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Frank Vozza
Bronx, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Workers' Comp
New York Law School
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Daniel T. Leav
Bronx, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
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Anthony A. Ferrante
Pelham, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Anthony A. Ferrante is a New York based personal injury attorney who has dedicated his career seeking justice for those individuals who are injured through the fault of another. Anthony has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through jury verdict, arbitration, mediation and settlements. He focuses on significant personal injury matters including construction site accidents, all manner of trip and fall and slip and fall accidents, including falls from ladders, sidewalk accidents, falls down stairs, falls within stores and other premises accidents, dog attacks, elevator malfunctions and motor vehicle collisions, as well as all types of...
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David Haber
Garden City, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, IP, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
Columbia Law School
David Haber is a partner at Cobert, Haber & Haber with expertise in complex litigation.
David has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in Federal and State Courts in a variety of matters, including commercial, personal injury, and intellectual property litigation.
David is also active in the firm’s transactional practice, representing institutional lenders in making secured loans to New York City Taxi Medallion Owners.
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Ross B. Rothenberg
New, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
Ross B. Rothenberg, Esq., joined The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 2001. Ross represents catastrophic injury victims and focuses his practice areas on Wrongful Death, Truck, Car, Bus & Motorcycle Accidents, Construction Accidents, Premises Liability, Traumatic Brain Injury cases and Products Liability. Mr. Rothenberg, an AV-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and awards for his catastrophically injured clients. Ross is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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Arkady Frekhtman
Bronx, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
New York City personal injury lawyer specializing in serious & catastrophic civil litigation. Practice areas include tractor trailer, motorcycle, bus, truck, and auto accidents; construction site accidents, brain injury, spinal cord injury, birth injury, and medical malpractice.
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Stephen James Murphy
NY, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Construction and Workers' Comp
St. John's University School of Law
Stephen J. Murphy is a partner at the premier personal injury law firm Block O'Toole & Murphy. He began his career as a homicide prosecutor for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, quickly distinguishing himself in criminal courtrooms with the successful handling of highly publicized murder cases. Mr. Murphy was described by The New York Times as one of the "Top Attorneys in New York," and by Z100 Radio as a "legendary trial lawyer." Since entering the personal injury field in 2005, he has secured over $450 million in results for his clients. In 2023, Forbes magazine identified him as one...
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Joshua Brett Sandberg
Melville, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury, Insurance Defense and Legal Malpractice
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
As a former defense attorney who has not only defended personal injury claims but also legal malpractice claims, I understand what to do and, more importantly, what not to do when handling a personal injury case.
Defending lawyers and law firms against legal malpractice claims, I witnessed firsthand the mistakes that can be made when handling personal injury cases. That experience gave me the tools to become an aggressive and successful personal injury attorney who pays attention to detail.
I am a Long Island native. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2001 and my law degree from...
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Marc Howard Weissman
Garden City, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Marc Weissman is a partner of the firm. His practice focuses on estate administration and litigation, commercial transactions, corporate matters, commercial leases, private mortgage loans, purchase and sale of a business, corporate restructuring, purchase and sale of real estate and the financial aspects of divorce litigation.
As a partner at the firm, Marc acts as counsel to many of our corporate clients, including banking institutions and insurance carriers. Marc represents institutional lenders in making secured loans to New York City Taxi Medallion Owners. Marc has developed strong relationships with his clients, their staff and the vendors they do business with.
In addition...
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Joseph Ginarte
Jackson Heights, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Rutgers Law School and Rutgers School Of Law
Joseph A. Ginarte launched his legal career in 1982, and in the ensuing years he has seen his practice expand into a full service trial law firm with a steadily growing staff of lawyers and support personnel.To Ginarte, the success of his firm is directly attributable to a philosophy of hard work and commitment that was instilled in him by his parents when he was a boy growing up in Newark. Both parents worked in factories, and when Ginarte was a college student at Kean University in Union , he too worked in a factory—as a full-time forklift operator—while completing...
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Robert O'Hare
New York, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
St. John's University School of Law
Robert A. O'Hare Jr. is a founding partner of O’Hare Parnagian LLP and head of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Robert began his highly successful legal career, spanning over 20 years, working on complex business and corporate litigation at top-tier national and international law firms. Today, he continues to litigate high stakes business matters. However, after forming O’Hare Parnagian in 1999, Robert began to represent people who were seriously injured or killed because of the wrongful conduct of others, mainly in response to requests by the firm’s clients and Robert’s colleagues in the wider legal profession. By applying his widely...
