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Tracy J. Abatemarco
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Tracy J. Abatemarco

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15 N. Main Street, Suite 100, Hartford, CT 06107

Construction, Complex Tort and Casualty, Transportation and 5 more

About Tracy J. Abatemarco

Tracy Abatemarco is a seasoned, results-oriented litigator that aggressively handles matters and obtains early resolution and favorable settlements where appropriate. She is a powerful communicator which dovetails into her reputation as a celebrated defense litigator throughout the Northeastern United States. As a founding partner of the New York office, Tracy has been instrumental in navigating the international reputation of being the go-to law firm for a host of matters due to her creative strategies and sage litigation prowess. Tracy also serves as the co-managing partner of the New York office and takes pride in the results, trial verdicts and impressive string of consistent results which continue to fuel the reputation and growth of WSHB’s footprint in New York State.

Tracy focuses her practice on construction and labor law litigation, premises, lead paint, mold, toxic tort, transportation and complex general liability and casualty actions. Her clients include insurance companies, financial institutions, and real estate owners and managers. She has extensive experience in state and appellate practice and has enjoyed success in the trial, appellate and arbitration forums. Tracy has developed protocols for compliance with lead paint guidelines for private landlords and real estate managers. Tracy obtained a prominent defense verdict in a lead poisoning action where it was alleged that the infant-plaintiff was brain damaged and sustained neurological and cognitive impairments.

Widely regarded as a thought leader in the legal industry, Tracy lectures throughout the country and recently spoke at the 2025 CLM Construction Conference in San Diego, California on 'Unmasking the Fraud: Navigating RICO Claims and Defense Strategies in the Construction Industry.' She also lectures and teaches courses for CLM's Claims College on such topics as trial techniques and strategies. She additionally teaches CLE courses on taking and defending depositions involving NY Labor Law and Premises Liability. As a result of her accomplishments, Tracy was recognized in 2023 - 2025 as a top-rated construction litigation attorney in New York by Super Lawyers Magazine.

Tracy is active in a variety of initiatives that involve promoting diversity and inclusion. She takes particular pride in the fact that WSHB consistently ranks as one of the top law firms nationally for diversity, female lawyers and female partners. Outside of litigation, Tracy can be found on the soccer field where she is a fierce advocate for her daughter or on the sidelines advocating for her son as he competes in marathons.

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News

•WSHB’s Abatemarco Named One of NYBJ's 2025 Women of Influence
Firm News, 11.5.25
•WSHB Elevates Ten Partners to Defined Equity Status
Newsroom, 1.16.20

Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements

•'Unmasking Fraud: How Technology is Transforming Claims Investigations,' Speaker, 2025 CLM Focus Conference
•'Unmasking the Fraud: Navigating RICO Claims and Defense Strategies in the Construction Industry,' Speaker, 2025 CLM Construction Conference
•'Fighting Fraud: Lessons Learned from a NY True Crime Story,' Speaker, 2025 CLM Annual Conference
•'Cracking the Case: Exposing Fraud in New York Construction Site Accidents,' Speaker, 2024 CLM Construction Conference
•'Breaking Down New York Labor Law: Strategies for Successful Resolution,' Speaker, 2023 CLM Construction Conference
•“Trials,” Instructor, 2021 - 2022, 2024 - 2025 Claims College School of Litigation Management
•'TBI: Truth or Fiction: A Defense Perspective,' Speaker, 2019 Construction Law Boot Camp
•Tracy Abatemarco to Present at 2026 CLM Annual Conference on Insurance Fraud Defense Strategies
Speaking Engagement, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 3.26.26

Publications

•New York Court Supports Disclosure of Litigation Funding Amid Rising Fraud Concerns in Construction-Accident Litigation
Case Updates, 12.22.25
•Challenging the Narrative: Broughton v. 553 Marcy Ave. Owners LLC and the Power of Expert Testimony
Case Updates, 7.18.25
•Why New York's Wrongful Death Proposal Should Be Rejected
Article, 12.10.24
•Shining a Light on Corruption: New York’s Fraudulent Lawsuits Exposed
Article, 10.17.24
•Navigating Liability: Definition of 'Foreign Substance' Expanded
Case Updates, 5.6.24
•Rampant Labor Law Fraud Plaguing New York’s Construction Industry
Article, 4.10.24
•Alarming Increase in NYC Construction Site Accidents
Article, 5.8.23
•11th Hour Veto Kills New York's Grieving Families Act
Article, 3.6.23
•Significant Amendments to New York’s Wrongful Death Statute Imminent
Case Updates, 6.15.22
•Getting Back to Normal: The Practice of Law Post Pandemic
Article, 3.7.22
•Co-Author, ' A Light Shines on Fraud, ' Construction Claims Magazine, Winter 2024

Community Activities

•Certified Claims Professional (CCP)
•Advanced Claims Professional (ACP)
•Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP)

In the News

•New York Court Supports Disclosure of Litigation Funding Amid Rising Fraud Concerns in Construction-Accident Litigation
•WSHB’s Abatemarco Named One of NYBJ's 2025 Women of Influence
•Challenging the Narrative: Broughton v. 553 Marcy Ave. Owners LLC and the Power of Expert Testimony
•Why New York's Wrongful Death Proposal Should Be Rejected

Honors & Recognitions

•New York Business Journal 'Women of Influence' Honoree (2025)

•Named a New York Super Lawyer (2023 - 2025)

•Top-rated Construction Litigation attorney in New York, NY

 

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Areas of Law

  • Transportation
  • Other 7
    • Construction
    • Complex Tort and Casualty
    • Environmental
    • Mass Torts and Class-Action Defense
    • Toxic Tort and Occupational Exposure
    • Appellate
    • Dram Shop Litigation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Defense Verdict Received in Contentious New York Labor Law Case
    6.3.24

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, New York
    1992, Connecticut
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Georgetown University Law Center
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University at Albany
    Class of 1988
    B.A.

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    Yes, Tracy J. Abatemarco is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York.
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    Tracy J. Abatemarco is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has 500 attorneys at this location.
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    Yes, Tracy J. Abatemarco has a presence in New York, NY and Westport, CT.
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    Tracy J. Abatemarco attended Georgetown University Law Center.

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