Rich Fogel has defended litigation claims involving lead paint, mold, asbestos, benzene, ink, and other toxic tort and environmental claims as well as related insurance coverage disputes and disputes between insurance companies for more than two decades in the Greater New York City in state and federal courts including the Appellate Division-Second and First Departments as well as the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the New York Court of Appeals. Mr. Fogel also routinely litigates commercial and contractual claims as well as shareholder and partnership disputes. The Law Offices of Richard A. Fogel, P.C. is a litigation law firm that concentrates its practice on insurance coverage, toxic torts, environmental, product liability and commercial litigation. In particular, the firm represents landlords, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, waste haulers and dry cleaners, and other small businesses. The firm also defends insured businesses for insurance companies. Rich Fogel also served as outside general counsel for a retailer.

Mr. Fogel holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science so he has a unique ability to work with experts such as toxicologists, environmental and mechanical engineers and of course medical doctors on scientific issues and communicate complex causation and technical explanations to courts and juries.

As an AV-Rated attorney, Mr. Fogel has personally handled cases involving benzene litigation, leaking underground storage tanks, gas station litigation, dry cleaner litigation, lead paint-related matters, and other complicated cases involving delicate environmental issues. These cases are complex, and you need a skilled attorney with experience in environmental law to fully protect yourself and your business.