Premises Liability

Proven Defense for

Property Owners and Businesses

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Retail & Property Defense

Representation for major national and regional property owners.

Trial-Tested Advocacy

Strong results in courts and arbitration proceedings.

Risk-Focused Strategy

Early evaluation to reduce exposure and liability.

Industry Experience

Handling complex claims involving safety and regulatory issues.

Why choose Barton Gilman for Premises Liability defense?

Defending national retailers and large property owners in injury claims.

Securing summary judgment in complex slip-and-fall litigation.

Successfully arbitrating landlord liability disputes.

Challenging notice and negligence allegations in contested cases.

Protecting clients against toxic exposure and negligent security claims.

Our premises liability team delivers strong results in high-risk claims

Commercial Landlord Defense

Upheld summary judgment in favor of a landlord against injury claims on leased property.

Retail Slip-and-Fall Litigation

Obtained rare summary judgment for a major department store.

Notice & Negligence Defense

Secured rulings that businesses lacked legal notice of alleged hazards.

Arbitration Success

Defended property owners in apartment building injury claims.

Jury Trial Victories

Achieved defense verdicts for national entertainment venues facing premises liability allegations.

How we work

Simplifying Your Journey

Incident & Claim Assessment

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We begin by reviewing the incident circumstances, property conditions, and claim allegations to understand exposure and defense opportunities.

Analyze incident reports, maintenance records, and policies

Identify liability factors and notice considerations

Assess insurance coverage and procedural posture

Strategic Defense Planning

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Premises liability matters require tailored strategies grounded in factual investigation and legal standards.

Develop defense themes and evidentiary approach

Coordinate with property managers, insurers, and experts

Evaluate settlement opportunities and litigation pathways

Execution & Advocacy

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We advance our clients’ defense through disciplined preparation and effective representation across forums.

Conduct discovery, site evaluations, and witness preparation

Manage motion practice and expert engagement

Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings

Resolution & Risk Management

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Our goal is to achieve favorable outcomes while helping clients strengthen property risk management practices.

Negotiate settlements or defend cases through verdict when necessary

Advise on post-resolution risk mitigation and policy updates

Provide ongoing counsel to reduce future premises liability exposure

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