Practice Overview

Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP has defended personal injury and property damage cases in State and Federal Courts throughout the State of New York. MCB’s focus is to analyze liability and damage issues extensively, so that clients can intelligently weigh the pros and cons of early disposition of the case versus potential protracted litigation. This approach is the hallmark of MCB’s representation.

MCB’s effectiveness is due to our partners’ experience and technical skills and their ability to apply these to the legal issues at hand. MCB manages its clients’ difficult legal disputes through a thorough knowledge and understanding of each case’s underlying subject matter.

MCB attorneys have extensive experience handling tort liability matters arising from incidents that occur in the workplace. These matters can include workers’ compensation claims, on-the-job injuries, claims of false arrest and defamation.

MCB has extensive experience handling traditional premises liability cases including slip and fall incidents, accidents involving independent contractors, and nuisance claims. The Firm is also experienced in matters that include violent crime on commercial property.

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