James W. Borkowski, Esq. and Mitchell R. Kahn, Esq. Presented a CLE Webinar: Excelling at Labor Law 240 and 241(6)

NAM and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association recently presented a CLE webinar featuring NAM Hearing Officers James W. Borkowski, Esq. and Mitchell R. Kahn, Esq. The program, “Excelling at Labor Law 240 and 241(6) Mediations,” was moderated by Helina Manesis, Esq., of Zaremba Brown, PLLC. The presenters provided a behind-the-scenes look at the mediation process as it relates to labor law cases.

New York State Labor Law Section 240 holds owners and general contractors strictly liable for injuries and sequelae from height-related accidents, including falls from ladders and scaffolds. Labor Law 241(6) requires that employers provide “reasonable and adequate protection and safety” to all employees performing “construction, excavation, or demolition work.” Labor Law 240 and 241 (6) cases are high stakes for both sides, making mediation all the more important. 

Proper preparation is vital to the successful resolution of these types of matters. The presenters provided insights into the mediation process with an emphasis on preparation, including premediation discussions, submissions and what a mediator is looking for to facilitate the resolution.

Meet NAM's Presenters

James W. Borkowski, Esq. distinguished career spans more than 30 years with a practice focused primarily on litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both the state and federal court systems. He has successfully represented insurance carriers, corporations and individuals in personal injury, construction, litigation, general liability, premises liability, property damage, automobile and commercial litigation (both plaintiff and defendant). In 2024, for the fifth year in a row, Mr. Borkowski was named a Top Ten Neutral by the New York Law Journal, “Best Of” survey. Mr. Borkowski is available to mediate and arbitrate cases throughout New York State.

Mitchell R. Kahn, Esq. has been practicing law for more than 30 years and is a seasoned litigator dedicating his practice to representing clients in personal injury cases. Having regularly appeared in the courtrooms of all five boroughs, as well as Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland counties, Mr. Kahn applies his extensive experience when hearing mediations to aid in the fair and expedient resolution of cases. Mr. Kahn has handled all aspects of Labor Law 240 and 241 cases and has successfully mediated numerous multi-million-dollar catastrophic personal injury matters. Mr. Kahn is available to mediate cases throughout New York State.

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