Purdys Personal Injury Lawyers

I am a personal injury trial lawyer specializing in personal injury and accidents, with 35+ years of success securing financial compensation for clients throughout the New York City metropolitan area and surrounding counties. My expertise in the courtroom has enabled me to recover tens of millions of dollars in personal injury verdicts for my clients. Put 35+ years of Trial Experience to Work for You!

At Lynch Schwab, we handle all legal matters in every county in New York State, and can appear throughout all of Connecticut. We provide clients with thorough, cost conscious and effective representation. All of our attorneys have previously trained at large litigation law firms, and are dedicated to providing the same services which a large firm can provide, but with the small firm personal client relationship. Our Firm handles all aspects of the legal practice, representing major insurers, municipalities, small businesses, large businesses and individuals. We also represent clients on non-litigation matters, such as real estate closings, commercial and business...

Greg Bagen is the most experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in Putnam County. He has been proudly representing members of his local community for 40 years. Attorney Bagen is one of less than 50 Board Certified trial lawyers in New York State and is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated. He has tried more injury cases than all other local attorneys combined, resulting in the eight highest verdicts. He has recovered over $40 million for clients, including the only verdicts of over $1 million. Attorney Bagen is the only local attorney to have won verdicts in motor vehicle, construction site...

Daniel R. Tota is a partner at the Yorktown Heights legal office, Durante, Bock & Tota, PLLC. He primarily devotes his practice to real estate and business transactions, but he also handles criminal defense cases, estate planning and civil litigation matters. Mr. Tota is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Connecticut State Bar, and is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, the Yorktown Bar Association, and the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. To find out more about the representation offered by Attorney Tota, do not hesitate to give the firm a call today.

As a former police officer and NYS Investigator, I bring a wealth of practical experience in the areas of my practice. I have tremendous legal experience as a trial attorney, having tried numerous civil, family law and criminal cases.

Michael G. Jasper is a highly ambitious attorney, who in addition to practicing law, owns and operates a Freelance Digital Marketing Service for local businesses in both Westchester County, New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut. Michael also continues to pursue his passion for writing novels, film, and music.

Entrepreneurially spirited, Michael started his own practice out of law school alongside his mother Margaret, who has successfully practiced law as a solo practitioner for over twenty years. Michael spent his time working as Margaret’s legal assistant through law school, learning the ropes and preparing him well for his...

Michael V. Kaplen is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School where he teaches the only course in the nation devoted to traumatic brain injury law. Michael is a member of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council and chaired the council from 2007 to 2013 and from 2019 to 2021. He is president of the American Academy of Brain Injury Attorneys. He is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is board certified by the American Board of Professional Liability attorneys in...

Valerie dedicates her law practice to protecting the rights of individuals with serious injuries and disabilities. For the past 29 years, she has devoted her career to helping victims of abuse and neglect receive the compensation and benefits they deserve – whether from personal injury, dental malpractice, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and wrongful death, social security disability, or workers compensation. Valerie is admitted to practice before all of the State Courts of New York, the Federal District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts, and the United States Supreme Court. She obtained her B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia...

MATTHEW GOODSTEIN is a personal injury attorney at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. Mr. Goodstein regularly collaborates with partner and personal injury attorney, Adam Handler, to develop a personalized strategy for each case that will help our injured clients obtain the best results possible. Mr. Goodstein is a 2005 graduate of the Indiana University – Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, Indiana and a 2008 graduate of the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. After graduating law school, Mr. Goodstein served as an Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA), representing the State of Illinois in criminal prosecutions. During his time as...

Prior to opening my own firm, I began my legal career as a paralegal in Cleveland, Ohio assisting in civil litigation and specializing in all areas of plaintiff’s personal injury. After graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, I began practicing law in the state of Michigan where I represented injured drivers, passengers, motorcyclists and pedestrians that were involved in automobile accidents.

When I moved to New York, I specialized in real estate closings and had the pleasure of assisting the public and several Patrolman Benevolent Associations, such as the Rockland County PBA and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, in...

Michael LoGiudice is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School (1997) and has many verdicts and settlements totaling in the tens of millions of dollars. Michael handles all personal injury and medical malpractice claims. He also has a unique connection with municipality claims and construction accidents [New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240(1) and 241(6)]. Michael started his law practice by advertising “WE SUE NYC”. For years he built a reputation as a fierce adversary of all State, City and Local municipalities. For over 20 years he has dedicated his professional career to representing all victims of police misconduct, civil rights...

