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. Received wrong medication and suffered side effects in New York, what are my legal options?
- A: Sorry to hear what happened to you. Without minimizing what you went through, temporary vomiting and diarrhea, without more, will not justify the time and expense of a malpractice lawsuit. You should certainly report the matter to the pharmacy and perhaps try to get reimbursed for any medical and out-of-pocket expenses you incurred.
- Q. Potential continuous treatment case after 2019 emergency surgery in NY, seeking medical malpractice legal help.
- A: Under the continuous treatment doctrine, the statute of limitations is tolled during the time in which the healthcare provider is treating you for the condition giving rise to the malpractice action. The treatment has to be continuous and ongoing, e.g. regularly scheduled follow-up appointments. If there's a cessation of treatment followed by a resumption of treatment, the continuous treatment doctrine will not likely apply and your malpractice claim will be time-barred.
If you still wish to consult with an attorney, you can find many excellent malpractice attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Almost all of them offer free initial consultations.
- Q. Can I pursue a continuous treatment case for inadequate follow-up after surgery?
- A: Under the continuous treatment doctrine, the statute of limitations is tolled during the time in which the healthcare provider is treating you for the condition giving rise to the malpractice action. The treatment has to be continuous and ongoing, e.g. regularly scheduled follow-up appointments. If there's a cessation of treatment followed by a resumption of treatment, the continuous treatment doctrine will not likely apply and your malpractice claim will be time-barred.
