Best Law Firms in New York for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Awad & Baker PLLC is a leading law firm with 2 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 4 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2008. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Awad & Baker PLLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Awad & Baker PLLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Awad & Baker PLLC has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 5,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM devotes nearly 100 percent of our resources to mesothelioma cases and has been doing so for over 40 years.

The attorneys at ELSM have extensive knowledge about the companies that distributed, manufactured, and supplied products containing asbestos and have used this knowledge to obtain settlements and jury verdicts which are among the highest in the country.

ELSM assists clients not only in filing civil lawsuits to recover for their injuries, but also in filing workers compensation and bankruptcy claims where appropriate.

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos related disease. Although uncommon, mesothelioma cancer is no longer considered rare.

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Mesothelioma Treatment

Ongoing research and mesothelioma treatments like Alimta® can give mesothelioma patients hope.

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Our justice system allows those suffering from mesothelioma to seek compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos and asbestos-containing products.

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Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is nationally recognized for our representation of mesothelioma victims, and for our understanding of and compassion for victims and their families. Our experience in these matters spans over three decades.

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ELSM is proud to support MARF (Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation) in its work to fund mesothelioma research.

I am very pleased with the law firm Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen and feel that they have always had my best interest at heart. Whenever I have had questions to be answered, I could (and can) count on prompt answers by calling the person with whom I have had the most contact, Jennifer Lucarelli. She has always treated me like a life-long friend.

-Shirley Lamphere

At Edelman & Edelman, P.C., we focus our personal injury practice exclusively on helping people who have suffered catastrophic injuries in accidents that occurred because of another party’s negligence. Our founding attorney, Martin Edelman, has nearly 40 years of experience resolving complex personal injury claims, and he is widely recognized for the outstanding results he secures in these cases.

The sophisticated nature of the cases we accept has made Edelman & Edelman, P.C., the premier personal injury firm in New York City. Our accident lawyers excel at the cases other firms turn away. We obtain compensation in cases where other firms — and, indeed, the insurance companies — said there was no viable claim. You will not find a New York legal team more dedicated to you and your case than Edelman & Edelman, P.C.

For nearly 40 years, Feroleto Law has represented injured individuals and families across Buffalo and upstate New York with a strong commitment to client service and courtroom advocacy. Founded by Buffalo native Attorney John Feroleto, the firm was built on deep ties to the local community and a dedication to helping people navigate difficult legal situations. The firm’s approach centers on clear communication, careful case preparation, and attentive representation tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Feroleto Law handles a broad range of personal injury and elder care matters, including car and truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, nursing home neglect, bicycle accident injuries, and defective product claims. Drawing on decades of litigation experience, the firm works closely with medical professionals, investigators, and other consultants to develop well-supported claims. Feroleto Law is committed to providing responsive guidance throughout every stage of the legal process while advocating for clients in settlement negotiations and at trial. The firm also represents clients on a contingency fee basis, so legal fees are not collected unless compensation is recovered.

Finn Law Offices is a leading law firm with Ryan M. Finn recognized by Best Lawyers in 2 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2017. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Finn Law Offices has on their team. Ryan M. Finn has been recognized in the following practice areas: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Finn Law Offices is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Finn Law Offices has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Accidents can have serious consequences. At Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C., we are dedicated to seeking justice, ensuring accountability, and pursuing the maximum compensation for individuals who have suffered injuries due to someone else's negligence or intentional harm. We focus on details and are committed to our clients' well-being. Unlike many personal injury firms, we regularly take cases to court.

We keep abreast of evolving laws, regulatory changes, and case law updates that may impact personal injury claims in New Jersey and New York. Our attorneys in Hoboken and Manhattan are knowledgeable about the laws that support your right to receive the financial compensation needed to manage the aftermath of an accident. We strive to file claims against all responsible parties to pursue the fullest compensation available.

Hach & Rose, LLP has advocated for injured New Yorkers throughout all five boroughs since 2002. Under the leadership of founding partner and trial attorney Michael Rose, the firm represents clients in construction accidents, union worker injuries, slip and falls, auto accidents, and employment law matters. Our practice also includes catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation cases.

We also assist clients with FELA railroad worker injury cases, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims, sexual abuse cases, mass torts, and Social Security disability claims.

From the start, you communicate directly with your attorney rather than a case manager. We respond to every client the same day and explain each step before any documents are filed. Free consultations are available around the clock, seven days a week.

