Kevin T. Fitzpatrick

A partner in the New York and New Jersey offices of WSHB, Kevin is internationally recognized for his prowess in handling New York State Labor Law litigation. Kevin has handled some of the largest Labor Law cases in the state and is widely sought out for his counsel in navigating factually challenging scenarios involving sections 240(1), 241(6), and 200. Kevin has represented some of the largest contractors and real estate developers in the United States in catastrophic injury claims. He handles claims from inception through mediation, arbitration, and trial, including appellate practice. An experienced trial lawyer, Kevin also defends matters including recreational facilities, dram shop claims, security, general premises liability, and motor vehicle and trucking claims.

Kevin is regularly called upon by clients to draft and review contracts for major construction projects, assess insurance coverage matters, and defend discrimination claims. As part of his practice, Kevin also provides counsel on high exposure excess matters. His representative matters also includes subrogation claims.

As a member of the NYC Rapid Response Team, Kevin responds to the scene of construction accidents conducting immediate onsite investigations, including interviewing witnesses and inspecting evidence.

In 2016, Kevin was selected for a secondment at an international insurance carrier where he audited property damage and bodily injury claim files, evaluated coverage and reserves, interfaced with the underwriters, and reported to the head of claims. This experience provided him with sage insight which he employs in every matter he handles today.

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Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements

•AI Liability on Trial: Lessons from Emerging Cases and Evolving Exposure, Panelist, CLM Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, March 27, 2026
•Aggressive Claims Handling: Reevaluating the Relationship Between Carrier and Counsel, CLM Focus Conference, New York, NY, November 29, 2023

Publications

•Co-Author, New York Signals Major Tort Reform, CLM Magazine, March 11, 2026

•Co-Author, New York Court Supports Disclosure of Litigation Funding Amid Rising Fraud Concerns in Construction-Accident Litigation, WSHB Case Update, December 22, 2025

•Author, ' Labor Law Summary Judgment Motion Defeated Amid Adequate Safety Questions, ' CLM Magazine, July 2018

Honors & Recognitions

•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants in New York, NY (2022 - 2025)