Brooks & Berne PLLC

Brooks & Berne PLLC is a minority owned firm where diversity is key.  We pride ourselves on providing each of our clients with aggressive, proactive representation.  Our trial attorneys are fearless, and we allow our clients to reach the best possible results in a cost-effective way.  We do not wait for things to happen – we make them happen.

Insurance Coverage/Litigation 

Brooks & Berne, PLLC has significant experience in providing coverage determinations that require decisive recommendations, complex legal analysis, and significant fact-gathering acumen. Assisted by specialists, we can analyze specific facts and issues related to the cause of loss and scope of damages. We routinely advise on risk transfer opportunities. Our team has significant experience in handling first- and third-party claims, property and automobile coverage issues, general and excess/umbrella insurance coverage issues, and disputes involving the insurance applications and underwriting, the applicability of exclusions, priority of coverage, additional insured coverage, stacking of coverages, indemnification and subrogation, and bad faith claims.  Our experience includes prosecuting and defending declaratory judgment actions to address insurance coverage disputes.

Insurance Defense 

Brooks & Berne, PLLC provides litigation defense across many sectors of the insurance industry and has developed strong relationships with carriers by resolving conflicts in a fair, timely, and economical manner. We have extensive experience in handling the following types of cases: general liability, premises liability, construction/workplace accidents, professional liability, trucking and motor vehicle liability, homeowners’ liability, toxic torts, property damages, SIU/fraud claims, professional liability, construction / workplace accidents and suits brought under New York’s Labor Law. Our goal is to provide streamlined services, provide timely and competent reporting to carriers, and achieve the best possible outcome in the most cost-effective manner. Nevertheless, our trial team stands ready and able to take cases to trial where necessary. 

B&B recognizes that every one of our clients faces challenges – and we are here to help.  We keep our clients informed about every development in their case, and we are always here to respond to any question – any time.  You focus on your business.  We will handle your legal issues.