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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- 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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- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Super Lawyers
- Thomson Reuters
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Selected: 2019-2020 Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- 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
- Website
- Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik PLLC
- Blog
- The Blame Game Podcast
- E-Bikes v. Pedestrians on the Streets of New York
25 May 2021 - Tread Lightly
23 March 2021 - Carnage on Capitol Hill
12 January 2021
- Q. I have a personal injury case in Bronx ny. The case was brought in 2017 finally I have a settlement conference
- A: It depends. Have you ever made a settlement demand? That's usually the first step in any settlement negotiations. If this is the first time your case is on for a settlement conference then it's not likely that the defendant will have any authority to offer money as getting the authority is a process. The Court will probably bring you back for a few more conferences to settle your case. If, after several conferences, it appears that your case cannot be settled without a trial, you'll be referred to the Special Trial part.
- Q. I am over 18 and I have mental distress caused by my parents.
- A: If you're asking whether you can sue your parents for emotional distress, the short answer is no. Short of physical abuse, a court is not going to second guess parents on how best to raise a child. Here's an article I found online which you might find useful, https://blogs.findlaw.com/injured/2017/03/can-you-sue-your-parents-for-child-abuse.html
- Q. Hi if a judge issues a remitturr as a motion judgement does that mean that there was a offer discussed already on a case
- A: Remittitur is the process by which a court reduces a jury's verdict on damages (as opposed to additur, the process by which a court increases a jury's verdict). If this happened on your case it means that the jury returned a verdict in your favor. If the Court granted the defendant's motion to reduce the jury's verdict, that does not necessarily mean the defendant is willing to pay the judgment entered upon the jury's verdict. The defendant may still appeal the Court's decision (if it did not reduce the verdict as much as the defendant would have liked) or bring up for review other issues that arose during the trial (and either seek a new trial or dismissal of your case).