With nearly 30 years in law, Jared Altman has a diverse legal background, from prosecuting DUIs to championing Social Security Disability cases. Graduating with distinction from Hofstra University Law School, he focused on personal injury and commercial litigation, handling cases spanning various areas like automobile accidents, false arrests, and more. Bringing extensive expertise to each case, Mr. Altman ensures a personal approach, keeping clients informed and educated about their options. Client surveys reflect utmost satisfaction, indicating a strong recommendation for his services. Moreover, Mr. Altman provides free telephone consultations across personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims, only charging fees upon...

An experienced litigator, Christine Klein handles family law issues with sensitivity and understanding. Our practice focuses on your family's legal needs. Whether starting a new one by adopting a child or trying to protect the family you have in a custody or divorce proceeding, we'll work with you to help safeguard your family. We work with traditional families as well as with the LGBT community, and single individuals, taking care of your special family's legal needs.

ADAM S. HANDLER is partner and head of the personal injury department at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. Mr. Handler graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2000 and from Suffolk University Law School in 2003. Over the course of his career, Mr. Handler (also known as The Case Handler®) has successfully obtained over $55 million dollars in compensation for his injured clients. Mr. Handler also attained the highest reported verdict granted in the state of New York for a “no-fault” motor vehicle accident case in the amount of $2.55 million dollars in 2011...

Peter A. Hurwitz began his legal career working with his father, Martin Hurwitz, and became a partner in the Law Firm of Hurwitz and Hurwitz P.C. His father, Martin Hurwitz, established the law firm in 1955. The firm brought decades of experience with a strong commitment of expertise, competence, and the finest legal representation to its clients. Martin Hurwitz practiced law in Rockland County with both a respected and exceptional reputation by his colleagues, clients and courts. Upon retirement, the legacy of his law practice continues today with the Law Office of Peter A. Hurwitz. Peter A. Hurwitz has...

CONRAD E. POLLACK is the Managing Partner of Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. He heads the firm’s immigration department. He graduated from New York University in 1981 and from Brooklyn Law School in 1984 with great honors. He was admitted in New York in 1985. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pollack has acquired experience in all aspects of immigration law, including deportation & removal matters, work, trainee and seasonal visas, family-based visas, political asylum and citizenship matters. He is a member of the New York Court Lawyers Association, ILW.com, American Bar Association...

Kitson & Schuyler LLP is a full-service law firm located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, in the heart of the lower Hudson Valley. We offer clients professional, cost-efficient representation and personal attention to all aspects of the legal matters we handle. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in courts from New York City to Dutchess County, as well as in mediation and arbitration of both commercial and individual claims. We have guided clients through a variety of business and real estate transactions, establishing a reputation as effective advocates for our clients regardless of the nature of the issues presented. Call today...

I have been representing consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases since 1999. I take your representation both professionally and personally explaining how the process works. You will not be shoved off to a paralegal after your initial consultation.

Since 1994, Robert Irving Miller has successfully represented businesses, health care professionals and individuals in litigation, at trials and in appeals. His primary focus is medical malpractice defense, health law and all matters related to the administration of health care facilities. Mr. Miller’s experience in both the fields of law and health care has made him an ideal advocate for hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and other health professionals. Mr. Miller is licensed to practice law in both New York and Connecticut as well as in federal courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Miller graduated from Pace...

Kimberly A. Sofia, Esq. is a commercial and civil litigator, who practices a wide range of legal disciplines throughout New York, New Jersey, and the federal courts. Kimberly has had a record of success in representing clients – from complex personal injury claims and motor vehicle accidents to criminal defense matters like DWI-defense and traffic violations. Though every case is different, she brings the same individual commitment and dedication to each case. Kimberly was selected as a 2015 Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” which placed her among the top 2.5% of lawyers in New York. She was awarded 2014’s “Top...

