Ferndale Personal Injury Lawyers

For more than 35 years, Steven Schwartzapfel, the founding member of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., has been one of New York’s most prominent personal injury attorneys. Steve represents clients in all types of personal injury cases. His experience, skill and dedication have enabled Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. to recover hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients. A Passion for Justice Schwartzapfel Lawyers treats clients like family. Steve’s passion for helping those in need stems from his childhood. His father suffers from multiple sclerosis and Steve experienced firsthand the devastating impact it has on the individual as well as the entire family. ...

The complexities of family law are great and require a high level of experience, compassion, and real life understanding of what it means for a family to go through a painful legal process. As Long Island family attorneys, we have handled many family law cases and have helped individuals and families reach legal agreements that are fair and appropriate. From financial matters regarding prenuptial agreements and alimony to the painful areas of child abuse, and domestic violence, if they are in need of a family or divorce attorney Long Island families are encouraged to consult with us for advice and...

Mr. Miller graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 1994 and was admitted to practice in the State of New York in 1995. Mr. Miller spent seven years as an associate attorney cultivating his skills as an advocate for injured and disabled workers. In 2001 he continued his legal career as a solo practitioner, again focusing on protecting the rights of injured and disabled workers. In 2003, Mr. Miller and Mr. Caggiano joined their disability firms to establish the law firm of Miller & Caggiano, LLP. Mr. Miller has had an opportunity to represent thousands of injured workers throughout the...

Kimberly attended the University of Michigan where she received her BA. She attended Fordham Law School where she received her JD in 1998. She began her career working at a large firm in New York City, Brown & Wood, LLP. Kimberly joined the Nassau County District Attorney's Office in 2002 where she tried numerous cases to verdict. In May, 2005, Kimberly joined her father Richard's practice. Kimberly handles most of the criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors and traffic violations) and assists Richard with all other matters. Kimberly is a member of the New York State...

Haley received her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Haley attended SUNY Stony Brook, where she received her bachelor's degree in Political Science. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip, graduating with honors. She is currently admitted to the New York State Bar. Haley was appointed and served as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County. There, she assessed, investigated, and prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. She conducted evidentiary hearings and spent innumerable hours in the courtroom. She was placed in the domestic violence unit, where she obtained specialized training...

John J. Giuffré is a trial lawyer with over thirty years’ experience and the founding lawyer of Giuffré Law Offices, P.C. Having left a Park Avenue corporate law firm, he has focused his law practice on helping individuals – people who are injured through negligence or neglect. John has successfully represented hundreds of people injured in motor vehicle accidents as well as cases involving construction site injuries, dog bites, bed sores, nursing home malpractice and medical malpractice. John is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association where he serves as a member of the Ethics Committee. He earned his...

Jenna is an Associate working in the Litigation Department of O'Connell & Aronowitz, P.C. During her law school career, Jenna was a Legal Intern with the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, as well as a Certified Legal Intern for the Albany County District Attorney's Office where she wrote appeals under supervision on behalf of the People to the Appellate Division, Third Department. Jenna earned her J.D. from Albany Law School with a Certificate in Civil Litigation with Honors. While at Albany Law School, Jenna was the recipient of the President's Scholarship and the...

Pursuing his lifelong ambitions, Mr. Merson opened the doors to his own firm to help individuals who have been catastrophically harmed and unfairly treated. Mr. Merson believes in a team approach where the staff of Merson Law, PLLC and the client and their family work together to achieve an outstanding result in a shorter period of time. The legal team at Merson Law, PLLC pursues every case aggressively, comprehensively and expeditiously.

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Kyle Newman is a third-generation plaintiff’s personal injury attorney who began practicing with his father, James Newman, upon graduating from Touro Law School in 2008. He is the senior associate at James Newman, P.C. and plays a prominent role in all cases from inception to resolution.

Kyle has devoted himself to becoming an accomplished trial attorney in the fields of personal injury and medical malpractice and was recently selected to the 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Star List, which recognizes the top 2.5% of all New York attorneys under 40 years old.

At only 25 years old and fresh out of law school...

