Clients and Projects
Universities and Other Educational Institutions
Cornell Grace, P.C. regularly represents universities and other educational institutions in a wide variety of claims, including construction and renovation matters, premises liability, sexual assault, faculty misconduct and…
Universities and Other Educational Institutions
Cornell Grace, P.C. regularly represents universities and other educational institutions in a wide variety of claims, including construction and renovation matters, premises liability, sexual assault, faculty misconduct and numerous other claims. Clients include well-known public and private universities, secondary schools and other prestigious educational institutions. Based on the favorable recommendation of multiple University clients, United Educators Insurance Company selected Ms. Cornell and her firm as a member of its specialized General Liability Counsel panel in 2005.
Construction Companies and Developers
Cornell Grace, P.C. represents a number of well-known construction companies as General Contractors/Construction Managers and numerous owner entities in claims arising from numerous construction projects…
Construction Companies and Developers
Cornell Grace, P.C. represents a number of well-known construction companies as General Contractors/Construction Managers and numerous developer and owner entities in claims arising from construction projects throughout the City and State of New York. The representation is pursuant to both CCIP/OCIP policies and traditional insurance, with the clients often carrying large self-insured retentions.
New York City School Construction Authority
Cornell Grace, P.C. is one of a select group of firms designated to represent the New York City School Construction Authority (“SCA”), the state-sanctioned builder/renovator of New York’s public schools…
New York City School Construction Authority
Cornell Grace, P.C. is one of a select group of firms designated to represent the New York City School Construction Authority (“SCA”), the state-sanctioned builder/renovator of New York’s public schools, in construction-related accident cases. The representation is pursuant to SCA’s massive, one-of-a-kind OCIP insurance program. The firm was chosen based on its proven skill and creative approach to defending complex construction claims, particularly those presenting the risk of strict liability under Labor Law section 240(1). The firm has also been selected for the panel of counsel defending cases that involve the widely publicized “Hudson Yards” construction project in Manhattan.
Large Companies, Hospitals and Hotels
Cornell Grace, P.C. has long represented large companies with an emphasis in construction litigation and risk management. For example, the firm has represented The New York Presbyterian Hospital and its Construction Manager under an OCIP policy…
Large Companies, Hospitals and Hotels
Cornell Grace, P.C. has long represented large companies with an emphasis in construction litigation and risk management. The firm has represented large hospitals, hotels and other well-known corporate clients in numerous claims arising from construction and renovations. In addition, the firm represents such companies in premises liability, product liability and other tort litigation.
Small Companies
Cornell Grace, P.C. also represents smaller companies and individual building owners in a wide range of matters, including but not limited to construction defect litigation. For example, the firm currently represents Structural Preservation Systems…
Small Companies
Cornell Grace, P.C. also represents smaller companies such as individual building owners, managers and other businesses in a wide range of matters including both litigation and business/contractual negotiations. We take pride in providing our smaller clients with exceptional service at reasonable rates.
Insurance Coverage
Cornell Grace, P.C. has a robust practice in the area of insurance coverage. The firm represents numerous clients, both large and small, in pursuing insurance coverage in the construction context. Cornell Grace regularly prosecutes Declaratory Judgment actions…
Insurance Coverage
Cornell Grace, P.C. has a robust practice in the area of insurance coverage. The firm represents numerous clients, both large and small, in pursuing insurance coverage, often in the construction context. Cornell Grace regularly prosecutes Declaratory Judgment actions on behalf of its clients and their primary carriers against subcontractors and their insurers for additional insured coverage.
Practice Areas
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
- Labor Law
- General Liability/Negligence
- Construction Contracts
- Contribution and Indemnity
- Property Damage
- Construction Liens
- Labor Disputes
INSURANCE LITIGATION
- General Liability
- Property & Casualty
- Coverage
- Direct Defense
- Directors & Officers
- Errors & Omissions
- Excess Insurance
MUNICIPAL LIABILITY LITIGATION
- General Liability/Negligence and Labor Law
- Premises Liability
- Property Damage
- §1983 Claims
- Foster Care
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND SCHOOL LIABILITY
- General Liability/Negligence and Labor Law
- Premises Liability
- Property Damage
- School Supervision/Administrator Liability
CONTRACTS AND BUSINESS COUNSEL
- Educational and Municipal clients
- Builders/Developers
- Building Management and Operations
- Employment/personnel issues
- Entity formation and organization
- Best practices
- Risk management
- Contract drafting and negotiation
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
- Business Torts
- Contract Disputes
- Intellectual Property/Trade Secrets
- Labor and Employment
- Entertainment/Media
PRODUCTS LIABILITY
- Defective Manufacture
- Defective Design
- Strict Liability
Cornell Grace, P.C. is committed to providing clients with the highest quality legal representation while maintaining the hands-on personal service of a boutique law firm. We handle cases vigorously, with painstaking attention to detail at every phase, always working in pursuit of the best resolution for our clients.
