Alan R. Levy is a Partner in Lucosky Brookman’s Trucking & Transportation practice with nearly 20 years of experience representing insurers, businesses, and individuals in complex civil litigation. He focuses his practice on insurance defense, products liability, motor vehicle litigation, premises liability, construction-related claims, and commercial disputes.
Alan has extensive experience handling matters from initial case assessment through trial and appeal. Throughout his career, he has secured numerous favorable trial verdicts and appellate decisions, earning a reputation as a strategic and effective advocate for clients facing significant legal exposure. He is known for developing practical litigation strategies that balance aggressive advocacy with efficient resolution.
Before joining Lucosky Brookman, Alan served as a partner at several respected litigation firms throughout the New York metropolitan area, where he represented clients in high-exposure liability and insurance defense matters. His broad litigation experience enables him to advise clients across a wide range of industries and legal issues.
Alan is committed to providing responsive, results-oriented counsel and works closely with clients to navigate complex disputes while protecting their business and legal interests.
- New York Law Journal – “Good Faith Efforts Required Before Filing Civil Discovery Motions: New York Courts say, ‘We Mean It!’” – Expert Analysis, March 10, 2025
- New York Law Journal – “What do Theodore Roosevelt, Socialite Lizzie Grubman, and Kathy Boudin Have in Common? A Colorful Examination of Motions to Change Venue Pursuant to CPLR § 510(2), Due to Fame and/or Infamy of the Parties.” – Expert Analysis, January 18, 2023
- New York Law Journal – “Navigating the Minefield of Contacting Former Employees of Corporate Parties” – Outside Counsel: Expert Analysis, September 27, 2022
- New Jersey Law Journal – “NJ’s Mode-of-Operation Rule Could Leave Both Sides with ‘Sour Grapes’” – Premises Liability: Expert Analysis, April 8, 2022
- Law360.com – “ADA Suits Against Websites Highlight Statute’s Glitches” – Expert Analysis: Opinion, March 29, 2022
- New York Law Journal – “Who Watches the Watchdogs? The Use of Non-Party IME Watchdogs” – Outside Counsel: Expert Analysis, December 21, 2017; 258 N.Y.L.J. 119 (2017)
- New York Law Journal – “Out-of-Possession Owners and Snow, Ice Liability: Appellate Courts Are Split” – Outside Counsel: Expert Analysis, July 18, 2017; 258 N.Y.L.J. 11 (2017)
- New Jersey Law Journal “Applying Mode-of-Operation in Slip/Fall Cases at Retail Stores” – “In Practice” column, December 29, 2014; 218 N.J.L.J. 11177 (2014)
- Defense Research Institute (DRI), For The Defense – “For Product Manufacturers and Distributors, Limited Respite is Found in Statutes of Repose.” December (2010)
- New York Law Journal – “Click it’ or Waive it: A Practical Guide to Using the ‘Seatbelt’ Defense” – Personal Injury Quarterly, May 10, 2010; 243 N.Y.L.J. S4 (2010)
- New Jersey Law Journal “The Door is Open Once Again to Product Manufacturers to See the Benefits of the Statute of Repose” – “In Practice” column, April 12, 2010; 200 N.J.L.J. 2 (2010)
- The Yale Law Journal, Pocket Part, “How ‘Swingers’ Might Save Hollywood From Federal Pornography Regulations: The Sixth Circuit Strikes Down 18 U.S.C. § 2257” – April 28, 2008; 118 Yale L.J. Pocket Part 1 (2008); http://www.thepocketpart.org/2008/04/28/levy.html.
- New Jersey Law Journal, “Store Owners Face Difficult Defense In ‘Mode of Operation’ Premises Liability Cases” – “In Practice” column, September 17, 2007; 189 N.J.L.J. 1002 (2007).
- New Jersey Law Journal, “Lewdness Divides Along Delaware River,” “In Practice” column, October 9, 2006; 186 N.J.L.J. 287 (2006).
- New York Law Journal, Perspective, August 25, 2005. “Internet Obscenity Decision Imposes Impossible Burden.” 8/25/05 N.Y.L.J. 2 (2005).
- New Jersey Law Journal, Products Liability & Toxic Torts Supplement; December 6, 2004. “Court Deals Blow to Product Manufacturers: Statute of Repose Provides no Respite to Makers of Products used as Improvements to Real Property.” 178 N.J.L.J. 975 (2004).
- Co-Author – Defense Research Institute (DRI), For The Defense; November 2004. “Navigating Rough Waters: A Guide to Defending Pool and Spa Related Injury Suits.”
- Defense Research Institute (DRI), Defense Library Series; 2004 Practice Guide Update, “Daubert” Compendium. “Expert’s Concept: What is the Known or Potential Rate of Error.”
- DeJesus v. Downtown Re Holdings, LLC, 217 A.D.3d 524, 192 N.Y.S.3d 13 (1st Dept. 2023)
- Naftaliyev v. GGP Staten Island Mall, 204 A.D.3d 932, 164 N.Y.S.3d 871 (2nd Dept. 2022)
- Davey v. PK Benelux, B.V., 2022 WL 1289341 (S.D.N.Y. 2022)
- Chaitman v. Moezinia, 178 A.D.3d 642, 115 N.Y.S.3d 283 (1st Dept. 2019)
- Sonic Automotive, Inc. v. Chrysler Ins. Co. et al., 2014 WL 1382070 (S.D.Oh. April 8, 2014)
- Gupta v. Leung, 2012 WL 6027696 (N.J. App. Div. 2012)
- Delvalle v. Mercedes Benz USA, LLC, 94 A.D.3d 942, 942 N.Y.S.2d 204 (2nd Dept. 2012)
- Pedroli v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, 94 A.D.3d 842, 944 N.Y.S.2d 150 (2nd Dept. 2012)
- Sonic Automotive, Inc. v. Chrysler Ins. Co., 2011 WL 2748612 (S.D.Ohio 2011)
- Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, N.A. v. Sacks, 2010 WL 3733915 (S.D.N.Y. 2010)
- First Trenton Indem. Co. v. Chrysler Ins. Co., 2010 WL 3740841 (D.N.J. 2010)
- Schenck v. Crompton Corp. Severance Plan, 2008 WL 682241 (D.N.J. 2008)
- Culbert v. City of Jersey City, 175 N.J. 286, 814 A.2d 1094 (2003)
- Jumpp v. City of Ventnor, 177 N.J. 470, 828 A.2d 905 (2003)