Marni is an experienced litigator and strategist in matters involving general torts, mass torts and toxic torts cases, with a principal focus on premises liability cases involving catastrophic injuries. She defends clients in multi-district litigation involving asbestos claims. Marni also handles matters concerning the defense of construction site accessibility. She represents construction companies and property owners in Labor Law Section 200, 240(1) and 241(6) claims.
Marni's practice also focuses on defending clients in complex litigation involving toxic tort and environmental claims. She has experience representing corporate defendants in matters involving alleged exposure to hazardous substances, including PFAS, benzene, PCBs and other contaminants, as well as claims arising under state and federal environmental statutes. Marni regularly analyzes complex scientific, medical and technical evidence and works closely with experts to develop successful defense strategies.
Marni also defends municipalities in Child Victims and Adult Survivors Act cases. This work includes appearing for depositions and developing trial strategies.
Marni previously served as Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Tort Division of the New York City Law Department. She handled an extensive caseload in which she established litigation strategies, argued motions, handled court conferences, conducted and defended depositions, and drafted motions, discovery responses and pleadings. Marni has vast trial experience, serving as first- and second-chair on numerous trials. During her time with the City, she received two Division Chief Awards for excellence in her litigation work.
A growing part of her practice at the firm includes the legal implications surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrency and other new Web3 technologies that span multiple practice areas.