Whatever your case involves, our commitment remains the same: an attorney by your side from day one, with clear answers throughout the process.

Since 1994 Harding Mazzotti, LLP has always operated by the motto “When given the choice, choose kindness.” It’s this motto and dedication to our clients that has allowed us to grow and serve NY, VT and MA for so many years. It’s the reason our attorneys have fought for and secured over $1 billion in settlements for our clients.

Our team of 40+ Attorneys and 120+ Support Staff at Harding Mazzotti have spent their careers aggressively fighting for the rights of those injured by someone’s negligence. Personal injury, car accidents, defective drugs, medical malpractice, defective medical devices, social security disability, workers’ compensation, defective products, and more; when you’ve been injured, the Heavy Hitters can help you. Call at 1-800-529-1010 or contact us today to get started.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, BIRTH INJURIES, CIVIL RIGHTS, EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, PRISON ABUSE, 9/11 CANCER, NURSING HOME ABUSE, TOXIC TORTS, AND PERSONAL INJURY

The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm is a premier litigation practice with a legacy of over 40 years of excellence in New York and New Jersey. We are dedicated to representing the injured and the disenfranchised in high-stakes cases, combining the resources of a large firm with the compassion and personalized attention of a family practice.

We are known for taking on the most complex legal challenges—cases that other firms turn away—and distilling them into winning arguments. In these unprecedented times, you need lawyers who set precedents.

Our Priority Practice Areas

• Medical Malpractice & Birth Injuries: We are nationally recognized for our work in catastrophic medical negligence. We represent families devastated by birth trauma (Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy), surgical errors, anesthesia mistakes, and the failure to diagnose cancer.

• Civil Rights & Social Justice: We have a deep history of holding government institutions accountable. Our attorneys aggressively litigate cases involving police misconduct, prisoner abuse (deliberate indifference), wrongful imprisonment, and negligence in the foster care system.

• Mass Torts & Toxic Exposure: We represent hundreds of first responders and survivors suffering from 9/11-related illnesses and cancers due to toxic air at Ground Zero. Additionally, we lead class actions against pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers of defective products.

• Personal Injury & Construction Accidents: We advocate for victims of life-altering accidents, including construction site falls, automobile crashes, and premises liability claims.

• Employment & Whistleblower Actions: We fight for workers’ rights in cases of discrimination, sexual harassment, and healthcare fraud (Qui Tam).

Clients come to the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm for our compassion, but they stay for our tenacity and success rate. We understand that we are often meeting people during the most difficult moments of their lives. Our mission is to provide stability, dignity, and justice when the unimaginable happens.

Based in Rochester, with offices throughout the surrounding areas, Lacy Katzen LLP serves individuals, families, and businesses with a wide range of legal needs. If you are visiting our site, you may be seeking guidance during a challenging or unfamiliar situation. We understand that choosing an attorney can feel overwhelming, especially if you have not worked with a law firm before. Our Rochester lawyers take a practical, client-focused approach and are available to discuss your circumstances and explain how we may be able to help.

Lacy Katzen LLP has represented clients in the Rochester area since 1950. For more than seven decades, we have focused on providing legal services tailored to each client’s goals and concerns. We value long-term professional relationships and emphasize clear communication, careful listening, and thoughtful planning throughout the legal process. Our team works to keep you informed at every stage so you can make confident decisions about your matter.

Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP is a law firm where three lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers in one practice area.

People contact our firm because they need guidance and support during a difficult time. For more than nine decades, our attorneys have represented New Yorkers seeking help with workers’ compensation matters. Whether you were injured on a construction site or have questions about your rights as an injured union member, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP provides legal representation focused on protecting the rights of workers.

Our work also extends to several related areas of law. Our New York workers’ compensation and personal injury attorneys represent individuals facing many challenging situations. If you are dealing with a Social Security Disability claim or pursuing a civil service disability pension, our legal team is available to discuss your situation and help you understand your options. Contact our office to arrange a free consultation.

An accident or injury can raise serious legal and financial concerns. What may appear straightforward at first can become more complex over time. Speaking with a New York workers’ compensation lawyer about the details of your situation can help you better understand the process and the steps that may be available to protect your future.

Pegalis Law Group, LLC is a New York law firm for people suffering as a result of medical errors and personal injury.

