Patrice  Coleman

Patrice Coleman

Offices: New York
Of Counsel

Patrice Coleman litigates civil cases including auto accidents, premises liability and Labor Law claims.

She has a particular expertise in handling motions and appeals and has successfully drafted and argued numerous appeals in the First and Second Departments involving a wide range of issues.

Patrice has brought thousands of cases to successful conclusions through direct negotiation, mediation and arbitrations.

Education
University of Vermont, B.A. 1981
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D. 1986

Experience
Patrice Coleman handles all aspects of a case, from pre-suit to conclusion. She has substantial motion and appellate practice experience and significant alternative dispute resolution experience.

REPORTED DECISIONS
Keys v. PV Holding Corp., 205 AD3d 787 (2d Dept. 2022)
Barreto v. 750 Third Owner, 194 AD3d 441 (1st Dept. 2021)
Robles v. 635 Owner, 192 AD3d 604 (1st Dept. 2021)
Rossi v. 88th Garage Corp., 190 AD3d 504 (1st Dept. 2021)
Arena v. City of New York, 192 AD3d 738 (2d Dept. 2021)
Bennett v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, 189 SAD3d 749 (2d Dept. 2020)
Cohen v. City of New York, 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 5833 (N.Y. App. Div.2d Dept.
2022)
Islam v. HPENY Housing Development Fund, 182 AD3d 585 (2d Dept. 2020)
Rodriguez v Palacio, 199 A.D.3d 728 (2d Dept. 2021)
Martinez v. Inserra Supermarkets, 187 AD3d 1172 (2d Dept. 2020)
Ebbed v. PV Holding, 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 6229 (N.Y. App. Div. 2d Dept. 2022)
Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
New York State Bar

News Insights

January 24, 2023

Marie Castronuovo Wins Summary Judgement - Laura Marks v. Lessings, Inc.

On January 9, 2023, Marie Castronuovo''s motion for summary judgment was granted on behalf of our client in the case of Laura Marks v. Lessings, Inc. This case involved a plaintiff who fell down exterior steps at Whitby Castle, claiming the steps were visually confusing. To establish that the steps were not visually confusing Ms Castronuovo presented the Court with the photos of the steps marked at plaintiff''s deposition which depicted various shades of gray on each step, and a darker landing as well as a white framed threshold. She also argued that plaintiff''s expert failed to identify a Building Code violation and admitted that the steps were well lit. Plaintiff opposed the motion, arguing that the steps were an optical illusion and required a mid-handrail. This was rebutted by Ms. Castronuovo who argued that plaintiff''s expert''s opinion only provided suggestions for making the steps safer and did not identify any Building Code requiring a mid-handrail. She further cited to plaintiff''s testimony that she was looking straight ahead as she exited the building, instead of down at the staircase.

January 23, 2023

Marie Castronuovo Wins Summary Judgement - Brian Crosby v. AJA Turnpike et al

On January 3, 2023, Marie Castronuovo''s motion for summary judgment was granted on behalf of our clients in the case of Brian Crosby v. AJA Turnpike et al. Ms. Castronuovo moved for a dismissal of plaintiff''s Labor Law 200, 240 and 241 claims against various Sonic entities. Plaintiff opposed the motion, arguing that there was an agency relationship between the Sonic entities and the owner of the property and the general contractor on the job. Judge Frank Nervo agreed with Ms. Castronuovo''s argument that no agency relationship existed and that the Sonic entities were not subject to the Labor Law.

December 20, 2022

25 Years and Counting - Reflecting on a Wonderful Anniversary Year

25 Years and Counting - Reflecting on a Wonderful Anniversary Year What a fantastic 25th year we had at Russo & Gould! Thank you to our clients and friends for your continued support these 25 years. We enjoyed a busy year; below are some highlights that we wanted to share.