When embarking on litigation, a common question clients ask is: Can I recover my attorneys’ fees? Short of a contractual fee-shifting provision, the answer is almost invariably, “No.” A potentially valuable exception exists, however, in New York insurance coverage cases.
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CPLR 3213: Ensuring a Promise for Repayment is Unconditional
By Yankwitt LLP
A motion for summary judgment in lieu of a complaint under CPLR 3213 is a powerful tool in a New York litigator’s arsenal. Clients seeking to recover on a promissory note or similar instrument “for the payment of money only” can bypass…
Know Your Limits: Contractual Waivers of Jury Trials and Extra-Contractual Damages
By Yankwitt LLP
As litigators, we not only represent our clients in court, we counsel them on litigation risk mitigation. In that capacity, we are often asked to review proposed commercial contracts for potential pitfalls from a litigator’s perspective. It can be difficult…