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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.

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February 25, 2026

Russo & Gould Obtains Dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint in Trummer Hospitality v. 287 PAS LLC

On February 21, 2026, Russo & Gould Partner Marie Castronuovo successfully represented client 287 PAS LLC, winning a dismissal of plaintiff's Complaint in the case of Trummer Hospitality v. 287 PAS LLC S/NY Index 157766/2024. Trummer Hospitality sued 287 PAS to recover damages allegedly resulting from five water events occurring in their leased space due to the ineffectiveness of a partition wall to prevent water infiltration from another commercial tenant's ejector/sump pump failure. The Complaint sought monetary damages as well as equitable relief on several causes of action based on negligence, negligent hiring/supervision of contractors, unjust enrichment and breach of lease for quite enjoyment and constructive eviction, among other things.

February 25, 2026

Russo & Gould Secures Voluntary Stipulation of Discontinuance for Third-Party Defendants

On February 26, 2026, Russo & Gould Partner Marie Castronuovo successfully represented third-party defendants Wallack Management, 52 East End Condominium and Board of Managers of 52 East End Condominium, securing a voluntary Stipulation of Discontinuance from the third-party plaintiff, plaintiff and all defendants and third-party defendants. The case involved a July 6, 2021, accident in which a piece of plywood fell from a building and struck both plaintiffs on the sidewalk abutting 60 East End Avenue in New York City. Plaintiff argued that the plywood came from 60 East End Avenue.

February 25, 2026

Russo & Gould Obtains Stipulation of Discontinuance for Defendants Riverside Syndicate and Two-Tone Contracting Corp.

Russo & Gould Partner Marie Castronouvo represented defendant Riverside Syndicate (Riverside), the building owner of the premises at 155-157 Riverside Drive NYC, in a worker compensation assignment case. In Commissioner of New York State Insurance Fund a/s/o Manuel Santos, Assignor v. Riverside Syndicate, Inc. and Two-Tone Contracting Corp. S/NY Index 451671/2024, Plaintiff/assignee argued that their assignor, Manuel Santos, worked for Millenium Restoration at Riverside's building at the time of his injury. Co-defendant Two Tone, who performed facade work at Riverside's building, argued that they did not know plaintiff/assignor nor did they sub-contract to Millenium and moved to dismiss the action against them.

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