Michael M. Goldberg | New York Personal Injury Attorney and Car Crash Advisor

I represented a woman who worked at JFK airport and was in a car accident. She underwent multiple surgeries and could not return to work. I assisted her with getting her Workers Compensation benefits, social security disability benefits and handled her car accident case against the parties responsible and recently settled it for 1.8 million. She will now be able to live for the rest of her life without worrying about money.

It was not easy and was unintentional in the beginning. Back 25 years ago, I was a registered Patent Attorney and did not like the field. While searching for a new field of law to practice, i ended up doing per diem work for several big personal injury law firms and learned the business. I handled much of their overflow and conflict work, and before i knew it, i had my own practice!

It's not what clients should look for. Its what clients should stay away from! Avoid firms that make promises about the amount they will receive. Avoid firms where the clients only deal with staff and paralegals and never talk to the attorney. Avoid firms that use runners to secure their clients. Avoid firms that do not come with a strong recommendation.

Local knowledge is very important, as the same case in upstate New York needs to be handled very differently than a case handled in the Bronx. Likewise, it is important to retain and attorney that is in the local courts often and knows the judges and court personnel.

I can advise the caller if i am the right attorney for them and if they are the right client for me! I do not accept all clients and cases so the latter is very important. I can advise about reasonable expectations, to an extent. I can advise about the legal process and what is involved and how the law works.

All the basics. Full contact information. Full details about the accident or claim. Details about the treatment history and current complaints. Willingness to go to medical providers for further treatment.

1. Accessibility. All of my clients get my personal cell phone number and can reach me 24/7. 2. Honest and forthright. I tell my clients what they should expect and what i truly think about the merits of their cases from the beginning. 3. Aggressive. I move my cases through the court quickly and aggressively. Files do NOT collect dust in my office.

Knowing that i built up my practice completely on my own! Knowing that i have full control of my work, clients, hours. Learning something new every day. You are NEVER too old to learn.

I am an avid fisherman, scuba diver (rescue certified), boater and brown belt in jujitsu.

Yes, i am a member of many legal associations in the area. i am on the NYC and Nassau County bar association referral network. I am very involved and active in various Jewish organizations.

• New York County Lawyers Association | Member
  Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member
  American Bar Association | Member
  New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member
  United States Patent and Trademark Office
  Southern District of New York
  United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  District of New Jersey
  Eastern District of New York
  State of New York
  State of New Jersey

• Power Lawyer | Long Island Press | 2021
  Lawyer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2021
  Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 - 2021
  Top Attorneys in NYC Metro Area | Showmark | 2021
  Pro Bono Award | New York City Bar Association | 2017
  10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in NY | AIOPIA | 2017
  Nominated Member | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017
  Million Dollar Advocate-Eligible | Million Dollar Advocates Forum-Eligible | 2017
  Member of Lawyers of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017
  AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016
  Panel for Legal Referrals from NYC Bar Association | NYC Bar Association | 2016
  Appointed to Legal Referral Panel | City of New York Bar Association | 2016
  Member (submitted 2016) | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2016
  Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2016
  Member of "The Book" | New York County Lawyers' Association | 2015
  Victim Compensation Fund | Association of Trial Lawyers of America | 2004
  911 Victim Compensation Fund | The Association of Trial Lawyers of America | 2002
  Appointed Patent Attorney | US Patent and Trademark Office | 1995
  Appointed Patent Agent | US PTO | 1994
  Pro | New York City Bar Association

• Wayman v. Cablevision
  Settled.

• Martin v. Parkash
  Settled.

• Gillians v. NYC and ACS
  Settled.

• The App Store | Car Crash Advisor App | 2015
  NY Post | Girl injured while jaywalking | 2015
  New York Post        Slowly v. Scripto | 2012
  New York Times | Relative Pushes for Custody Of Boy Whose Brother Died | 2005
  Sport Fishing Magazine | Fishing Inventions | 2005
  IDEA: The Journal of Law and Technology | Patent Uptades | 1994
  IDEA: The Journal of Law and Technology | Miscellaneous Trademark Issues | 1993
  IDEA: The Journal of Law and Technology | Law Review | 1992

• Lawyers of Distinction
• Power Lawyers
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Avvo | Michael M. Goldberg
• The National Trial Lawyers