Atty. Arthur T. Rushforth
Arthur Rushforth is a partner in WSHB's New York office. He specializes in defending building owners, general contractors and trade contractors in New York Labor Law cases.
Complex Tort And Casualty & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 9+ Years Experience
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About Arthur T. Rushforth at a Glance
Arthur T. Rushforth is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (2017). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 2016) and University at Albany, State University at New York (B.A., 2013). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Arthur T. Rushforth
- Arthur Rushforth is a partner in WSHB's New York office
- He specializes in defending building owners, general contractors and trade contractors in New York Labor Law cases
- Having defended over 100 depositions, Arthur developed a unique skillset in identifying evidence to support his clients' defenses against Plaintiffs' claims
- He's also experienced in pursuing risk transfer on behalf of his clients and handles a broad range of cases, including premises liability, motor vehicle negligence, and catastrophic injury litigation
- Arthur graduated with honors from St. John's University School of Law, where he was awarded the Dean's Award for Excellence in Labor Law and served as the Articles & Notes Editor for The American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review
- During his time in law school, he interned for the New York State Attorney General Office, Litigation Bureau, and for the Honorable Cecilia G. Morris, Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
- In addition to his legal work, Arthur mentors new attorneys at the New York Office, training associates in deposition preparation and arguing discovery-related issues
- Arthur holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from the University at Albany, State University of New York
- While an undergraduate, he served as Student Body President and as a Student Representative and Voting Member for the UAlbany Presidential Search Committee
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Arthur T. Rushforth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arthur T. Rushforth 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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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
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Why Clients in New York Choose Arthur T. Rushforth
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 Arthur T. Rushforth's practice in the field of personal injury.
9+ Years of Legal Practice
With 9 years in the profession, Arthur T. Rushforth has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Arthur T. Rushforth's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Arthur T. Rushforth attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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