Atty. Jacob Gash
Jacob D. Gash has over a decade of experience defending cases in both the state and federal courts of New York.
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Jacob Gash is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at London Fischer LLP. Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 2015) and Indiana University (B.A. Economics, 2012). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jacob D. Gash has over a decade of experience defending cases in both the state and federal courts of New York
- His practice focuses on construction, commercial, and products liability litigation, where he is recognized for his zealous advocacy, meticulous attention to detail, and creative defense strategies
- Jacob began his career at a boutique New York defense firm dedicated to medical malpractice litigation, where he represented physicians and healthcare institutions in technically demanding cases that often turned on intricate medical analysis
- He then moved to a national insurance defense firm, where he continued to build his expertise in complex, high-value malpractice matters, including the defense of municipal healthcare providers
- This work required mastery of dense factual records and highly technical issues, giving him early experience in cases with substantial financial and reputational stakes
- At London Fischer LLP, Jacob concentrates his practice on construction, commercial, and products liability disputes
- He represents owners, contractors, businesses, and professionals in high-exposure cases involving New York Labor Law claims, contractual disputes, property damage, and insurance coverage litigation
- Jacob is engaged in all phases of litigation, from pleadings and depositions through motion practice, mediation, and trial
- Known as both a relentless advocate and a strategic problem-solver, Jacob develops defense strategies tailored to the facts of each case and the business objectives of his clients
- He is committed to achieving favorable outcomes efficiently and effectively, whether through motion practice, negotiated resolution, or positioning cases for trial
- Outside the courtroom, Jacob is an avid tennis player and skier, pursuits that reflect his competitive drive and focus
- Notable Decisions/Results •Digerolamo v
- LiRo Constructors, Inc. - In this unwitnessed construction accident case arising from New York City’s Build It Back program following Hurricane Sandy, a union carpenter alleged bilateral knee injuries under the Labor Law after tripping on unidentified material while securing cement boards
- Plaintiff moved for summary judgment, claiming statutory violations, while the defense cross-moved to dismiss on multiple grounds
- Jacob defeated plaintiff’s motion in its entirety and obtained partial dismissal of claims, eliminating key statutory theories and significantly narrowing both the case and potential exposure. •The First Liberty Insurance Corp. a/s/o Jessica Blue v. 328 21st Street, LLC, et al. - In this multi-party action involving adjacent property damage, indemnity, and insurance coverage disputes, property owners sought millions in structural loss claims tied to excavation and demolition work
- Jacob navigated overlapping liability and indemnity theories, as well as contested coverage issues, advancing arguments that exposed weaknesses in both the damages claims and contractual positions
- Through targeted advocacy at mediation, he secured a resolution that sharply reduced potential liability and spared his client from the bulk of the claimed exposure. 190 North 14th Street, LLC v
- False Alarm Ltd., et al. - In this multi-party property damage dispute arising from adjacent demolition work, the plaintiff alleged extensive structural harm and sought pre-discovery summary judgment
- Several contractors, architects, and engineers were drawn into the litigation, each contesting responsibility
- Jacob leveraged an engineering report predating the lawsuit, along with deposition testimony, to defeat the motion, dismantling plaintiff’s causation theory and preserving all defenses for trial. •Allen Turner v
- City of New York, et al. - In this federal civil rights and medical malpractice action, a detainee alleged that physicians and staff of New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation acted with deliberate indifference by depriving him of his insulin pump, causing uncontrolled diabetes and related complications
- Plaintiff opposed motions to dismiss filed by both HHC and the City
- The court granted dismissal for Jacob’s clients at the pleading stage, finding the allegations legally insufficient under the deliberate indifference standard, while denying the City’s motion
- The City later settled the matter for an undisclosed amount
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 andnue, 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.
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