Best Lawyers Near You in Lake Success, New York for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Robert B. Gibson is a partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach. He represents some of the nation’s largest healthcare systems in high exposure malpractice cases. Mr. Gibson is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience and has handled complex jury trials involving a wide scope of medical specialties. He has developed a particular focus in defending some of the most prominent orthopedic surgeons in the country including for what is widely considered the premier o...
Michael Sullivan is a Senior Trial Partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP with more than 25 years of experience litigating and trying cases to verdict throughout New York State. Mr. Sullivan joined HPMB in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2004 and has been a member of the firm's Executive Committee since 2014. Mr. Sullivan represents several of the premier medical centers and health systems in the United States, and he specializes in defending those institutions and individu...
Senior Trial Partner Jeff Lawton is an accomplished trial attorney who has been with Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP (MCB) since 1983. Enthusiastic and motivated by the very process of representing a client at trial, he often takes on cases that other attorneys have declined. In his own words: “I don’t like my job, I love it.” Jeff excels at simplifying esoteric medical concepts and technicalities into terms jurors can understand, and savors the opportunity to educate jurie...
A highly respected and seasoned expert in his field, Senior Trial Partner Peter Crean is a formidable litigator and skilled legal strategist. He is known as a “tough as nails,” well organized practitioner with meticulous attention to detail. Peter has aggressively represented clients in large damage, complex medical cases, with an emphasis on hospital investigations, physician discipline, risk management, residency training and supervision issues. His 38+ years of experience inclu...
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