Pond Eddy Personal Injury Lawyers

Richard graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., with a major in finance and accounting in 1987. He waited three years before entering the Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1993. He worked briefly as a clerk in the United States Attorney's Office in Las Vegas and then he joined his father Melvyn Jacoby's firm in 1994. Richard is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the National Consumer Bankruptcy Association.

Ian Chaikin is the founding attorney of Chaikin Trial Group and is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Known for his client-first approach, Ian prioritizes accessibility and is available to his clients seven days a week. His meticulous trial preparation, aggressive litigation style, and skilled negotiation tactics have earned him a reputation for achieving exceptional results. Ian has led Chaikin Trial Group to recover over $100 million for clients, handling serious injury and accident cases with dedication and precision. The firm’s success is reflected not only in numerous industry honors but also in the trust...

I am Abraham Jaros, co-founder at Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC, a leading personal injury law firm in New York City. With over 47 years of experience in the personal injury legal field. Born and raised in New York, I was at the top of my class in law school and also obtained a Master’s degree in Economics. I secured the first-ever verdicts exceeding $1 million and $2 million in Sullivan and Albany Counties, respectively. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a relentless pursuit of justice for those harmed by others' negligence. One of my most significant cases resulted in...

Ms. Khashmati is the founder and principal attorney at Khashmati Law, P.C., a multilingual and client-focused law firm proudly serving Queens, Long Island, Westchester and the surrounding boroughs. Ms. Khashmati earned her law degree from Girne American University in Cyprus and her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Touro Law Center in Long Island, New York. She has been licensed to practice in the State of New York since 2011 and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She has been honored as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in immigration law for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021....

As a Founding Partner of LaMagna McKenna PLLC, Daniel J. McKenna brings more than twenty-five years of well-rounded legal experience to the firm. His practice spans representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and various civil litigation matters, as well as serving the legal needs of small businesses, along with both individual and commercial real estate clients. Dan’s professional background includes time as both a sole practitioner and as an associate at larger law firms, allowing him to deliver effective, experience-driven legal representation across a wide spectrum of cases. He has worked closely with small businesses of all types,...

For over thirty years, the Toner Law Firm has been dedicated to serving the communities of Nassau and Suffolk Long Island, as well as the greater Metropolitan area. As the Managing Attorney, I have built my career as a trial attorney, representing thousands of Criminal defendants over the past three decades. I have handled some of the most serious cases in our justice system with success. On the Civil side, I have tried numerous injury cases and recovered tens of millions of dollars for individuals who have suffered injuries.

Melanie H. Muhlstock joined Parker Waichman as an Associate in 2005 and is now Managing Partner, Mass Torts Department. Ms. Muhlstock graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Communication Arts/Rhetoric in 1994. She received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University – Chicago School of Law in 1997, where she earned the Corpus Juris Secundum Award for Scholastic Excellence in Civil Procedure. She has been a member of the Bar of the State of New Jersey since 1997 and the Bar of the State of New York since 1998. She...

Harper has successfully advocated on behalf of injured New Yorkers since 2011, winning millions of dollars for her clients through verdicts and settlements. She specializes in construction accidents, police brutality, premises liability, automobile accidents and wrongful death cases. She is an active member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and has been repeatedly recognized as a SuperLawyers "Rising Star".

Raymond C. Silverman is a partner at Parker Waichman LLP, where he is recognized as a skilled personal injury and mass tort trial attorney. He has more than two decades of experience advocating for clients in complex litigation, including catastrophic injury, medical device, defective product, and mass tort cases. Raymond is known for his commitment to serving clients nationwide and for his role in high-profile cases—most notably as Co-Lead Counsel in the Mirena IUD multicounty litigation in New Jersey. He is praised for his vigorous courtroom advocacy, dedication to client service, and leadership within the plaintiffs' bar

Mike Bersani is an experienced and highly respected New York State trial lawyer concentrating his practice almost entirely on personal injury claims. He is a widely published author on personal injury law. He has published numerous articles on the subject, and wrote and published the book "Understanding Your New York Personal Injury Claim", which can be ordered on his website.

Mike Bersani graduated Magna Cum Laude (top 5% of his class) from Syracuse University College of Law in 1993. He went on to a two-year clerkship with an appellate court in Rochester, NY. Since then he has devoted...

Find out what your case is really worth ! MOTORCYCLE Crashes, Car Crashes, Fall Downs, Dog Bites : A graduate of University of Toledo College of Law, class of 1995, Attorney Richard A. Nicotra concentrates his practice on all areas of personal injury, focusing on car accidents, dog bite incidents and slip and fall incidents. He is admitted in all New York State Courts, including the Western New York Bankruptcy Court and Federal Court. Attorney Nicotra has won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements and is the current President of the New York State Trial Lawyers –...

Mr. Johnsen is an attorney at Tiveron Law primarily focusing in the firm’s Litigation Department. While attending SUNY Buffalo Law School, Mr. Johnsen was part of the University’s Consumer Financial Advocacy Clinic and was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for his work with the program. While in law school, he was a clerk at New Era Cap Co., Inc. Following law school, Mr. Johnsen has gained exposure to several areas of his litigation practice, including special education claims against school districts, employment discrimination claims, general business disputes and work in Erie County Surrogate's Court on...

Over a span of more than three decades, Chris O'Brien has emerged as a distinguished advocate, unwaveringly dedicated to championing the cause of personal injury victims in Western New York. As a founding partner of O'Brien & Ford, PC, Chris, alongside John Ford, has etched their mark by effectively settling or trying more than 40 million- or multi-million dollar cases, garnering widespread acclaim for their relentless commitment to justice. Chris is not merely a seasoned Buffalo personal injury lawyer but a nationally recognized figure and educator, generously imparting his trial skills across the United States and Canada. His significant impact is...

Michael T. Benz is an associate attorney in the firm’s litigation department; handling personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense cases. His motto and practice is to prepare every case as though it will be a jury trial; and he is confident that his trial preparation is the key to getting the best result for his clients.

Mr. Benz brings vast trial experience with him to HoganWillig, having tried hundreds of cases as an Assistant Defender at the nationally recognized Defender Association of Philadelphia, before starting his own private criminal defense practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a native “Buffalonian” he...

Ms. Cronauer is an attorney working with the firm’s Litigation department. She has experience in the full range of client representation including Supreme Court and Appellate oral arguments, complex motion and appellate brief production and representation of clients in mediations, arbitrations and trials.

Ms. Cronauer attended Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania where she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in political science and a minor in economics. At Saint Vincent College, she played varsity tennis and was a George Washington Fellow. Following her undergraduate education, she attended Ohio Northern University College of Law from which she graduated...