Joseph C. Fegan, Esq.

Joseph C. Fegan, Esq.

Offices: New York
Of Counsel

Joseph is an experienced trial and appellate attorney specializing in the defense of personal injury and property damage claims in cases arising out of premises liability, construction site accidents and fires and explosions.

Education
St. John's Law School of Law, J.D., 1975
St. John's University, B.A., Literature, 1972
Experience
Practicing Attorney for more than 42 years.
Has tried over 100 jury trial cases to verdict.
Has briefed and argued more than 60 appeals.
Began career as staff counsel with Liberty Mutual, later became partner and Litigation Department Head at Cullen & Dykman.
Admissions
New York State Bar
United States District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts
District of New York
Memberships
Brooklyn Bar Association
Suffolk County Bar Association
New York Claims Association (former member)
Speaking Engagements
Lectured on defense cases involving fires and explosions, construction accidents, trial practice and premises liability for the New York Claims Association, the New York Claim Managers Association, The New York State Bar Association and The Brooklyn Women's Bar Association.

News Insights

January 16, 2026

Russo & Gould Appoints Trishe L.A. Hynes to Partner - January 1, 2026

Russo & Gould is pleased to announce the elevation of Trishe Hynes to partner, effective January 1, 2026. Trishe joined Russo & Gould as a senior associate in 2020 and has since advised clients on a wide range of matters, including New York State Labor Law violations, construction defects, high exposure multi-party motor vehicle accidents, appellate advocacy, and insurance coverage issues. Clients value her laser focus and fluency in managing all aspects of litigation, from appeals, motion practice, and court appearances to oral arguments, depositions, and hearings.

October 27, 2025

Russo & Gould Attorneys Lead DANY CLE on Summary Jury Trials

On October 9, 2025, attorneys from Russo & Gould LLP took center stage at the Defense Association of New York (DANY) CLE seminar, The Nuts and Bolts of Summary Jury Trial - Expedited Justice, held at the State Insurance Fund Building in Lower Manhattan.

October 27, 2025

Russo & Gould Leads Courtroom Medicine and Mock Trial Session at Buffalo Claims Association Education Day

Russo and Gould is proud to have been a presenter at the Buffalo Claims Association annual Education Day event on October 15.