Woodmere Personal Injury Lawyers

I have 35 years of experience as a successful trial attorney. In addition to my own practice, I am trial counsel to several other law firms. My practice focuses on representing the interests of victims of serious to catastrophic injuries caused by product liability, medical malpractice, negligence and police misconduct.

William N. Papain is an associate attorney at Belluck & Fox, LLP. He joined the firm upon graduating from law school in 2009, and has built a reputation as a tireless advocate for our clients over that time. Bill handles many integral aspects throughout every stage of our clients’ cases – from discovery, including depositions, document production, and motions, to representing our clients in court at trial with the firm’s partners and trial counsel. Bill ensures that we obtain all the necessary information and corporate records from these corporations regarding their manufacturing and supply of dangerous asbestos products, and their knowledge of...

Bryan Belasky is a partner at Belluck & Fox, LLP who has been representing mesothelioma victims and victims of other asbestos-related disease for 25 years. He has represented hundreds of families throughout the entire country, obtaining hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for those injured by asbestos exposure. Bryan is a caring and gifted attorney, as well known for his compassion to the needs of our clients as he is aggressive in his pursuit of justice against the companies responsible for their conditions. Bryan’s practice also includes all types of product liability and personal injury cases. He has dedicated his entire...

Nicholas Balboni has worked extensively in the fields of criminal law and personal injury. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Balboni brings a unique insight and skill set to his criminal defense work. During his years with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office he handled over 300 cases ranging from traffic infractions to violent felony charges, and everything in between. He was also among the first generation of prosecutors to interpret and practice in the context of New York’s amended bail and discovery laws. As such he gained an intimate understanding of this legislation and how it can be deployed to...

l have been practicing law for over 30 year. My goal is to enforce my clients' legal rights in the most efficient, inexpensive and professional manner possible. I take great pride in the high quality of representation that I provide to my clients. I treat each client as an individual and take into account the client's personal goals and needs. I am also conscious of the necessity of maintaining an open line of communications with my clients. Therefore I promptly reply to my clients' inquiries, I am readily available and keep my clients well informed. I provide 24/7 emergency service...

Josh Silber has many years of experience with all types of civil litigation matters. Throughout his career he has represented accident victims, injured persons and victims of malpractice (medical malpractice and legal malpractice), companies, property owners, uninsured doctors and hospitals. Nearly anyone who finds themselves involved in a lawsuit or wishes to bring one can be assured of professional representation. Josh has frequently served as "counsel to the profession" or trial counsel to other law firms and lawyers. In addition, he has acted as "local counsel" to law firms in other jurisdictions with litigation clients in New York. On...

William R. Scherer co-founded the firm in 1974 with his late partner Rex Conrad. Over the past almost four decades, Mr. Scherer has grown Conrad & Scherer into one of Florida’s leading law firms and has expanded the firm’s presence with offices in New York, New York, Brevard, North Carolina, and Quito, Ecuador.

AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® since 1987, Mr. Scherer is a seasoned trial attorney. He has litigated over 100 trials in both jury and non-jury cases before state, appellate, and federal courts. Mr. Scherer’s cases and legal accomplishments have received coverage by major television networks such as...

Michael Macrides is an associate attorney in the motion and appellate practice at Belluck & Fox, LLP. Michael arrived at Belluck & Fox in 2012 with an earnest desire to help victims of severe personal injuries. Since that time, he has briefed and argued thousands of cases before numerous courts achieving countless favorable results for his clients. In recognition of his successful representation of his clients, Michael was named a Rising Star for the Metropolitan New York area by SuperLawyers in 2018. Prior to joining Belluck & Fox, Michael spent several years as a law clerk for a Justice of the Supreme Court,...

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...

I believe that each lawsuit we bring is personal.

I believe that holding defendants, that have needlessly endangered our clients, accountable for their actions makes OUR communities safer.

I believe holding defendants accountable for their actions and making them fully compensate our clients, makes OUR communities safe.

I believe that when defendants are held accountable for their actions and fully compensate our clients, they will act more responsibly in the future.

Negligence Trial lawyer since 1974. Past President of Flushing Lawyers Association Past member of the Florida State Bar Member of the New York State Bar Past member of the Board of Directors of the Queens County Criminal Court Bar Association Admitted to the Eastern District of the United States District Court Admitted to the Southern District of the United States District Court Past member of the Nassau County Bar Association Past member of the Queens County Bar Association Provided Pro Bono Legal services on behalf of the New York City Police Department, for members of the Police Benevolent Association Provided Pro Bono Legal services on...

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I am admitted to practice law in New York State and Florida as well as federally in the Southern District of New York. My background includes involvement in the private, government, as well as non-profit sectors. My current practice focuses on litigating Child Victims Act, Products Liability, and General Negligence claims.

Previously, I represented hospitals, physicians, municipalities and other healthcare providers in litigating complex claims in the areas of medical liability, civil rights, and general negligence.

Prior to that, I was a Criminal Defense Attorney for the Legal Aid Society in Manhattan where I represented clients facing immediate criminal charges...

My practice focuses on personal injury litigation and worker's compensation in the State of New York, with an emphasis on construction, medical malpractice and employment discrimination matters. I've litigated a broad range of cases for my clients. I am 100% referral. I believe that if I perform well for one client, he/she will recommend me in the future.