Our Attorneys

As Managing Attorney of Yapchanyk, Prezioso  & Yang, Mr. Yapchanyk has tried dozens of cases throughout the venues of New York City. Mr. Yapchanyk currently defends various types of casualty liability cases including premises liability, products liability, automobile liability and construction site matters.

Mr. Prezioso is a member of the Casualty Practice Group. Mr. Prezioso is experienced in defending all types of casualty liability cases including premises liability, products liability, general negligence, automobile liability, construction defect and construction accidents.

Ms. Yang is a Supervising Attorney in the firm's Employment Liability and Casualty Practice Groups. Lauren represents employers and housing organizations against the range of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters and also represents our clients in high exposure property damage cases arising from fire, water structural collapse, construction defects, mechanical failures, consumer product failures, and product liability.

Mr. Linefsky is a member of the Casualty Practice Group. Mr. Linefsky currently defends all types of casualty liability cases including labor law, premises liability, products liability and general negligence litigation.

Mr. Mazzei is a member of the Casualty Practice Group. Mr. Mazzie currently defends all types of casualty liability matters, including premises liability, products liability, construction accidents, property damage, automobile liability and general negligence.

Mr. Mensching is a member of the Casualty Practice Group. Mr. Mensching currently defends all types of casualty liability cases including premises liability, products liability, motor vehicle liability and construction site liability.

Erica Holder currently practices in the Financial Lines area for Chubb's New York City House Counsel Law Firm, Yapchanyk, Prezioso  & Yang.  Erica represents employers and housing organizations in cases arising under federal, state and local discrimination laws including, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 1981, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act, as well as the New York State Executive Law, and the New York City Administrative Code. 

Michelle Vizzi is an Attorney in the Financial Lines Practice Group of the New York House Counsel firm of Yapchanyk, Prezioso  & Yang.  Prior to joining Chubb’s House Counsel, Ms. Vizzi practiced in national and regional firms, primarily defending professional liability and employment-related claims.

Mr. Peknic is a member of the Casualty Practice Group. After graduating law school, Ms. Peknic worked for a private defense firm practicing in premises liability, construction accidents and general negligence. She joined Yapchanyk, Prezioso  & Yang in December 2009 and her practice areas include general, premises, and automobile liability.