Former Prosecutor for New York State Attorney General Peter W. Kolp, P.C. has over 23 years of trial experience as a prosecutor, civil litigator and criminal defense attorney. He served as an Assistant Attorney General of New York State from 2007-2013 and prior to that he served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the esteemed Rackets Division of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office from 2000-2007. As a prosecutor, he was lead counsel in over 25 felony trials involving white collar crime, insurance fraud, consumer fraud, arson, and enterprise corruption. As a litigator, he has over 50 civl...

Our firm’s main areas of focus are employment law, divorce and family law, criminal law, litigation, estate planning, personal injury, education law, and business law.

All of our attorneys are licensed to practice in multiple states, including Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.

Attorney Maya received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A., Cum Laude, from New York University. He began his career at Clifford Chance in New York City and he has practiced in the state and federal courts of New York and Connecticut. He is the Managing Partner of Maya Murphy. Mr. Maya was born...

Principal Attorney Vonnie Dones is the founder of Legalcleanup.com. The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones, III ESQ. at LegalCleanup.com is a general practice law firm. We offer legal services in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington D.C. Dones worked as a Criminal Prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases. Dones also worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law supervising law students and representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and...

Jason A. Richman , Esq., Construction worker injury; medical malpractice; car accidents; wrongful death; other serious personal injuries. Since 1997.

Hunter J. Shkolnik concentrates his area of practice to the trial of significant personal injury cases primarily in the area of drug, automobile, heavy truck and aviation related product liability actions.
He leads the discovery and trial teams of various mass tort pharmaceutical and medical device litigations for the firm. He is also active in managing national litigation and plaintiff litigation groups including the American Association of Justice’s Actos Litigation Group.
He is currently serving as a chairman, leader or court appointed representative on Plaintiff Steering Committees in various drug and other mass torts. Additionally Mr. Shkolnik has also held officer positions...

Shawn Barnett is a skilled litigator and trial attorney who is dedicated to helping those who have been victimized by law enforcement or correctional officers. He has received multiple million-dollar settlements for his clients and has been recognized as an Illinois Rising Star multiple times. During his time as an attorney, Shawn has represented numerous clients who have been injured by those who have abused their authority. He has vigorously pursued a wide variety of claims on behalf of his clients, including false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, wrongful death, and sexual assault. Shawn has a particular focus on police involved...

Steven J. Seiden is a founding member of Seiden & Kaufman and has practiced exclusively personal injury law for more than thirty years. He has recovered millions of dollars for injured victims of accidents and surviving family members in wrongful death actions. Attorney Seiden has successfully handled thousands of cases in the New York State Courts, Federal Courts, and Court of Claims arising from all types of motor vehicle accidents, premises accidents, and construction accidents. Mr. Seiden is also an accomplished appellate attorney, having won numerous cases in the Appellate Division and New York State's highest court, the...

Sonya Tien leads her law firm's litigation, corporate, personal injury, and intellectual property practices. She received her law degree from Columbia University and was recognized as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Sonya received her business degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan Flagler Business School, where she earned 17 scholarships. Sonya was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2020, Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiffs' Lawyers, and Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. Her articles have been published by the Wall Street Lawyer and Practising Law Institute. She has presented on the...

As a New York City personal injury attorney at Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnell & Ryan LLP, George W. Ilchert represents clients who have suffered various types of serious injuries. He is known for the personal level of representation he has offered to his clients over the past 30 years. Attorney Ilchert is a member of several associations, including the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. Call the firm today for a free case evaluation to see how he can help you fight for your rights.

Formerly with the Law Offices of Alex Hernandez, Mr. Hernandez is now CEO of ARH Consulting LLC a National Law Firm; A multi area litigation practice; Federal and State matters in New York, New Mexico, and California Pro Hac Vice (immigration nationally) With over 20 years of legal experience, Alex R. Hernandez Jr. has represented thousands of clients. Economist, Author, and Attorney, Alex has worked for several decades getting justice for his clients. Alex comes from a family of legal professionals, his father was the first Hispanic County judge and is currently the sitting County Court at Law Judge, his mother has been...

Attorney Michael A. Rose focuses his practice on successfully obtaining financial compensation for accident victims throughout the state of New York. He has tried a substantial amount of cases which have resulted in seven-figure jury verdicts and settlements. Also, in 2012 , Rose secured the largest jury verdict in the State of New York for Construction Site Accidents. Aside from providing legal assistance to his clients, Rose is currently a member of professional associations such as the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice.