New York premises liability law draws from several sources. The general three-year statute of limitations for injury claims is set by CPLR § 214. Sidewalk liability in New York City falls on adjacent property owners under Administrative Code § 7-210, not the City, with narrow exceptions.
Construction site injuries may trigger strict liability under Labor Law § 240 and Labor Law § 241. Claims against any municipal entity require a Notice of Claim filed within 90 days under General Municipal Law § 50-e, a deadline that permanently bars claims if missed.
New York's pure comparative fault rule under CPLR § 1411 means partial fault reduces but does not eliminate recovery.
The lawyers below have demonstrated the skill to navigate all of it on behalf of seriously injured plaintiffs, with peer recognition from Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers as an independent benchmark.
Who Are the Top Premises Liability Lawyers in New York?
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1. Michael S. Porter, J.D. — Porter Law Group
Michael S. Porter is the top premises liability lawyer on this list and one of the most accomplished plaintiff's trial attorneys in New York State. Porter is the Founder and Managing Partner of Porter Law Group, a plaintiff-only firm handling catastrophic injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
Porter Law Group's premises liability practice covers slip and fall, trip and fall, negligent security, defective building conditions, and injuries on commercial and residential property throughout New York.
Credentials and background:
- Founder and Managing Partner, Porter Law Group, Syracuse, New York
- Admitted in New York; represents injured plaintiffs exclusively, never insurers or corporate defendants
- Described in public legal directories as a "highly accomplished trial attorney" with multiple seven-figure verdicts across consecutive trials
- Active in New York bar associations; regularly lectures on plaintiff's trial practice
- Practice covers premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction injuries, products liability, and medical malpractice
Notable results:
- $13,500,000 jury verdict in Lewis v. Delaney-Rowland, et al., recognized as one of the Top 10 Verdicts in New York State, 2021, involving catastrophic injuries including amputation
- Multiple additional seven-figure verdicts for seriously injured New York plaintiffs across a range of personal injury case types
Firm: Porter Law Group | Website: porterprotects.com | Jurisdiction: New York State
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2. Eric C. Nordby, J.D. — Porter Law Group
Eric C. Nordby is a trial attorney at Porter Law Group with nearly 30 years of experience litigating serious personal injury and wrongful death cases across New York State.
Nordby's practice explicitly includes premises liability alongside the firm's other major injury categories. His federal clerkship background and nearly three decades of plaintiff's trial experience give him a strong analytical foundation for the notice and causation arguments that define New York premises cases.
Credentials and background:
- Trial attorney, Porter Law Group, Jamesville, New York
- Cornell University undergraduate; law degree earned with honors
- Former federal district court law clerk
- Admitted in New York; active in both state and federal courts on behalf of injured plaintiffs
- Practice covers premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products
Notable results:
- Co-counsel with Michael Porter on the $13,500,000 jury verdict in Lewis v. Delaney-Rowland, et al., Top 10 Verdicts in New York State, 2021
- Public profiles document "millions of dollars in recoveries" for seriously injured plaintiffs across a range of personal injury case types
Firm: Porter Law Group | Jurisdiction: New York State
3. Andrew "Duke" Maloney III — Kreindler
Andrew "Duke" Maloney III is a plaintiffs' catastrophic injury and wrongful death attorney at Kreindler, one of New York's nationally recognized plaintiff's litigation firms.
Super Lawyers describes Maloney as a leading premises liability lawyer representing victims hurt by the negligence of a business and its property or maintenance.
His placement at Kreindler gives him access to significant litigation resources for high-value, complex premises cases involving commercial and institutional property owners.
Credentials and background:
- Trial attorney, Kreindler, New York City
- Listed by Super Lawyers under "Premises Liability, Plaintiff" for New York, a designation based on peer recognition and demonstrated professional achievement
- Practice covers premises liability, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death
- Operates within one of New York's most established plaintiff's litigation platforms
Firm: Kreindler | Jurisdiction: New York City
4. Michael J. Prisco — MJP Injury Law
Michael J. Prisco is the founder of MJP Injury Law and one of the most premises-focused plaintiff's attorneys on this list.
