Chris J. Fichtl, Lawyer at Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP

Chris J. Fichtl, Associate Attorney
Insurance Coverage

Phone:914-829-3621
Address: 1140 Franklin Avenue, Suite 214, Garden City, NY 11530

Law Firm:	Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP
Lawyer:	Chris J. Fichtl
Phone:	914-829-3621
Fax:
Lawyer Title:	Associate
Practice Areas:	Insurance Coverage
Bio:	Chris’ career has focused on representing insurance companies nationwide in complex insurance coverage litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts and extra-contractual disputes. This work often involves complex substantive and procedural issues arising out of environmental contamination, asbestos, lead paint, construction defects, additional insured, priest abuse, products liability, professional liability and malpractice. Some of Chris’ representative insurance litigation matters include: • Granted summary judgment on the number of “Dental Incidents” in a multi-million dollar medical malpractice claim. This was an issue of first impression in New York and was upheld on appeal. • Granted summary judgment on the duty to defend class actions filed by thousands of plaintiffs in jurisdictions nationwide seeking millions of dollars in profits that the insured earned by advertising alcohol to minors. Argued that the underlying actions did not involve “bodily injury” or fall within the Liquor Liability coverage endorsement and that the claims were not compensable “damages.” This decision was upheld on appeal. • Resolved MTBE pollution coverage claim by large petroleum manufacturer sued in several states by Attorneys General seeking billions of dollars in compensation for soil and groundwater contamination caused by MTBE. • Litigated to successful conclusion several multi-million dollar coverage claims in Montana and Minnesota involving hundreds of all
Admitted:	1989, New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York;
College:	Villanova University, Class of 1985, B.S., Accounting
Law School:	Villanova University School of Law, Class of 1988, J.D.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Chris J. Fichtl, graduated from Villanova University, Class of 1985, B.S., Accounting Villanova University School of Law, Class of 1988, J.D., is now employed by Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP at 1140 Franklin Avenue, Suite 214 Garden City, NY 11530.Chris J. Fichtl is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Chris J. Fichtl as your lawyer, you should consider whether Chris J. Fichtl offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Chris J. Fichtl has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Chris J. Fichtl's office is located at Garden City, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Chris J. Fichtl has been admitted in 1989, New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York;. His or her practice areas include Insurance Coverage.

Chris J. Fichtl's college and law school education includes Villanova University, Class of 1985, B.S., Accounting, Villanova University School of Law, Class of 1988, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Chris’ career has focused on representing insurance companies nationwide in complex insurance coverage litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts and extra-contractual disputes. This work often involves complex substantive and procedural issues arising out of environmental contamination, asbestos, lead paint, construction defects, additional insured, priest abuse, products liability, professional liability and malpractice. Some of Chris’ representative insurance litigation matters include: • Granted summary judgment on the number of “Dental Incidents” in a multi-million dollar medical malpractice claim. This was an issue of first impression in New York and was upheld on appeal. • Granted summary judgment on the duty to defend class actions filed by thousands of plaintiffs in jurisdictions nationwide seeking millions of dollars in profits that the insured earned by advertising alcohol to minors. Argued that the underlying actions did not involve “bodily injury” or fall within the Liquor Liability coverage endorsement and that the claims were not compensable “damages.” This decision was upheld on appeal. • Resolved MTBE pollution coverage claim by large petroleum manufacturer sued in several states by Attorneys General seeking billions of dollars in compensation for soil and groundwater contamination caused by MTBE. • Litigated to successful conclusion several multi-million dollar coverage claims in Montana and Minnesota involving hundreds of all. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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