Insurance Law

Experienced Representation for Insurance Companies

Eisenberg & Baum’s insurance law attorneys represent insurance companies throughout the U.S., Switzerland and France in a wide range of legal issues. We understand the insurance industry and have tried numerous cases involving insurance coverage as well as defense matters and have successfully represented clients in reinsurance arbitrations.

Our attorneys are well versed in insurance industry practices, and have extensive experience drafting and reviewing policies. We routinely deliver in-house seminars and presentations on the latest developments in the law and dispute resolution strategies. If you are seeking representation for an insurance law issue, we are prepared to meet your needs.

Insurance Coverage for Environmental Liabilities

Our firm has a special focus and nationally recognized expertise on environmental coverage issues. We help navigate our clients through the complex issues at play, whether it be allocation, trigger, the deemer clause, co-insurance, or litigation in bankruptcy court. Our lawyers have addressed these issues and many others in state and federal courts throughout the U.S.

Some of our reported decisions include: Royal Ins. Co. v. Lexington Ins. Co., Index No. 02-CIV-2085 (S.D.N.Y. 2004) (duty to defend); Howard v. Royal Ins. Co., Index No. CV-98-5008 (E.D.N.Y. 1999) (toxic site contamination); Reichhold Chemicals Inc. v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., Index No. CV-0085884S (Sup. Ct. Conn. 1999) (late notice);Tartan Oil Corp. v. Clark, 1999 WL 45335 (N.Y. 2d Dept. 1999) (pollution exclusion); Home Indemnity Co. v. Hoechst Celanese Corp., 494 S.E. 2d 774 (N.C. App. 1998) (toxic site contamination); Northville Industries Corp. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., 89 N.Y. 2d 621 (1997) (petroleum leakage); Grumman Systems Support Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Co., 828 F. Supp. 11 (E.D.N.Y. 1993) (copyright infringement); Inland Waters Pollution Control Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., 997 F. 2d 172 (6th Cir. 1993) (loss in progress); CPC International Inc. v. Aerojet-General Corp., 825 F. Supp. 795 (W.D. Mich. 1993) (known risk); Polaroid Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Co., 414 Mass. 747 (1993) (policy reformation); Union Carbide Corp. v. Aetna Cas. & Surety Co., 562 A. 2d 15 (Conn. 1989) (forum non conveniens).

If you need representation for an insurance law or environmental law issue, we are here to protect your interests. Contact Eisenberg & Baum for more information about our services.

Employment Law

Experienced Representation for Employers

Eisenberg & Baum business and corporate practice group handles a wide range of employment law issues for employers throughout the New York City area. Whether you need sound legal guidance or aggressive trial advocacy, we are prepared to achieve your legal goals.

Our counsel to employers includes preparing and drafting employment contracts, advising regarding terminations, layoffs and severance agreements, handling intellectual property disputes, and many other issues.

As an employer, it is crucial that you remain in compliance with state and federal employment laws. Our attorneys can work with you to ensure that you meet your obligations, so you are protected from any unnecessary risk or liability.

If you need counsel regarding a New York employment law issue, we are here to protect your interests. Contact Eisenberg & Baum for more information about our services for employers.

Corporate Transactions

Representing Clients in Business Transactions

Eisenberg & Baum’s New York corporate attorneys handle corporate transactions for a wide range of businesses, from small businesses to large, multi-national corporations. Our attorneys can help you with all of the legal details involving business transactions, as well as advise you on the impact the transaction will have on your business. We have extensive experience handling business law matters, and we understand the realities and pressures our corporate law clients face.

Our Manhattan Corporate Attorneys

We will represent you through all stages of your business transaction, from the initial letter of intent, to the successful closing of your transaction.

We are knowledgeable in the state and federal laws governing business transactions, and assist clients with a wide range of transactional law issues, including:

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Private placements
  • Business formation
  • Joint ventures
  • Corporate financing
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Employment disputes
  • Intellectual property disputes

Our attorneys will work with you closely to help you see how this transaction will affect your business in the short and long term. We will explore potential risks and liabilities so there are no surprises down the road.

If you need representation from a business transaction attorney, we are here to protect your interests. Contact Eisenberg & Baum for more information about our business and corporate legal services.

Contract Disputes

Resolving Business Contract Disputes

Disputes over business contracts are common. Resolving those disputes in a cost-effective manner calls for the services of an accomplished contract attorney. Eisenberg & Baum’s business and corporate attorneys have decades of experience handling contract litigation for clients throughout New York and elsewhere. We are prepared to resolve your dispute, whether through negotiation and settlement or litigation.

Our Manhattan Business Litigators

Whether someone has violated the terms of a contract with you, or you are being accused of breach of contract, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side.

Our attorneys understand the language of contracts. If the terms of a contract are relatively clear, we are often able to resolve contract disputes quickly. If the terms are vague and crucial items are left unaddressed, we are prepared to argue for our clients and seek a favorable resolution.

We handle a wide range of contract disputes, including those involving:

  • Business contracts
  • Real estate contracts
  • Employment contracts
  • Construction contracts
  • Non-compete contracts
  • Operating agreements
  • Leasing agreements
  • Warranties and guarantees
  • Natural resource contracts

We have extensive trial experience and are prepared to contract litigation in state and federal courts throughout the U.S.

If you need representation for a business contract litigation issue, we are here to protect your interests. Contact Eisenberg & Baum for more information about our business and corporate law practice.

Business Litigation

Our Proven Manhattan Litigators

A business dispute can be a costly, disruptive affair. An experienced attorney can provide you with sound legal guidance that helps you resolve the dispute in a cost-effective manner — or avoid it in the first place.

At Eisenberg & Baum, our business attorneys have extensive experience handling business disputes for clients throughout New York and elsewhere. We know how to obtain results for our clients in and out of trial.

Business and Contract Disputes

When handling a business dispute, we advise our clients regarding the cost benefit, time frames, and the likelihood of success. We will discuss advantages and drawbacks of seeking an out-of-court settlement versus engaging in litigation.

The scope of our business litigation practice includes:

  • Shareholder disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Fraud
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Employment disputes
  • Intellectual property disputes

Our attorneys are experienced legal advocates and understand the realities and demands of the corporate world. We will apply our knowledge and experience to your business dispute, to help you resolve the dispute through negotiation and settlement or litigation.

If you need representation for a business litigation issue or contract dispute, we are here to protect your interests. Contact Eisenberg & Baum for more information about our business dispute resolution services.