Medical Malpractice

Paul F. Oliveri proudly serves as Director Emeritus in the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, whose organizational mission is “to promote a safer and healthier society, to assure access to the civil justice system by those who are wrongfully injured and to advance representation of the public by ethical, well-trained lawyers. ”Mr. Oliveri has served on several of its committees, including the New York State Trial Lawyers Association’s Judicial Screening Committee. Mr. Oliveri has addressed legislators and lectured before citizen groups about issues facing accident victims, consumers, the civil justice system, and has actively fought to preserve the rights of the injured. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, the National Crime Victims Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers Association and several other Bar groups and associations. Mr. Oliveri has been honored on various occasions by being featured in Who’s Who in American Law and has been recognized by the respected legal services company of LexisNexis® in its Martindale- Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ with an “AV” rating in the practice areas of Motor Vehicle law, Premises Liability Law, Medical and Dental Malpractice law, Personal Injury Law. Less than 5% of all law firms qualify for this rating, making Oliveri & Schwartz, P.C. one of the most distinguished and respected law firms in the country.

Steven is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and a member of the bars of the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York and the U.S Court of Appeals for the Second and Fourth Circuits. He has been admitted pro hac vice to a multitude of U.S. District Courts across the nation. An aggressive and tenacious trial attorney /litigator prosecuting and defending complex cases in both the state and federal courts, he received recognition for his excellent professional skills and achievements, by being appointed as an ADR Mediator by the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York in 2001. Steven was lead class counsel in the MDL, In re Aon Corp. Wage & Hour Employment Practices Litigation No. 08CV5802 (Hon.Charles P. Kocoras) U.S.D.C., Northern District of Illinois and appointed as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in In Re Nuvaring Products Liability Litigation, 4:08 MDL 1964 (RWS), United States District Court, for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Mr. Zucker earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1976. After gaining experience as a personal injury lawyer and an assistant district attorney, he founded our personal injury law firm in 1984. Mr. Zucker has since earned several notable awards, including a selection to the 2015 and 2016 editions of New York Super Lawyers and the New York Law Journal Motor Vehicle Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame.

Nicholas I. Timko is the managing partner of the firm of Kahn, Gordon, Timko & Rodriques, P.C. having joined the firm of Kahn & Gordon in 1998 to create the current firm. Mr. Timko has been practicing law since 1983. and is licensed to practice in New York and Pennsylvania. He is dedicated to promoting public safety through the civil justice system by holding corporations, businesses, government agencies, hospitals, doctors, manufacturers, and individuals accountable when their conduct causes harm and loss to members of the public. Mr. Timko has spent his entire career representing clients injured in all types of accidents resulting from unsafe conditions of sidewalks, roadways, subways, buildings, construction sites, defective products, vehicle accidents and those injured by medical malpractice. He has earned a reputation for fighting on behalf of his clients and always putting the clients' interests first. He is a highly skilled trial lawyer having tried many cases to verdict and resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has also lead the fight to hold the City of New York accountable for unsafe sidewalks and roadways and its failure to comply with the prior written notice “pothole” law. Mr. Timko is past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and currently serves on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice and is a Dean of the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, which is the educational arm of NYSTLA. He has received the highest professional and ethical rating, AV, from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, and has been named to New York Super Lawyers®. Mr. Timko writes and lectures on various legal topics, working to educate other trial lawyers on how to better represent their clients.

Craig Post has been practicing as a personal injury litigator since 1985, having gained substantial experience in New York City law firms before moving up to Rockland County to better serve the greater metropolitan area. Mr. Post fights for victims of personal injury throughout New York and New Jersey. His 30+ years’ experience includes basic slip-and-fall and motor vehicle cases to complex highway design, construction site accidents, and wrongful death matters. In addition, Mr. Post represents numerous medical practices in New York Motor Vehicle no-fault matters. These practices include chiropractic, ambulatory surgical and radiological in both New York and New Jersey.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Anthony L. Ameduri received his J.D. Degree from Hostra University School of Law, received his Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from Wagner College, and worked as a Hospital Administrator before attending law school. Mr. Ameduri is co-founding partner of Ameduri, Galante & Friscia. He established the Staten Island law firm in 1985. He concentrates on the representation of serious injury and wrongful death victims. His zealous advocacy has resulted in numerous seven-figure settlements and verdicts. Mr. Ameduri believes that without compassion, we limit our ability to respond to the needs of our clients. He takes great satisfaction in being there for his clients and helping them through the most difficult time of their lives. He has been practicing in all counties of New York City since 1980.

