Witherbee Personal Injury Lawyers

Karen R. Sanders, Senior Counsel in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Rochester office, focuses her practice on Civil Litigation (Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Whistleblower Actions) and Employment Law.

Karen was admitted to the bar in New York State in 1994. She also is admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Western and Northern Districts of New York, the Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Karen practiced with the firm of Harris, Chesworth, Johnstone & Welch, LLP (2015-Present). She was previously associated with Harris,...

As the founder of The Law Offices of Brian A. Kelly, P.C., Rockland County lawyer Brian A. Kelly focuses his attention on personal injury and criminal defense cases. Mr. Kelly has been working as an attorney for more than 17 years. Prior to opening his current firm, Attorney Kelly spent time as a prosecutor and attorney at other films. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his Juris Doctor from the Fordham University School of Law. Contact his firm today for a no-charge consultation.

As a former police officer and NYS Investigator, I bring a wealth of practical experience in the areas of my practice. I have tremendous legal experience as a trial attorney, having tried numerous civil, family law and criminal cases.

Mr. Lissauer, who specializes in appellate advocacy, joined Finkelstein & Partners in 1996. He is considered by his peers to be one of the premiere appellate advocates in regard to construction accidents and trial appeals. Mr. Lissauer has argued appeals in all four Appellate Divisions within New York State and has handled cases of first impression before the highest Court in New York, The Court of Appeals. He successfully argued the matter of Riglioni v. Chambers Four Tractor Sales Inc., 2005 08243, 2006 01746 where summary judgment was denied to a distributor and a retailer in a strict products liability...

Leilani Rodriguez has a diverse legal background having practiced in both the private and public sectors in state and federal court. Her practice focuses primarily on medical malpractice, personal injury, civil rights, criminal defense and professional liability. She is well versed in both trial and appellate litigation. Prior to transitioning to the private sector, Ms. Rodriguez worked for the New York State Attorney General’s Office defending the State in various lawsuits, including general negligence, medical malpractice, municipal law and automobile accidents. She also worked in the Federal Habeas Corpus Unit and has briefed and argued numerous cases...

Leonard A. Bellavia, founding partner of the law firm of Bellavia Blatt Andron & Crossett, PC, is a nationally recognized authority in the field of automotive franchise law and represents thousands of automobile dealerships across the country in all aspects of commercial litigation and buy/sell transactions. He has been instrumental in negotiating the sale of hundreds of dealerships and has achieved national recognition for advocating the mass action litigation model on behalf of franchised automobile dealers. Most notably, Len has successfully implemented the mass litigation model in the following actions: • In a settlement to recover reasonable compensation for warranty parts...

Prior to re-opening his office in the town of Coeymans, George served as General Counsel to Carver Companies, a group of closely held corporations and limited liability companies within upstate New York and Charleston, South Carolina.

Immediately before that, he served as a Federal Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration.

He has extensive experience working in policy making positions at every level of government, including the local level, the state level, and the federal level, and served as the liaison between the Department of Defense and the American Bar Association from 2010 through 2011.

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Our focus is in matrimonial and Family law. We have assisted thousands of clients over the last 17 years protect their rights. We aggressively handle matters such as child support, custody, asset protection, fathers rights, orders of protection, divorce and divorce mediation, modification of orders, and much more.

Michael Kolb was born and raised in Newburgh, New York and is a graduate of Chestnut Street School, North Junior High School, Newburgh Free Academy, Cornell University and Columbia University Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1976 and has practiced law in a variety of settings for more than 35 years. Early in his career he served as a Law Secretary to a Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department for almost two years. At present, his practice consists primarily of representing persons injured by defective machines and other products. He also represents injured persons...

Kyle Newman is a third-generation plaintiff’s personal injury attorney who began practicing with his father, James Newman, upon graduating from Touro Law School in 2008. He is the senior associate at James Newman, P.C. and plays a prominent role in all cases from inception to resolution.

Kyle has devoted himself to becoming an accomplished trial attorney in the fields of personal injury and medical malpractice and was recently selected to the 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Star List, which recognizes the top 2.5% of all New York attorneys under 40 years old.

At only 25 years old and fresh out of law school...

Dedicated, Passionate, and Experienced Advocate Erica Colon is a respected plaintiff’s trial attorney at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., known for her relentless dedication to handling high-stakes, complex cases that others might shy away from. Her commitment to her clients has earned her recognition among the top attorneys in the state, with honors from Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2016-2024) and U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers (Ones to Watch, 2021-2024). With a strong connection to workers, children, and families, Erica is deeply committed to seeking justice for those who have been wronged. She focuses on personal injury law, representing clients in construction...

Blitz Law Group has earned our reputation of being skillful negotiators, aggressive trial attorneys, and tenacious adversaries who consistently get great results for our clients, regardless of the challenges presented. Justin’s experience with successfully managing large caseloads of complex and high-profile negligence actions has garnered him recognition as a fierce trial lawyer and expert negotiator who successfully resolves cases in arbitration, mediation, courtroom negotiation, and trial. In fact, Justin is one of the “go to” trial attorneys for other New York lawyers who seek trial counsel on their most severe injury cases. Other law firms hire Justin Blitz to try to...