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Jonny Kool
New York, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
New England Law | Boston
Mr. Kool is known for specializing in particularly difficult cases. Hallmarks of his approach are meticulous attention to detail, creative thinking, and a sincerity that is evident to opposing counsel, judges and juries alike. He combines outstanding courtroom and negotiation skills with an unusual degree of empathy with his clients. Mr. Kool believes that this sense of compassion makes him all the more effective as an advocate. “Because I care about my clients, it compels me to be that much more persuasive,” Mr. Kool says. He also makes a point of spending as much time as needed with each client...
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Matthew Maiorana
New York, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
Matthew Maiorana brings an expertise and insight into New York personal injury litigation that is distinctive among personal injury attorneys in our State. Matt began his legal career defending cases brought by injured persons against the City of New York. His litigation skills and talents were recognized immediately and he was entrusted with defending the City of New York in the most serious and complex matters in the Special Litigation Unit. His efforts earned him a Municipal Affairs Award from the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, as well as numerous awards directly from the City...
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Christopher L. Sallay
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Brooklyn Law School
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Steven Miller
Garden City, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Steven Miller, Esq. is the founding member and Senior Partner in Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. Mr. Miller's extensive career as a trial attorney spans five decades. He tries cases for the catastrophically injured victims of medical malpractice, construction site, motor vehicle and premises accidents caused by the negligence of others. Mr. Miller is a detail oriented, tenacious attorney committed to achieving the maximum results for his clients; he has obtained numerous seven figure verdicts and settlements. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Miller at a young age found his calling in law to redress...
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Barry Washor
New York, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
New York Law School
Whenever a discussion is held about the top trial attorneys practicing in New York today, the name Barry Washor is consistently mentioned near the top of the list. Since he began practicing law in 1981, Barry has established a reputation as one of the top medical malpractice and personal injury lawyers in New York. His reputation stems from exceptional results and his integrity. His track record of success places him among the elite attorneys in New York history. Over the course of his career, Barry has recorded over 200 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million.
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Michele Sue Mirman
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Municipal and Workers' Comp
Antioch School of Law
With nearly 40 years of legal experience, Michele S. Mirman is a dedicated and compassionate personal injury lawyer serving all of New York. She focuses her practice on assisting injury victims in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and New York City. Attorney Mirman is licensed to practice law in numerous states, including New York, California, Connecticut, Florida, California, and Washington D.C. She holds the highest rating possible of 10.0 Superb from Avvo and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her clients over the years. Attorney Mirman is passionate about representing victims of medical malpractice, assault, and defective machinery. Her...
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Steven M Adler
Jericho, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Personal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Probate
Brooklyn Law School
Attorney Adler is a Long Island estate planning lawyer who has the dedication and experience you are looking for in your representative. When you come to the Adler Law Firm, PLLC, you can have confidence in the help you can receive. Attorney Adler has dealt with all kinds of complications and hardships, and he is ready to stand beside you and assist you at this time. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at the State University of New York at Albany. He later received his Juris Doctorate at Brooklyn Law School. When you come to this law office, you...
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Joseph Napoli
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 58 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
St. John's University School of Law
Joseph Napoli is a dedicated legal advocate, academic scholar, and performance artist who brings all his education, skills, experience, and talent to bear in each case that he handles.
Currently, Mr. Napoli spends most of his time advocating for clients injured in auto accident cases and other types of personal injury that involve multi-million-dollar damage figures. As a personal injury attorney, Mr. Napoli also represents victims of defective products. Whether related to a design defect, manufacturing defect, or a failure to warn about known dangers, these actions often affect millions of innocent consumers.
In terms of individual actions, Mr. Napoli often...
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Jay Douglas Jacobson
Carle Place, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Brooklyn Law School and Brooklyn Law School
Jay D. Jacobson, Esq. practices in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Since his admittance to the New York State Bar in 1994, Mr. Jacobson has handled injury and death cases resulting from negligence involving automobiles, municipal buses, charter buses, school buses, motorcycles, bicycles, commercial and residential premises, negligent security, sidewalk defects, street defects, highway defects, construction defects, falls from homes and buildings, scaffolding falls, unsafe construction sites, physical assaults, sexual assaults, physician care, hospital care, chiropractic care, childcare neglect, and more. Mr. Jacobson has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients...
