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Paul Simonson

Simonson Goodman Platzer P.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://www.simonsonlegal.com
  • Website:
    http://www.simonsonlegal.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (212) 233.5000
  • E-mail:
    ps@simonsonlegal.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    111 John Street, Suite 1400
    New York, NY 10038
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"When I met Paul Simonson he was kind, supportive, and honest when he explained the details the experts found that led to my husband's death. He was clear and straight forward as to what we should expect over the next few years. He also gave credit to Marijo Adimey who fought for our case which I felt showed his character. He clearly praises his staff and respects their judgment and recommendations when taking cases. His expertise in unparalleled in the field of Gastric Bypass cases."

-Donna Schaer, Cross river

"When I first went to Simonson Hess Leibovitz & Goodman, I found Paul Simonson to be one of the most considerate professionals I've ever met. He understood my loss, my grief and my need for justice. The firm worked diligently to see that justice was done. Ted Goodman was amazing to watch and listen to in the courtroom. He was very supportive when my emotions were at their breaking point. This was an extremely painful and long process, but the end result was so worth all the strenuous hours. . "

-Janet Durney-Reyer, Highland Village

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Lawyer Bio

For over 40 years, Paul Simonson has dedicated his efforts to the representation of victims of medical malpractice who have suffered from serious injury and death. 

He is one of the nation's leading attorneys in the area of weight loss surgery malpractice, including Gastric Bypass and Lap-Banding, and has lectured at Harvard Medical School on patient safety issues in weight loss surgery; to the American Association of Hospital Risk Managers on hospital based gastric bypass issues; and for the American Conference Institute on the management of post-operative leaks following gastric bypass surgery.

Mr. Simonson recently authored a chapter in the 3rd edition of Medical Malpractice In New York dealing with the cross- examination of the defense expert. Paul has lectured throughout the United States on pre-trial and trial practice, and appears regularly on behalf of the New York State Bar Association. 

Paul's aggressive work on behalf of his clients was rewarded when in 2010 - 2017, US News recognized the firm as only one of seven "First Tier" New York City medical malpractice law-firms. He also has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for a number of years and as a Best Lawyer since 2006. Paul practices in New York and New Jersey.  

Specialties: Medical Malpractice; Weight loss surgery; Brain injured infants; Cancer misdiagnosis; Emergency Department Errors

BAR ADMISSIONS:
 NEW YORK 1974 
FLORIDA 1975 
NEW JERSEY 1988

LECTURES: 
HOSPITAL LIABILITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT. 1981 
ADVANCED MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.  1983 
MEDICAL ASPECTS OF MED MAL CASE. 1984 
HOSPITAL LIABILITY  1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991 
ADVANCED TRIAL TECHNIQUES IN MED MAL. 1987 
MALPRACTICE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. 1988, 1992 
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE WORKSHOP. 1989 
HOSPITAL LIABILITY. 1990 
THE TRIAL OF A COMPLEX CASE, 1990 
FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE CANCER. 1991, 1995, 1999,2000 
MAXIMIZING DAMAGES. 1992 
MED MAL- EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW 1995 
TRYING MED MAL- HOW TO WIN THE BIG ONES 1995 
JURY SELECTION. 1996 
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LITIGATION. 1996 
ANATOMY FOR TRIAL LAWYERS 1996 
PRE-SUIT ACTIVITIES AND PLEADINGS. 1999,2001, 2005, 2007, 2009 
FAILURE TO DIAGNOSIS BREAST CANCER- THE TRIAL 1999, 2000 
ENHANCING PATIENT SAFETY IN THE ER 2003 
PREPARATION OF THE CASE. 2003 
GASTRIC BYPASS MALPRACTICE  2005 
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LITIGATION. 2005 
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE. 2007 
NEW DEPOSITION RULES. 2007 
POST-SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS IN WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY 2007
PATIENT SAFETY IN WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY. 2008 
EXPERT TESTIMONY-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN NY- NYSBA 2010 
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE NYSBA. 2012

ORGANIZATIONS (lectures)   
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL CONTINUING EDUCATION   
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL RISK MANAGERS   
ST. JOHN's UNIVERSITY   
NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION    
BROOKLYN BAR ASSOCIATION   
AMERICAN CONFERENCE INSTITUTE   
NEW YORK STATE TRIAL LAWYERS INSTITUTE   
PRACTICING LAW INSTITUTE   LAW JOURNAL SEMINARS PRESS   
YALE MOCK TRIAL ASSOCIATION

MEMBER NEW YORK SUPREME COURT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ADVISORY COMM.  2006, 2007   

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PANEL- BRONX COUNTY 1990-1992 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY 1990-1993

CHAPTER:  CROSS EXAMINATION OF DEFENDANT's EXPERT                    
NYSB. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IN NEW YORK. 2008

BREAST CANCER: DX OF A BREAST LUMP: LAW JOURNAL AND REPRINTED BY MLMIC. 1995

MEDIATOR- US DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT- 1997, 2011, 2012

JUDGE:
NEW HAVEN REGIONAL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT - YALE MOCK TRIAL ASSOCIATION 2012

Distinctions: 
NYSTLA Award of Merit. 1990
BEST LAWYERS: 2006-2017
SUPER LAWYERS: 2006-2017
USNEWS BEST LAW FIRMS FIRST TIER MED MAL 2010/2011, 2016/2017
TOP LEGAL MINDS IN NEW JERSEY - INSIDE JERSEY MAGAZINE 2012 - 2017

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Bar Admissions:

  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, New York City (2019)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
 

Awards:

  • NYSTLA Award of Merit. 1990
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  • NYSTLA Award of Merit. 1990
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Special Focus:

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Birth Trauma
  • Brain Injury
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Health-Care Finance
  • Hospital Malpractice
  • Litigation
  • Medical Negligence
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"When I met Paul Simonson he was kind, supportive, and honest when he explained the details the experts found that led to my husband's death. He was clear and straight forward as to what we should expect over the next few years. He also gave credit to Marijo Adimey who fought for our case which I felt showed his character. He clearly praises his staff and respects their judgment and recommendations when taking cases. His expertise in unparalleled in the field of Gastric Bypass cases."

Donna Schaer, Cross river

"When I first went to Simonson Hess Leibovitz & Goodman, I found Paul Simonson to be one of the most considerate professionals I've ever met. He understood my loss, my grief and my need for justice. The firm worked diligently to see that justice was done. Ted Goodman was amazing to watch and listen to in the courtroom. He was very supportive when my emotions were at their breaking point. This was an extremely painful and long process, but the end result was so worth all the strenuous hours. . "

Janet Durney-Reyer, Highland Village

"Paul Simonson is at the top of his field for good reason. He is a consummate professional with decades of high level experience. He is understanding of his clients' concerns and extremely responsive. He makes sure you understand your case and where it is in the process. He makes you as comfortable with his excellent staff as you are with him. Above all, Paul Simonson is a gentleman of great integrity. It is a pleasure to know him."

John Mullen, Mullen & McCaffrey Communications, East Hampton

"Mr. Simonson is the ideal advocate. He's tough on his opponents and kind to clients. He listens and does not give unrealistic hope. He told me that he would do his best for me, which is precisely what I needed to hear. And he did just that. "

Kitta MacPherson (Lucas), Princeton

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111 John Street, Suite 1400

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(800) 405.7783

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