Business Details
Trusted Legal Defense Solutions in Westchester County, NY
Cerussi & Spring, P.C is a law firm distinguished by its AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting our unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Our practice spans national, international, and regional clients who value our efficiency, responsiveness, and personalized attention to their unique needs. We prioritize a strategic approach centered on small, experienced legal teams rather than large, impersonal groups, ensuring cost-effective outcomes grounded in deep case-specific understanding. Our national products liability litigation practice includes serving as national coordinating counsel for a Fortune 100 company, while our regional expertise extends to construction accident defense, premises liability, and employment law.We have successfully litigated hundreds of Labor Law claims and precedent-setting cases in New York courts, alongside proactive employment policy consulting to prevent litigation. Our dedication to community is demonstrated through extensive pro bono work with nonprofits like the Mid-Fairfield Youth Hockey Association. We combine lean staffing with candid risk analysis to maximize client value, whether through trial advocacy, settlement strategy, or innovative resolution programs. Our attorneys, admitted across multiple jurisdictions, bring decades of combined experience and membership in prestigious legal organizations. This focused, client-centric philosophy has solidified our reputation as trusted advocates in complex legal matters.
Services
Products Liability Litigation
Construction Accident Defense
Employment Law Consulting
Premises Liability Defense
Pro Bono Legal Services
Highlights and features
- We employ a lean team of experienced attorneys for cost-effective legal solutions.
- Our national products liability practice serves Fortune 100 companies and regional clients.
- We have litigated precedent-setting cases in New York's highest courts.
- Our attorneys hold memberships in elite legal organizations like the Council on Litigation Management.
- We combine trial readiness with strategic settlement expertise to maximize client value.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
Services
Products Liability Litigation
Our products liability practice represents national corporations in complex litigation. We develop tailored defense strategies focused on scientific evidence and regulatory compliance. Our team has secured favorable outcomes in high-stakes cases involving consumer products and industrial equipment.
Construction Accident Defense
We defend against Labor Law claims and construction-related injuries. Our expertise covers 240(1), 241(6), and 200 claims with extensive appellate experience. We handle contractual disputes between project stakeholders and insurance coverage issues.
Employment Law Consulting
We advise businesses on employment policy development to prevent litigation. Our services include handbook creation, compliance training, and dispute resolution strategies. We represent clients in discrimination, wage, and contract disputes when prevention fails.
Premises Liability Defense
We defend property owners against injury claims ranging from slip-and-falls to violent incidents. Our approach combines premises security analysis with liability exposure assessment. We handle toxic exposure cases and complex insurance coverage disputes.
Pro Bono Legal Services
We provide corporate formation and governance guidance to nonprofits. Our pro bono work includes intellectual property protection and transactional support. We partner with organizations like the Mid-Fairfield Youth Hockey Association to strengthen community institutions.
People
Ronald G. Crispi
Founding Partner
AV Preeminent-rated attorney with 35+ years of litigation experience. Specializes in products liability and construction law. Member of the Council on Litigation Management and multiple bar associations. Graduated from Pace University Law School in 1987.
Thomas F. Cerussi
Founding Partner
AV Preeminent-rated trial attorney admitted in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Former Westchester County Assistant District Attorney. Focuses on complex civil litigation and appellate practice. Member of the Defense Research Institute.
Richard D. Bentzen
Counsel
Highly experienced litigator admitted before the U.S. Supreme Court. Specializes in insurance coverage and appellate practice. Lectures on insurance law for the New York State Bar Association. Member of multiple federal courts.
Paul Riggs
Counsel
Yale-educated attorney with focus on appellate practice and French language capabilities. Member of the Westchester County Bar Association and New York County Lawyers Association. Admitted in New York and Connecticut.
Laura Conte
Associate
Experienced litigator admitted in New York since 1997. Focuses on products liability and construction law matters. Graduated from St. John's University Law School. Active in firm's trial preparation efforts.
Questions
What areas of law does Cerussi & Spring specialize in?
We focus on products liability litigation, construction accident defense, employment law consulting, premises liability defense, and pro bono legal services for nonprofits.
How does your firm approach client representation differently?
We use small, experienced legal teams instead of large groups, ensuring personalized attention and cost-effective strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances.
Do you handle both litigation and preventive legal strategies?
Yes, we combine trial-ready advocacy with proactive risk management, including employment policy development and insurance coverage analysis to prevent disputes.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We represent clients nationally with particular strength in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, while also handling international legal matters.