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Jaehyun Oh
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice
Harvard Law School
Jaehyun Oh is an experienced civil rights, personal injury, and medical malpractice lawyer. As of 2022, Jae was recognized across the country for securing then-largest settlement in history for sexual assault of incarcerated persons in Federal Bureau of Prisons custody. Since then, Jae has represented numerous survivors of sexual abuse, in and out of carceral setting. Of particular note, she has represented 36 women who were sexually abused in FCI Dublin. She has served as plaintiffs’ liaison-counsel in over a hundred civil cases that have been filed in relation to FCI Dublin sexual abuse. She has also represented a victim...
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Kristina Georgiou
New York, NY Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
St. Thomas University School of Law
Ms. Georgiou focuses her practice on personal injury law, including premise liability, products liability, labor law, and medical malpractice. She is involved in all aspects of a case from intake to trial. She has also provided legal assistance for her clients in the areas of family law, immigration, social security benefits, landlord/tenant, estate planning, and employment discrimination law.
She has been a featured speaker in “Know Your Rights” seminar series covering estate planning, advanced directive preparation and tenant’s rights.
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Joseph A. Bollhofer
St. James, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Personal Injury, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Fordham University School of Law and State University of New York - Stony Brook
Mr. Bollhofer is an attorney, and President of the law office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. in St. James, New York. He is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Bollhofer received his undergraduate degree from the Stony Brook University and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law. Elder Law and Estate and Business Planning, including asset transfer and Medicaid applications, have been primary areas of Mr. Bollhofer's law practice since 1985. He periodically gives lectures in these areas of law to community, professional and continuing education groups. He is a member...
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Jason Tenenbaum
Melville, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 22 years of experience
35 Pinelawn Rd
Suite 105E
Melville, NY 11747
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Syracuse University College of Law
I am an experienced attorney specializing in no-fault insurance benefits, personal injury practice, employment law, and consumer protection law, with offices in New York and Florida. Over my career, I have written numerous articles for the New York State Law Journal on no-fault practice and authored more than 500 appeals on no-fault issues across New York, New Jersey, and Florida. My work has significantly impacted legal precedent, including successful arguments before the Appellate Division regarding standing rights for injured persons and attorney fees in no-fault master arbitration awards. I have also tried over 500 no-fault cases to verdict, representing both...
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William D. Ramos
Carle Place, NY Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
William D. Ramos is a litigation attorney at Jacobson Law’s Bohemia office in Long Island, New York, where he advocates for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. His practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, general personal injury cases, and other negligence-related claims.
A dedicated legal professional, Will is committed to securing justice for his clients and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. His passion for serving the community stems from his extensive background in public service. A Long Island native and graduate of Brentwood High School, Will went on to serve 11 years...
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Derick C. Villanueva
NEW YORK, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Syracuse University College of Law
We are a knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive law firm focusing on Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Wrongful Death and Divorce. Since our modest beginnings in a small law office in Atlanta in 2006, we have expanded to multiple locations in Georgia and New York. We offer experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated legal representation to the local community and will continue to do so for many years to come. You might not see a lot of billboards, radio ads or TV ads for our firm. That's because we believe our clients are our best form of advertisement. We treat all our clients with the...
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Pasquale R. Calcagno
STATEN ISLAND, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Brooklyn Law School
A great lawyer protects you. At Calcagno and Associates we take pride in fighting hard for our clients rights. We leave no stone unturned and understand the devil is in the details.
Calcagno and Associates practices law in the areas of Personal Injury, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Foreclosure Defense and Business Formations and Litigation.
Our law firm has been proudly representing clients in the New York community for over 22 years. Thank you for your trust and confidence in Calcagno and Associates. We consider all existing clients family. Call us 24/7 for...
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Kristy L. Fischmann
Syracuse, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Syracuse University College of Law and Utica College of Syracuse University
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Richard William Young
Central Islip, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Criminal Defense
Attorney Richard W. Young was raised on Long Island. He attended Long Island University, C.W. Post College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. Post graduation, Young was appointed an officer in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, receiving the Jack P. Finnerty Award for Academic Excellence. Young left the sheriff’s department to join the New York City Police Department, a lifelong goal of his. Officer Young quickly became a highly decorated New York City police officer, graduating from the police academy in the top 1% of his class. Officer Young served in prestigious commands that...
