Bellerose Village Personal Injury Lawyers

Mr. Phemister has been practicing law in New York since 1998. Since then, he has been fortunate enough to have handled several thousand cases and taken well over a hundred verdicts at trial.

Initially, his practice focused on personal injury but over the years, he began working on cases where people were claiming they were assaulted by the police, or wrongfully arrested and held against their will.

As time went on, Craig began seeing more and more of these cases until he had the eye-opening experience of seeing a judge in New York declare that a man who spent nearly 18 years...

Joseph G. Macaluso is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He has been in the private practice of law in the fields of personal injury and medical malpractice since 1990. Upon graduation from Law School, he was recognized as Best Trial Advocate of his graduating class. He was also recognized as an Overall Best Trial Advocate of a National Trial Advocacy competition. Since then, Macaluso has practiced as an injury lawyer who has successfully litigated many cases. He has handled a wide variety of injury and medical malpractice over the years. The cases...

Gregory Hach is a partner at Hach & Rose, LLP. His practice area focus is in representing members of organized labor unions in mass tort actions including prescription drug liability, personal injury actions, and asbestos litigation. Mr. Hach is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, DC, and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 1996 from the John Jay College of Criminal...

I help you receive compensation for your accident and medical malpractice case. As an experienced attorney and litigator for almost 10 years in New York, I have assisted countless individuals and their families recover millions of dollars for their injuries. I have worked extensively with victims of medical malpractice and serious accidents, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, animal bites, traumatic brain injury cases, construction accidents, and those who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Como abogada con 10 años de experiencia en Nueva York, he ayudado a innumerables personas y sus familias a recuperar millones de dólares por sus daños morales y materiales....

Manuel Portela Manuel@portelalaw.com Law School: The Washington College of Law at American University, Degree: JD 1990 Undergraduate School: Fordham University, 1986 Foreign Language: Spanish Manuel Portela Esq. is the founding partner of The Portela Law Firm, P.C. He specializes in Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family Law and Personal Injury. After graduating from Fordham University and American University Washington College of Law, Mr. Portela accepted an appointment as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney‘s Office in New York. During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, he received extensive training and instruction in the Criminal Court...

Bill has 20+ years of litigation and law firm management experience. He is hardworking, efficient and detail oriented with strong leadership skills and a proven track record. He is extremely organized with a strong ability to multi-task. Bill works well in a team environment and is capable of handling complex matters and providing guidance to other team members to ensure that all matters are handled properly. EDUCATION Juris Doctor ...

With 30 years experience in tort litigation, Paul T. Hofmann stands tall as a champion for victims whose lives are forever changed. Named a Super Lawyer in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Hofmann specializes in personal injury matters, with special emphasis on maritime, railroad and construction worker claims.

Hofmann has a B.A. from Rutgers College and J.D. from New York Law School. He is a member of American Association of Justice and the Maritime Law Association. He chaired the ATLA Admiralty Section and writes and lectures extensively.

Hofmann says that our mission is to maximize each clients recovery by thorough research, preparation...

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...

Other than being a father and a husband, my passion is representing injured people against corporations and insurance companies that put profits over safety and devalue human life, and fighting against them and bringing them to justice. It’s my “why” as a plaintiff attorney. After working for the largest insurance company in the tri-state area, I can tell you that all insurance companies follow the same business model—to take in money on premium dollars and payout as little as possible to injury victims. To do that, they hire defense attorneys and paid-opinion witnesses to escape accountability. Rest assured, though, that if the...

To Jonathan S. Damashek, the best part of his job is being able to stand up for people who deserve their day in court. “I like fighting for the little guy against the large corporate defendants and insurance carriers to help them recover what they lost in their lives,” he says.

In this regard, Damashek seeks to recover monetary compensation for his clients that covers their past and future pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings and benefits, and loss of their enjoyment of life. After graduating from New York Law School in 1997, Damashek started his career...

Gina M. Wicik (DeLustro) received a bachelors degree from St. Johns University in 2007. In 2011, Ms. Wicik received her Masters Degree in criminal justice from Long Island University at CW Post Campus. She received her JD from Touro Law Center in 2015. Ms. Wicik is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey. Ms. Wicik’s practice in the areas of traffic and criminal defense have allowed her to have a diversity of cases. She has successfully represented clients on various matters ranging from speeding tickets and DWI/DUI to domestic violence and larceny Gina M. Wicik...

I am an attorney who represents injured people in all types of accident cases. My partners and I are committed to getting compensation for our clients while keeping our clients informed. I am also committed to keeping each case moving as fast as the courts and the facts of the case will allow. I know how important the outcome of each matter I handle is, and I do everything in my power to avoid delay. If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of accident, it would be a privilege and honor to represent you. You...

Eric K. Schwarz, has been with Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. for his full legal career and has established himself as a top litigator in medical malpractice and general negligence cases.

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Marie Ng leads one of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C.'s general negligence departments and specializes in the areas municipal liability and premises liability. She is a highly skilled attorney who fights for the rights of her clients. Contact her office today for more information.

Attorney for over 12 years in private practice focusing on complex civil litigation in state and federal court. Licensed in Illinois and New York.

Nicholas I. Timko, managing partner of the New York City firm of Kahn Gordon Timko & Rodriques P.C., has dedicated his professional career to representing individuals who have been seriously injured in all types of accidents. He has represented clients in cases involving unsafe conditions in buildings and on sidewalks, roadways, subways and construction sites, defective products, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice. An experienced trial attorney who has won many substantial verdicts, Mr. Timko has been successful in holding corporations, businesses, government agencies, hospitals, doctors, manufacturers and individuals accountable when their conduct causes harm and loss to members of...

