Atty. Alexa J. Rissoff
Alexa Rissoff is senior counsel in the New York City office of WSHB. She has over ten years of experience in civil litigation and risk management, including general liability, premises liability, labor law, products liability, automobile liability, and property damage.
Commercial And Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 13+ Years Experience
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About Alexa J. Rissoff at a Glance
Alexa J. Rissoff is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2013). Educated at University at Buffalo Law School (J.D., 2011) and Syracuse University (B.A., 2008). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alexa J. Rissoff
- Alexa Rissoff is senior counsel in the New York City office of WSHB
- She has over ten years of experience in civil litigation and risk management, including general liability, premises liability, labor law, products liability, automobile liability, and property damage
- Her clients include international entities, construction companies, and individuals
- Alexa is well-versed in New York's upstate and downstate courts and has handled numerous depositions
- She has achieved many legal victories with Motions for Summary Judgment and Motions to Dismiss, as well as in jury trials
- As a result of her zealous advocacy for her clients, Alexa has also obtained several voluntary discontinuances in several cases
- Alexa graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo Law School and also holds a B.A. in Spanish and Sociology from Syracuse University, where she graduated summa cum laude
- She is proficient in written and conversational Spanish and is an active New York City Bar Association member
- Before joining WSHB, Alexa worked as a senior staff attorney at Hartford Financial Services
- In addition, she served as a tri-lead of the Professional Women's Network for the Northeast Workplace Community and was an active member of the Young Professionals Network
- In her free time, Alexa enjoys playing tennis, visiting museums, and volunteering at God's Love We Deliver
- Credentials In the News •WSHB Chips Away at Fraudulent Claims in NY With Another Win in Court
Practice Areas Explained
Alexa J. Rissoff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alexa J. Rissoff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Product Liability in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Alexa J. Rissoff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alexa J. Rissoff's practice in the field of personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alexa J. Rissoff brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and product liability, Alexa J. Rissoff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Alexa J. Rissoff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alexa J. Rissoff Handles in New York
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