Steven Nassi

Steven P. Nassi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Easy Lemon.  A seasoned attorney with nearly 25 years of experience, he has handled some of the most high-profile and complex cases in the country. Steven has litigated in state and federal courts in various fields, including consumer protection, construction, insurance, engineering, finance, cyber and more. His reputation is built on skillfully navigating the legal landscape and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Motivated by a passion to help people in a more meaningful way, Steven believes that client advocacy and service is at the core of RockPoint Law.  He is driven by a desire to represent those who might otherwise lack access to legal help or struggle to enforce their rights. Steven believes that every consumer deserves an advocate who will fight for them, and he is committed to leveling the playing field for everyday people facing legal obstacles.

Steven concentrates on consumer protection law, particularly Lemon Law, Breach of Warranty, and claims under state and federal consumer protection statutes. He applies his extensive litigation background and negotiating acumen to assist clients dealing with defective vehicles, product warranty failures, and unfair business practices. His goal is to ensure clients receive the full protection and benefits that the law affords them.

Leadership, Affiliations, and Admissions

Steven received his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Binghamton, with distinction, in 2000.

He attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he graduated in 2003. During law school, Steven served as a Supervising Editor of the Cardozo Law Review (2002 – 2003). And, as a member of the Innocence Project, Steven helped exonerate an individual convicted in 1987 based upon DNA evidence.

Honors

• – Recognized in Super Lawyers, New York Metro, Rising Stars, 2014-2018
• – AV Preeminent Peer Reviewed Rating from Martindale-Hubbell

Articles

• – Four Years After Sandy, Storm Resilience Lags, co-authored with Patrick Kennell and Ryan Westerfield, Risk Management Magazine
• – Policy Language Or No, You Can’t Depreciate Labor In Ark, co-authored with Benjamin R. Messing, Law360
• – The Calm Before The Next Storm: What Insurance Leaders Should Know About Resiliency, co-authored with Patrick Kennell and Ryan Westerfield, 26 Westlaw Journal, Insurance Coverage 11
• – Can You Depreciate Labor? A Divided Arkansas Supreme Court Says No, co-authored with Benjamin R. Messing, KDV Insurance Law Alert
• – K2-II Update: Insurer’s Breach of Duty Does Not Result in Automatic Liability in NY, co-authored with Patrick Kennell and Benjamin R. Messing, Lexology
• – Federal PA Court Permits ‘Bad Faith Set-Up’ as a Defense to Insured’s Bad Faith Claim, co-authored with Grace Hong, Lexology, December 10, 2013
• – New York Federal Court Affirms Geographic Reach of the State’s Late Notice Statute, Lexology 
• – The Fuss Over Fracking: An Examination of the Insurance issues Associated with Hydro-Fracking, White Paper
• – Reformation based on Mutual Mistake Available Under New Jersey law Even When Sought Against Third-Party Not Involved in Contract Negotiations, Lexology
• – Japan’s Government Will Likely Bear Most of the Damages Resulting From the Earthquake, Lexology
• – Insureds and Underwriters Concerned With Unrest in Egypt, Lexology
• – Cyclone Yasi Causes Major Damage, Exposes Potentially Significant Insurance Losses, Lexology
• – A Right to Recover Consequential Damages in NY, co-authored with Laurie A. Kamaiko, Law360
• – Consequential Damages: New Developments in New York Caselaw Regarding an Insured’s Right to Recover Extra-Contractual Damages, co-authored with Laurie Kamaiko, Mondaq
• – New York’s Longstanding ‘No Prejudice’ Rule is Overturned, co-authored with Laurie Kamaiko, International Law Office
• – New York’s Reversal of its Longstanding ‘No Prejudice’ Rule and its Expansion of Rights of Direct Action Against Insurers: How Broad is Their Effect?, co-authored with Laurie Kamaiko, Martindale

Speaking Engagements

• – Presenter, “The Many Policies Involved in a Construction Project: Wrap-ups, CCIP, OCIP Builder’s Risk,” 2018 NYSBA Insurance Coverage Update – A Glimpse Forward and a Glance Back
• – Presenter, “Builder’s Risk: When Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction,” 2017 PLRB Large Loss Conference 
• – Presenter, “A Twenty-Four Hour Water Loss Mystery,” 2016 PLRB Large Loss Conference
• – Presenter, “Fracking – An Emerging Resource and Source of New Risk,” 2015 Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar hosted by Casualty Actuarial Society 
• – Presenter, “Blurred Lines: Adjusting & Appraising Large Loss,” 2014 PLRB Large Loss Conference
• – Presenter, “Fracking – An Emerging Resource and Source of New Risk,” 2014 Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar hosted by Casualty Actuarial Society 
• – Presenter, “Hydrofracking Risks and Coverage Issues,” Finger Lakes Insurance Council Claims Roundtable 
• – Presenter, “Hydrofracking Risks and Coverage Issues,” Finger Lakes Insurance Council Claims Roundtable 
• – Presenter, “Don’t Be Fooled: Hydrofracking Exposures Are Real,” Syracuse CPCU Society Chapter 
• – Presenter, “Insurance Implications of Hydrofracking,” New York County Lawyers’ Association 
• – Presenter, “Insurance and Reinsurance Implications of Fracking With Emphasis on Earthquake and Silica Exposures,” RAA Conference – Reinsurance Claims and Loss Management 
• – Presenter, “Insurance Implications of Hydraulic Fracturing – The New Generation of Environmental Claims,” NYSBA Advanced Insurance Coverage Seminar 
• – Presenter, “Emerging Environmental Risks Under Traditional and Specialty Lines Insurance,” ABA – Insurance Coverage Litigation Conference

Lemon Law Cases Against All Major Manufacturers

Throughout his career, Steven has successfully represented thousands of clients with defective vehicles against every major manufacturer, including Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep, RAM, Dodge, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla, Subaru, Nissan, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. His deep knowledge of manufacturer litigation tactics and defect patterns across all major automakers has helped thousands of consumers recover their money, secure vehicle replacements, and hold manufacturers accountable under state and federal lemon laws.