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Joseph C. Fegan, Esq.

Joseph C. Fegan, Esq.

Offices: New York
Of Counsel
(212) 482-0001 x 169
jfegan@russogould.com
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Joseph is an experienced trial and appellate attorney specializing in the defense of personal injury and property damage claims in cases arising out of premises liability, construction site accidents and fires and explosions.

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Education
St. John's Law School of Law, J.D., 1975
St. John's University, B.A., Literature, 1972
Experience
Practicing Attorney for more than 42 years.
Has tried over 100 jury trial cases to verdict.
Has briefed and argued more than 60 appeals.
Began career as staff counsel with Liberty Mutual, later became partner and Litigation Department Head at Cullen & Dykman.
Admissions
New York State Bar
United States District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts
District of New York
Memberships
Brooklyn Bar Association
Suffolk County Bar Association
New York Claims Association (former member)
Speaking Engagements
Lectured on defense cases involving fires and explosions, construction accidents, trial practice and premises liability for the New York Claims Association, the New York Claim Managers Association, The New York State Bar Association and The Brooklyn Women's Bar Association.

News Insights

July 1, 2025

David Gould with the Assistance of Joseph Fegan Score a Unanimous Defense Verdict in Supreme Court Suffolk County in 86 Minutes on a Traumatic Brain Injury Case

David Gould, with the assistance of his mentor Joseph Fegan, successfully defended a damages-only traumatic brain injury (TBI) case in the Supreme Court Suffolk County before Judge George Nolan. Christine Cirola v. Karen Johnson, Index No.: 617768-21. A total of 11 witnesses were called over a span of two weeks. The plaintiff''s attorney argued that his client sustained "a mild TBI" as a result of the accident and he requested that the jury award his client $1,000,000 in compensation.

June 23, 2025

An Erie County Jury on Tuesday Acquitted a Man Accused of Shooting at a Buffalo Police Officer in 2022 During a Foot Pursuit

An Erie County jury on Tuesday acquitted a man accused of shooting at a Buffalo police officer in 2022 during a foot pursuit.

May 27, 2025

Charles ("Chuck") Stokes Wins in Philadelphia

Representing a national self-storage company in a Philadelphia lawsuit, Russo & Gould''s Chuck Stokes forced a Plaintiff to withdraw her claims against the client, and obtained court approval of the dismissal of the client just minutes before the jury panel was brought into the courtroom.

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