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Joseph Edward O'Connor
Newburgh, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Joseph has been practicing law for over twenty years and is currently the managing partner of the firm. He is a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley and relies on his connections to the community to best serve his clients. Joseph graduated from Brown University in 1993 and played both division one football and golf for the Brown Bears. He graduated from St. John’s University School of Law in 1996. Joseph dedicates a majority of his time to representing seriously and catastrophically injured individuals harmed by construction, motor vehicle, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, as well as those harmed by defective...
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Robert O'Hare
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Robert A. O'Hare Jr. is a founding partner of O’Hare Parnagian LLP and head of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Robert began his highly successful legal career, spanning over 20 years, working on complex business and corporate litigation at top-tier national and international law firms. Today, he continues to litigate high stakes business matters. However, after forming O’Hare Parnagian in 1999, Robert began to represent people who were seriously injured or killed because of the wrongful conduct of others, mainly in response to requests by the firm’s clients and Robert’s colleagues in the wider legal profession. By applying his widely...
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Gregory Scott Hach
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 25 years of experience
Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Gregory Hach is a partner at Hach & Rose, LLP. His practice area focus is in representing members of organized labor unions in mass tort actions including prescription drug liability, personal injury actions, and asbestos litigation. Mr. Hach is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, DC, and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University, Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 1996 from the John Jay College of Criminal...
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Hunter Jay Shkolnik
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Environmental, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Hunter J. Shkolnik concentrates his area of practice to the trial of significant personal injury cases primarily in the area of drug, automobile, heavy truck and aviation related product liability actions.
He leads the discovery and trial teams of various mass tort pharmaceutical and medical device litigations for the firm. He is also active in managing national litigation and plaintiff litigation groups including the American Association of Justice’s Actos Litigation Group.
He is currently serving as a chairman, leader or court appointed representative on Plaintiff Steering Committees in various drug and other mass torts. Additionally Mr. Shkolnik has also held officer positions...
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Edward R. Averbuch
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Arbitration & Mediation and Personal Injury
New York Law School
Edward joined Leav & Steinberg LLP in 2016, bringing with him years of experience in personal injury and other matters. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2004, and obtained his law degree from New York Law School in 2008. While in law school, Edward interned in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. After graduating law school, Edward practiced law in Miami, Florida, before returning to New York to practice personal injury law in New York City.
Edward has successfully represented clients in State and Federal Courts. His experience includes trials, alternative...
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Jonathan Damashek
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Personal Injury
New York Law School
To Jonathan S. Damashek, the best part of his job is being able to stand up for people who deserve their day in court. “I like fighting for the little guy against the large corporate defendants and insurance carriers to help them recover what they lost in their lives,” he says.
In this regard, Damashek seeks to recover monetary compensation for his clients that covers their past and future pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings and benefits, and loss of their enjoyment of life. After graduating from New York Law School in 1997, Damashek started his career...
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Christopher L. Sallay
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
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Allen L. Rothenberg
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Temple University
Allen L. Rothenberg, Esq., founded The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 1969. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts, settlements, and awards for his catastrophically injured clients, including, together with his legal team, a record-breaking judgment in excess of two billion dollars. Mr. Rothenberg has been involved in multiple high-profile cases before state, federal, and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States.
Mr. Rothenberg has been selected to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and also has made guest appearances on national and local television and radio shows, including Fox TV, ABC TV, CBS...
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Peter W. Yoars Jr.
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Construction, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Peter W. Yoars, Jr. is a solution-driven attorney with experience in all aspects and phases of complex civil and commercial litigation, settlements, arbitrations and mediations.
Peter has vast experience with jury and non-jury trials in State and Federal courts as well as arbitrations, mediations and other forms of ADR. As trial and lead counsel, he handles engineering and construction disputes, corporate litigation, environmental law, professional liability claims, toxic torts, product liability, among other cases.
Peter has made hundreds of court appearances, drafted countless pleadings, motions and other court documents, managed intricate and voluminous discovery processes, taken and defended...
