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Nothing can turn your life upside-down and inside-out like a serious accident or the loss of a loved one. Carefully laid plans are suddenly thrown out the window, and the future you envisioned is jeopardized – all because someone acted with disregard for your safety. If you want answers, Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz & Schatz, LLP is the firm to help you. Our New York City personal injury attorneys represent clients across the state who have suffered harm in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, nursing home abuse, or medical malpractice, and in any scenario linked to the negligence or wrongdoing of another.

It takes a competent and aggressive attorney to level the playing field between you and the insurance company that’s responsible for paying for your injuries or losses. With our extensive trial experience and an unwavering commitment setting right the wrongs caused by negligence, we can deliver the representation you need. We have been fighting for New York’s injured since 1987 and have recovered over $70 million for our clients. When it comes to upholding your rights, we won’t cave and we won’t flee. We love the long, hard fight because it yields the results you rightfully deserve.

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only, and is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of criminal defense or civil plaintiff.

Top 10 Premises Liability Settlements

Attorney Lora H. Gleicher has been recognized for obtaining one of the Top 10 Premises Liability Settlements in New York in the year 2017.

The National Trial Lawyers

Membership in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 list is by invitation-only. An extensive, multi-phase process involving peer nominations and third-party research is used to make selections to this exclusive group.

Super Lawyers

Attorney Lora H. Gleicher has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars List, Excellence in Practice from 2014-2018.

The National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

Less than 1% of the nation’s attorneys make the NAOPIA “Top 10” list. Recipients have demonstrated exemplary skill, experience, knowledge, and success in their respective fields. Only 10 attorneys from each state are selected.

New York Law Journal Top Verdicts

Every year, the New York Law Journal publishes a list of the highest grossing verdicts, settlements, decisions, and arbitrations in the state. We are very proud to have made the list.

Super Lawyers

In order to be selected to the Super Lawyers list, an attorney must first be evaluated on 12 indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition. The organization uses a patented, multi-phase process to make selections.

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® is reserved for attorneys who have successfully obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Membership is so exclusive, in fact, that less than 1% of the nation’s attorneys are members.

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum was established in 1993 and remains one of the most prestigious groups of trial attorneys in the nation. Membership is extended only to those attorneys with verdicts and settlements over a million dollars.

Experienced Accident Attorneys

When a person or their property is harmed as a result of another person’s negligence, carelessness, or wrongful acts, Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz & Schatz, LLP may be able to help. Our New York City team has decades of experience handling all types of personal injury cases for clients throughout the state of New York.

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The Team

Hiring the right attorney to represent you is one of the most important decisions you will ever make and is crucial to getting fair and adequate compensation for your pain and suffering.

Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz & Schatz, LLP achieves results!

Thomas Straub

Attorney

Irwin Silbowitz

Founding Member, Deceased

Paul J. Campson

Attorney

George Garafola

Of Counsel

Edward M. Rappaport

Of Counsel

Lora H. Gleicher

Attorney

David Aminov

Attorney

Howard R. Schatz

Partner/Managing Attorney

Mitchell Silbowitz

Partner

Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz & Schatz, LLP gladly accepts referrals from other lawyers. If you’re interested in discussing referrals, contact our attorneys at (800) 498-2782 today.

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Experience You Can Trust

Hiring a personal injury lawyer can be a tough decision and, undoubtedly, one that will have a considerable impact on the outcome of your case. When you work with our firm, you will have our dedication and experience on your side.

Experienced with Multi-Million Dollar Cases
Record Jury Verdicts
Responsive & Dedicated to Our Clients
Experience Dealing with Insurance Companies
Founded by a Former Judge
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