For 50 years, we have obtained some of the largest verdicts and settlements in New York State history for victims of birth injuries, misdiagnosed or late-diagnosed cancers, surgical errors, construction and auto accidents. We are among only 5% of all law firms in the United States to be named to the Best Lawyers in America© list. Pegalis Law Group, LLC bears an unwavering responsibility to the facts, the medicine and the law. Medical malpractice is a health problem, a permanent physical injury or even death, due to a medical care provider doing something improper or failing to do something they should have done during medical treatment. By representing injured patients, we improve medical practices by seeking accountability for avoidable medical errors and substandard care. We have helped thousands of people obtain funds for services they need on a day-to-day basis.

Visit us at www.pegalislawgroup.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Sakkas Cahn & Weiss handle matters ranging from motor vehicle collisions to complex construction accidents, and we remain committed to advocating for our clients throughout every stage of the legal process. We understand that every case involves a person or family facing serious challenges, and we approach each matter with the attention and care it deserves. The New York personal injury attorneys at Sakkas Cahn & Weiss bring decades of courtroom experience and a practical understanding of the physical, emotional, and financial impact a serious injury can have. With offices located throughout New York, as well as in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and Stamford, Connecticut, and a multilingual staff speaking five languages, we are equipped to assist clients across the Tri-State area.

Scarzafava & Basdekis, PLLC, represents injured individuals in personal injury claims throughout New York and does not represent insurance companies or corporations. Our firm is committed to helping clients pursue compensation after serious accidents and injuries, and we offer home and hospital visits for those unable to travel.

Slater Slater Schulman LLP is a prominent full-service law firm with over 40 years of experience representing survivors of catastrophic and traumatic events. Our nationally renowned attorneys are committed to ensuring the best results for our clients through diligent representation. We have achieved successful resolutions in some of the most challenging fields in the industry, including pharmaceutical drug and medical device mass tort product liability litigations, 9/11 World Trade Center and Sexual Abuse cases including BSA and Child Victims Act claims. 

Should you need legal counsel, please contact our office directly at 1-800-251-6990 to speak with an attorney today

The Barnes Firm is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm dedicated to helping accident victims and their families pursue the compensation they deserve. With offices across New York and California, our firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, wrongful death claims, and other serious injury matters.

Our firm is known for its client-focused approach, combining experienced legal representation with compassionate support throughout every stage of the case. Our attorneys and legal teams work closely with clients to explain the process, communicate case updates, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for the best possible outcome.

Backed by a team of knowledgeable personal injury attorneys, case managers, and support staff, The Barnes Firm has helped clients recover meaningful settlements and verdicts after life-changing accidents. Whether a case involves medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, or long-term recovery needs, The Barnes Firm is committed to advocating for injured clients and helping them move forward.

Headquartered in Albany, New York, the attorneys and professional staff of The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) comprise a general practice law firm advising clients and trying cases in a broad range of legal fields. From matters as small as a traffic ticket to the most complex business disputes, you may rely on our experience and availability. Our offices are spread across New York and the Northeast, but the scope of our legal practice ranges from transactional to litigation services. Our team approach ensures our clients are provided with comprehensive service and personalized attention.

Our relentless dedication to your legal needs and the legal profession means we are there for you when you need us over the long haul.

Since our founding in 2009, our attorneys have secured the payment of nearly $22 million dollars to the families of New York State Retirees, fought to assure victim’s rights were secured in litigation claims and defended individuals and entities subjected to unjust claims for compensation. We handle all phases of litigation including mediation, arbitration, trials and appeals and advise clients in all corporate and personal legal matters.

The Towne Law Firm, P.C. supports and encourages its attorneys and staff to make a difference in the world, especially in the communities where we live and practice. Firm members are regularly recognized for generous donations of time and support in our legal practice areas throughout the Northeast, as well as throughout the United States and abroad.

Established more than 50 years ago, the law firm of Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool has successfully represented seriously injured clients in personal injury and medical malpractice cases throughout the State of New York. The firm’s lawyers are highly regarded in the profession for their excellence in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Over the years, our firm has won verdicts and settlements of over $1 billion for our clients.

Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys

Six of our attorneys have achieved AV Preeminent status with Martindale-Hubbell representing the highest ranking for ethical standards and legal ability. Five of our attorneys have been featured as Super Lawyers in the New York Metropolitan Area as published in the Magazine Section of the New York Times. Our firm is ranked among the Best Lawyers in the State of New York and is ranked among the Best Law Firms in the New York Metro area by US News & World Report in the field of medical malpractice law.

