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. I needed emergency surgery after a misdiagnosis of anal swelling by a surgeon in June 2024, leading to multiple surgeries.
- A: So sorry to hear what happened to you. In any malpractice case, you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm caused by the departure. As it applies to your case, you'd need to prove that the first surgeon misdiagnosed you and/or failed to properly treat your condition; and that the misdiagnosis / failure to properly treat caused you harm, i.e. that you would not have needed surgery, or perhaps multiple surgeries, had you been corrected diagnosed and/or treated. Get copies of your medical records and speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage.
- Q. Exploring legal options for potential medical malpractice aftermath from epidural.
- A: Sorry to hear what your going through. In any medical malpractice case, you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm caused by the departure. The only way to determine whether you have a viable case would be to obtain copies of your medical records and speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who can have them reviewed by a qualified expert. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage. Keep in mind that nerve damage is an inherent risk of undergoing a lumbar epidural and not necessarily indicative of malpractice (nor is a bad outcome, standing alone, evidence of malpractice). https://my.clevelandclin ... Read More
- Q. Bowel incontinence post-colon resection surgery, NY, seeking legal advice.
- A: Sorry to hear what happened to you. To have a viable claim for medical malpractice you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm caused by such departure. From what I can tell, blind loop syndrome appears to be a recognized complication of colon resection surgery and not necessarily malpractice (as opposed to failing to diagnose or treat the condition). Here's something I found online which you might find useful, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24762-blind-loop-syndrome
Putting aside whether your first surgeon committed malpractice, if the condition can be fixed with a second surgery, the time and expense of a malpractice lawsuit might not ... Read More
