Jeff S. Korek
Awarded Practice Areas
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in New York City.
Biography
Routinely described as “powerful” and “influential” by publications such as the New York Times and Crain’s New York Business, Jeff S. Korek joined the firm in 1992 as partner and is a key litigator concentrating his practice on medical malpractice and construction accidents. Known for his aggressive style, Jeff has a history of successful litigation and settlements during his tenure at the firm.
Jeff received his BA from the State University of New York in Binghamton, NY and received his JD from Hofstra University School of Law. Upon graduation, Jeff started his law career with humble beginnings as a clerk for the Law Offices of F. Lee Bailey & Aaron J. Broder in New York City. Through his commitment, dedication, and hard work, he was admitted to the New York and New Jersey State bars, as well as the U.S. District Courts, Southern District and Eastern District of New York in 1986. His passion for obtaining justice for his clients grew while holding the position of Senior Trial Attorney for law firms Weitz & Luxenberg and Leahey & Johnson before he took his current position as partner at Gersowitz, Libo, and Korek, P.C. in 1992.
Jeff’s passion for seeking justice for those who have met untimely accidents is matched by his passion for giving back to his community. He can be found in a different kind of court every summer when he and Gersowitz, Libo, and Korek, P.C. sponsor the Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic in the Bronx, an event that awards multiple scholarships to college-bound students.
Jeff received his BA from the State University of New York in Binghamton, NY and received his JD from Hofstra University School of Law. Upon graduation, Jeff started his law career with humble beginnings as a clerk for the Law Offices of F. Lee Bailey & Aaron J. Broder in New York City. Through his commitment, dedication, and hard work, he was admitted to the New York and New Jersey State bars, as well as the U.S. District Courts, Southern District and Eastern District of New York in 1986. His passion for obtaining justice for his clients grew while holding the position of Senior Trial Attorney for law firms Weitz & Luxenberg and Leahey & Johnson before he took his current position as partner at Gersowitz, Libo, and Korek, P.C. in 1992.
Jeff’s passion for seeking justice for those who have met untimely accidents is matched by his passion for giving back to his community. He can be found in a different kind of court every summer when he and Gersowitz, Libo, and Korek, P.C. sponsor the Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic in the Bronx, an event that awards multiple scholarships to college-bound students.
Overview
- English
- Polish
- Spanish
- Hofstra University, J.D., graduated 1985
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
- American Association of Justice - member
- American Bar Association - member
- American Board of Trial Advocates - member
- Association of the Bar of The City of New York - member
- Kings County Lawyers Association - member
- New York County Lawyers Association - member
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors
- Roscoe Pound Foundation - member
- English
- Polish
- Spanish
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
- American Association of Justice - member
- American Bar Association - member
- American Board of Trial Advocates - member
- Association of the Bar of The City of New York - member
- Kings County Lawyers Association - member
- New York County Lawyers Association - member
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors
- Roscoe Pound Foundation - member
- Hofstra University, J.D., graduated 1985
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, New York City (2026)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, New York City (2020)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, New York City (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Construction Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
Awards:
- Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) (2007-2008)
- Past President of the New York City Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) (2006)
- Vice President of the New York City Chapter of ABOTA (2005)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), Board Member 1993-Present
- NYSTLA Parliamentarian-elected by peers (2002)
- NYSTLA Deputy Treasurer-elected by peers (2003)
- NYSTLA Treasurer-elected by peers (2004)
- NYSTLA First Vice-President-elected by peers (2005)
- NYSTLA First Vice-President-elected by peers (2005)
- President Elect of New York State Trial Lawyers Association-elected by peers (2006)
- Member of Product Liability Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- Appointed by the Presiding Judge of the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, to the Committee on Character and Fitness
- Best Lawyers Advisory Board
- Regular Instructor and Guest Lecturer for the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute
- Instructor, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Television Commentator, Court Television Network
- Chosen for New York Magazine’s Best Lawyers in America Guide for New York 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 editions
- Chosen for Super Lawyers as featured in The New York Times magazine 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 editions
News & Media
Insights
Case History
Cases
- Medical Malpractice Suit
Settlement valued at $20 million in which a baby suffered a birth injury
- Personal Injury
10 week trial results in an $18 million settlement for the client, the sole survivor of a 2006 car accident on the Bronx River Parkway. The settlement amount is reported to be the highest ever paid by the City of New York to one individual
- Medical Malpractice
$7.5 million verdict in a case regarding the failure to diagnose meningitis.
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