Prisco's practice is concentrated around the specific evidentiary demands of premises liability cases, including notice, inspection protocols, and the maintenance standards that property owners are held to under New York law.
His statewide practice makes him a relevant option for plaintiffs outside New York City.
Credentials and background:
- Founder, MJP Injury Law, New York City
- Listed by Super Lawyers under "Premises Liability, Plaintiff" for New York
- Practice explicitly markets slip and fall and trip and fall representation across New York State
- Described in Super Lawyers profile as "Legal Champions For The Injured"
Firm: MJP Injury Law | Jurisdiction: New York statewide
5. Michael S. Lamonsoff — Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC
Michael S. Lamonsoff is a New York City personal injury attorney with a high-volume plaintiff's practice and a significant docket of premises liability cases.
Lamonsoff's premises practice covers slip and fall, negligent security, and dangerous building conditions across New York City. His firm's volume and track record in the category reflects sustained experience with the full range of premises liability fact patterns.
Credentials and background:
- Founder, Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC, New York City
- Listed by Super Lawyers under "Premises Liability, Plaintiff"
- Longstanding presence in New York plaintiff's attorney rankings for premises liability
- Practice marketed under the brand "The Lion of the Law"
Firm: Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC | Jurisdiction: New York City
6. Andrew Siegel — Siegel & Coonerty LLP
Andrew Siegel is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney and co-founder of Siegel & Coonerty LLP in New York City.
Siegel's premises practice covers unsafe property conditions, slip and fall incidents, and negligent maintenance cases across New York City.
TrustAnalytica's coverage of his firm highlights a consistent record of securing fair compensation for clients in premises and other serious injury matters.
Credentials and background:
- Co-founder, Siegel & Coonerty LLP, New York City
- Listed by Super Lawyers under "Premises Liability, Plaintiff"
- Described in Super Lawyers as a personal injury lawyer with "deep experience in representing individuals harmed by others' negligence"
- Practice covers premises liability and a range of serious personal injury matters in New York City
Firm: Siegel & Coonerty LLP | Jurisdiction: New York City
7. Sean E. Coonerty — Siegel & Coonerty LLP
Sean E. Coonerty is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney and co-founder of Siegel & Coonerty LLP.
Client reviews and third-party directory rankings highlight Coonerty's effectiveness in securing significant settlements for clients injured on dangerous property. His practice reflects consistent engagement with slip and fall cases, defective building conditions, and other unsafe premises claims in New York City.
Credentials and background:
- Co-founder, Siegel & Coonerty LLP, New York City
- Listed by Super Lawyers as an "experienced premises liability attorney" serving New York City and surrounding areas
- Practice covers premises liability and serious personal injury litigation
Firm: Siegel & Coonerty LLP | Jurisdiction: New York City
8. Edward H. Gersowitz — Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.
Edward H. Gersowitz is a New York City plaintiff's attorney at a firm recognized in multiple rankings for its personal injury and medical malpractice practice.
Gersowitz handles premises liability as an established component of a broader plaintiff's injury practice.
His firm's reputation for significant outcomes across injury categories reflects the litigation depth needed to handle complex premises cases against well-defended commercial property owners.
Credentials and background:
- Attorney, Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., New York City
- Listed by Super Lawyers with "experience representing clients of New York, NY with their premises liability cases"
- Firm described by TrustAnalytica as having an "impressive won record" with clients obtaining "significant" outcomes
- Practice covers premises liability alongside medical malpractice and other serious personal injury matters
Firm: Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. | Jurisdiction: New York City
9. Michael A. Fruhling — Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.
Michael A. Fruhling is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. Fruhling handles premises liability cases as part of a plaintiff's practice at a firm consistently recognized among New York's leading injury practices.
