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Bradley Wanner
D: (212) 912-3653  
bwanner@harrisbeach.com

Bradley M. Wanner

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(212) 912-3653
  bwanner@harrisbeach.com
“In litigation, you have to be willing to take on any challenge and dedicate your skills toward achieving a favorable result for clients.”
  • New York’s First Department Holds Trial Court Abused its Discretion in Limiting Scope of Independent Medical Examinations
  • Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO): New York State Municipal Police Training Council Issues Model Policy
  • Harris Beach Attorneys Abbie Eliasberg Fuchs, Bradley M. Wanner and Daniel Strecker Featured Prominently in DRI In-House Defense Quarterly
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Brad is a trial attorney with extensive experience in defending high-profile, high-exposure litigation in cases involving mass torts, products liability and catastrophic injuries such as loss of limbs and traumatic brain injury.

He represents clients from pre-litigation investigation through trial and appeal nationally, regionally and locally. He is adept at deposing opposing expert witnesses in various fields, including industrial hygienists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, actuaries, and medical doctors, to highlight uncertainties in their opinions.

One of Brad’s principal areas of focus is in defending clients in torts related to exposure to chemicals, mixed chemicals and other toxic substances, such as asbestos, formaldehyde, PCBs, and silica. Brad is a member of team defending a manufacturer of cleaning solution in products liability actions nationally.

Brad also defends clients in commercial litigation involving breach of contract in insurance/reinsurance, construction, and environmental disputes. In the area of roadway construction, Brad drafted the amicus curiae brief to the New York State Court of Appeals on behalf of the International Municipal Lawyers Association in the landmark Turturro v. City of New York case regarding governmental immunity for municipal roadway planning and design function.

Brad also represents New York governmental entities in false arrest/malicious prosecution claims and lawsuits. He obtained summary judgment and dismissal of false arrest and civil rights claims and, on appeal, reversal of the Supreme Court’s denial of summary judgment of a malicious prosecution claim involving a plaintiff who spent 20 years in prison before release on habeas corpus petition. (Batten v. City of New York, 133 AD3d 803 (2d Dept 2015). Prior to joining Harris Beach, Brad served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the New York City Law Department. As a member of the Tort Division’s Special Litigation Unit, Brad defended the City in complex and high exposure tort lawsuits, including actions involving wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, sexual abuse, and civil rights violations.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS + SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Lectured on governmental immunity at the County Attorneys Association of the State of New York’s 2021 Annual Meeting
  • Lectured on notices of claim at the County Attorneys Association of the State of New York’s 2019 Annual Meeting
  • Lectured on defense of roadway design claims at the County Attorneys Association of the State of New York’s 2018 Annual Meeting
  • Co-author of “Late Notices of Claim and Substantial Prejudice: The Burden is On,” New York Law Journal, March 29, 2018
  • Co-author of “Notice of Claim Requirements in Suits Against Police Officers Revisited,” New York Law Journal, June 26, 2017
  • Lectured on defense of roadway design claims at the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s 2017 Annual Conference

Representative Matters

  • Member of team defending manufacturer of cleaning solution in products liability actions alleging exposure to benzene.
  • Represented managing general agent, captive reinsurance company, captive manager, and related companies in litigation and arbitration related to breach of contract.
  • Represented manufacturers and premises owners in lawsuits arising out of alleged exposure to asbestos, formaldehyde, and silica.
  • Represent manufacturer in lawsuit alleging exposure to asbestos before United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
  • Drafted amicus curiae brief to New York State Court of Appeals on behalf of International Municipal Lawyers Association in Turturro v. City of New York regarding governmental immunity for municipal roadway planning and design function.
  • Obtained summary judgment and dismissal of false arrest and civil rights claims and, on appeal, reversal of Supreme Court’s denial of summary judgment of malicious prosecution claim involving a plaintiff who spent 20 years in prison before release on habeas corpus petition.  Batten v. City of New York, 133 AD3d 803 (2d Dept 2015).
  • Obtained summary judgment in favor of City of New York in trip-and-fall action in federal court.  Zinz v. City of New York, SDNY (October 2014).
  • Won affirmance of Supreme Court decision granting renewal and, upon renewal, motion for summary judgment and dismissal in action involving allegations of special duty and governmental immunity.  Puello v. City of New York, 118 AD3d 583 (1st Dept 2014).
  • Obtained defense verdict following three-day jury trial in slip-and-fall that occurred in Rikers Island.  Hidalgo v. City of New York, New York State Supreme Court, Queens County (April 2013).
  • Successfully obtained reduction of attorneys’ fees award in civil rights action.  Wingate v. City of New York, New York State Supreme Court, Bronx County (February 2013).