Jeanmarie Whalen is an experienced civil trial lawyer and shareholder in the law firm of Domnick Cunningham & Whalen. She has a statewide and national practice devoted solely to representing the victims of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. Ms. Whalen has litigated complex cases and specializes in trucking, automobile, aviation, maritime, bicycle, as well as motorcycle and pedestrian accidents. She has obtained an excess of over 30 multi-million dollar recoveries for her clients and earned membership into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a nationwide forum limited to trial lawyers who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Ms. Whalen has achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from the nation’s oldest guide to the legal profession, for her legal ability and ethical standards. She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the field of personal injury, Florida “Super Lawyers” and as a “Top Lawyer” by the South Florida Legal Guide multiple times.

Ribowsky Law- Queens Personal Injury & Accident Lawyer This award winning law firm helps clients with personal injury, slip/fall, car accident and medical malpractice cases. Most of their clients come from neighborhoods in Queens like Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Glendale, Middle Village, Kew Gardens, Jamaica, Ozone Park & Briarwood, NY. Call or visit them now at: Ribowsky Law- Queens Personal Injury & Accident Lawyer 109-12 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 (718) 659-5333 mrinjurylawyerny.com. Since the inception of our practice in 1992, we have always maintained our reputation as a “client-friendly” firm. We pride ourselves on our accessibility. We are a Queens Ledger Featured Personal Injury Lawyer. We have many clients that have transferred their case to us from other personal injury firms with whom they were dissatisfied. The primary complaint we hear from these clients about their prior attorneys is that they leave messages but are never able to actually speak to anyone knowledgeable about their case. That does not happen at our firm. When calling our office, a client will never have to resort to leaving a voicemail. We do not have voicemail in this office. You will always reach an actual human being who is fully familiar and up to date on your case, whether it be a legal secretary, paralegal, or attorney. I insist on a knowledgeable and friendly staff. We work as a team to get the absolute best results for our clients. I look forward to discussing your case with you and being of assistance.

At Gitelis Law Offices you will always be treated like a person. While other attorneys may see you as a case number and potential payout, we understand what you are going through and genuinely care about our clients and their cases. We know the implications a debilitating injury can have on a person's life and family, and we treat you with the respect you deserve at such a vulnerable time. If you have been injured in any sort of accident or mishap it is more than likely that you are entitled to monetary compensation. Gitelis Law Office has helped recover millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. There is no charge unless we WIN. That's right, you pay NOTHING unless we help you recover money.

Mr. Nesheiwat obtained his J.D. law degree at Pace University School of Law in White Plains, NY. An experienced attorney with over 22 years of litigation experience, he has been met with every situation and legal outcome imaginable. He enjoys serving his clients and will strive to make their demands a reality. He is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court and Appellate Division of New York State, as well as in the Federal Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of New York. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Injured Workers Bar Association. He is a legal expert in injury and accident cases, such as: • Workplace Injuries • Car Accidents • Personal Injury • Slip/trips and Falls • Construction and Industrial Accidents • Medical Malpractice • Wrongful Death • Defective Products • Social Security Disability • Insurance Claims Other legal matters handled in this office: • Real Estate Closings • Litigation • Business • Divorces Whenever you encounter accidents, personal injuries, or anything that puts your life in danger, with his extensive experience in personal injury and accident law, he will take care of the legalities so you can focus on taking care of yourself. These injuries and accidents can negatively impact your life, especially financially. Getting the compensation you deserve is hard. That’s where this office and our staff come in. You can trust him to make sure that you get the justice you deserve.