In his construction, labor law, and general liability practice, Mr. Hawkins represents building owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners, as well as product manufacturers, crane companies, and elevator entities against high-exposure claims.

In his medical malpractice and healthcare practice, Mr. Hawkins regularly defends nursing homes, long-term care facilities, physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers against complex medical malpractice matters. Cases he has successfully defended include those involving infant brain damage, quadriplegia, failure to diagnose terminal medical conditions, and wrongful death.

Mr. Hawkins has represented physicians practicing in a multitude of medical specialties, including geriatrics, wound care, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, radiology, infectious disease, orthopedic surgery, neurology, and vascular surgery. He also defends emergency room doctors and staff, as well as physicians, regarding hearings before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct.

Regardless of the subject matter, Mr. Hawkins takes a hands-on approach from the inception of cases through resolution or verdict. From initial investigation, liability, and causation analysis, to selectively retaining the highest quality expert witnesses, to carefully extracting strategic deposition testimony, Mr. Hawkins ensures to focus his defense approach with the ultimate goal of achieving the most favorable outcome for his clients—whether through motion practice, mediation, arbitration, advantageous settlement, or trial.

Mr. Hawkins is admitted to practice in all New York State courts, as well as New York and Connecticut federal courts. He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York City Trial Lawyers Association, and the New York State Bar Association.