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Ross B. Rothenberg
Brooklyn, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
Ross B. Rothenberg, Esq., joined The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 2001. Ross represents catastrophic injury victims and focuses his practice areas on Wrongful Death, Truck, Car, Bus & Motorcycle Accidents, Construction Accidents, Premises Liability, Traumatic Brain Injury cases and Products Liability. Mr. Rothenberg, an AV-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and awards for his catastrophically injured clients. Ross is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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Joshua Pollack
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Elder, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
Joshua Pollack was selected among top attorneys in the New York Metro Area as a Super Lawyer. He was selected through a rigorous evaluation process that identifies qualified candidates by using a multi-step evaluation process that incorporates peer recognition and professional achievement.
Joshua Pollack graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1990 and, shortly thereafter, became a trial attorney representing the City of New York. During his tenure with the City, Josh selected over 100 juries and took over 60 verdicts on cases involving all types of claims including, trip and fall accidents, auto accidents, school supervision, police misconduct, unsafe place to...
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Richard M. Steigman
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Appeals, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Hofstra University
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Eric Karl Schwarz
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
St. John's University School of Law
Eric K. Schwarz, has been with Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. for his full legal career and has established himself as a top litigator in medical malpractice and general negligence cases.
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Pat James Crispi
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Construction
Fordham University
Mr. Crispi was born and raised in the New York City area. He received an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Rollins College and juris doctor from Fordham University. Mr. Crispi is active in many professional and community organizations including the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and is a current member of the Judiciary Committee of the Bronx County Bar Association. The father of four daughters, he is also a member of the Board of the local youth basketball program and a youth basketball coach.
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James Trainor
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Northwestern University School of Law
Jim earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2004, where he was a Julius H. Miner Moot Court competitor. In 2000, he received an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy and English from Brooklyn College in 1997, where he was a Ford Foundation Fellow and Merit Scholar in Philosophy.
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Andrew Francis Lavadera
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Products Liability, Municipal and Personal Injury
Seton Hall University School of Law
Andrew Lavadera, Esq., is a Senior Trial Attorney at Cellino Law dedicated to representing individuals who sustained serious bodily injury as a result of accidents. Our goal is to provide each client with maximum compensation for their pain and suffering, lost income, medical expenses, and other economic losses. There is no fee unless our client receives compensation.
Andrew completed his undergraduate studies at Villanova University’s School of Business where he received his B.S. in Management and International Business with a concentration in theater. He subsequently earned his J.D. with a concentration in Intellectual Property from Seton Hall University School of Law....
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Evan Goldberg
Spring Valley, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Construction, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
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Evan Goldberg is a respected trial attorney and Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. With his grandfather having been an attorney and his father a former Supreme Court Justice, Mr. Goldberg has continued his family's tradition of service during his exclusive representation of accident victims for more than thirty years throughout NYC, L.I, Westchester, Rockland and Orange
Mr. Goldberg handles many complicated accident cases including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, defective machinery/ products, landlord liability, lead paint poisoning, assault and wrongful death. Some of...
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Kevin S. Mcdonald
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Fordham University School of Law
Kevin S. McDonald is primarily dedicated to the representation of Plaintiffs in cases involving life changing injuries and wrongful death, particularly those resulting from medical malpractice.
For the past 30 years, Kevin has represented clients injured through the negligence of others, virtually all in the area of medical malpractice. His track record of success is impressive by any standard. He has achieved over 30 verdicts and settlements in excess of one million dollars.
Kevin combines a scrupulous approach to the preparation of a case for trial with a firm understanding of complex legal and medical issues. He knows that cases are...
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Matthew Sakkas
Traverse City, MI Products Liability Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Construction, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Vanderbilt University Law School
Matthew Sakkas graduated from Clark University (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) in 1988. While an undergraduate he completed a General Course of Study at the London School of Economics from 1986 to 1987. He graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1991 and passed the New York State Bar exam the same year. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1992. He is also admitted to practice law in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York and the Second Circuit of Court Appeals.
