ANDREA M. ALONSO has been associated with Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff since 1981 and became a named partner in 1992. Ms. Alonso concentrates her practice in apellate litigation. She has argued in the Appellate Terms and Apellate Divisions of the State of New York, the New York Court of Appeals, and the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She is a frequent lecturer at insurance companies, bar associations, claims associations, and law schools. Ms. Alonso is fluent in Spanish. AWARDS Ms. Alonso was selected to the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Super Lawyers list for excellence in insurance defense. Each year, no more than 5% of lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor. Ms. Alonso has received a rating of AV Preeminent 5 out 5, the highest peer review rating available from Martindale-Hubbel. Ms. Alonso has received the Jerome Belson Medal from St. John's University School of Law and the James S. Conway Award from the Defense Association of New York in 2024. REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE - Ms. Alonso served as appellate counsel in the matter O'Toole v. Greenberg. In that matter, it was alleged that following a tubal ligation procedure, plaintiff gave birth to a healthy child. Prior to the birth, plaintiffs (husband and wife) commenced a malpractice suit seeking, inter alia, damages for the expenses incurred during pregnancy and the expenses involved in caring and rearing the expectant child. The trial court dismissed plaintiff's claim for damages stemming from the expenses involved in caring and rearing the expectant child, which order was upheld by the Appellate Division, Second Department. The Court of Appeals affirmed the decision, holding that the birth of a healthy child does not constitute a cognizable legal harm for which an action in tort is available.
PUBLICATIONS Serious Injury Update
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal- September 30, 2024
Labor Law §240(1): What is a Permanent Staircase?
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-September16, 2024
Dram Shop Liability Involving Intentional and Criminal Acts
By Robert S. Whitbeck and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal- August 16, 2024
The Espinal Doctrine
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-September 14, 2023
Governmental Liability for Maintenance of Parks
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alosno
New York Law Journal-August 30, 2023 Video Evidence and the Emergency Doctrine
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal-August 21, 2023 Collateral Estoppel and Its Affect on Worker's Compensation Decisions
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-August 7, 2023 The Expansion of Prior Written Notice Protection
By Keneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-July 18, 2023 Second Dept. Draws the Line for Assumption of Risk in School Sports
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-March 10, 2023 Reckless Disregard' Under VTL 1103(B): Hazard Vehicles
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-November 23, 2022 Closing Cases Through Intercompany Arbitration
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal-October 26, 2022
"Emergency Operations" Under VTL 1104
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-September 23, 2022
Proposed Grieving Families Statute Could Have Enormous Impact
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-September 6, 2022
The Key in Ignition Rule: Leaving Your Car Unattended Under VTL 1210(a)
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal-August 2022
Shifting Gears: Updating New York VTL 388 and Restoring Protection for Vehicle Owners
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal-July 2022
Alternative Vehicles: What is Legal and What is Not?
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal-July 2022
Sidewalk Update: New York City Administrative Code 7-210
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-March 2022
Premeditated Criminal Acts and Landowner Liability
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal-September 2021
Security Guard Liability in New York
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal-September 2021 "Serious Injury" Update
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-August 30, 2021
Understanding New York's "Zone of Danger" Rule in Non-Automobile Situations
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal-August 11, 2021
Second Dept. Takes Charge: The Burden of Excluding Third-Party Observers
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal -February 26, 2021
‘Greene’: Court of Appeals Narrowly Expands Recovery for Emotional Harm
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal - February 23, 2021
Dram Shop Act: Boats, Motorcycles, ATVs, and Snowmobiles
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – February 3, 2021
NY Labor Law §240: What Is a ‘Structure’?
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal - November 17, 2020
The Dram Shop Act: An Update
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal - October 24, 2020
Damages for Wrongful Death and Survivorship: Two Distinct Causes of Action
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - September 15, 2020
A Closer Look at Qualified Immunity
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - July 23, 2020
Interest and Excess Verdicts
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal - January 23, 2020
Offer of Judgment: An Underutilized Tool in Federal Cases
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - December 23, 2019
A Jury Verdict” Now What?”
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal - December 13, 2019
‘High -Low’ Settlements: Insurance Against Bad Faith Claims
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal - November 21, 2019
“Rosa”: ‘Causally Related’ Is Insufficient To Establish Serious injury
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - October 24, 2019
Back to the Future” Stunning Reversal in IME “Watchdogs” Case Leaves Obscurity in Discovery Demands
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal - May 10, 2019
Is PTSD a “Serious Injury” Under Insurance Law §5102(d)?
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - April 8, 2019
False Arrest/False Imprisonment and Late Notice of Claims
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - November 29, 2018
The Intersect of Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - November 21, 2018 Crisis Handling in Municipal Cases
By Andrea Alonso and Kenneth Pitcoff
New York Law Journal – November 28, 2017
The Role of Patient Advocates at an Independent Medical Examination
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – October 27, 2017
Update on ‘Serious Injury’
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kenneth E. Pitcoff
New York Law Journal – October 2, 2017
Capacity of Infants to Testify
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley,
New York Law Journal – September 7, 2017 Consent, I Presume? VTL § 388 and Permissive Use
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – August 8, 2017
Settlement Techniques High-Low Agreements
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – July 26, 2017
The ‘Creation Exception’ to the Pothole Law: Difficult to Prove
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – June 13, 2017
The Elevation of the Expert
By: Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – May 25, 2017
Proprietary Capacity and Substantial Prejudice in Municipal Liability Cases
By: Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – April 14, 2017
Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet
By Andrea Alonso
New York Law Journal – October 24, 2016
Liability and Emergency Responders: a U-Turn Around 'Kabir'
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – July 15, 2016
Insurance Claims Files: How Privileged Are They?
