Atty. James P. Tyrie
James P. Tyrie is one of the founding partners of WSHB New York.
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James P. Tyrie is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), New Jersey (1992), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1992), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Stony Brook University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James P. Tyrie is one of the founding partners of WSHB New York
- Since 2013, James has worked tirelessly alongside the WSHB New York team to build up the firm’s reputation within the tri-state area as a “go-to” law firm
- James focuses his practice on the defense of premises security, toxic tort, construction and general liability matters
- He has been retained to defend property owners, governmental entities and corporations throughout New York State on behalf of various self-insured clients and insurance companies
- James manages litigation in conjunction with other local counsel, insurance carriers and self-insured entities throughout the United States
- A significant component of James’ practice involves the representation of municipalities and governmental entities in premises liability, security and related matters
- He previously managed a litigation defense team for one of the largest public housing authorities in the United States
- He has handled the initial fire investigations for clients and resulting litigation for the clients
- He is on a rapid response team for construction site accident claims under New York Labor Law, assisting his clients in the initial investigation of the accidents and handling the cases through litigation
- He also represents clients in lead poisoning and asbestos exposure cases, premises security lawsuits arising from shootings, assaults and security guard issues and other personal injury matters
- He is a member of the firm’s 24/7 emergency response team, which is dispatched immediately upon the occurrence of a fire or construction accident in order to assist the client in its investigation and prepare for the defense of the clients in any resulting litigation
- Striving for early resolution of claims whenever possible, James often is able to obtain a favorable outcome for his clients without the need for extensive litigation expenses
- He has achieved a track record of success at trial, having taken 25 cases to verdict in both state and federal courts and obtained numerous defense verdicts
- In addition, he has defended clients in administrative hearings with respect to various issues involving their premises
- Newsroom News •Appellate Team Secures Unanimous Reversal in New York Appellate Results, 2.10.26 •Summary Judgment in High-Visibility New York Casino Litigation Trial Results, 1.6.26 •WSHB Elevates Ten Partners to Defined Equity Status Newsroom, 1.16.20 Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements •He frequently presents continuing legal education seminars to clients and firm attorneys and has delivered lectures to numerous claims professionals Publications •Co-Author, ' Navigating Liability: Labor Law 241(6) Broadened in Recent New York Court Decision, ' CLM Magazine, May 15, 2024 •Co-Author, ' Exposing the Labor Law Epidemic, ' CLM Magazine, April 16, 2024 •Co-Author, Use of Market Share Liability Improper in Lead Lawsuits,” published by the Washington Legal Foundation, which analyzes how the court would decide a case of first impression in New York concerning lead poisoning cases and the applicability of market share analysis In the News •Appellate Team Secures Unanimous Reversal in New York •Summary Judgment in High-Visibility New York Casino Litigation •WSHB Elevates Ten Partners to Defined Equity Status Honors & Recognitions •Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2024 - 2026) and Construction Law (2025 - 2026) in New York, NY
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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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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James P. Tyrie is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →
James P. Tyrie is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New York →
James P. Tyrie is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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