CONRAD E. POLLACK is the Managing Partner of Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. He heads the firm’s immigration department. He graduated from New York University in 1981 and from Brooklyn Law School in 1984 with great honors. He was admitted in New York in 1985. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pollack has acquired experience in all aspects of immigration law, including deportation & removal matters, work, trainee and seasonal visas, family-based visas, political asylum and citizenship matters. He is a member of the New York Court Lawyers Association, ILW.com, American Bar Association...

Kevin S. McDonald is primarily dedicated to the representation of Plaintiffs in cases involving life changing injuries and wrongful death, particularly those resulting from medical malpractice.

For the past 30 years, Kevin has represented clients injured through the negligence of others, virtually all in the area of medical malpractice. His track record of success is impressive by any standard. He has achieved over 30 verdicts and settlements in excess of one million dollars.

Kevin combines a scrupulous approach to the preparation of a case for trial with a firm understanding of complex legal and medical issues. He knows that cases are...

Michael Barasch graduated from Fordham University School of Law in 1980. For 14 years he worked at two well-known personal injury litigation law firms, trying scores of cases on behalf of seriously injured accident victims of automobile accidents, construction accidents, railroad and plane crashes, and medical malpractice. He experienced the thrill of winning cases and the enormous gratitude that his clients expressed when he recovered millions of dollars on their behalf. In 1994, Michael and his law school classmate Jim McGarry decided to pool their resources and experience as New York accident lawyers. They formed the law firm of...

ADAM S. HANDLER is partner and head of the personal injury department at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. Mr. Handler graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2000 and from Suffolk University Law School in 2003. Over the course of his career, Mr. Handler (also known as The Case Handler®) has successfully obtained over $55 million dollars in compensation for his injured clients. Mr. Handler also attained the highest reported verdict granted in the state of New York for a “no-fault” motor vehicle accident case in the amount of $2.55 million dollars in 2011...

Thomas J. McManus is as managing partner at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. He specializes in cases relating to municipal law, premises liability, and firefighting related injuries.

Ina Pecani is an associate attorney at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. Serving clients in New York City, she specializes in mass tort litigation and September 11th related injuries. Please contact her today and schedule a consultation to discuss your legal options.

Anthony P. Mastroianni is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. in New York City and specializes in construction accidents, mass torts, premises liability, and product liability.

Eric C. Goldman is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. who specializes in motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability. Contact his office today to schedule a consultation to discuss your claim.

Frank Floriani is a member of Sullivan Papain’s product liability and complex litigation department. He is highly experienced and effective at helping clients in both New York and New Jersey. Contact him today to set up a free consultation if you have been negligently injured by another.

Steve V. Fils-Aime is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and specializes in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and municipal liability.

Gent Disha is an associate at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. who specializes in New York medical malpractice cases.

Jessica P. Denninger is an associate lawyer at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. She handles claims for law enforcement members who sustained injuries and sickness after the 9/11 attacks. If you were harmed as a firefighter, police officer, or other medical personnel, please contact her office today.

Eleni Coffinas is a member of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. and is in charge of one the firm’s medical malpractice units. She is a highly experienced attorney who has won seven and eight figure verdicts for her clients.

Vito A. Cannavo is a partner at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. As a seasoned trial attorney, he has earned an outstanding reputation through hard work and multi-million dollar verdicts. He litigates in a wide range of practice areas, including construction accidents, nursing home abuse, and product liability.

As a partner at Sullivan & Brill, LLP, New York attorney Joseph Sullivan provides counsel on a variety of personal injury cases. Since 1995, Mr. Sullivan has been licensed to practice law. Before his current firm’s establishment, Attorney Sullivan was a defense attorney. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Bar Association and New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Sullivan is a graduate of the Temple University School of Law. Learn more today by contacting his firm.

Ricardo J. Martinez is an associate at Leav & Steinberg. Ricardo brings with him close to a decade of legal experience representing people who were seriously injured because of someone else's poor choices. Today, Ricardo continues to dedicate his practice to holding people accountable for those poor choices and in helping his clients navigate the complexities of the New York tort system. He handles cases from inception to resolution involving motor vehicle collisions, slip/trip & falls, premise liability, police brutality, false imprisonment, assaults, and actions against the City of New York and surrounding counties. One of Ricardo's many passions is...

Liana Cotto joined Leav & Steinberg LLP in June of 2018, bringing with her over 10 years of personal injury experience. She graduated from Baruch College in 2006, and obtained her law degree from New York Law School in 2016. While in Law School, Liana worked at the law offices of Jay H. Tannenbaum in New York City.

Liana has successfully represented clients in a wide array of injury cases including slip and fall, motor-vehicle accidents, police brutality, and lawsuits against the City of New York. She is admitted to practice in the State of New York. Her passion for helping...

After attending St. John's University School of Law, I was nominated to and received a position as a court attorney with the Appellate Division, Second Department. After two years, I entered private practice, involved with commercial transactions and litigation. Today, I operate a boutique practice, aligning my clients' needs with the specific requirements of their case. We provide services to clients in the areas of personal injury, trusts and estates, and consumer law. Rather than trying to be experts in all areas, we partner and co-counsel with amazing attorneys who are fantastic at what they do, so as...