Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

The first time I ever stood up in front of a jury, I knew that it was where I belonged. I’ve been told that, in front of a jury, I seem to have the opposite of stage fright, and I suppose that’s true. It’s where I feel most comfortable: advocating for my clients, arguing their cases. As a trial lawyer, the courtroom is my second home. I try cases because I enjoy helping people, whether they’re ordinary people who’ve been wronged by a product, company, or a busine...

Joseph Balesteri is an attorney with Power Rogers LLP in Chicago, Illinois . He represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs . His work in these areas has been recognized by Best Lawyers. Over the course of his career, Joe has helped secure more than $800 million in recoveries for injured clients and their families. A significant portion of his practice focuses on medical negligence cases, ...

A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, Attorney Marasco has successfully litigated, arbitrated, and mediated personal injury and medical negligence cases in all of Rhode Island’s state and federal trial courts. He has also received accolades for his legal advocacy which has resulted in precedent setting rulings and multi-million dollar awards in medical negligence, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. Attorney Marasco is the President-elect of the Rhode Island Association for Jus...

Mark T. Kempton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mark T., who practices law in Sedalia, Missouri, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geo...

Sumner H. Lipman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Sumner H., who practices law in Bonita Springs, Florida, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sumner H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cindy L. Robinson works on all types of personal injury cases, including claims of medical malpractice, wrongful death, and the sexual abuse of children. She received her B.A. from Wesleyan University and her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. In 1992, Ms. Robinson was appointed by the judiciary to the Standing Committee on Recommendations for Admission to the Bar in Fairfield County and served as chairperson of the committee from 1994 through 2002. She is a member of the ...

Education Law School: Graduated from University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1981) Undergraduate Degrees: Graduated from Coe College (B.A., cum laude, 1977) Truck Driver Training, The Legacy Corporation - 2018 ‍ Specializations/Certifications Board Certified Truck Accident Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy Board Certified in Civil Practice Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy ‍ Legal Ratings Martindale ...

As the first in his family to attend college, Tom Vertetis was inspired to attend law school based on the encouragement of his father. It was the clearest path to try and make a big difference in helping others. If waking up at 3 a.m. and emailing colleagues to share a new legal strategy is an indication, Tom clearly found his calling. With a passionate commitment to assisting victims in complex personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, sexual abuse, school liabili...

NJ medical malpractice lawyer, Barry R. Eichen, grew up in the middle class neighborhood of South Edison. His father was a manager at an auto parts store and his mother worked part-time while raising five children. After graduating from Edison High School, Mr. Eichen worked at night while attending college to help pay for his education. After graduating from law school, Mr. Eichen opened his own law practice in 1987. Mr. Eichen is one of New Jersey’s most seasoned and well-respected tri...

Daniel L. Buckfire earned his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Michigan Business School in 1989.Mr. Buckfire was Phi Beta Kappa and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He graduated cum laude from the prestigious University of Michigan Law School in 1991 and has been engaged in the private practice of law since his successful completion of the bar exam. Daniel L. Buckfire specializes in Michigan car accident cases, no-fault insurance claims, dram shop liability, and...

Randi McGinn is one of the best trial lawyers in the United States, having tried to verdict over 130 jury trials. Her specialty is representing David (or his spouse) against the Goliaths of this world -- insurance companies, product manufacturers, trucking companies and the government. She was the first woman president of the Inner Circle of Advocates, the 100 best plaintiffs' lawyers in the United States. In addition to being listed in Best Lawyers, she has been selected in the Lawdragon 500...

David A. Kulwicki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. David A., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael A. Hersh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael A., who practices law in Boca Raton, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

About Me I’m Kay Van Wey, a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer and Patient Safety Advocate. My clients are everyday people who have been seriously injured by a healthcare provider, medical device, or prescription drug or involved in a life altering accident. My Approach I am passionate about helping my clients. My team and I take a personalized, hands-on approach to helping our clients navigate the legal system and ultimately achieve the justice and compensation they deserve. ...

Steven E. Pegalis, Esq. is one of the nation's foremost plaintiffs' medical malpractice trial lawyers and the founder of the Pegalis Law Group. In his career as an advocate for seriously injured victims of negligence, Mr. Pegalis has obtained some of the highest jury verdicts in New York State. Continuing his success over so many years, in 2023 he obtained a $4.6 million settlement for the failure to properly diagnose and treat retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition common to premature ...

Nick Deets has been a partner with Hovde Dassow + Deets in Indianapolis since 2001. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death. He has tried more than 80 jury trials to verdict. Nick was named the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2010, Best Lawyers, 2017 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (Indianapolis), Best Lawyers, 2022 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff&rs...