Deema K. Hasan, Esq.

Deema Hasan’s practice centers on the day-to-day management and strategic execution of complex litigation matters, with a focus on meticulous preparation, efficiency, and achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. She handles a broad range of disputes, including construction litigation, commercial litigation, contract claims, insurance defense and coverage, premises liability, Insurance Law §5102 threshold litigation, and tort liability.

Deema represents both public and private sector clients, including municipalities, governmental agencies, public transportation authorities, insurers, owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Her comprehensive experience across the construction and commercial industries provides her with a unique 360-degree perspective—enabling her to anticipate challenges, assess risk, and develop proactive, detail-driven strategies tailored to each client’s objectives.

In her practice, Deema manages every phase of litigation. She handles initial case evaluation, assessment of alleged damages or injuries, preparation of pleadings, discovery, depositions, court appearances, motion practice, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, expert designation, witness preparation, and full trial preparation. She also negotiates settlements and participates in alternative dispute resolution forums, including mediation and arbitration, ensuring each matter is positioned for optimal results.

Deema has particular experience with breach of contract claims, terminations for convenience and cause, change order issues, notice issues, delay and liquidated damages disputes, construction defect claims, mechanic’s and public improvement liens, payment bond and Miller Act claims, Labor Law §§200, 240, and 241 defense, premises liability, insurance coverage disputes, indemnification, risk transfer, prevailing wage, and bid protest matters.

Deema earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law Journal and was a member of the Moot Court Honors Council. She gained practical experience clerking at a mid-size litigation law firm in Chicago and interning with the Hugo Boss North America Legal Team in New York City. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, where she studied Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, and Psychology, and gained early professional experience with Rocket Mortgage’s brand marketing team.

Deema is known for her meticulous attention to detail, hands-on case management, and strategic approach to litigation, ensuring her clients receive thoughtful, results-driven representation at every stage of the legal process.