New York
At Linton Robinson & Higgins’s New York office, we serve clients in the following areas:
Negligence Defense
Insurance adjusters or other third parties may be subject to claims of negligence if someone is injured due to someone else’s actions. The plaintiff in negligence claims has the burden of proving negligence. This provides defendants the opportunity to defend themselves against allegations of fault or wrongdoing. Possible negligence defenses include:
- Assumption of Risk
- Contributory Negligence
- Comparative Negligence
A skilled negligence defense attorney can help you assess your options for possible defenses.
Commercial Litigation
Commercial litigation is a complex area of business law. At Linton Robinson & Higgins, we represent both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation matters, including:
- Construction
- Development
- Real Estate
- Business Torts
- Partnership Disputes
- Consumer Protection
Our commercial litigation attorneys have successfully litigated cases in state and federal courts. We know how to resolve complex legal matters in favor of our clients.
Business/Start Up Litigation
Starting or managing a business can present opportunities for legal disputes, compliance issues, and litigation. At Linton Robinson & Higgins, we are more than business attorneys – we are business owners ourselves. That means we have unique insight into business matters and how important it is to get results.
For decades, our business litigation attorneys have helped clients with cases involving:
- Startups
- Contract Issues
- Financial Arrangements
- Business Torts
Whether you are a developer, entrepreneur, contractor, broker, or business owner, we can help you find legal success.
Construction Litigation
Construction litigation can be complex. Legal challenges may arise in various aspects of construction, including contracts, job site safety, management, and disputes. When legal matters arise, construction professionals need the help of a skilled legal team.
At Linton Robinson & Higgins, we have decades of experience helping construction clients, including:
- Architects
- Business Owners
- Engineers
- Contractors
- Designers
We apply innovative and state-of-the-art strategies to resolve complex legal matters successfully.
Employment Litigation
At Linton Robinson & Higgins, we have many years of experience helping business owners establish and maintain fair employment practices. Our employment litigation attorneys provide valuable assistance to business owners, including:
- Drafting employment contracts
- Negotiating employee documents
- Establishing policies regarding sexual harassment and discrimination
- Establishing policies related to medical or military leaves of absence
- Whistleblower cases
If you need to help unwind a complex employment law matter, Linton Robinson & Higgins can help.
Personal Injury
At Linton Robinson & Higgins, our attorneys believe injured victims deserve the opportunity to pursue justice. When the negligence or carelessness of someone leaves you injured, we can help you protect your rights. We help clients with personal injury matters, such as:
Medical Malpractice
Have you been injured due to medical malpractice? If so, Linton Robinson & Higgins want to help you. Our medical malpractice attorneys can help you pursue compensation if you have suffered:
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure diagnosis
- Injury during a medical procedure
- Treatment or surgery on the wrong body part
- Birth injuries
Nursing Home Abuse
As difficult as it is to imagine, nursing home abuse occurs daily. At Linton Robinson & Higgins, we help nursing home abuse victims and their loved ones pursue justice and compensation for injuries involving:
- Bedsores
- Broken bones
- Physical assault
- Sexual assault
- Wrongful death
Zantac Litigation
Zantac is one of the most popular and successful brands of heartburn medication. In 2019, Zantac was pulled from shelves after lab testing showed the presence of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, which is known to cause cancer. At Linton Robinson & Higgins, we represent clients in the ongoing legal action involving Zantac.
Wrongful Death
A wrongful death is a death that occurs due to negligence, carelessness, or intentional wrongdoing. At Linton Robinson & Higgins, we represent families who have lost a loved one due to:
- Car accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Workplace accidents
We help families fight for justice.