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Laurent B. Chevalier
- Senior Associate

Biography

Laurent Chevalier is a seasoned commercial defense attorney with more than a decade of experience representing businesses, insurers, and corporate clients in complex litigation matters. His practice spans all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment and strategic planning through discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal. He routinely advises clients on risk management, regulatory compliance, contract interpretation, and litigation avoidance strategies.

Laurent has extensive experience handling high-exposure matters involving labor law, construction, subrogation, premises liability, civil rights, healthcare, transportation, and commercial disputes. Throughout his career, he has helped clients mitigate significant financial exposure and has successfully defended numerous claims through dispositive motions, favorable settlements, arbitrations, and jury verdicts.

 An accomplished litigator, Laurent has taken or defended more than 75 depositions, argued more than 75 procedural, evidentiary, and dispositive motions, and participated in numerous mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials. His practical approach, strong courtroom presence, and ability to evaluate risk and develop effective defense strategies make him a trusted advocate for clients facing complex legal challenges.

Laurent earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Space Sciences from the University of Washington. While in law school, he gained valuable experience through judicial and legal internships focused on commercial litigation, labor and employment matters, and public sector legal work.

Education

  • J.D., New York Law School, 2009
  • B.A., University of Washington, 2006

Bar Admissions

New York State Bar

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Laurent B. Chevalier
Senior Associate

This Attorney Offices At

Long Island, NY
60 Broadhollow Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
(516) 939-9200 (main)
(516) 939-9201 (fax)