Ian is a member of the Casualty Department where he handles cases from inception through resolution involving New York State Labor Law, construction accidents, premises liability, products liability, auto liability, general liability and subrogation claims.
Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Ian worked for insurance defense firms where he represented clients throughout the New York Metropolitan area in the defense of medical malpractice, professional malpractice and general liability actions. During his career, Ian has represented various clients including religious institutions, airlines, commercial cleaning companies, hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation facilities, doctors, dentists, and attorneys. Ian has successfully argued summary judgment motions in New York Supreme Court, in Bronx, Kings and Dutchess counties.
Ian graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a juris doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. Ian is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Second Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.
Year joined
2024
Results
Notable Victory Obtained in a New York Labor Law Action
New York Construction & Labor Law
November 7, 2025
We obtained a significant win in a New York Labor Law action, securing partial summary judgment for a municipal library and defeating the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment on liability. The plaintiff alleged negligence and violations of Labor Law 200, 240 and 241(6) after sustaining injuries when roof trusses collapsed on a construction project managed by a co-defendant on property owned by the municipal library. He claimed the collapse resulted from inadequate bracing.
Thought Leadership
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2026 Shareholder Class and Special Counsel Promotions
December 15, 2025
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been elected shareholders of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2026. Additionally, two attorneys have been promoted from associate to special counsel.
