SINCE 1919 - NEW YORK'S PREMIER PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL FIRM
For more than a century, GAIR, CONASON, RUBINOWITZ, BLOOM, HERSHENHORN, STEIGMAN & MACKAUF has staked its superior reputation on its dedication, sensitivity and commitment to personal service. Based in Manhattan but handling cases throughout New York Metro, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and across New York State, the firm specializes in the most serious and significant personal injury and general negligence cases, which range from construction accident litigation and automobile accident litigation to medical malpractice and complex products liability claims.
The firm has earned a national reputation as “counsel to the profession,” reflecting the trust placed in its attorneys by other lawyers, judges, and former clients who refer significant cases requiring elite trial representation.
A Selective Practice Built for Serious Cases
Unlike high-volume firms, the attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf intentionally maintain a selective caseload so every client receives focused attention, strategic preparation, and the resources necessary to pursue maximum compensation. Serious injury litigation demands meticulous investigation, leading experts, and courtroom readiness from day one.
That approach has produced extraordinary results.
The firm carefully screens its cases before assigning each one to a team selected for its relevant expertise. The diverse backgrounds of the firm’s attorneys, including top-rated trial attorneys, renowned appellate court attorneys, a medical doctor (MD/JD), a registered nurse and an emergency medical technician, give each team a unique perspective for evaluating, preparing and trying its case, aided by state-of-the-art support services and courtroom technology.
Landmark Verdicts and Settlements
The firm’s record includes:
- Over $5 billion recovered for injured clients and families
- More than 600 settlements exceeding $1 million
- More than 60 jury verdicts over $1 million
Notable results include:
- $272.5 million settlement in the Tribeca Crane Collapse litigation
- $120 million medical malpractice verdict against Westchester Medical Center
- $103 million verdict for a child injured at birth
- $90.9 million verdict in a birth injury case involving cerebral palsy
- $85 million motor vehicle verdict for catastrophic injuries
- $60 million Nassau County medical malpractice verdict involving permanent paralysis after negligent treatment
- $41.5 million wrongful death verdict for a sanitation worker struck by a truck
- $27.5 million verdict for a pedestrian struck by a bus
While the firm’s team of legal and medical experts cannot replace what has been lost through personal injury or death, they can, and do, help restore a life of dignity and financial independence to victims and their families.
Nationally Recognized Trial Attorneys
The firm has been repeatedly recognized by leading legal publications and peer-review organizations, including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Best Law Firms rankings. Its attorneys are regularly invited to lecture, teach, and lead continuing legal education programs for other trial lawyers.
A Legacy of Trial Excellence
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf has enjoyed a long and storied tradition of success for our clients. The firm was founded in 1919 in New York City by Harry A. Gair, one of the most prominent and respected trial attorneys in the country. He was subsequently joined in practice by his wife, Harriet Gair, and eventually Robert L. Conason, the firm's Senior Partner carried on the firm's commitment to the professional and ethical service of our clients until his death. The firm continues with Ben B. Rubinowitz as managing partner together with a core group of partners,who have been with the firm for twenty years and longer. It is this dedication, sensitivity and commitment to personal service that has defined our firm for nearly 100 years and will continue to define it in the future.
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If you or someone you love suffered serious injuries because of negligence, contact Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf at 212-943-1090 or fill a form online.
