New City Personal Injury Lawyers

I founded this law firm to provide my clients with creative, personalized legal services. Hiring my firm means that your case or transaction receives exclusive, undivided attention. You will never deal with paralegals or junior attorneys. The same attorney personally takes your calls, answers your questions, and attends all court proceedings.

Mr. Ellis is an attorney licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York. He treats his clients like family and is known for three things: Results, results and results! He earns his reputation every day.

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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Attorney at Law focusing primarily in criminal law. J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law 1994. Retired Lieutenant Suffolk County Police Department. Masters Degree from Long Island University in Professional Studies. Bachelors Degree from SUNY Cortland in Sociology/Education.

Stephen E. Vlahadamis is a dedicated and skilled attorney who leads the Personal Injury Litigation Department at Vlahadamis Law. With a focus on achieving justice for those injured due to the negligence of others, Stephen has built a reputation for his aggressive and strategic approach to personal injury cases and his impressive record of securing millions of dollars for his clients. A 2018 graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Stephen honed his trial skills as a member of the Touro Trial Team, competing in prestigious trial competitions that shaped his sharp courtroom presence. His expertise spans a wide...

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I am a licensed attorney authorized to practice law in both New York and Connecticut, with a focus on representing individuals and advocating for justice in personal injury cases. My journey in the legal field began in 2014 as a Certified Paralegal. Over the years, I have accumulated extensive hands-on experience in all phases of litigation, from the initial investigation to the trial stage. Eager to further my knowledge, I pursued a law degree at Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, managing to graduate on an accelerated schedule in December 2023 while working full-time as a trial paralegal. Currently, my practice...

As a Founding Partner of LaMagna McKenna PLLC, Daniel J. McKenna brings more than twenty-five years of well-rounded legal experience to the firm. His practice spans representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and various civil litigation matters, as well as serving the legal needs of small businesses, along with both individual and commercial real estate clients. Dan’s professional background includes time as both a sole practitioner and as an associate at larger law firms, allowing him to deliver effective, experience-driven legal representation across a wide spectrum of cases. He has worked closely with small businesses of all types,...

I have dedicated my career to representing injured plaintiffs, working tirelessly to secure the justice they deserve. I am committed to uncovering the truth behind events and obtaining the maximum monetary compensation for my clients. I take immense pride in keeping my clients well-informed and educated throughout the entire litigation process. I handle a wide range of personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including car accidents, construction incidents, and wrongful death claims. My unique background includes litigating hundreds of birth injury cases due to OB/GYN and neonatal malpractice, as well as representing thousands of clients harmed by pharmaceutical and medical devices. I...

I am a dedicated litigator who advocates for individuals and families in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, products liability, and premises liability. Since joining the firm, I have been actively involved in all stages of litigation, including case investigation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Before shifting my focus to plaintiffs' personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, I practiced at a prominent plaintiffs' firm that concentrates on securities and shareholder disputes. There, I gained valuable experience in complex litigation, which informs my strategic and detail-oriented approach to my current practice. While earning my J.D. at Fordham University School of...

Ian Chaikin is the founding attorney of Chaikin Trial Group and is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Known for his client-first approach, Ian prioritizes accessibility and is available to his clients seven days a week. His meticulous trial preparation, aggressive litigation style, and skilled negotiation tactics have earned him a reputation for achieving exceptional results. Ian has led Chaikin Trial Group to recover over $100 million for clients, handling serious injury and accident cases with dedication and precision. The firm’s success is reflected not only in numerous industry honors but also in the trust...

Ms. Khashmati is the founder and principal attorney at Khashmati Law, P.C., a multilingual and client-focused law firm proudly serving Queens, Long Island, Westchester and the surrounding boroughs. Ms. Khashmati earned her law degree from Girne American University in Cyprus and her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Touro Law Center in Long Island, New York. She has been licensed to practice in the State of New York since 2011 and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She has been honored as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in immigration law for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021....

Harper has successfully advocated on behalf of injured New Yorkers since 2011, winning millions of dollars for her clients through verdicts and settlements. She specializes in construction accidents, police brutality, premises liability, automobile accidents and wrongful death cases. She is an active member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and has been repeatedly recognized as a SuperLawyers "Rising Star".

Raymond C. Silverman is a partner at Parker Waichman LLP, where he is recognized as a skilled personal injury and mass tort trial attorney. He has more than two decades of experience advocating for clients in complex litigation, including catastrophic injury, medical device, defective product, and mass tort cases. Raymond is known for his commitment to serving clients nationwide and for his role in high-profile cases—most notably as Co-Lead Counsel in the Mirena IUD multicounty litigation in New Jersey. He is praised for his vigorous courtroom advocacy, dedication to client service, and leadership within the plaintiffs' bar

Experienced personal injury lawyer serving New York City and its surrounding areas. Joseph's firm, the Wohlgemuth Law Firm PLLC, provides aggressive advocacy and personal attention to all of their clients. The firm handles a wide range of injury cases including car accidents, truck crashes, slip & falls, and many other serious injury claims. What sets Joseph and his firm apart from other injury lawyers is the personalized attention you will receive. From the first phone call through the resolution of your case you will work closely with an attorney and staff who will take the time to understand your case...

I am Abraham Jaros, co-founder at Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC, a leading personal injury law firm in New York City. With over 47 years of experience in the personal injury legal field. Born and raised in New York, I was at the top of my class in law school and also obtained a Master’s degree in Economics. I secured the first-ever verdicts exceeding $1 million and $2 million in Sullivan and Albany Counties, respectively. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a relentless pursuit of justice for those harmed by others' negligence. One of my most significant cases resulted in...

Mike Bersani is an experienced and highly respected New York State trial lawyer concentrating his practice almost entirely on personal injury claims. He is a widely published author on personal injury law. He has published numerous articles on the subject, and wrote and published the book "Understanding Your New York Personal Injury Claim", which can be ordered on his website.

Mike Bersani graduated Magna Cum Laude (top 5% of his class) from Syracuse University College of Law in 1993. He went on to a two-year clerkship with an appellate court in Rochester, NY. Since then he has devoted...

Find out what your case is really worth ! MOTORCYCLE Crashes, Car Crashes, Fall Downs, Dog Bites : A graduate of University of Toledo College of Law, class of 1995, Attorney Richard A. Nicotra concentrates his practice on all areas of personal injury, focusing on car accidents, dog bite incidents and slip and fall incidents. He is admitted in all New York State Courts, including the Western New York Bankruptcy Court and Federal Court. Attorney Nicotra has won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements and is the current President of the New York State Trial Lawyers –...