Daniel Jason Fox

Dan is a property damage and construction defect litigation specialist. He has extensive experience defending myriad forms of high-exposure property damage matters in New York state and federal courts, and he has also defended cases in many other states on a pro hac vice basis.

Dan’s attention is always focused on addressing client needs and exceeding expectations. He is particularly adept at handling complex, multi-party actions and developing out-of-the-box solutions to bring matters towards final resolution with alacrity. Assertively pursuing loss transfer by enforcing contractual obligations is always a priority. Dan frequently works collaboratively with a broad spectrum of subject matter experts.

Dan leads a dedicated property damage and construction defect practice group at WSHB, which provides firm clients and insurance carriers with specialized, results-oriented, litigation defense representation in matters involving:

•Building, structural, and retaining wall failures
•Construction defect
•Adjacent construction projects and large-scale developments
•Fires and explosions
•Environmental, mold, and discharge of contaminants (e.g. Navigation Law)
•Water intrusion and flooding
•Building system, mechanical, HVAC, and fire suppression system failures
•Claims arising out of breaches or violations of condominium or cooperative governing documents (e.g. By-laws, Proprietary Leases, etc.)
•Preparation and negotiation of adjacent property license and access agreements

In connection with the foregoing, Dan’s clients include:

•Leading real estate developers and property owners
•General contractors and subcontractors
•Mechanical trades
•Architects and engineers
•Condominium and Cooperative boards, unit owners, and managing agents

Dan lives in Manhattan and actively serves on his condominium board of directors. He is an avid sports fan and a New York Rangers season ticket holder. Dan has a deep appreciation for music and often attends live shows. When he is not vigorously defending his clients, Dan can usually be found hiking in the Green Mountains of Vermont with his Tibetan terrier.

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