John T. Kalin

Partner

E-mail: jkalin@pmtlawfirm.com
Offices: Elmsford, NY

John T. Kalin is a partner in the Elmsford, New York office of Pillinger Miller Tarallo LLP, where he leverages more than two decades of litigation experience in the defense of complex civil claims on behalf of corporate, construction, and insured clients. He has developed extensive trial and appellate expertise handling matters in Construction/Labor Law, premises liability, automobile and negligent security cases, and toxic torts, consistently advocating for strategic, results-oriented resolutions.

John’s practice emphasizes comprehensive defense strategy from pre-suit investigation through trial and appellate review. He has secured favorable outcomes in high-stakes matters involving multi-party liability, risk allocation, and indemnification exposure, demonstrating both courtroom acumen and appellate strength that benefit his clients’ most challenging exposures. His trial experience includes numerous verdicts securing defense results in contested jury and bench proceedings.

Within PMT, John’s work intersects with the firm’s appellate advocacy successes, including pivotal decisions clarifying general contractor exposure and reinforcing enforceability of indemnification provisions in construction risk matters. In recent precedent-setting rulings, PMT achieved reversal of trial court decisions in the Appellate Division, First Department, eliminating substantial indemnification exposure and affirming contractual risk transfer principles — outcomes that underscore the firm’s ability to preserve client interests at the appellate level.

A seasoned litigator, John has tried cases to verdict across New York and has appeared regularly before state and federal tribunals. He is admitted to the Bar in New York and is active in professional legal organizations. John earned his Bachelor of Arts from New York University and his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law, and remains committed to the vigorous defense of clients navigating complex liability landscapes.

Professional Affiliations

New York State Bar Association