Professional and Civic

  • Town of Wilton Ethics Advisory Board, member
  • New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, member of the Committee on Character and Fitness

 

Recognition

  • New York City Law Department, Division Chief Award
  • International Municipal Lawyers Association, Amicus Service Award
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Mass Torts Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants (2022)
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Class Actions & Mass Torts (2021)

Legal Practices

Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation

Industry Teams

Municipalities and Local Agencies

Admissions

New Jersey

New York

Pennsylvania

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

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

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

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

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

Brooklyn Law School

JD 
2011

The College of William and Mary

BBA 
2008

Location

Albany, NY Office
New York, NY Office
Saratoga Springs, NY Office
Insights
January 30, 2023

Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO): New York State Municipal Police Training Council Issues Model Policy

The Extreme Risk Protection Order Model Policy provides guidance to county, town, city and village law enforcement agencies on NY’s ERPO sta
January 30, 2023

New York’s First Department Holds Trial Court Abused its Discretion in Limiting Scope of Independent Medical Examinations

Given the high “abuse of discretion” standard of review, any time a discovery ruling is altered by NY’s Appellate Division, the legal commun
January 13, 2023

National Mass Torts: 2022 Year in Review

Harris Beach attorneys review and analyze key judicial holdings and legal developments in New York, the federal arena and across the country
August 24, 2022

NY Law Permits Claims by Nursing Home Patients’ Representatives and Estates

On August 18, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill amending Section 2801-d of New York’s Public Health Law to expressly provid
March 25, 2022

With Ferreira v. City of Binghamton, New York Court of Appeals Preserves Public Duty Rule

It has long been the rule in New York State that in order to hold a municipality responsible for injuries that arise from its performance of
October 31, 2021

Registration As A Foreign Corporation Is Not Consent To General Jurisdiction in New York

Under New York’s Business Corporation Law, a foreign corporation pursuing authorization to conduct business in New York is required to regis
December 12, 2019

Decision Provides Insight on New York State Law Regarding Scope of Damages for Wrongful Death of Children

By addressing the scope of damages sought in a wrongful death lawsuit for one’s child, a recent decision has reaffirmed the bar of recovery
News
February 23, 2023

Harris Beach Attorneys Abbie Eliasberg Fuchs, Bradley M. Wanner and Daniel Strecker Featured Prominently in DRI In-House Defense Quarterly

Harris Beach PLLC’s annual Mass Tort’s Year in Review was republished by DRI In-House Defense Quarterly’s Winter 2023 issue.
December 23, 2022

Speaking Engagements: Partners Jared Kasschau and Brad Wanner Address Changing Landscape for Gun Laws

Partners Jared Kasschau and Brad Wanner Address Changing Landscape for Gun Laws
October 13, 2021

Harris Beach Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of New York Metro Super Lawyers

Attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC offices in New York City, White Plains and on Long Island have been named to the 2021 edition of the New Yo
January 1, 2021

Harris Beach PLLC Elects Nine New Partners

Attorneys Mathew T. Dudley, Ross B. Hofherr, Kirstie A. Means, Tyler A. O’Reilly, Christopher C. Palermo, Michelle K. Piasecki, Jaime L. Reg
Events
December 5, 2022

Jared Kasschau and Bradley Wanner Presenting on New York State Red Flag Laws

November 19, 2021

Andrew Orenstein and Bradley Wanner Presenting at The County Attorneys’ Association of the State of New York Annual Meeting

Andrew Orenstein and Bradley Wanner will present at the CAASNY 2021 Annual Meeting on September 14.
April 25, 2019

Andrew Orenstein and Brad Wanner Presenting at County Attorney Association of New York Annual Meeting

This presentation will cover: naming of individual government employees in Notices of Claim, the current split between the judicial departme
External Publications
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 January 30, 2023
Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO): New York State Municipal Police Training Council Issues Model Policy
The Extreme Risk Protection Order Model Policy provides guidance to county, town, city and village law enforcement agencies on NY’s ERPO sta...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 January 30, 2023
New York’s First Department Holds Trial Court Abused its Discretion in Limiting Scope of Independent Medical Examinations
Given the high “abuse of discretion” standard of review, any time a discovery ruling is altered by NY’s Appellate Division, the legal commun...read more
All Insights, Advisory, All Publications |
 January 13, 2023
National Mass Torts: 2022 Year in Review
Harris Beach attorneys review and analyze key judicial holdings and legal developments in New York, the federal arena and across the country...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 August 24, 2022
NY Law Permits Claims by Nursing Home Patients’ Representatives and Estates
On August 18, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill amending Section 2801-d of New York’s Public Health Law to expressly provid...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 March 25, 2022
With Ferreira v. City of Binghamton, New York Court of Appeals Preserves Public Duty Rule
It has long been the rule in New York State that in order to hold a municipality responsible for injuries that arise from its performance of...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 October 31, 2021
Registration As A Foreign Corporation Is Not Consent To General Jurisdiction in New York
Under New York’s Business Corporation Law, a foreign corporation pursuing authorization to conduct business in New York is required to regis...read more
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Bradley M. Wanner

bwanner@harrisbeach.com
D: (212) 912-3653
Albany, NY Office
New York, NY Office
Saratoga Springs, NY Office
Bradley Wanner
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/wanner-bradley-m/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Municipalities and Local Agencies Industry Team

■ Profile

Brad is a trial attorney with extensive experience in defending high-profile, high-exposure litigation in cases involving mass torts, products liability and catastrophic injuries such as loss of limbs and traumatic brain injury.

