Vincent F. Terrasi

Of Counsel

Vincent Terrasi lives on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with his wife and two children.  Vincent was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Rosedale, Queens and Fairfield County Connecticut.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from USC, where he was the Head Manager of the USC Trojans Football Team on an athletic scholarship.  After graduating from ‘SC he obtained his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School in Manhattan. After Law School, Vincent worked as a Legal Editor for prominent legal treatises published by Matthew Bender & Co. and Wolters Kluwer in the areas of litigation, construction law and New York civil procedure. Vincent transitioned to litigation and began working at Fixler & Associates, LLP, an established insurance defense firm located in New York City and Westchester County.  At F&A, Vincent gained trial experience in property damage and personal injury cases.

Vincent honed his skills at highly regarded Manhattan law firms handling a wide range of legal matters with successful results. Vincent brings his 20-plus years of insurance defense experience to the firm and works tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He is committed to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and client servicing.  Along with his extensive experience in complex construction accident and premises liability claims, he takes great pride in identifying risk allocation and advising clients of the best course of action when faced with high-stakes litigation or large loss property damage cases. Vincent’s commitment to a team approach allows us to successfully resolve cases together, whether it be at mediation or trial or on appeal.

Vincent’s background includes the handling claims involving the following: 

• Strict Products Liability;
• Vicarious Liability;
• Intentional Torts;
• Employer Liability;
• Wrongful Death Cases;
• Construction site accidents implicating the Labor Law;
• Personal injuries sustained as the result of alleged negligent/reckless operation of motor vehicles, private and commercial;
• Third Party Actions for contractual indemnity and contribution;
• Toxic exposure; and
• Premises Liability matters including, improper security, vertical transportation accidents, dram shop cases, and cases related to “special use”.

P: 212.785.9800
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Education

• B.A., University of Southern California
• J.D., New York Law School

Admissions

• Connecticut State Bar
• New York State Bar
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second District
• Columbian Lawyers Association