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George C. Selby
New Paltz, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Vermont Law School
Located in New Paltz, NY, George C. Selby is your local attorney offering a variety of client-based legal services. This firm was founded on the idea that every client deserves a patient ear and an open mind. Your legal matter is important. Where other offices may shrug you off or lose your file in a sea of "bigger problems," this office can offer you confidence that your call will be returned and your questions will be answered.
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James K. Riley
Pearl River, NY Products Liability Attorney with 53 years of experience
Products Liability, Civil Rights, Elder and Personal Injury
Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
James K. Riley is an attorney who provides clients with personal injury and product liability advocacy in New York and New Jersey. He also serves his clients in the complex areas of estate planning, estate administration, elder law business and tax planning in both states. Mr. Riley teaches as an Adjunct Professor in the fields of estate planning, elder law and finanical planning at Pace University in White Plains, New York as well as in the field of education law at Long Island University and Pace University. Mr. Riley is an Accredited Estate Planner and a Certified Financial Planner. He...
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Barry Washor
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
New York Law School
Whenever a discussion is held about the top trial attorneys practicing in New York today, the name Barry Washor is consistently mentioned near the top of the list. Since he began practicing law in 1981, Barry has established a reputation as one of the top medical malpractice and personal injury lawyers in New York. His reputation stems from exceptional results and his integrity. His track record of success places him among the elite attorneys in New York history. Over the course of his career, Barry has recorded over 200 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million.
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Harry I. Rothenberg
Brooklyn, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Harvard Law School
Harry Rothenberg, Esq., joined The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP in 1996. Harry litigates significant personal injury, wrongful death and traumatic brain injury cases. During his tenure with The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP, Harry has obtained numerous seven and eight multi-million dollar verdicts, settlements and awards for the firm’s catastrophically injured clients.
An AV-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, Harry has also been selected to New York Super Lawyers every year since 2008. Harry frequently lectures fellow attorneys on topics regarding tort law, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, excess coverage and product liability claims. In addition to his successful legal career, Harry...
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Dallin M. Fuchs
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Emory University School of Law
Dallin M. Fuchs focuses his practice exclusively on significant personal injury cases involving automobile accidents, construction accidents, premises liability and general negligence. He brings 25 years of experience in the preparation and trial of cases in both New York and New Jersey. He has secured over a hundred million dollars in jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.
Dallin’s accomplishments reflect his deliberate approach to his cases. He is of the firm belief that meticulous preparation is the key to successfully litigating a case. No detail is too small and nothing will be overlooked. Among Dallin’s greatest strengths in...
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Vito Anthony Cannavo
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Construction, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Cornell Law School
Vito A. Cannavo is a partner at Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. As a seasoned trial attorney, he has earned an outstanding reputation through hard work and multi-million dollar verdicts. He litigates in a wide range of practice areas, including construction accidents, nursing home abuse, and product liability.
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Martin Edelman
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Asbestos, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
Martin Edelman began practicing law nearly 40 years ago when he joined his father, Jerome Edelman, to form Edelman & Edelman, P.C. Martin is widely recognized as one of the most tenacious and dedicated litigators in New York. He is known for taking the "impossible" cases and recovering substantial damages when other firms have insisted there was no claim.
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Richard Soldano
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
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Dayton P. Haigney
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Washington & Lee University
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Jerome Howard Block
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Emory University School of Law
Jerome (Jerry) Block is a partner at Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP (also known as LPK) and specializes in representing people diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Jerry is proud of LPK's commitment to families affected by mesothelioma which extends beyond the courtroom. LPK is a top "Diamond Level" supporter of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF), a non-profit seeking a cure for mesothelioma and better treatments to improve the lives of those living with this disease. LPK is also a Silver Sponsor for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO).
In addition to securing favorable settlements for clients...