He represents clients from pre-litigation investigation through trial and appeal nationally, regionally and locally. He is adept at deposing opposing expert witnesses in various fields, including industrial hygienists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, actuaries, and medical doctors, to highlight uncertainties in their opinions.

One of Brad’s principal areas of focus is in defending clients in torts related to exposure to chemicals, mixed chemicals and other toxic substances, such as asbestos, formaldehyde, PCBs, and silica. Brad is a member of team defending a manufacturer of cleaning solution in products liability actions nationally.

Brad also defends clients in commercial litigation involving breach of contract in insurance/reinsurance, construction, and environmental disputes. In the area of roadway construction, Brad drafted the amicus curiae brief to the New York State Court of Appeals on behalf of the International Municipal Lawyers Association in the landmark Turturro v. City of New York case regarding governmental immunity for municipal roadway planning and design function.

Brad also represents New York governmental entities in false arrest/malicious prosecution claims and lawsuits. He obtained summary judgment and dismissal of false arrest and civil rights claims and, on appeal, reversal of the Supreme Court’s denial of summary judgment of a malicious prosecution claim involving a plaintiff who spent 20 years in prison before release on habeas corpus petition. (Batten v. City of New York, 133 AD3d 803 (2d Dept 2015). Prior to joining Harris Beach, Brad served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the New York City Law Department. As a member of the Tort Division’s Special Litigation Unit, Brad defended the City in complex and high exposure tort lawsuits, including actions involving wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, sexual abuse, and civil rights violations.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS + SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Lectured on governmental immunity at the County Attorneys Association of the State of New York’s 2021 Annual Meeting
  • Lectured on notices of claim at the County Attorneys Association of the State of New York’s 2019 Annual Meeting
  • Lectured on defense of roadway design claims at the County Attorneys Association of the State of New York’s 2018 Annual Meeting
  • Co-author of “Late Notices of Claim and Substantial Prejudice: The Burden is On,” New York Law Journal, March 29, 2018
  • Co-author of “Notice of Claim Requirements in Suits Against Police Officers Revisited,” New York Law Journal, June 26, 2017
  • Lectured on defense of roadway design claims at the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s 2017 Annual Conference

■ Representative Matters

  • Member of team defending manufacturer of cleaning solution in products liability actions alleging exposure to benzene.
  • Represented managing general agent, captive reinsurance company, captive manager, and related companies in litigation and arbitration related to breach of contract.
  • Represented manufacturers and premises owners in lawsuits arising out of alleged exposure to asbestos, formaldehyde, and silica.
  • Represent manufacturer in lawsuit alleging exposure to asbestos before United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
  • Drafted amicus curiae brief to New York State Court of Appeals on behalf of International Municipal Lawyers Association in Turturro v. City of New York regarding governmental immunity for municipal roadway planning and design function.
  • Obtained summary judgment and dismissal of false arrest and civil rights claims and, on appeal, reversal of Supreme Court’s denial of summary judgment of malicious prosecution claim involving a plaintiff who spent 20 years in prison before release on habeas corpus petition.  Batten v. City of New York, 133 AD3d 803 (2d Dept 2015).
  • Obtained summary judgment in favor of City of New York in trip-and-fall action in federal court.  Zinz v. City of New York, SDNY (October 2014).
  • Won affirmance of Supreme Court decision granting renewal and, upon renewal, motion for summary judgment and dismissal in action involving allegations of special duty and governmental immunity.  Puello v. City of New York, 118 AD3d 583 (1st Dept 2014).
  • Obtained defense verdict following three-day jury trial in slip-and-fall that occurred in Rikers Island.  Hidalgo v. City of New York, New York State Supreme Court, Queens County (April 2013).
  • Successfully obtained reduction of attorneys’ fees award in civil rights action.  Wingate v. City of New York, New York State Supreme Court, Bronx County (February 2013).

■ Professional and Civic

  • Town of Wilton Ethics Advisory Board, member
  • New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, member of the Committee on Character and Fitness

 

■ Admissions

  • New York City Law Department, Division Chief Award
  • International Municipal Lawyers Association, Amicus Service Award
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Mass Torts Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants (2022)
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Class Actions & Mass Torts (2021)

■ Education

Brooklyn Law School
 ,JD
 ,2011
The College of William and Mary
 ,BBA
 ,2008

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.

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Blockchain and Digital Assets 
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EMS and Fire Protection Providers
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Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
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Medical and Life Sciences
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Nanotechnology
Photonics
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Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
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Intellectual Property Law
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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
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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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HB Solutions LLC
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Owner Representation
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Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

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Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
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Buffalo, NY 14210
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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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