Comprehensive Counsel for First-Party Property Damage and Loss Claims Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff provides experienced and responsive representation in first-party property loss claims, including fire, water, mold, construction-related damage, and loss of use or value. We work closely with claims professionals, property managers, and insurance carriers to deliver timely, cost-effective resolutions grounded in legal and technical accuracy. Unlike firms focused solely on fraud or arson, MDAFP takes a broader approach, providing support and legal insight across the full spectrum of residential and commercial property damage disputes. Scope of Our Property Loss Defense We handle claims involving: - Fire and smoke damage
- Water intrusion and flooding
- Construction-related losses (e.g., improper underpinning or structural shifting)
- Pest infestations, including bedbugs and vermin
- Mold and environmental conditions
- Loss of use or diminished value of property
Our attorneys are also skilled in defending disputes over coverage, causation, and notice, and are well-versed in New York’s Broad Evidence Rule, a critical tool in property valuation and claim resolution. Support for Claims Professionals MDAFP routinely assists claims examiners and adjusters with: - Policy interpretation and coverage analysis
- Examinations under oath (EUOs)
- Fraud investigation support (when applicable)
- Strategic settlement evaluation
- Litigation and subrogation guidance
Our firm is uniquely positioned to provide real-time legal insight during the adjustment process and to offer clear recommendations for efficient resolution, litigation avoidance, or aggressive trial preparation when necessary.
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