Since joining Smith Sovik in 1998, Bob’s practice has focused on asbestos defense litigation representing a wide variety of equipment, sealing, insulating, building materials, and refractory manufacturers, as well as contractors and wholesale and retail suppliers. He represents clients as national coordinating counsel for asbestos litigation. Bob has broad experience in defending retail and restaurant establishments, construction site litigation, automobile and trucking accidents and premises liability suits. He also handles most of the firm’s commercial, industrial, and residential property damage litigation representing a variety of different clients and insurance carriers.
Practice Areas
Education
- Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1995
- St. Lawrence University, B.A., 1990
Admissions
- Admitted to practice in all Courts of the State of New York, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Memberships
- Onondaga County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Featured Articles
- Cahalan and DeBernardis Win MVA Summary Judgment — June 28, 2022
- Cahalan Wins Difficult GML 205-e case in Westchester Supreme Court — July 23, 2019
Practice Areas
Environmental Law
Toxic Torts Law
Automotive Law
Premises Liability Law
Workers Compensation Law
Construction Litigation Law
Product Liability Law