Lawrence Lissauer - NY Lawyer Profile

Lawrence Lissauer, a legal professional specializing in appellate advocacy, became a part of Finkelstein & Partners in 1996. Widely recognized by his colleagues as a leading expert in appellate advocacy related to construction accidents and trial appeals, Mr. Lissauer has presented arguments in all four Appellate Divisions across New York State. He has also handled cases of significant impact before the highest court in the state, The Court of Appeals. Notable among his achievements is the successful argument in the case of Riglioni v. Chambers Four Tractor Sales Inc., 2005 08243, 2006 01746, which led to a settlement for the plaintiff after denying summary judgment to a distributor and retailer in a strict products liability action. Additionally, in Alvarado v. Dillon, 67 A.D.3d 1214, the Appellate Division supported an award for a client of his firm who was injured by a police vehicle. In Corwise v. Lefrak Org., 2011 01752, Mr. Lissauer effectively argued for leave to amend a pleading and raise the addendum clause. Moreover, in the case of Kearns v. Adirondack Trailways, 59 A.D.3d 774, he successfully defended against summary judgment for a client who sustained injuries while disembarking a commercial bus at both trial and appellate levels. Mr. Lissauer also secured the affirmation of a multi-million dollar verdict for a client in Butler v. Grimes, 2006 0551. Further, in Casiero v. Stamer, 2002 06587, he overturned a jury verdict favoring the defendant doctor in a medical malpractice case due to judicial error, resulting in a retrial for the claimant. Lastly, in Baez v. New York City Transit Authority, 15 A.D.3d 309, Mr. Lissauer successfully defended a verdict against the New York City Transit Authority's attempt to reduce the award for pain and suffering, with the First Department upholding the significant compensation for past and future pain and suffering.