Polished, Meticulous, and Fierce From a young age, Eileen Kelly knew that a career in law was her calling. She earned her Juris Doctor from Western Michigan Cooley Law School, graduating cum laude, and began her career in Wilmington, Delaware, with a personal injury firm after admission to the Delaware State Bar. Since joining The Perecman Firm in 2019, Eileen has dedicated herself to helping individuals impacted by serious injuries. She focuses on personal injury law, including construction accidents, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. Known as a fierce advocate, she has secured multi-million-dollar settlements for her clients and...

Dedicated, Passionate, and Experienced Advocate Erica Colon is a respected plaintiff’s trial attorney at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., known for her relentless dedication to handling high-stakes, complex cases that others might shy away from. Her commitment to her clients has earned her recognition among the top attorneys in the state, with honors from Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2016-2024) and U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers (Ones to Watch, 2021-2024). With a strong connection to workers, children, and families, Erica is deeply committed to seeking justice for those who have been wronged. She focuses on personal injury law, representing clients in construction...

Compassionate, Devoted, and Determined With over two decades of experience in plaintiff personal injury law, Steven Dorfman is the managing attorney at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Known for his tireless dedication to injured individuals, workers, and their families, Steven is passionate about protecting their rights and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Throughout his career, Steven has represented thousands of clients, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. His case results have earned recognition on New York Law Journal’s “Top Verdicts and Settlements” list, and he has consistently been ranked among New York’s top attorneys by Super Lawyers (2019-2025). High-profile cases Steven has...

Paul Koenigsberg, a distinguished legal professional, boasts an impressive academic and professional background. He earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law in 1982, following his Magna Cum Laude graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting from the City University of New York in 1979. Paul's legal acumen is recognized across various prestigious courts, including all New York State Courts, the United States District Courts for both the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His dedication to the field of law is further reflected in his active memberships with the...

Whether you are involved in or just thinking about divorce, having custody or child support issues, or planning to get married and want to make sure that your assets remain yours, you need a qualified and experienced legal expert who can make the process easier and less stressful. At the Law Office of Joseph Soffer, we provide legal counsel for all aspects of family and matrimonial law.

Our main goal is to make sure that you feel safe and your rights are protected, be it in family court for a custody or child support case or in Supreme Court negotiating an...

Jeff has been recognized annually by his peers as a New York “Super Lawyer” (one of the Top 25 in Westchester County), and selected as one of US News & World Report’s “Best Lawyers in America” in the area of commercial litigation. He has also been named a lifetime member of “Elite Lawyers in America,” “The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum,” and “Top Trial Lawyers in America.”

Jeff’s versatility with a wide array of subject matters has led to his handling of many high profile, difficult cases. Among other matters, Jeff successfully led the defense in federal court of a boat-builder...

As the founder of The Law Offices of Brian A. Kelly, P.C., Rockland County lawyer Brian A. Kelly focuses his attention on personal injury and criminal defense cases. Mr. Kelly has been working as an attorney for more than 17 years. Prior to opening his current firm, Attorney Kelly spent time as a prosecutor and attorney at other films. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law. Contact his firm today for a no-charge consultation.

As a former police officer and NYS Investigator, I bring a wealth of practical experience in the areas of my practice. I have tremendous legal experience as a trial attorney, having tried numerous civil, family law and criminal cases.

Daniel R. Tota is a partner at the Yorktown Heights legal office, Durante, Bock & Tota, PLLC. He primarily devotes his practice to real estate and business transactions, but he also handles criminal defense cases, estate planning and civil litigation matters. Mr. Tota is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Connecticut State Bar, and is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, the Yorktown Bar Association, and the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. To find out more about the representation offered by Attorney Tota, do not hesitate to give the firm a call today.

Peter DeFilippis & Associates is a top-rated personal injury law firm serving clients across Midtown Manhattan and Southern Westchester (Ardsley), New York. With nearly 40 years of experience, we are proud to offer skilled, ethical, and aggressive legal representation for victims of motor vehicle accidents, trip and fall incidents, and medical malpractice—at no cost unless we win your case. New Yorkers have trusted our firm for decades because we deliver results. Our attorneys combine legal expertise, careful planning, and relentless advocacy to achieve a 99% success rate. We have secured numerous high-value settlements and million-dollar jury verdicts for injured individuals and...

