ASLG is a certified women-owned firm, with a strong belief in the value of diversity in experience of our employees, with the goal of achieving innovative, effective solutions for our clients. At ASLG, we take a proactive approach to the early assessment and evaluation of claims, working closely with our clients and their insurance carriers to explore opportunities for early resolution that might avoid protracted litigation.  When warranted, we work to resolve claims using alternative dispute resolution avenues.  For those matters that are not as easily resolved, we are prepared to litigate them fully up to and including trial and through the appellate process.

The areas of practice in which we excel are as follows:

Chemical Exposure/Toxic Torts 

ASLG defends businesses in claims arising out of exposure to a wide variety of chemicals and toxic substances.  Unlike other firms, our medical training and education provides our clients with a distinct advantage when defending these types of cases.  We are able to simplify complicated scientific concepts so the general public can readily understand them, which is essential to a successful defense. Examples of the hazardous substances and materials we routinely litigate include:

• Asbestos

Our attorneys and paralegals have exceptional skills in case management, strategy, and analysis, resulting in early resolution of cases.  Additionally, our team has the ability and experience to successfully defend these cases at trial. We strive to provide the most up-to-date, effective defense in these high-risk cases using the most cost-effective approach. 

• Lead Paint

In New York, lead paint remains a fertile ground for litigation even more so after the CDC lowered threshold lead levels to 3.5mcg/dl.  If claims arise from alleged exposure, you should act immediately to secure a comprehensive lead paint defense. At ASLG, we have a team of experienced attorneys with a proven track record of successfully defending these actions on behalf of property owners and insurance companies named as defendants.  

• Mold

We vigorously defend the liability of the claims and the causation of the injuries. We successfully argue through our team of experts that the reliable medical research, peer studies and scientific data do not establish specific causation in mold exposure cases. We have successfully argued that the plaintiffs’ ailments can be attributed to preexisting medical conditions or exposure to other types of allergens unrelated to mold.  As a result of our years of experience in defending these claims, we have been successful in obtaining early resolution without engaging in protracted litigation.

Construction/Labor Law

ASLG effectively defends individual homeowners and construction companies in all aspects of construction related accidents and Labor Law violations. ASLG is knowledgeable about design concepts, construction methods and construction industry surety and insurance. We understand the roles and responsibilities of various participants in the construction process, and the contractual and legal rights and remedies of the parties.  Our clients know they can rely on our in-depth understanding of the industry when we defend design and construction defect claims.

Premises Liability 

ASLG represents and defends a wide variety of clients in premises liability who are singled out for liability arising from “slip and fall”, negligent security and maintenance, snow and ice removal, violations of the Americans with Disability Act, as well as personal injury.  We aggressively defend these cases in all venues and ensure that the rights of property owners and their agents are protected.