Real Estate Insurance

STEVEN A. LUCIA E mail **********@*****.***

* ******** ***** ********* 585-***-****

Fairport, NY 14450 Mobile 585-***-****

Well-Qualified Professional with over twenty years of experience as

litigator and as a business attorney representing domestic and

international companies. Exceedingly persuasive; experienced in negotiating

legal settlements as well as business contracts. Highly adept at

facilitating win-win solutions in both litigation, employment and business

contexts.

Experienced in all phases of litigation, claims administration and

professional liability insurance coverage.

Highly experienced in analyzing and implementing risk management issues

related to the certification, operation and maintenance of aircraft,

passenger claims, cargo claims and airport premises liability.

Expert in knowledge of the Federal Aviation Act, Federal Aviation

Regulations, and Warsaw Convention.

Highly experienced in analyzing and implementing risk management issues

related to premises liability.

Professional Expertise Includes:

( Insurance Coverage ( Litigation Analysis

( Aviation ( Real Estate

( Employment ( Internet

( Transportation ( Equipment Leases

( Risk Assessment ( Construction

AREAS OF

EFFECTIVENESS ( Investigation, negotiation and settlement of claims.

( Management of assigned counsel in insurance coverage cases.

o On-going management of a full range of business

issues, including: aviation, litigation,

employment, real estate, joint ventures, insurance

coverage, business development, and regulatory

compliance.

( Proven ability to analyze and minimize

liability for on-premises accidents.

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

July 2006-May 2007 and FIX SPINDELMAN BROVITZ & GOLDMAN, PC,

Rochester, New York

October 2008-Present Partner in general practice firm personally

specializing in commercial litigation and aviation

matters.

May 2007-October 2008 CHAMBERLAIN D'AMANDA, Rochester, NY

Partner in general practice firm personally

specializing in aviation, complex commercial

litigation and director's and officer's insurance

coverage.

October 2001-July 2006 SOLE PRACTITIONER, Rochester, NY and NY, NY

General practice with specialization in aviation,

complex commercial litigation, personal injury,

commercial real estate and director's and officer's

insurance coverage.

January 2000-October 2001 LAZARE POTTER GIACOVAS & KRANJAC LLP, New

York, NY

Of Counsel to general practice firm with

specializations in insurance coverage litigation,

commercial litigation and aviation litigation.

Oversee entire case management.

Review insurance claims and prepare coverage

opinions.

Manage insureds' assigned counsel and underlying

litigation.

Participate in mediation and arbitration.

Try cases in court and argue appeals.

Negotiate legal settlements.

Draft, analyze, and negotiate business contracts.

Perform pre-trial discovery, including depositions

and document review.

Counsel clients on personal and business legal

issues.

September 1988-December 2000 HILL, BETTS & NASH LLP, New York, NY

Attorney for general practice firm with

specializations in aviation, insurance, construction,

and intellectual property.

April 1983-May 1985 SAGE, GRAY, TODD & SIMS, New York, NY

Real Estate Paralegal

LICENSURE New York State Bar - admitted 1989

Admitted in United States District Courts for the

Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of

New York.

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS Member - Professional Liability Underwriting Society

CONTINUING

EDUCATION National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Deposition Skills

Program 1994

NITA National Trial Skills Training Seminar 1995

SMU Annual Air Law Seminar

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW, San Diego, CA

Juris Doctor 1988

Member of Law Review

President of Legal Fraternity

Legal Skills Instructor

ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE, Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science 1982

REFERENCES Will be furnished on request

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