Eugene T. Boulé

Gene Boulé is a member of Wilson Elser’s Executive Committee, a co-chair of the firm’s National Trial Team and a longtime contributor to the success of the firm’s Complex Tort & General Casualty Practice. Gene focuses his trial practice on the defense of negligence-based lawsuits in New York state and federal courts. Gene has extensive experience with complex, high-exposure construction accident, aviation, premises liability and security, and product liability matters involving personal injury and property damage claims. He is particularly skilled in direct and cross-examination of important damages trial witnesses such as doctors, vocational rehabilitation experts and economists.

A significant portion of Gene’s practice involves representing owners and contractors in construction site litigation. His more than 25 years of experience handling matters governed by New York’s Labor Law has enabled Gene to develop in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of the statutes, a strong background in contract interpretation and insurance obligations for the critical assessment and pursuit of risk transfer opportunities, and the ability to strategically plan litigation for the best outcomes for his clients. Gene has tried many construction site cases and has formed relationships in the New York Labor Law arena with attorneys, mediators and experts that enable him to achieve quality results. 

Gene represents companies engaged in the dynamic sharing economy and is involved in cases at the leading edge of the law in this constantly developing landscape. He also represents commercial and general aviation interests, from manufacturers to airlines to facilities and all related service and support industries. Gene regularly represents property owners and commercial tenants in premises liability matters ranging from negligent security matters to slip-and-fall actions to Dram Shop claims. In addition, he handles coverage matters on behalf of general liability insurers, issuing coverage opinions and litigating coverage issues.

Gene’s litigation approach reflects his clients’ desire for a high level of responsiveness, thorough analysis of claims and identification of opportunities for early resolution. He also is an experienced trial attorney and has obtained defense verdicts and favorable pre-trial results on behalf of his clients.