INSURANCE DEFENSE

Civil Litigation

CONSTRUCTION LAW & CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Callahan & Fusco, LLC. attorneys have broad experience in representing owners, architects and contractors in a wide variety of projects ranging from multi-billion dollar buildings to restaurant sprinkler systems, and almost everything in between. We work with our clients in all phases of construction projects, including negotiating the terms of the contract, obtaining financing, as well as presenting and negotiating claims. Our Construction Law Practice Group remains dedicated to protecting our clients’ rights, whether through mechanics’ liens, bond claims, or litigation. We are also experienced in resolving construction disputes in a cost effective manner for our clients, through mediation, arbitration, and all forms of alternate dispute resolution.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Callahan and Fusco, LLC. represents Community Associations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida.  Our Community Association Group has experience in representing Condominium Associations, Homeowners Associations and Cooperatives in a general counsel capacity as well as matters relating to construction defects and debt collection. Setting us apart from most other firms, each attorney in the Community Association Group is also a member of our Civil Litigation Group, ensuring that when you receive legal counseling to either avoid a lawsuit or institute one, it is coming from an experienced litigator that has represented Community Associations in Court before and understands the process completely. Further, we understand every Community Association is different and requires specific and custom-tailored representation best fitted to serve the interests of that community. See more for all of the services our Community Association Group offers.

GENERAL LITIGATION

Callahan & Fusco, LLC. specializes in a wide range of civil litigation including, but not limited to, Insurance Defense Litigation, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Commercial Vehicle Litigation, General Liability, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Construction/Labor Law Litigation, Transportation Law and Complex Torts. The firm’s General Liability practice has sub-specialties in handling litigation involving automobile accidents, property damage, forklift, automatic lift, premises liability, negligent security, fire, sports-related cases and Dram Shop Act violation cases. All of the attorneys at Callahan & Fusco pride themselves in providing top quality civil defense litigation services, working directly with our various clients to identify their individual litigation needs and goals, and obtaining excellent results in a cost effective manner.

LABOR LAW

Callahan & Fusco, LLC. has a history of successfully defending against Labor Law matters from claims stage through trial and appeals, where appropriate. Our vigorous defense on behalf of our clients includes comprehensive pre-suit investigation, analysis and development of all available statutory and case law defenses through discovery, and the retention of highly qualified engineering experts with whom we have teamed to defend against any alleged Industrial Code violations or job-site deficiencies. We also work with well-regarded medical, economic and vocational experts to defend against the causation and extent of the alleged injuries and damages. Not only have we minimized exposure and accomplished total loss transfer in many cases, but we also have a track record of fully recovering the attorneys’ fees and defense costs expended on behalf of our clients from the indemnifying party. Our knowledge of these legal issues also enables us to draft construction contracts with appropriate indemnification and insurance provisions to protect our clients before work begins at the job-site and potentially to avoid costly litigation should an accident occur.

MUNICIPAL LAW

Callahan & Fusco, LLC., represents a diverse range of municipal clients and public entities throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including housing authorities, counties, townships, police departments and government agencies. Our Municipal Law practice is multidisciplinary, involving lawyers who regularly litigate labor and employment disputes, personal injury actions, negotiate and litigate contract disputes, as well as defend civil rights claims, among others. Whether as general outside counsel, or as litigation counsel for individual actions, Callahan & Fusco, LLC, provides a team of attorneys experienced in all phases of municipal law.

Premises Liability

Through its Premises Liability practice, Callahan & Fusco, LLC. serves a variety of clients, including commercial landowners, residential property owners and major retailers, in the defense of their personal injury claims. These cases can be complicated because of contractual indemnity and other insured obligations amongst property owners, managers, and even contractors that do on-site work. Callahan & Fusco has the experience to use creative and viable plans that will protect our clients best interests. Self insureds, carriers, and even third-party administrators use our premises liability department for their legal needs. Our team of professionals assess the elements of each claim and will provide our clients with guidance throughout the process.

PRODUCT LIABILITY

Through its products liability practice, Callahan & Fusco, LLC. represents automobile manufacturers and dealerships, manufacturers and distributors of chemicals, metals, optical equipment, apparel and food products, as well as the interests of forklift and automatic lift companies. The potential for liability based upon an allegedly defective product requires particular sensitivity to the needs of the client both internally and in the marketplace, in addition to an aggressive defense. In that regard, we regularly interact with our clients, corporate attorneys, insurers and claims administrators. Additionally, we work closely with experts, nationwide, to provide the most vigorous defense for our clients.

TRUCKING & TRANSPORTATION

Through its Trucking and Transportation practice, Callahan & Fusco, LLC. serves a variety of transportation clients, including motor and express carriers, as well as carrier, motor cargo and transportation brokers; representing both local and national transportation companies in the defense of their personal injury and cargo claims. The firm has handled diverse claims ranging from general motor vehicle negligence claims to cargo damages claims, catastrophic injury claims, wrongful death claims, contractual claims and claims for false arrest and malicious prosecution. Having represented both local and national transportation companies, our attorneys are well versed in the intricacies of both local/State laws and Federal regulations governing these clients’ businesses.

Callahan & Fusco maintains 24 hour dedicated response line for sensitive matters that require immediate attention:
(855) 613-2337