Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Tom is a partner in our Litigation department and practices almost exclusively in the area of Personal Injury Litigation. He represents clients who have sustained serious injuries as a result of accidents, product liability and professional malpractice in both State and Federal Courts. He has secured several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements throughout New York and neighboring states. He is involved in the representation of clients at examinations before trial, various court proce...
Ryan Ledebur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ryan practices law in Buffalo, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Ledebur since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professi...
Richard Soldano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Soldano since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard Soldano is held by other lawyers.
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 ...
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.
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...
Matthew J. Baione is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Matthew J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Baione since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew J. Baione is held by other lawyers.
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