Neil L. Sambursky

Partner
Long Island
1000 Franklin Ave.
Suite 300
Garden City, NY 11530

With over three decades of experience in defense and insurance coverage, Neil is renowned for his expertise. He is a trusted advisor that clients turn to when facing the most critical and time-sensitive issues. Neil served for over a decade as national product liability counsel for a Fortune 100 company.

Neil is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey.

Neil’s broad insurance coverage practice is nationwide and includes the prosecution and defense of insurance declaratory judgment actions and providing coverage advice under first-party property, environmental, general liability, and professional liability policies. Neil’s coverage expertise extends to additional insured and contractual pass-through/indemnification issues, particularly in the realm of complex construction accident and construction defect claims. His knowledge and strategic approach lead to successful outcomes for his clients through motions, mediation, trials, and appeals. Neil’s ability to navigate intricate legal matters underscores his position as a leading attorney in his field.

Neil’s insurance defense practice encompasses a wide range of civil matters, including asbestos, construction defects, construction accidents (including New York Labor Law), environmental issues, product liability, toxic torts, and various premises liability cases. Neil represents leading national and international clients, both insurance and non-insurance.

Neil has a reputation for his tough negotiation skills, having successfully mediated hundreds of insurance coverage and defense cases. Neil is also sought after for his ability to educate and inform. He regularly provides in-house lectures at insurance companies on coverage, defense, and claim handling issues, sharing his invaluable insights. Neil’s recognition extends beyond his client representation, as he has been invited to speak at prestigious organizations such as the New York State Bar Association and others. Clients hire Neil because they know they are getting an experienced professional who delivers results and provides unparalleled guidance in complex legal matters.

Professional & Community Involvement

  • American Bar Association
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
  • New Jersey Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association

Speaking Engagements

  • Trying The Environmental Coverage Case” (Mealey’s)
  • “Commercial Lines Insurance Coverage With Advanced Issues” (New York State Bar Assoc.)
  • “2005 Update and Overview of Premises Liability” (New York State Bar Assoc.)
  • “Commercial Lines: Coverage for the Construction Defect Claim” (New York State Bar Assoc.)
  • “2007 Insurance Coverage Update: Focus on First Party Coverage Issues. (New York State Bar Assoc.)
  • “Can the Commercial General Liability Policy Survive? Recent Developments Affecting Coverage for Bodily Injury Claims Under the CGL Policy” (New York State Bar Assoc.)
  • “Additional Insured Coverage: Hot Topics & Critical Issues for 2009” (New York State Bar Assoc.)
  • “Practical Skills – Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice” (New York State Bar Assoc.)
  • “Law School For Insurance Professionals” (New York State Bar Assoc.)
  • CLE Course: “Honing Your Deposition Skills: Basics and Beyond” (New York State Bar Assoc.)

News & Presentations

01.27.26 | Press Releases | Insurance | Insurance & Risk Management
10.30.25 | Firm News | Casualty, General Liability, Product Liability, Insurance
04.11.25 | Firm News | Casualty, General Liability, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Insurance | Insurance & Risk Management

Education

  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1988
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, B.S., 1985

Practices

Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Western District of New York
  • United States District Court for the New Jersey
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Industries

Awards & Recognition

  • New York Metro Super Lawyers 2014-2025
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