TICL Trial Orlando 2025

Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section & Trial Lawyers Section 2025 Fall Destination Meeting

October 9 – 11, 2025

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law (TICL) Section of the New York State Bar Association! We are dedicated to supporting and enhancing the practice of legal professionals in torts, insurance and compensation law. Whether you’re a seasoned lawyer or just starting out, we’re here to help you succeed and advance your career.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to provide our members with a wealth of resources, professional development opportunities, and a supportive network, so that our members can stay a step ahead of their competition.  We are dedicated to boosting your career and expertise in these specialized fields.

What We Offer

MCLE Programs: Participate in a wide range of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, both virtual and in-person, ensuring you stay updated on the latest developments and best practices. NYSBA members get free access to these resources!

Networking Events: Connect with peers, mentors, and influential figures at our regular gatherings and receptions. The TICL Section is committed to helping you build professional relationships and spark collaborations.

Resources: Access our comprehensive journals, newsletters and legal updates, publications, eBooks and forms, which provide insights, analyses, and case studies relevant to torts, insurance, and compensation law.  NYSBA members get free access to these resources!

Committees and Divisions: Engage in specialized discussions and contribute to the advancement of legal knowledge through our 15 committees and two divisions, all with no mandatory time commitments.

More Reasons to Join TICL

Awards: The TICL Section is proud to celebrate our outstanding members! Our various awards and accolades inspire excellence and foster a culture of success.

Community Engagement: Get active in our TICL online community forum.  Engage with the broader legal community, share your expertise and help shape our initiatives and advocacy efforts. Access to expert colleagues is just a click away.

Career Development: TICL membership provides a platform for professional growth and advancement with mentorship opportunities, access to job postings, and resources to enhance your skills.

Advocacy and Influence: Joining the TICL Section allows members to play a proactive role in shaping legislative policies, advocating for reforms, and influencing decision-making processes that impact the practice and administration of tort law, insurance regulations, and compensation systems.

Why Join?

Joining the TICL Section is a smart move for any legal professional. Expand your professional horizons, stay on top of the latest trends, and make meaningful connections within the legal community. Our flexible participation model encourages active involvement without any mandatory time commitments.

Become a Section Member Today!

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section today and become part of a dynamic and supportive community dedicated to excellence in legal practice. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to the field of torts, insurance, and compensation law. We look forward to welcoming you!

CONTACT US
To learn more about this Section, please contact Gina Bartosiewicz
gbartosiewicz@nysba.org
(518) 487-5671

Please do not contact the Section liaison with a request for legal advice or an attorney referral. You can instead visit our ‘Public Resources’ or ‘Lawyer Referral Service’ page for this type of request.

Richard Kokel

Richard W. Kokel, Esq.

Currently, Mr. Kokel is a New York State No-Fault Arbitrator.  His office is located in Manhattan.  New York.  He has been an Arbitrator since 2002.  He is also a member of the Small Claims Arbitrator Association.  Prior to becoming an Arbitrator he worked as a trial attorney for two prominent New York City law firms that specialized in personal injury litigation.  Negligence, Labor Law/Construction site liability, Motor Vehicle liability and Medical Malpractice were his areas of expertise in his prior practice.

Richard graduated from Vermont Law School in 1981 and received his undergraduate degree from Siena College in 1977.  He is admitted in the U.S. Southern District of New York; the U.S. Eastern District of New York; and, the New York State Courts.

He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, and is currently a member of its Membership Committee, and a Co-Chair of the No-Fault Committee for the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section.  Previously, he was a member the Solo and Small Firm Practice subcommittee and the Chair of the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section’s Membership committee.

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Committee Roster

Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law Section Publications

Newly released issues are restricted to Section & Committee Members only for the first 90 days, after which they become available to all members.

TICL Journal Vol 50 No 1

TICL Journal

The Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section (TICL) Journal features peer-written substantive articles relating to the practice of torts, insurance and compensation law on various topics including workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, products liability, depositions and trial preparation. Edited by David A. Glazer, Esq., the TICL Journal is published by the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section and distributed to Section Members free of charge. The TICL Journal is published as a benefit for members of the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section and is copyrighted by the New York State Bar Association.

The Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section (TICL) Journal encourages article submissions on topics of interest to members of the Section. Writing an article for a NYSBA Section publication is a great way to get your name out in the legal community and advertise your knowledge. Our authors are respected state-wide for their legal expertise in such areas as workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, products liability, depositions, and trial preparation.

Deconstruction- Vol. 49 No. 1

Deconstruction

Deconstruction features decisions and statutes relating to the practice of torts, insurance and compensation law. Edited by Patricia A. Rooney, Esq., Deconstruction is published by the Construction and Surety Division of the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section and distributed to Section Members free of charge.

Deconstruction is published as a benefit for members of the Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section and is copyrighted by the New York State Bar Association.

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Article Library

Looking for specific articles from our issues? Explore our library of individual articles, available from current and past editions.

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Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law Section Committee

2025 Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section Awards

The Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section is delighted to announce the 2025 recipients of the Outstanding Jurist Awards:

Honorable James P. Murphy
Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the Courts Outside New York City
Supreme Court, Onondaga County

Honorable Douglas J. Hayden
Village Justice, Village of Floral Park

Honorable Lawrence S. Knipel
Administrative Judge for Civil Matters, Second Judicial District (2013–2024)
Supreme Court, Kings County

These distinguished honorees will be celebrated during the 2025 Trial Lawyers and TICL Awards and Networking Reception, held at the New York Hilton Midtown on Thursday, January 16, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

This reception is complimentary, but registration is required.

2024 Winners

Previous Years’ Winners

The Insurance Expert Showcase Series: Roadmap for Early Mediation when Insurance Plays a Central Role

March 6, 2025

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Trial Lawyers and TICL 2025 Annual Awards and Networking Reception
Trial Lawyers and TICL 2025 Annual Meeting
Mirna Santiago
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Professor Connors TICL Trial 2023 Fall
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Dan Ecker, Award Winner Helene E. Blank and Angelique Moreno
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