Atty. Steven M. Christman
Steve concentrates his practice primarily in the defense of insureds and self-insureds involving casualty liability matters. His insurance coverage litigation experience includes the defense of reinsurers and excess insurers.
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Steven M. Christman is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (1999), and U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (1999). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio (J.D., 1997) and Providence College (B.A. History, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & Memberships New York County Bar Association •New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steve concentrates his practice primarily in the defense of insureds and self-insureds involving casualty liability matters
- His insurance coverage litigation experience includes the defense of reinsurers and excess insurers
- Steve also focuses on a wide range of matters including construction litigation, professional liability, premises, product liability, toxic tort, automobile claims, and trucking and transportation litigation
- He also serves as the Casualty Supervisor and Managing Attorney of the New York office, as well as a member of the firm's Board of Directors
- In this capacity, he oversees the day-to-day operations for the entire office and team of attorneys ensuring that client matters are handled promptly, professionally and effectively
- Steve concentrates part of his practice in the area of retail liability
- He has defended hundreds of matters involving premises liability, retail theft, product liability and wrongful termination suits
- Steve has represented numerous national retail chains including supermarkets, clothing stores, pet store chains, as well as distributors and manufacturers
- Steve is admitted to practice law in New York State Court, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts
- Steve has also litigated negligent roadway design cases in the New York Court of Claims
- In 1994 Steve earned his B.A. degree in history from Providence College
- He then attended the University of Dayton School of Law earning his juris doctor in 1997
- During law school Steve was first introduced to the insurance defense industry working as a summer associate for the Law Office of Rumberger, Kirk and Caldwell in Tampa, Florida
- Honors & Awards •AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Publications •'Prejudgment Interest Accruing From Date of Accident: What Will This Mean for Residents, Courts?' New York Law Journal, April 13, 2023 •'Federal Court Notice Standard in Premises Cases,' The New York Law Journal, March 2, 2015 •'Guidelines on Dealing With Suspected Shoplifters,' New York Law Journal, May 19, 2014 Classes/ Seminars Taught •Successful Strategies for Effective Mediation, Marshall Dennehey Client Seminar, July 20, 2022 •Civil Litigation State of Affairs - The Impact of COVID-19 in New York and Connecticut& What’s Next, Marshall Dennehey Client Webinar, May, 2021 •Jurisdictional Trends & The COVID-19 Impact on FL NY NJ & PA, Marshall Dennehey Virtual Client Presentation, December, 2020 Results New York Labor Law Case Dismissed We obtained summary judgment in New York County in a case where the plaintiff, a construction laborer, was struck by a rolling dumpster and sustained severe crush injuries to his left foot and leg
- The plaintiff, the dumpster company and the subcontractors alleged our general contractor client was responsible for overall site safety
- After obtaining billing and work records for the project, the client confirmed that it did not have any involvement in the project, and we moved for summary judgment
- After oral argument, the court granted our motion in its entirety and dismissed the case and all cross-claims
- Defense Melts Plaintiff's Snow and Ice Claim
- We obtained summary judgment in the Supreme Court of Rockland County, New York
- The plaintiff slipped and fell while walking to her mailbox during a severe winter storm in January 2016
- The plaintiff initiated a lawsuit against her homeowners association and its snow removal contractor
- We moved for summary judgment on behalf of the defendants, asserting that the plaintiff’s claim was barred by the storm-in-progress doctrine
- In opposition to our motion, the plaintiff alleged the defendants failed to adequately salt the premises, that the defendants were aware of the icy conditions, and that the storm had ended prior to the plaintiff’s accident
- In granting the defendants’ motion for summary judgment, the court found the defendants established that there was a storm in progress at the time of the plaintiff’s accident and that their efforts to prevent ice accumulation and remove snow did not create a hazardous condition
- According to the court, the plaintiff’s testimony was self-serving, contradictory and a feigned attempt to create a material issue of fact as to when the storm came to an end
- Thought Leadership Prejudgment Interest Accruing from Date of Accident: What Will This Mean for Residents, Courts?
- April 13, 2023 This article provides a broad overview of the application of prejudgment interest in New York as it pertains to personal injury matters and discusses what the imposition of a “date of accident” interest-accrual means for New York state residents and the New York court system
- News Marshall Dennehey Promotes James Cole and Sunny Sparano to Lead The Firm’s Professional Liability Department and Announces New Board of Directors Appointments January 5, 2026 Marshall Dennehey Announces New Office Managing Attorneys in Mount Laurel, NJ, and New York, NY July 5, 2023
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Steven M. Christman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Steven M. Christman is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
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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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