Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Tim is a partner in the firm and focuses his practice on civil litigation, including medical malpractice defense, general liability and appellate practice. Tim received his law degree from Albany Law School in 2014 where he graduated cum laude and became a member of Justinian Society. Tim is also a proud alumni of the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree graduating cum laude in 2011. Tim is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the United States District Court f...
Ryan Flanagan is an attorney with Claggett & Sykes Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he is part of the firm’s mass tort and litigation team. His practice includes Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Ryan represents clients in complex legal matters involving industrial safety issues, product defects , and personal injury claims. Before entering private practice, Ryan served twenty years in the United States Air Force and retired...
McCallion L. Campbell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. McCallion L., who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which McCallion L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jack Phelan, IV is a partner in the firm and focuses almost entirely on liability defense, including medical malpractice defense, pharmaceutical defense, general liability defense, civil rights litigation, appellate practice, and risk transfer/coverage. Jack is familiar with the intricacies of the day-to-day practices of different courts throughout New York State, having practiced in Upstate New York immediately after law school, before spending five years practicing in New York City. He has ...
Michael Goitein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashley L. McCormack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Ashley L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michele Greco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Michele, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michele is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Cassandra M. Vogel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Cassandra M., who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cassandra M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Krystina Maola is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Krystina, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Krystina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth Weikel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth, who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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