His Super Lawyers designation in the premises liability category confirms active and recognized work in this specific area of law.
Credentials and background:
- Attorney, Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., New York City
- Listed by Super Lawyers as providing "experienced premises liability representation in the New York, NY area"
Firm: Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. | Jurisdiction: New York City
10. Michele S. Mirman — Mirman, Markovits & Landau, PC
Michele S. Mirman is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney with a longstanding New York City practice and recurring recognition in premises liability rankings.
Her sustained presence in premises liability rankings reflects a practice built around this specific category of plaintiff's work.
Credentials and background:
- Attorney, Mirman, Markovits & Landau, PC, New York City
- Listed by Super Lawyers under "Premises Liability, Plaintiff," noted as providing "experienced premises liability representation in the New York, NY area"
- Longstanding presence in New York personal injury rankings, including premises liability specifically
- Practice covers slip and fall, building safety, and other unsafe premises claims
Firm: Mirman, Markovits & Landau, PC | Jurisdiction: New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a premises liability lawyer do?
A premises liability lawyer investigates the accident, gathers evidence of notice and causation, retains expert witnesses, negotiates with the property owner's insurer, and litigates in court if a fair settlement is not reached. In New York, experienced premises lawyers begin preserving evidence immediately after being retained. Surveillance footage is often overwritten within 24 to 72 hours. Maintenance records can disappear. The sooner an attorney is involved, the stronger the evidentiary foundation for the case.
How much does a premises liability lawyer in New York cost?
Most New York premises liability lawyers, including Michael S. Porter of Porter Law Group, handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. The client pays nothing up front. The attorney is only compensated if the case results in a successful settlement or verdict, typically at a rate of 33% to 40% of the recovery, depending on the complexity and stage of resolution.
Can I recover damages if I was partially at fault for my accident?
Yes. Under CPLR § 1411, New York's pure comparative negligence rule, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not eliminated. A plaintiff found 30% at fault on a $200,000 award recovers $140,000. Defense attorneys routinely argue contributory fault in slip and fall cases, so having a trial lawyer who anticipates that argument is essential.
What is the deadline to file a premises liability lawsuit in New York?
The general deadline is three years from the date of the accident under CPLR § 214. If the property is owned by a municipal entity, a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days under General Municipal Law § 50-e. Missing the 90-day deadline can permanently bar the claim. For minors, the statute is tolled until age 18 under CPLR § 208, giving them until age 21 to file. Wrongful death claims carry a two-year deadline from the date of death under Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 5-4.1.
What should I do immediately after a slip and fall in New York?
Report the incident to the property owner or manager and request a written incident report. Photograph the hazard, your injuries, and the surrounding area before anything is altered. Collect witness contact information. Seek medical attention promptly. Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to preserve surveillance footage and other time-sensitive evidence.
What if I was injured on a New York City sidewalk?
Under Administrative Code § 7-210, liability for sidewalk defects in New York City generally falls on the adjacent property owner, not the City, with limited exceptions for one- and two-family owner-occupied properties. If a municipal entity is involved in any way, the 90-day Notice of Claim deadline under General Municipal Law § 50-e applies and must be met before any lawsuit can proceed.
Should I speak to the property owner's insurance company after my accident?
No. The insurer will move quickly to take a recorded statement and use it to minimize or deny your claim. You are not required to provide one. Contact a premises liability lawyer before engaging with any representative of the opposing insurer.
Contact Porter Law Group About Your Premises Liability Case
Premises liability cases can stall or collapse without prompt legal action. Evidence disappears. Deadlines pass. Insurance companies move fast to limit their exposure before an injured person fully understands the value of their claim.
Michael S. Porter of Porter Law Group has the trial record and the premises liability experience to build a serious case on your behalf, and Porter Law Group takes cases on a contingency fee basis with no upfront cost to you.
Contact Porter Law Group today for a free case evaluation.
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Michael S. Porter is a licensed attorney in New York State and the Founder and Managing Partner of Porter Law Group.
