Alexandra Rothstein

Partner

Alexandra.Rothstein@lewisbrisbois.com

Alexandra Rothstein is a partner in the New York office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability and Construction Practices. Ms. Rothstein has significant experience handling construction accident litigation, general liability cases, and various complex litigation matters for large institutional clients, as well as smaller establishments and individuals. Ms. Rothstein regularly represents property developers, general contractors, construction managers, owners, municipal entities and subcontractor entities and is well-versed in New York State Labor Law. She handles cases involving large transit projects, telecommunications projects, high-rise and commercial building construction, sports arena construction, incidents that arise at recreational facilities, and incidents attendant to hotel management.  She also represents restaurants, bars, and other owners and lessees of commercial space. Ms. Rothstein oversees a large team of partners, associates, and staff and manages hundreds of cases nationwide to ensure expert-level representation for each and every client.  Ms. Rothstein and her team offer 24-hour incident response to ensure preservation of crucial evidence and development of essential defenses at the pre-litigation phase.  She and her team meticulously investigate every incident early on and throughout the life of each case and explore every potential defense to aid in dispositive motion practice, favorable resolution, and trial strategy.  Ms. Rothstein prides herself on preparedness, responsiveness, professionalism, aggressive investigation, use of novel discovery devices and dispositive motion tactics, formulating innovative defenses, and employing nuanced legal theory in support of client positions.  

Primary Area(s) of Practice

  • General Liability
  • Construction
  • New York Labor Law
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Defense
  • Transportation
  • Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage

Admissions

New York

New Jersey

Associations

  • New York Bar Association
  • New Jersey Bar Association

Awards & Honors

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Order of the Coif
  • Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Professional Presentations

  • Accident Investigation, Risk Transfer and Litigation Strategy - August 2024
  • Accident Investigation in the Context of Construction and New York Labor Law – October 2023
  • Amendments to Insurance Disclosure Act Requirements for N.Y. Litigation – March 2022
  • An Overview of New York Labor Law – Accident Investigation in Construction & General Liability Litigation –February 2022
  • An Overview of New York Labor Law –December 2019
  • Defending Construction Accidents Under New York Labor Law Risks Prevention, Investigation and Defense July 2016
  • Construction Accident Litigation and Risk Management – March 2016
  • New York Construction Practice – May 2015
  • New York Labor Law Litigation – April 2015
  • Defending Construction Accidents Under New York Labor Law – October 2014
  • Prosecution of Third-Party Common Law, Contractual Indemnity and Partial Indemnity Claims – April 2014

Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 2011

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science in Communication, magna cum laude, 2008

Significant Victories

  • Myrta Perez v. New York Telephone, et al. – Supreme Court, New York County – Summary judgment victory – July 2024
  • Elliott Browne v. PSEG, et al. – Supreme Court, Nassau County – Summary judgment victory on Labor Law 240, 241(6), and 200 – July 2024
  • Helene Crystal v. Empire City Subway Company (Limited), et al. – Supreme Court, New York County – Summary judgment victory – October 2024
  • Francesca D’Ambrosio v. Safeco Construction Corp., et al. – Supreme Court, Richmond County – Summary judgment victory – January 2024
  • Villalta v. Con Edison, et al. – Supreme Court, New York County – Summary judgment victory on Labor Law 241(6) and Labor Law 200 – November 2022
  • Erika Molino v. The City of New York, et al. – Supreme Court, Kings County – Summary judgment victory – October 2022
  • Joan Howell v. The City of New York, et al. – Supreme Court, Kings County – Summary judgment victory – June 2022
  • Judith LaRose v. The City of New York, et al. – Supreme Court, Kings County – Trial victory – Dismissed on spoliation motion in limine before opening statements – May 2022
  • Villalta v. Con Edison, et al. – Appellate Division, First Department – Summary judgment victory on Labor Law 240 claim – September 2021
  • Mario Pontes v. F&S Contracting, LLC, et al. – Appellate Division, Second Department – Summary judgment victory on Labor Law 240, 241(6) and 200 upheld – October 2016