Areas of Practice

Banking
- Banking Litigation
  - Construction Litigation
- Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights

Admissions

New York
New Jersey
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Education

J.D., St. John’s University School of Law (2007)
B.A., Boston College (2001)
Garden City High School (1997)

Case Studies

Cullen and Dykman Obtains Precedent Making Decision after Trial Directing Use of Total Cost Method on a Public Construction Contract to Calculate Multi-Million Dollar Damages because of a Significant Change in the Character of the Work
October 5, 2011

Elizabeth Usinger

Associate

Ms. Usinger is an associate practicing in the areas of Bankruptcy and Litigation, and has represented clients in a wide variety of matters in both state and federal courts. Her experience includes representing creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings as well as adversary proceedings. With a strong background in commercial litigation, Ms. Usinger also handles litigation on behalf of heavy construction companies.

Past Experience

Ms. Usinger served as a prosecutor for the Village of Garden City from 2008 through 2010.

Professional & Community Activities

Member, Nassau County Bar Association
Member, New York State Bar Association

Honors & Awards

While in law school, Ms. Usinger was an editor for the St. John’s Law Review and Journal of Catholic Legal Studies.

News & Speaking Engagements

Cullen and Dykman Obtains Precedent-Making Decision after Trial Directing Use of Total Cost Method on a Public Construction Contract to Calculate Multi-Million Dollar Damages because of a Significant Change in the Character of the Work
October 5, 2011