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Omar Nasar
D: (212) 313-5442  
onasar@harrisbeach.com

Omar Nasar

  Member

(212) 313-5442
  onasar@harrisbeach.com
“Even the strongest and most successful companies can feel vulnerable in the course of litigation. My responsibility is to provide them with the protection they need.”
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Omar is a lead trial attorney with extensive national experience in defending clients against high-exposure tort litigation matters, including serious accidents involving catastrophic injuries and toxic chemical exposure. He has served as lead trial attorney and litigation strategist in hundreds of cases brought to a conclusion by jury verdicts, summary judgment motions, or settlements in both the private and public sectors.  Omar honed his trial skills as a back-to-back trial attorney for the City of New York before joining Harris Beach.

Omar has a particular focus on the defense of construction site accidents, representing construction companies and property owners in litigation filed under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), 241(6). He also has trial experience in matters stemming from fires, collapsed ceilings, roadway design defects, major traffic accidents, onsite chemical exposures, negligent inspections, and other severe accidents.

Prior to joining Harris Beach, Omar served as senior counsel and trial attorney in the Tort Division of the New York City Law Department, where he defended the City of New York and its agencies in all areas of tort and federal civil rights liability matters. Before devoting his time exclusively to trials, Omar served as a vertical attorney in the Bronx handling claims involving developing areas of the law or high-exposure and high-profile matters, such as police shootings, wrongful death, and sexual assault claims.  Omar capped off his career in public service by successfully representing the City of New York before the state’s highest court, the New York State Court of Appeals. The recipient of two Division Chief Awards and one Borough Chief Award, Omar served as a judicial intern with the Honorable Nelson S. Román of the New York State Supreme Court, Bronx County, who is currently a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Representative Matters

  • National trial attorney for a manufacturer in products liability actions involving allegations of toxic chemical exposure
  • Lead trial attorney on a team defending premises liability actions
  • Obtained a unanimous verdict for building owner and proprietary leaseholder in a ceiling collapse case involving allegations of spinal injuries and surgery by a 25-year-old plaintiff (Kings County)
  • Obtained defense verdict for New York City Corrections officer in alleged excessive use of force action sounding in alleged violation of state and federal law
  • Obtained defense verdict for the New York City Parks Department in a personal injury action involving allegations of defective design of play equipment
  • Obtained a unanimous verdict for New York City Department of Transportation in a premises liability action filed by an 18-year-old plaintiff
  • Obtained directed verdict for New York City Department of Transportation in motor vehicle accident premised on defective traffic control device
  • Defended an international logistics company in a motor vehicle accident involving spine injuries and surgery
  • Defended one of the world’s largest manufacturers of specialty chemicals in a New York Labor Law/premises liability matter
  • Obtained complete contractual indemnification for one of New York City’s largest commercial landlords in a catastrophic injury high-exposure premises liability matter
  • Drafted brief and argued before New York State Court of Appeals on behalf of the City of New York in Montas v. City of New York, et al. concerning roadway construction site/premises liability claims stemming from work related to the new Yankee Stadium construction project. Obtained a unanimous affirmance from the Court of Appeals after a split at the Appellate Division, First Department
  • Obtained summary judgment for a risk retention group/construction insurer in a declaratory judgment action filed by named and additional insureds involving a multimillion-dollar claim premised on New York Labor allegations
  • Defended an electrical equipment recycling company in multimillion-dollar property damage and business interruption claims stemming from fire damage
  • Defended dozens of construction companies in litigation arising under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), 241(6)
  • Defended a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services against allegations of negligent inspection of a manlift resulting in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) claim brought by a former offensive lineman with the San Diego Chargers

Professional and Civic

  • Defense Research Institute, Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s liaison to Litigation Skills Committee, alumnus
  • Harris Beach, Council on Inclusion and Diversity, alumnus
  • New York City Law Department, Diversity Committee, alumnus

Legal Practices

Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation

Industry Teams

Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies

Admissions

New York

U.S. District Court, New York - Eastern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Southern District

Pace University School of Law

JD 
2007

Hunter College

BA 
2002

Location

New York, NY Office
Insights
July 6, 2022

New York State Court of Appeals Sides with Defendants in Three Labor Law Section 240(1) Cases

New York’s Court of Appeals sided with defendants in three recent decisions in cases alleging violations of New York Labor Law Section 240(1
March 18, 2020

“Recalcitrant Worker” Defense to NY Labor Law § 240(1) a After Biaca-Neto

The New York Court of Appeals has just erected “new and impossible barrier[s]” for defendants to obtain summary judgment in personal injury
News
January 2, 2019

Harris Beach Elects Seven Attorneys as Partners in 2019

Attorneys Rachel C. Baranello, Christopher H. Feldman, Allison B. Fiut, Francis L. Gorman, III, Melanie C. Marotto, Omar Nasar and Danielle
Events
April 6, 2021

Omar Nasar Presented CLE on Implicit Bias in Litigation at Pace University’s Law Leadership Celebration

On March 25, 2021, Omar Nasar presented a CLE on “Implicit Bias in Litigation” at the 2021 Pace University’s Law Leadership Celebration. Oma
March 26, 2021

Omar Nasar Presented as Panelist on Pace University Law School Complimentary CLE Webinar: Implicit Bias in Litigation

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law presented the free CLE webinar: Implicit Bias in Litigation on Thursday March 25. Omar Nasar, an ’07 alumnu
September 12, 2019

Harris Beach Sponsoring South Asian Bar Association of New York Leadership Awards Gala

