Find Lawyers in New York, New York for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

For the past twenty years, Ms. Adimey has devoted her legal career to litigating on behalf of those who have suffered loss. She began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County, where for five years she prosecuted cases on behalf of the residents of Bronx County who were the victims of horrific crimes. There, she became an experienced trial attorney, trying dozens of misdemeanor and felony trials to verdict. Prior to joining our team, Ms. Adimey had the privilege of represen...

Albert Aquila is a top medical malpractice lawyer who has won millions of dollars on behalf of his clients since he joined Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo as an associate in 1994. He became a member of the firm 2002, and because of his hard work and successful results, was asked by his fellow members to lead one of the firm’s medical malpractice departments. Mr. Aquila is a proven litigation expert with a keen ability to prepare and try medical malpractice cases in all areas...

Joseph P. Awad, elected President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (2006-2007), Governor of the American Association for Justice (2004-2011), Board Certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty, highest rating for legal and ethical standards (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell, recipient of full Academic Law scholarship and Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. Mr. Awad has an excellent record of achievement in trial and appellate advocacy on behalf of consumers in matters includ...

Eleni Coffinas is a member of the firm and in charge of one the firm’s medical malpractice units. An experienced and highly effective trial advocate, Ms. Coffinas has won many seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice cases. She is one of the leading authorities on medical malpractice in New York and is sought after as a lecturer on medical malpractice issues and serves on numerous bar committees in this area. The judiciary in New York has recognized her ex...

David J. Dean, who joined the Firm over 15 years ago as a nationally recognized trial attorney, is responsible for trying some of our largest and often most challenging and complex cases. David J. Dean is a senior trial attorney on all matters in the Firm’s practice. Mr. Dean was the Chief Trial Counsel for the plaintiffs in the Agent Orange Class Action, representing more than two million Vietnam Veterans in their claims against seven chemical companies. His work was described in publi...

Matthew Gaier is a partner at Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM), one of the top personal injury law firms in New York. He has directly contributed to the firm’s prominent success through appellate work, writing briefs, and arguing appeals. One of Matthew’s most notable contributions was to the case Applewhite v. Accuhealth, Inc in the Court of Appeals - New York State’s highest court – which held that the plaintiffs were entitled to establish at trial that ...

Anthony H. Gair is a partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf , which was founded by his father, Harry A. Gair in 1919. Mr. Gair joined the firm in 1980, and specializes in preparing and trying New York personal injury cases including construction accidents , defective products , medical malpractice and automobile accidents . He has also tried numerous cases against the City of New York, one of which involved the City's failure to erect and place ...

Edward H. Gersowitz is one of the co-founders of Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. In addition to handling the firm’s pharmaceutical, motor vehicle, premises, municipal liability and toxic tort cases, he also oversees the firm’s daily activities and philanthropic endeavors.Education & Employment HistoryMr. Gersowitz received his Bachelor of Science at Cornell University. He then embarked upon his formal legal education and received his Juris Doctor at Benjamin N. Cardozo Schoo...

Brielle joined Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin as an associate in May 2012 after working as a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney at another New York firm. She has experience in all aspects of litigation and works hard to obtain substantial recoveries for her clients. Brielle graduated from Boston University with a degree in Political Science, and graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law. She then began honing her litigation skills, and was selected to join th...

Howard S. Hershenhorn is the youngest lawyer to be selected by his peers for inclusion in the Super Lawyers 2012 Top 100 New York Lawyers, which was published in the Magazine Section of the New York Times. Referred to as "The Best of the Best", he is among the top 100 lawyers who received the highest point totals in the New York Metro nomination, research and blue ribbon review process. Additionally, in each year since 2007, he has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyer...

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 Bingha...

Judith Livingston – who has been called “A Legal Legend” by Law Dragon - is a senior partner at Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM). She specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Judith has won 35 trials with verdicts in excess of $1 million and negotiated hundreds of settlements that have resulted in payments of almost half-billion dollars. Judith was named as one of “The 50 most influential women lawyers in America” by New York mag...

Considered one of the best trial lawyers in the US by clients and attorneys, Thomas Moore is a senior partner at Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM). Tom achieved this recognition by being one of the most successful advocates on behalf of individual plaintiffs. He wins nine out of 10 cases (whereas plaintiffs typically only win two out of 10). Tom has won over 90 trials with verdicts in excess of $1 million, and has also negotiated settlements for clients in excess of $1 billion. To...

Founder and Partner of Morelli Law Firm, PLLC Benedict Morelli is one of the most successful and experienced attorneys in the country, specializing in civil litigation. He represents clients in employment discrimination, truck and train accidents, civil rights, complex product and drug liability, auto accidents, labor law, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and many other types of cases. With decades of experience and a reputation as a fierce trial lawyer, Benedict Morelli consistently ...

Carmine Rubino is a managing partner at Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM). Carmine works tirelessly to assure that every case at KDLM is handled effectively and efficiently. He oversees witnesses and experts, lines up medical research, and coordinates legal and medical arguments. Carmine works hard to ensure that every client is justly compensated for their pain and suffering. Carmine was included in the Best Lawyers in America list in 2021.

Throughout his 30-year legal career, Ben Rubinowitz has made his mark as a leading trial lawyer combining hard work and dedication with his remarkable courtroom skills and presence. Ben was twice voted Best Lawyer's "Lawyer of the Year." In 2016 Ben was voted " Best Lawyers Plaintiff's "Lawyer of the Year" New York City Area., Products Liability and in 2013, "Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year" Mr. Rubinowitz began his career as a prosecutor, where he honed the trial skills that would become ...

A graduate of both Fordham University and Fordham Law School, Mr. Scaffidi began his legal career representing corporations, physicians, hospitals and their insurance companies – an experience that proved invaluable as it provided him with insight into the strategies and techniques relied upon by his adversaries today. After achieving success as a member of the defense bar, Mr. Scaffidi realized, some 25-plus years ago, that his passion and talents could be better utilized by serving th...

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 ...

After attending Franklin and Marshall College and graduating "With Distinction" from Hofstra University School of Law, where he was a member of the Hofstra Law Review, Richard M. Steigman joined the firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz as an attorney in 1997. As a partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, he performs all facets of personal injury litigation, including preparing complex cases from start to finish, ...

Eli Fuchsberg is an experienced advocate for plaintiffs, with expertise in medical malpractice, civil rights, products liability, and personal injury. He is a seasoned negotiator, and regularly obtains seven-figure settlements. He handles all aspects of litigation from case intake through trial and is admitted to practice law in the federal and state courts of New York and New Jersey. Eli obtained his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Washin...

Avinoam Laby joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. in April of 2014 as a legal intern and upon being admitted to the bar, became an associate in October of 2015. His practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury litigation, trial preparation and prosecution with a focus on Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability and Labor Law. Prior to joining the firm, Avi served as a court clerk for the Honorable James E. d’Auguste in New York County Civil Court and as a Claims Bur...

Anthony Makarov joined Gersowitz Libo & Korek as an intern during his second year of law school, and became an associate in 2018 upon graduation. Mr. Makarov handles catastrophic personal Injury and medical malpractice cases. He has worked on all aspects of a case, from the beginning investigation to trial. Additionally, Mr. Makarov has drafted and argued summary judgement motions on complex issues in the State courts of New York.