James Merlino

When James Merlino and the HFPM law team are brought on you can expect that your interests will be vigorously defended and represented with a tenacious attention to detail and a level of professionalism and responsiveness you deserve. James Merlino has built a reputation of being a client advocate and working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.

James Merlino is recognized by his peers as a leading Manhattan Insurance Defense Lawyer. Hannum Ferric Prendergast & Merlino, LLC covers a broad spectrum of corporate and transactional matters with a particular focus on in insurance coverage and defense litigation in premises, construction defect, labor law, automobile, trucking and product liability matters.

James Merlino is an attorney representing businesses and their owners in cases that include: complex construction litigation, insurance coverage issues, product liability matters, automobile litigation, and premises liability. Mr. Merlino manages the firm’s construction, motor vehicle accident and premises liability litigation teams. He is also the supervising partner for multiple self-insured clients.

As an experienced trial attorney James Merlino has a track record of success inside the courtroom with multiple jury and non-jury verdicts. From negotiation to litigation to appeals, James Merlino Attorney and Partner at HFPM law has defended various types of actions to conclusion including large commercial premises, property damage, subrogation claims as well as large exposure tort litigation.

Mr Merlino’s individual responsibilities include preparing pleadings, conducting depositions, conducting arbitrations/mediations, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, selecting juries, and conducting bench and jury trials. James Merlino is a member of the New York County Lawyers Association, the Defense Association of New York and the New York State Bar Association.