Theodore W. Ucinski III
Partner
Experience
Theodore W. Ucinski III, vice chair of the firm’s Construction Litigation and Counsel practice, is an experienced litigator in the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey, where he handles cases involving New York labor law, multi-party construction defect litigation, and high-exposure personal injury actions. He draws on more than 20 years of experience representing clients such as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as well as major developers and owners with holdings throughout the five boroughs. Ted’s breadth of knowledge and OSHA training make him an invaluable part of the firm’s Construction rapid response team. His qualifications allow him access to construction and worksite accident scenes to conduct investigations within hours of an alleged injury, and when litigation commences, he is able to rely on an in-depth understanding of the incident to create an effective defense strategy.
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Honors & Awards
New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2013–24
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent
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Background
Admissions
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- New York
- U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Education
- Pace University School of Law, J.D., 1998
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- Pace International Law Review
- Fordham University, dual B.A., cum laude, 1995
- Dean’s List
- History Honor Society
Training and Certifications
- Department of Labor OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 Construction Training
Community Involvement
- Eastern Property Owners Association for the Incorporated Village of Garden City: Director, Board of Directors
- Fordham Alumni, Long Island Chapter
- Garden City Eastern Property Owners Association
- Long Island Corvette Owners Association
News & Knowledge
Publications & Events
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“Construction Site Personal Injury Litigation, Third Edition,” (Co-Author), New York State Bar Association, March 2021
- Co-Author, “Enforcing a Personal Injury Settlement in the Age of Emails and Texting,” New York Law Journal, April 1, 2016
- Co-Author, “Trench Collapses: A Caveat to Defense Counsel,” New York Law Journal, October 8, 2015
- Co-Author, “Use of Social Media Against Personal Injury Defendants,” New York Law Journal, August 26, 2015
- Co-Presenter, “The Impact of the Scaffold Law on Construction,” LRANY Annual Meeting, Albany, NY, November 8, 2017
- Presenter, “Honing Your Deposition Skills 2014: Practice Pointers,” New York State Bar Association CLE, Melville, NY, October 24, 2014
- Co-Presenter, “Sue Everyone! The Anatomy of a Construction Lawsuit,” Professional Women in Construction, New York, May 22, 2014
- “Risk Transfer, Employer Liability, and Grave Injuries: Who Is Going to Pay?,” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, May 15, 2024
- “Labor Law Update: Spring 2024,” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, April 16, 2024
- “Labor Law Update: Fall 2023,” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, December 12, 2023
- “Risk Transfer, Employer Liability, and Grave Injuries: Who Is Going to Pay?” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, June 14, 2023
- “Labor Law Update: Spring 2023,” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, May 25, 2023
- “Labor Law Refresher: Building Blocks and Notable Recent Cases,” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, May 19, 2022
- “Labor Law Refresher: Back to Basics Now That New York’s Pause is Over,” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, June 17, 2021
- “COVID-19 and the New York Labor Law: Did a Bad Situation Just Get Worse?” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, June 18, 2020
- “Construction Worksite Liability in the Age of COVID-19” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, May 20, 2020
- “Understanding the Importance of Contract Provisions Within the Context of NY Labor Law” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, June 6, 2019
- “Construction Defect Overview,” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, July 12, 2018
- “New York’s Labor Law and Construction Site Accidents,” (Co-Presenter), GS Webinar Series, March 8, 2018
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