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Larry J. Kramer
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Elder, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Larry J. Kramer worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for more than 8 years. He represented both individuals and large, multi-national corporations. During his tenure at Liberty Mutual, Mr. Kramer handled hundreds of cases involving all types of accidents and injuries. He was responsible for defending and trying a full compliment of cases. The knowledge and experience acquired while working for one of the nations largest insurance companies has ingrained an unparalleled level of insight, forethought, tactics and professionalism. Mr. Kramer knows the handling, evaluation and settlement procedures that are employed by most insurance companies. Due in large part to...
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Regina Koyfman
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
New York Law School
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Marijo C. Adimey
New York, NY Products Liability Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Western New England University School of Law
Marijo has devoted her entire legal career to litigating on behalf of those who have suffered immeasurable loss from a catastrophic injury or death of a loved one. Her empathetic approach to her clients, remarkable trial skills, and relentless pursuit of justice have made her one of the top women trial attorneys in the area of personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.
Recently named one of the “Top Women’s Litigators” in New York by Super Lawyers in 2017, Ms. Adimey has quickly become a formidable force of the Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Team. Since...
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Michael C. Schmidt
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Products Liability, Business, Employment and Personal Injury
Hofstra University School of Law
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Mr. Nicholas Ivan Timko
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
New York Law School
Nicholas I. Timko, managing partner of the New York City firm of Kahn Gordon Timko & Rodriques P.C., has dedicated his professional career to representing individuals who have been seriously injured in all types of accidents. He has represented clients in cases involving unsafe conditions in buildings and on sidewalks, roadways, subways and construction sites, defective products, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice. An experienced trial attorney who has won many substantial verdicts, Mr. Timko has been successful in holding corporations, businesses, government agencies, hospitals, doctors, manufacturers and individuals accountable when their conduct causes harm and loss to members of...
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Scott Steinberg
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Since the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates was founded in 1997 we have been recognized for our tenacious yet personal approach to serving our clients. We understand that being seriously injured in an accident is one of the most serious challenges that anyone could face. You may not be able to return to work for an extended period of time. Your injuries may be permanent, affecting every aspect of your life including you career, the manner in which you interact with your family and friends, your ability to participate in leisure activities, and your ability to take care...
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Peter Klose
White Plains, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Appeals, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
New England Law | Boston
Klose & Associates offers various legal services to individuals and businesses, including business entity formation, contract preparation and negotiation, litigation, buying and selling personal and business assets, and wills and estate matters. Our clients have sought representation for business, environmental, insurance, intellectual property trademark and copyright), personal injury, professional malpractice (accountant, legal, medical), real estate and probate or estate matters.
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Gary Certain
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Personal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
Gary Certain is a partner at the personal injury and civil rights law firm of Certain & Zilberg, PLLC. Mr. Certain has tried over a hundred cases and has obtained numerous six-figure, million and multi-million dollar awards on behalf of his products liability, personal injury, and civil rights clients. His advocacy has caused the removal and/or redesign of many unsafe and dangerous products and helped to change safety procedures and law enforcement practices and policies. Mr. Certain has received national recognition as a talented and passionate advocate, receiving recognition as a Super Lawyer and awards...
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Jeffrey B. Bloom
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Hofstra University
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John M DeProspo
Brooklyn, NY Products Liability Attorney with 44 years of experience
Products Liability, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
New York Law School
New York personal injury lawyer since 1979. Established, and operates, PersonalInjuryHotline.com, a free legal consultation website. Mr. DeProspo has handled thousands of personal injury claims of all varieties. He has provided free consultations through his website since 1998, having advised scores of potential clients
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James Rubinowitz
New York, NY Products Liability Lawyer
Free ConsultationProducts Liability, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
James Rubinowitz is a personal injury attorney who is devoted to helping clients obtain justice after suffering catastrophic injury. Mr. Rubinowitz handles all types of cases, including those involving motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, labor law, construction injuries, medical mal practice, product liability, and wrongful death. He is involved in all stages of our clients’ litigation and is passionate about making sure our clients receive full and fair compensation for their injuries. James has assisted in numerous cases that have resulted in large verdicts and settlements, including one that resulted in a $71 million verdict for a woman that was...