William Larkin | Red Bank Personal Injury & Family Law

• New York State Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section Member
  2018 - Present
• New York State Bar Association Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section Member
  2018 - Present
• New York City Bar Association Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Member
  2018 - Present
• New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section Member
  2018 - Present
• Richmond County Bar Association Member
  2016 - Present
• New York State Bar Association Member
  2003 - Present
• Securities Law Association of Brooklyn Law School Founder
  2001 - 2002

• Client's Choice Award Avvo
  2019 / 2019
• Five Stars Badge Avvo
  2019

There are so many to choose from it is hard to narrow it down to a limited number of cases. In our personal injury practice we help individuals get the compensation they deserve for the pain and suffering they sustain. We also help those injured in motor vehicle accidents, and their doctors, get reimbursed for the medical expenses they incur. We handle hundreds of these types of cases every year. We also have a matrimonial practice where we protect and guide individuals in our local community. We make a big difference, not just in the divorce proceedings or the custody hearings, but in their lives as we get involved during a very tough time for them personally. We are also compassionate people who care about our clients on a personal level.

By putting our clients first! Period! We listen and understand their needs. For example, not every divorce is hostile. Many divorce clients agree with their soon-to-be former spouse on the important issues and just need someone to guide them through the process and hammer out the details. The objective would then become negotiating a resolution in the most cost efficient manner. On the other hand, if the divorce is contentions, we become ferocious litigators. Each case is different and every client is different. How we handle the case is about the client's needs and not about the billable hour.

It's tough to judge an attorney based on a half hour conversation but there are some things you can take from the initial consultation. Look for an attorney that is making you a priority and whether he or she is considering your individual needs. Consider how long it took the lawyer to return your call and schedule the consultation, whether the attorney allowed himself or herself to be interrupted during the consult and whether he or she cut the consult short because of another obligation. If you're not the primary focus when the attorney is trying to sign you up, then you're not going to be later when he or she already has your deposit.

Knowledge of the local laws and procedural rules is extremely important to the success of your case. Make sure any attorney you hire has the experience necessary to represent your interests and that the experience is commensurate with the hourly rate that the attorney is charging.

The purpose of the initial consultation is for the attorney to get an idea of the facts and circumstances surrounding the dispute so the attorney can determine if it is within his or her area of expertise. It is also for the client to get to know the attorney so the client can determine if the attorney is someone the client wants to hire. If the attorney feels that the client is the right fit, the attorney may offer some guidance on the law and some ideas with regard to litigation strategy. The client should be aware that there is no attorney-client relationship at this point and that the guidance and or ideas offered by the attorney are based on the facts as presented by the client alone and without having reviewed the case file or researching any issues that could arise. Circumstances often change as the case develops.

In order to determine if the client and I are the right fit I just need a basic understanding of the facts and circumstances surrounding the dispute. If the client chooses to engage our firm, we will gather documents and gain an in depth understanding of the issues after we are retained.

Our knowledge, experience and passion for what we do. We listed to our clients, understand their needs and always put our clients first.

Helping people. Our clients all have one thing in common whether they are going through a divorce, were in an accident or are suing or being sued by a former partner, client or vendor for breach of contract. They are all coming to us during a difficult time in their life. The most rewarding aspect of our job is helping our clients get through those difficult times and come out on the other side in the best position possible.

I love spending time with my wife and two young children. I also love to golf and play basketball.

I am a member of the PTA at my daughter's school. I play in various local basketball and softball leagues. My kids are young but when they are old enough to play organized sports I look forward to coaching.