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – April 29, 2016
Proper Objections at a Personal Injury Deposition
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – March 21, 2016
Priority of Insurance in Construction Accidents
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – February 18, 2016 Pope’s New Rule on Annulment: Will the Law Keep Up?
By Andrea M. Alonso & Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – December 18, 2015 Notorious R.B.G.: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Book Review By Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - November 30, 2015 Timing of Expert Disclosure Under CPLR 3101(d)
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea Alonso
New York Law Journal - April 21, 2015
Uber: Does New Ticket to Ride Carry Personal Risks?
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal - March 4, 2015
10 Timeless Rules for a Defense Practice
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
Defendant - Winter 2015 - Vol. 15 - No.2 Tort Liability When Bystanders Are in the ‘Zone of Danger’
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – August 27, 2014 Basic Rules for OCI and Summer Associate Programs
By Larry Cunningham and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal - August 18, 2014 How to Respond to Politically Incorrect Comments in a Professional Setting
By Andrea M. Alonso
DRI Today - May 22, 2014
Sun Glare and the Emergency Doctrine in Auto Cases
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – May 20, 2014
Dram Shop Update: Extent of Liability for Serving Liquor
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – March 13, 2014
Conversion in the Electronic Age
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – January 21, 2014
Health Club Liability: Work Out The Law Before You Get Physical
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – December 11, 2013 Diversity at the Interview - How to Approach It
By Andrea M. Alonso
DRI Today - February 11, 2013 Municipal Liability for Property Damage Cause by Flooding
By Andrea M. Alonso and Carl S. Sandel
New York Law Journal – September 24, 2012
Pattern Jury Instructions and Premises Liability
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – June 11, 2012
Spoliation of Evidence: Considerations and Remedies
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – July 25, 2011
Emergency Doctrine
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
The Defense Association of New York – Spring/Summer 2011
Pattern Jury Instructions and Automobile Accidents
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – December 27, 2010
Classifying and Expanding Protected Activities Under Labor Law 240(1)
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – June 9, 2010
Recovering Damages for Death: Two Separate Causes of Action
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – February 1, 2010
New York City Traffic Regulations As ‘Some Evidence’ of Negligence
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – 2009
Tightening the Labor Law: Falling Objects and § 240(1)
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – October 1, 2009
Broadening of the Recalcitrant Worker Defense in Labor Law Actions
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – July 24, 2009
Wage Recovery for Illegal Aliens in New York Under the Labor Law
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – May 26, 2009
New Definition of ‘Creation Exception’ to Pothole Law
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kenneth E. Pitcoff
New York Law Journal – March 6, 2007
Marked Ready for Trial: An Insurance Professional’s Guide to Pre-Trial Preparation
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
Claims – November 2006
The Effect of Spousal Immunity on Car Insurance Coverage
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – October 27, 2005
Security Guard Liability
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – August 5, 2005
The Erosion of the “Integral and Necessary” Standard Under the Labor Law
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
Defendant – Spring 2005
“Close Those Files or Else!” The Need for Case Resolution Planning
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
The Brief – Spring 2005
Liability Exemptions for Emergency Vehicles
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kenneth E. Pitcoff
New York Law Journal – May 23, 2005
Postscript: Head Injuries, and Workers’ Compensation Law After ‘Rubeis’
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – January 27, 2005
Head Injuries and Workers’ Compensation Law
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – September 24, 2004
The State of Dram Shop Liability in New York
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – March 18, 2004
The Extent of Personal Liability for Serving Liquor in New York
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – December 24, 2003
Parental Liability for the Negligent Acts of Their Children
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York Law Journal – November 19, 2003
The Dram Shop Act and The Visible Intoxication Standard
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section Journal – Volume 29, No.1,Winter 2000
The Changing Insurance Defense Climate – Law Firm Survival
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
For the Defense – August 2000
A Claims Professional’s Bill of Rights
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
Claims – November 1999
There Are No Bad Dogs – Recent Ruling in Dog Bite Cases
By Kevin G. Faley, Andrea M. Alonso, and Pamela A. Smith
The Journal of the Defense Association of New York – Spring 1999
Applying the 1996 Three-Year Limit in Professional Malpractice Cases
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – February 22, 1999
High-Low Agreements: Misunderstood Litigation Technique
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso
New York Law Journal – March 27, 1998
The Law Firm Culture of Abuse
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
ABA Journal – November 1998
An Offer You Can’t Refuse – A Proposal for a New State Offer of Judgment Rule
By Andrea M. Alonso and Kevin G. Faley
New York State Bar Journal – March/April 1998 ORGANIZATIONS
- The Defense Research Institute
- Puerto Rican Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- The Defense Association of New York
- Past President of St. John's University
School of Law Alumni Association - Catholic Migration Services Board of Directors
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