Prior to re-opening his office in the town of Coeymans, George served as General Counsel to Carver Companies, a group of closely held corporations and limited liability companies within upstate New York and Charleston, South Carolina.

Immediately before that, he served as a Federal Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration.

He has extensive experience working in policy making positions at every level of government, including the local level, the state level, and the federal level, and served as the liaison between the Department of Defense and the American Bar Association from 2010 through 2011.

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Anthony J. Vindigni is the managing partner of Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law, in the Ewing, New Jersey office. Anthony couples an empathetic, honest approach with more than a decade of experience representing injured persons in personal injury, PIP Arbitrations and worker's compensation matters to successfully reach favorable settlements and verdicts.. A passionate advocate and thoughtful analyst, Anthony starts every case by thoroughly examining the facts and available evidence to provide his clients with insight that allows them to make meaningful and important decisions about their options. Anthony’s clients appreciate how his respect and understanding help them feel...

Milenkovic Law Group PLLC strives to provide our clients with cost-effective and personalized solutions.

We know that it’s a good day when you need to get in touch with the good lawyer that can help you achieve your goals through a legal process so we aim to make it as comfortable for you as we possibly can. We believe in offering transparency to our clients and grant them complete access to our lawyers during closings, settlements & trials.

When you hire us as your legal representatives, we consider you as part of the team! We’ll work closely with you to devise customized...

Blitz Law Group has earned our reputation of being skillful negotiators, aggressive trial attorneys, and tenacious adversaries who consistently get great results for our clients, regardless of the challenges presented. Justin’s experience with successfully managing large caseloads of complex and high-profile negligence actions has garnered him recognition as a fierce trial lawyer and expert negotiator who successfully resolves cases in arbitration, mediation, courtroom negotiation, and trial. In fact, Justin is one of the “go to” trial attorneys for other New York lawyers who seek trial counsel on their most severe injury cases. Other law firms hire Justin Blitz to try to...

I am the founding partner of The Law Offices of Lisa Michael & Associates, P.C., a firm based in New York that is committed to representing plaintiffs in all facets of personal injury litigation. I am recognized for my tenacity, compassion, and deep understanding of the law, qualities that have helped me become a trusted advocate for clients during some of the most difficult times in their lives. My practice includes representing victims of motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, construction site incidents, and other negligence-related cases. Born and raised in Brooklyn, I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of...

Elderly nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable portion of our population. Oftentimes unable to protect themselves and speak up against neglect or abuse committed by their "caregivers", I am their voice. I am passionate about protecting the rights of elderly nursing facility residents, obtaining the financial compensation they deserve for avoidable pain & suffering, and helping to deter future acts of neglect and abuse. Contact me immediately if you have a loved one who has been the victim of neglect or abuse. I also accept attorney referrals.

Attorney of Julio E. Portilla is a knowledgeable and reputable lawyer who assists clients throughout New York with bankruptcy, family law, personal injury, and real estate litigation. From individuals to business owners, Attorney Portilla is committed to providing his clients with superior legal services and top-notch legal representation. Mr. Portilla is known for advocating for his clients with compassion, assertion, and uncompromising integrity. Attorney Portilla takes great pride in using a hands-on approach, meticulous preparation, and insightful representation to fight for his clients' best interests. Individuals in need of a lawyer who brings quality, skill, and competence to depositions, hearings,...

While Brian J. Vannella’s practice includes all areas of personal injury litigation, he specializes in cases involving violations of the New York State Labor Law (construction accidents). Mr. Vannella also has a large appellate practice.

Mr. Vannella prides himself in being a zealous advocate for his clients. During his career, he has handled many cases involving catastrophic injuries and has helped recover tens of millions of dollars for his clients.

Mr. Vannella received his undergraduate degree in 2006 from the University of Maryland – Robert H. Smith School of Business. He received his Juris Doctor from SUNY Buffalo Law School in 2009. Mr....

After completing my law degree at Harvard Law School in 1983, I briefly worked at a corporate law firm before deciding to dedicate my practice to representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to malpractice and negligence. I bring over 40 years of experience in managing cases from their inception through to trial. My firm, Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC, along with its predecessors, has successfully recovered over a Billion Dollars for clients who were wrongfully injured.