Harris Beach is sponsoring the 2019 South Asian Bar Association of New York Leadership Awards Gala. SABANY is one of New York’s leading min
May 30, 2019

Pam Goldsmith and Omar Nasar Attending DRI 14th Annual Diversity for Success Seminar and Expo

The Defense Research Institute will host their 14th annual Diversity for Success Seminar and Corporate Expo in New Orleans. The seminar is a
February 20, 2019

Pamela B. Goldsmith and Omar Nasar Presenting at DRI Trial Skills and Damages Seminar

An expert can make or break a case.  The “Effective Preparation of Doctors” presentation will focus on the liability and causation component
External Publications
June 1, 2020

Speaker: Regulatory Landscape and Defense of Lead Paint Litigation (for underwriters and insurance executives)

January 1, 2020

Speaker: Claims Mitigation and Handling (for underwriters and insurance executives)

All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 July 6, 2022
New York State Court of Appeals Sides with Defendants in Three Labor Law Section 240(1) Cases
New York’s Court of Appeals sided with defendants in three recent decisions in cases alleging violations of New York Labor Law Section 240(1...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 March 18, 2020
“Recalcitrant Worker” Defense to NY Labor Law § 240(1) a After Biaca-Neto
The New York Court of Appeals has just erected “new and impossible barrier[s]” for defendants to obtain summary judgment in personal injury ...read more
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Omar Nasar

onasar@harrisbeach.com
D: (212) 313-5442
New York, NY Office
Omar Nasar
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/nasar-omar/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Medical and Life Sciences Industry Team
Municipalities and Local Agencies Industry Team

■ Profile

Omar is a lead trial attorney with extensive national experience in defending clients against high-exposure tort litigation matters, including serious accidents involving catastrophic injuries and toxic chemical exposure. He has served as lead trial attorney and litigation strategist in hundreds of cases brought to a conclusion by jury verdicts, summary judgment motions, or settlements in both the private and public sectors.  Omar honed his trial skills as a back-to-back trial attorney for the City of New York before joining Harris Beach.

Omar has a particular focus on the defense of construction site accidents, representing construction companies and property owners in litigation filed under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), 241(6). He also has trial experience in matters stemming from fires, collapsed ceilings, roadway design defects, major traffic accidents, onsite chemical exposures, negligent inspections, and other severe accidents.

Prior to joining Harris Beach, Omar served as senior counsel and trial attorney in the Tort Division of the New York City Law Department, where he defended the City of New York and its agencies in all areas of tort and federal civil rights liability matters. Before devoting his time exclusively to trials, Omar served as a vertical attorney in the Bronx handling claims involving developing areas of the law or high-exposure and high-profile matters, such as police shootings, wrongful death, and sexual assault claims.  Omar capped off his career in public service by successfully representing the City of New York before the state’s highest court, the New York State Court of Appeals. The recipient of two Division Chief Awards and one Borough Chief Award, Omar served as a judicial intern with the Honorable Nelson S. Román of the New York State Supreme Court, Bronx County, who is currently a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

■ Representative Matters

  • National trial attorney for a manufacturer in products liability actions involving allegations of toxic chemical exposure
  • Lead trial attorney on a team defending premises liability actions
  • Obtained a unanimous verdict for building owner and proprietary leaseholder in a ceiling collapse case involving allegations of spinal injuries and surgery by a 25-year-old plaintiff (Kings County)
  • Obtained defense verdict for New York City Corrections officer in alleged excessive use of force action sounding in alleged violation of state and federal law
  • Obtained defense verdict for the New York City Parks Department in a personal injury action involving allegations of defective design of play equipment
  • Obtained a unanimous verdict for New York City Department of Transportation in a premises liability action filed by an 18-year-old plaintiff
  • Obtained directed verdict for New York City Department of Transportation in motor vehicle accident premised on defective traffic control device
  • Defended an international logistics company in a motor vehicle accident involving spine injuries and surgery
  • Defended one of the world’s largest manufacturers of specialty chemicals in a New York Labor Law/premises liability matter
  • Obtained complete contractual indemnification for one of New York City’s largest commercial landlords in a catastrophic injury high-exposure premises liability matter
  • Drafted brief and argued before New York State Court of Appeals on behalf of the City of New York in Montas v. City of New York, et al. concerning roadway construction site/premises liability claims stemming from work related to the new Yankee Stadium construction project. Obtained a unanimous affirmance from the Court of Appeals after a split at the Appellate Division, First Department
  • Obtained summary judgment for a risk retention group/construction insurer in a declaratory judgment action filed by named and additional insureds involving a multimillion-dollar claim premised on New York Labor allegations
  • Defended an electrical equipment recycling company in multimillion-dollar property damage and business interruption claims stemming from fire damage
  • Defended dozens of construction companies in litigation arising under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), 241(6)
  • Defended a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services against allegations of negligent inspection of a manlift resulting in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) claim brought by a former offensive lineman with the San Diego Chargers

■ Professional and Civic

  • Defense Research Institute, Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s liaison to Litigation Skills Committee, alumnus
  • Harris Beach, Council on Inclusion and Diversity, alumnus
  • New York City Law Department, Diversity Committee, alumnus

■ Education

Pace University School of Law
 ,JD
 ,2007
Hunter College
 ,BA
 ,2002

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
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Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
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Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

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HB Solutions LLC
Collegiate Sports Compliance
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Development and Public Affairs
Educational Institution Assistance
EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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