Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

As a partner at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP, Christopher L. Sallay is committed to representing clients in the New York City area and in New Jersey. He focuses his practice on handling personal injury cases that involve construction and car accidents, medical malpractice, municipal liability and products liability. Chris has been selected by Super Lawyers as a Top 100 Lawyer in the New York Metropolitan Area. Referred to as "The Best of the Best", he has received among the ...

Harry J. Forrest focuses his legal practice on personal injury claims involving motor vehicle collisions, construction site accidents, fall-down accidents and wrongful death. He also practices in the areas of civil litigation, business counseling and long-term disability claims and appeals. He has successfully handled cases in both federal and state courts and has tried cases to verdict involving claims for personal injury, property damage, contract disputes and constitutional civil rights vi...

Richard P. Weisbeck, Jr. is a senior partner of the firm. For over 25 years, he has focused his practice in the area of personal injury law, including construction accidents, workplace injuries, automobile accidents, defective products/products liability, slip and fall accidents, and amputations. Numerous local attorneys refer their complex cases to Mr. Weisbeck. His experience in resolving difficult matters as well as his nationally recognized litigation and trial skills are essential for su...

I joined Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP as an Associate attorney in 2008 and was made equity Partner in April of 2011. Prior to being an attorney I was a Diagnostic Technician with Mercedes-Benz. I am from Scio, New York and obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and graduated cum laude from law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. I am admitted to practice law in both New York and Pennsylvania. I am a member of the Amer...

Jordan A. Ziegler is a senior partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP in New York, New York. He represents clients in workers’ compensation , personal injury , and Social Security Disability matters, as well as civil service disability retirement pension claims involving the New York City, New York State, and local retirement systems. His practice also includes Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mr. Ziegler serves as chair of the firm’s Civil Serv...

Jason Krakower is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jason, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erica Colon is a New York personal injury attorney at The Perecman Firm, where she represents individuals who have sustained serious injuries due to negligence, with a focus on construction accidents, workplace injuries, and New York Labor Law claims. Erica is known for her thorough preparation, strategic advocacy, and client-focused approach. She has mediated numerous personal injury cases and participated in multiple trials, helping injured workers navigate complex litigation and secure mea...

Brandon S. Finz has always had a strong desire to help those in need. Learning firsthand from the example set by his father, Stuart L. Finz, the Senior Trial Attorney and CEO of Finz & Finz, P.C. and one of New York’s most respected and well-known trial attorneys, and his grandfather, Leonard L. Finz, a former New York State Supreme Court Justice, Mr. Finz represents those who have suffered grave injuries in a wide range of complex tort and medical malpractice litigation. Prior to j...

Jonathan Shalom, Esq. has been steadfast in championing the interests of those who were injured in an accident. After honing his skills at both large and mid-sized law firms in New York, he founded Shalom Law, PLLC in 2018, continuing his commitment to justice for the injured. Known as a formidable advocate among fellow attorneys and adversaries, Mr. Shalom consistently delivers exceptional results for his clients. His aggressive yet effective approach has secured numerous million-dollar and ...

Olivia P. Kelly is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy where she focuses her practice on helping individuals and families impacted by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Based in the firm’s New York office, Olivia participates in every stage of litigation as an asbestos attorney but focuses on motions and appellate practice. She utilizes her skills in legal research and writing to strategize innovative ways to advocate and obtain successful results for her clients. “...

Cydney Korek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cydney, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cydney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sean Kerley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sean, 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 Sean is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pawel Wierzbicki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Pawel, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pawel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christina Mercado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christina, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lucas Franken 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. Lucas, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lucas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...