Olivia M. Gross

Olivia M. Gross is a partner in the Construction Litigation department. She is a top expert in New York insurance coverage litigation and appellate practice. With a career spanning decades, Olivia has an exceptional reputation. She is an expert in claims defense, including construction Labor Law claims and related risk transfer issues. Her proficiency extends to premises liability, construction disputes, and insurance coverage litigation, where her negotiation and mediation skills have consistently delivered successful outcomes for her clients.

Olivia is a Pace University School of Law graduate. She earned her J.D. cum laude in 1985. She also holds a B.A. from the City University of New York, Brooklyn College. She is admitted to practice law in New York and has developed a robust practice representing clients in state and federal courts. Her appellate work includes landmark rulings on antisubrogation, horizontal exhaustion, and sole proximate cause as a defense to absolute liability claims.

Olivia is a leading advisor in declaratory judgment actions, helping shape key legal precedents while securing effective risk transfers and substantial indemnity recoveries for her clients. She regularly counsels insurers on policy endorsements and drafts precise insurance policy language designed to maximize coverage and minimize coverage disputes.

Dedicated to professional excellence, Olivia frequently lectures on premises liability, accident prevention, claims investigation, contractual indemnification, and defense strategy. Her active involvement with organizations such as the New York State Bar Association, Professional Women in Construction, and the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance underscores her commitment to advancing the insurance defense and risk management fields.

Olivia has been a Super Lawyer since 2014. Since 2016, the New York Times has listed her in its Top Women Attorneys and Top Attorneys lists for her contributions to the profession. Olivia’s work has greatly advanced her clients’ interests. She has provided strategic guidance and fostered innovative legal solutions. These efforts have significantly impacted construction and insurance litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cullen and Dykman LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Professional Women in Construction
• Member, Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
• Member, Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Pace University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• City University of New York, Brooklyn College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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