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Melvyn Lewis Jacoby
East Meadow, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 63 years of experience
(888) 452-2629
2545 Hempstead Turnpike Suite 304
East Meadow, NY 11554
Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Construction and Criminal Defense
Brooklyn Law School
After graduating from Adelphi College with a major in business administration, Melvyn received his L.L.B from Brooklyn Law School in 1962. He immediately entered private practice in Suffolk County. Melvyn is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the NYS Trial Lawyers Association.
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Gail Beichman Saul
Garden City, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 30 years of experience
Personal Injury, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Hofstra University and State University of New York - Binghamton
Gail B. Saul is an experienced matrimonial attorney, specializing in the areas of Divorce and Family Law. She handles cases involving custody, support, visitation, orders of protection, paternity, enforcement, modification of divorce judgments, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial agreements in all counties of New York State. Ms. Saul is also a Court Certified Matrimonial Mediator. Gail Saul provides her clients with personalized attention, experience and knowledge of the law, and zealous representation. She works hard to obtain positive results for her clients.
Gail B. Saul, Esq., strives to bring each one of her clients the highest level of dedication, service, and professionalism....
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Benjamin Rabin
East Syracuse, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Boston University School of Law
Benjamin Rabin was admitted to practice law in NY in 1994. After a brief stint as a public defender in Syracuse, NY, he worked for a small practice in Syracuse where he helped start the personal injury department. From there, Ben was hired as counsel for Cigna Insurance Company, and he handled cases all across New York, defending Cigna Insureds who were sued.
In 1999, Ben went back to his passion of representing injured people, working for a personal injury firm in Syracuse. He did that exclusively for over a decade, along the way handling major cases, and great numbers of...
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Philip Kusnetz
Garden City, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Over 20 years of Litigation and Trial Experience With Highly Successful Results. Quality Representation at Reasonable Rates. Call Now for Your No-Cost Case Consultation (516) 368-2484.
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Christopher Thomas Mcgrath
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Products Liability
University of Dayton School of Law
Christopher McGrath is a partner at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and serves in the Garden City office. He has won many multi-million dollar verdicts for his clients in the area of personal injury. Contact him today to set up a free consultation.
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Edward R. Averbuch
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Arbitration & Mediation and Products Liability
New York Law School
Edward joined Leav & Steinberg LLP in 2016, bringing with him years of experience in personal injury and other matters. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2004, and obtained his law degree from New York Law School in 2008. While in law school, Edward interned in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. After graduating law school, Edward practiced law in Miami, Florida, before returning to New York to practice personal injury law in New York City.
Edward has successfully represented clients in State and Federal Courts. His experience includes trials, alternative...
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Joseph Lund Lasher
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Duke University School of Law
I am a dedicated personal injury attorney at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf. My focus is on representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries. My practice areas include medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, labor law violations, construction site injuries, product liability claims, and wrongful death actions.
I am actively involved in all phases of litigation, from the initial investigation through trial and resolution, ensuring that each client receives comprehensive legal representation. My commitment to justice is evident in my meticulous approach to each case, aiming to secure full and fair compensation for my clients' losses.
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Michael Elbert
Melville, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
St. John's University School of Law
I am a former prosecutor and have been handling federal and state criminal cases for over 16 years. I have handled a wide variety of criminal defense cases for many satisfied clients. My trial experience is extensive and includes successful verdicts in cases such as murder, assault, robbery, burglary, weapons, bank robbery, drug, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, felony, misdemeanor and vehicular crimes . I have obtained numerous acquittals after jury trials and dismissals without the need for a trial. I have also successfully negotiated thousands of plea bargains to reduced and often non-criminal charges and substance...
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Jeffrey B. Bloom
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Hofstra University
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Christopher J. Donadio
New York, NY Personal Injury Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
Duke University School of Law
Christopher Donadio joined Gair Gair Conason in 2015.
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James Trainor
New York, NY Personal Injury Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
Northwestern University School of Law
Jim earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2004, where he was a Julius H. Miner Moot Court competitor. In 2000, he received an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy and English from Brooklyn College in 1997, where he was a Ford Foundation Fellow and Merit Scholar in Philosophy.