declaratory judgment actions in cases
ranging from construction site accidents, premises (including
security)claims, product (including medical) liability, errors and
omissions (attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, brokers and life
insurance agents), medical malpractice, auto and public rail and bus
transportation.
On
the property side, the firm has defended, brought subrogation claims
and provided coverage opinions or instituted declaratory judgment
actions in a broad range of claims B- property and water damage losses,
construction defect, business interruption, fine arts, jewelers block,
B&M, fidelity and inland marine claims.
In addition, the firm has represented insurers on life, accident, health and, disability claims.
Smith
& Laquercia lawyers litigate in state and federal trial and
appellate courts. In addition, its lawyers have been retained in
arbitrated disputes and as supervising counsel in excess and
reinsurance matters on behalf of both domestic and foreign
markets.