Haley received her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Haley attended SUNY Stony Brook, where she received her bachelor's degree in Political Science. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip, graduating with honors. She is currently admitted to the New York State Bar. Haley was appointed and served as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County. There, she assessed, investigated, and prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. She conducted evidentiary hearings and spent innumerable hours in the courtroom. She was placed in the domestic violence unit, where she obtained specialized training...

Anthony J. Vindigni is the managing partner of Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law, in the Ewing, New Jersey office. Anthony couples an empathetic, honest approach with more than a decade of experience representing injured persons in personal injury, PIP Arbitrations and worker's compensation matters to successfully reach favorable settlements and verdicts.. A passionate advocate and thoughtful analyst, Anthony starts every case by thoroughly examining the facts and available evidence to provide his clients with insight that allows them to make meaningful and important decisions about their options. Anthony’s clients appreciate how his respect and understanding help them feel...

The complexities of family law are great and require a high level of experience, compassion, and real life understanding of what it means for a family to go through a painful legal process. As Long Island family attorneys, we have handled many family law cases and have helped individuals and families reach legal agreements that are fair and appropriate. From financial matters regarding prenuptial agreements and alimony to the painful areas of child abuse, and domestic violence, if they are in need of a family or divorce attorney Long Island families are encouraged to consult with us for advice and...

Pursuing his lifelong ambitions, Mr. Merson opened the doors to his own firm to help individuals who have been catastrophically harmed and unfairly treated. Mr. Merson believes in a team approach where the staff of Merson Law, PLLC and the client and their family work together to achieve an outstanding result in a shorter period of time. The legal team at Merson Law, PLLC pursues every case aggressively, comprehensively and expeditiously.

Kimberly attended the University of Michigan where she received her BA. She attended Fordham Law School where she received her JD in 1998. She began her career working at a large firm in New York City, Brown & Wood, LLP. Kimberly joined the Nassau County District Attorney's Office in 2002 where she tried numerous cases to verdict. In May, 2005, Kimberly joined her father Richard's practice. Kimberly handles most of the criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors and traffic violations) and assists Richard with all other matters. Kimberly is a member of the New York State...

Polished, Meticulous, and Fierce From a young age, Eileen Kelly knew that a career in law was her calling. She earned her Juris Doctor from Western Michigan Cooley Law School, graduating cum laude, and began her career in Wilmington, Delaware, with a personal injury firm after admission to the Delaware State Bar. Since joining The Perecman Firm in 2019, Eileen has dedicated herself to helping individuals impacted by serious injuries. She focuses on personal injury law, including construction accidents, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. Known as a fierce advocate, she has secured multi-million-dollar settlements for her clients and...

For more than 35 years, Steven Schwartzapfel, the founding member of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., has been one of New York’s most prominent personal injury attorneys. Steve represents clients in all types of personal injury cases. His experience, skill and dedication have enabled Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. to recover hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients. A Passion for Justice Schwartzapfel Lawyers treats clients like family. Steve’s passion for helping those in need stems from his childhood. His father suffers from multiple sclerosis and Steve experienced firsthand the devastating impact it has on the individual as well as the entire family. ...

Compassionate, Devoted, and Determined With over two decades of experience in plaintiff personal injury law, Steven Dorfman is the managing attorney at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Known for his tireless dedication to injured individuals, workers, and their families, Steven is passionate about protecting their rights and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. Throughout his career, Steven has represented thousands of clients, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. His case results have earned recognition on New York Law Journal’s “Top Verdicts and Settlements” list, and he has consistently been ranked among New York’s top attorneys by Super Lawyers (2019-2025). High-profile cases Steven has...

I have been representing injured people and their families for over thirty years. In that time, I have counseled many thousands of people injured in car accidents, falls, construction accidents and by medical malpractice and defective and dangerous consumer products. In every single interaction with an injured person or their loved one, I remain mindful that the accident was a life changing event. I try to understand how the accident affected that person in ways unique to their circumstances. I focus on the fact that the survivors of an injury have placed their confidence and trust in me, to help...

Mr. Miller graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 1994 and was admitted to practice in the State of New York in 1995. Mr. Miller spent seven years as an associate attorney cultivating his skills as an advocate for injured and disabled workers. In 2001 he continued his legal career as a solo practitioner, again focusing on protecting the rights of injured and disabled workers. In 2003, Mr. Miller and Mr. Caggiano joined their disability firms to establish the law firm of Miller & Caggiano, LLP. Mr. Miller has had an opportunity to represent thousands of injured workers throughout the...

I bring 42 years of experience in the areas of divorce, family law, and personal injury law to the table. My goal is to empower my clients to make powerful, positive and cost efficient decisions concerning the legal problems they face and to get them the results they seek.