Stephen D. Straus

Stephen Straus' practice includes the defense of products liability actions and construction site injury and damage cases in state and federal courts. He has tried numerous such actions to verdict. Mr. Straus also regularly provides manufacturers and insurers with loss prevention and risk management advice and services. The defense of errors and omissions cases involving various professional disciplines, including attorneys, accountants, brokers and agents, also comprises a significant aspect of Mr. Straus' practice. He has tried many professional malpractice cases to verdict. Mr. Straus also represents insurers on a national scale in all manner of coverage disputes. This entails providing legal opinions concerning complex insurance coverage issues, to appearing as counsel of record in coverage litigation. Mr. Straus received his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 1986. He graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1982. Mr. Straus was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1987.