Qualifications

Our partners have received individual accolades throughout the years that rank them among the best in the profession. Barry Washor has been selected by his peers as a Super Lawyer every year since 2007 and included in The Best Lawyers in America in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs every year since 2010. Jonny Kool has been selected to Super Lawyers every year since 2009. Dallin Fuchs has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2010. Matthew Maiorana and Christopher L. Sallay have been selected as Super Lawyers every year since 2013. In 2016, Christopher L. Sallay was selected by Super Lawyers as a Top 100 Lawyer in the New York Metropolitan Area. He has also been included in The Best Lawyers in America in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs(since 2016) and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs(2017).

Injury Lawyers For You

Many of the cases handled by the firm are referred by other lawyers who know of the firm’s reputation for winning significant monetary awards in complex and very serious personal injury cases in New York CIty and throughout the State. Because of the firm’s winning record, comprehensive understanding of the law, attention to detail, and tenacity in the courtroom, the attorneys at Queller Fisher are widely regarded by their peers as the “attorney’s attorneys.”

Selective Case Handling

A key factor to the firm’s success is selectivity in the cases it takes. The partners limit the practice to serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases in New York and New Jersey. This means that each case is given the complete personal attention of the partners, unequaled trial preparation, and access to the vast financial and technological resources of the firm.

Weitz & Luxenberg is one of the premier plaintiff’s lawfirms in the nation. The largest mass tort and personal injury litigation lawfirm in New York, Weitz & Luxenberg is also one of the most successfulfirms nationally, having won over $17 billion in verdicts and settlements for clients from all 50 states.

The crowning achievement in the firm’s well-rounded and respected practice, Weitz & Luxenberg has won acclaim for its pioneering work in asbestos litigation. Clients attest to the firm’s reputation of excellence and trustworthiness – which it earns through a commitment to both cutting-edge legal work and old-fashioned principles.

Leaders in Asbestos Litigation

Established in 1986, Weitz & Luxenberg has developed one of the most successful asbestos litigation practices in the nation. The firm has fought on the sides of thousands of clients suffering from mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. The firm has litigation groups to assist clients harmed by environmental pollutants, defective drugs and medical devices, and negligent acts.

Weitz & Luxenberg’s attention to these clients is always dispensed on a personal, intimate level. The firm’s asbestos lawyers approach each client’s case with a fresh eye. Their elite legal team is able to walk a new client through the steps they need to take, all while listening to the client’s needs to determine which direction those steps should point.

This personalized approach is backed up by a powerful litigation engine. Weitz & Luxenberg’s asbestos practice is larger than that of many other firms who specialize in asbestos cases, and the firm’s lawyers hold leadership positions on many asbestos bankruptcy trusts, which comprise a combined $30 billion earmarked for compensating victims of asbestos.

What it boils down to is a firm with dozens of lawyers, locations in three major cities, and one goal: providing exemplary, custom-tailored legal service.

Flourishing Legal Practice

Weitz & Luxenberg’s considerable resources also extend to other major practice areas. The firm has litigation groups to assist clients harmed by environmental pollutants, defective drugs and medical devices, and negligent acts – including medical malpractice, traumatic injuries, and other accidents. Attorneys in these practice areas have obtained a number of remarkable legal successes for Weitz & Luxenberg’s clients.

Firm History

Weitz & Luxenberg was founded in 1986 by partners Perry Weitz and Arthur Luxenberg. One of their first court victories – a $75 million verdict for clients exposed to asbestos while working at the Brooklyn Navy Yard– was a historic case that changed the landscape of asbestos litigation.

The firm’s reputation has continued to grow in the interceding years – as has its access to top-flight resources. Weitz &Luxenberg currently has more than 85 attorneys in their New York, Los Angeles,and Cherry Hill, NJ offices. Weitz & Luxenberg lawyers are sought-after speakers for the asbestos bar, and even competing law firms ask Weitz& Luxenberg to handle many of their asbestos-related cases every year.

The firm continues to break ground with their legal work today. In a 2011 lung cancer case, Weitz & Luxenberg secured a $22 million verdict against Goodyear Tire & Rubber on behalf of two smokers who had been exposed to asbestos on the job.

Simply Excellent LegalService

Weitz & Luxenberg is well known for its elite legal work, but the strength of their commitment to their clients’ goals and communities is not to be overlooked.

The firm makes a point of telling clients to express their goals and concerns – which the firm then responds to by formulating legal strategies sensitive to those objectives. With those goals in mind, Weitz & Luxenberg is then equipped – perhaps as well as any plaintiff’s litigation law firm in the nation – to make those goals a reality.