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Louis G. Adolfsen is a seasoned attorney at Melito & Adolfsen P.C. in New York City, specializing in insurance law, personal injury, and tax matters. He began his legal career focusing on tax law at a firm renowned for representing non-resident aliens and foreign corporations, with high-profile clients including the Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, and Eric Clapton. After two years, he transitioned to a clerkship under Lawrence H. Cooke, who later became Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals. Subsequently, Lou joined a prestigious Wall Street firm where he handled commercial and bond litigation and represented ABC Network. He later became part of Melito & Adolfsen during the rise of mass tort litigation, notably beginning with the Love Canal case, a landmark environmental pollution matter. With a robust background in insurance coverage litigation, Lou has developed expertise in areas such as construction litigation, directors and officers liability, and errors and omissions liability. His practice also encompasses personal injury defense, focusing on construction accidents, auto accidents, and nursing home cases. Additionally, Lou maintains a commercial litigation practice, aiding foreign businesses in resolving disputes with their distributors. Recently, he has honed his skills in the Anti-Terrorism Act, the Alien Tort Statute, and RICO, particularly concerning extraterritoriality in federal litigation involving international transactions. He also provides criminal defense for individuals charged with violations of U.S. law. In his leisure time, Lou enjoys running and outdoor sports with his family.

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