Jonathan R. Ratchik
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
Over two decades of experience devoted exclusively to the practice of personal injury law
Has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf negligence victims and their families
Frequent lecturer for New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Growing up, Jonathan Ratchik knew that he wanted to make a difference. To help people get back up when life knocked them down. To be their voice when no one seemed to listen or care.
In hindsight, it seems only natural that Jonathan went to law school and, after graduating, immediately became a personal injury attorney.
Jonathan lives in New York City with his wife, Hollie, and their two children. When he’s not fighting in the courtroom, Jonathan enjoys coaching his son’s little league team, listening to the Yankees on the radio, and being a great husband (and an even better dad). He’s also a proud supporter and volunteer for Transportation Alternatives, an advocacy group that is committed to making NYC a safer, more enjoyable place for all New Yorkers to walk, bike and live.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 2856607
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- 2nd Circuit
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- United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
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- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
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- Partner
- Kramer & Dunleavy, LLP
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- American University Washington College of Law
- J.D. (1997) | Law
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- New York University
- B.A. (1994) | Political Science, French
- Honors: cum laude
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- Super Lawyers
- Thomson Reuters
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Selected: 2019-2020 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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- Association of the Bar of the City of New York
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- New York State Bar # 2856607
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- Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1995
- American University Journal of International Law and Policy
- Ethics, Decisions 2015
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Ethics, Decisions 2014
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Ethics, Decisions 2013
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Pleadings and Filings, Decisions 2012
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Pleadings and Filings, Decisions 2010
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Q. How to file a Request for Judicial Intervention in a personal injury case in Kings County?
- A: It's likely that the Court instructed you to file a Request for Preliminary Conference - that will get discovery moving on your case. With regard to how to fill out the RJI, my colleague gave excellent advice. If all else fails, call the NYSCEF help desk or the clerk's office. Finally, it is generally inadvisable to represent yourself in a personal injury lawsuit. Best to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage.
- Q. Senior attacked by neighbor on Long Island with a bat, resulting in injuries; seeking advice on suing for damages.
- A: Sorry to hear what happened to you. It sounds like you might have a straightforward case against your assailant. Just keep in mind that the statute of limitations for any such lawsuit is one (1) year. Also, intentional torts are not covered by insurance which means that unless your assailant has assets, you might end up with nothing more than a paper judgment. With regard to a lawsuit against the landlord, that's a little more complicated since a landlord's duty to keep its premises safe generally refers to an obligation to prevent unauthorized access by intruders. Tenants, by definition, have permission to be in the building. Best to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. ... Read More
- Q. What can I do if a livestock owner refuses to provide insurance info after an accident in NY?
- A: Sorry to hear what happened to you. In New York, a farmer can be held liable for injuries caused by their animal wandering onto a roadway if they were negligent in allowing the animal to escape. If you haven't already, file an application for no-fault insurance benefits with your own insurance company. No-fault will cover your medical expenses, lost earnings, etc. With regard to pursuing a claim against the livestock owner, you can't force him to voluntarily disclose his insurance information. If you file a lawsuit, however, he will have to disclose it during the course of discovery. And if he doesn't have insurance, you can always file a claim for UM coverage through your own ... Read More
