Allison Waase counsels clients among the largest insurers and excess insurers on complex, high-exposure premises liability, product liability and New York Labor Law matters. Allison regularly defends business owners, building owners and management companies in negligent security, premises liability, dram shop, and assault and battery lawsuits. Additionally, she represents owners and developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in personal injury and property damage suits arising out of construction defect claims, violations of New York Labor law and negligence.

Areas of Focus

Property Damage / Fire & Explosion
Allison has developed a keen focus on catastrophic fire and explosion personal injury and property damage matters. She has an acute understanding of these cases, including the complex science behind the lawsuits, how they should be investigated, and the technique with which to approach both pre-suit claims and active litigation.

    Education

    • Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2012)
      • Senior Notes Editor, Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law
    • Boston College (B.A., 2007)

    Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

    Professional Affiliations

    DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar; Vice Chair, Fire Science Litigation Committee

    Awards & Honors

    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch™, 2025
    • Selected for inclusion in New York Metro Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™ in the Personal Injury Defense category, 2025, 2016–2023, 2025
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