Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Syracuse
Bottar & Leone, PLLC has been a nationally recognized legal advocate for victims of medical malpractice and severe personal injury since 1983. Our Syracuse-based firm, with satellite offices across New York, combines over a century of collective legal experience to deliver justice through complex litigation. Led by Anthony S. Bottar and Michael A. Bottar, our team has secured hundreds of millions in recoveries while maintaining active roles in legal education and community leadership.We specialize in high-stakes cases involving medical negligence, workplace accidents, and dangerous products, operating on a contingency basis to ensure access to justice regardless of financial means. Our firm's reputation as central New York's only U.S. News first-tier personal injury practice reflects our commitment to excellence and client-centered advocacy.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injuries
Workplace Injuries
Product Liability
Premises Liability
Toxic Torts
Governmental Negligence
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience in medical malpractice litigation
- Our father-son legal team holds Best Lawyers 'Lawyer of the Year' recognition
- We maintain leadership roles in national trial lawyer organizations
- Our firm appears in U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms
- We operate exclusively on contingency fee arrangements
What people say
Knowledgeable and kind
Difficult process go smoothly
Kept us informed throughout
Genuine care for family
Secured just compensation
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice practice holds healthcare providers accountable for preventable errors causing life-altering injuries or death. We investigate misdiagnoses, surgical mistakes, and treatment failures while navigating complex medical evidence. With decades of experience, we secure compensation for clients facing permanent disabilities from substandard care.
Birth Injuries
We represent families affected by preventable birth injuries including cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy. Our attorneys examine prenatal care, delivery procedures, and neonatal treatment to identify medical negligence. We work with medical experts to calculate lifetime care costs for affected children.
Workplace Injuries
Our firm handles severe workplace injuries from construction sites and industrial facilities. We pursue claims against negligent contractors and equipment manufacturers while navigating workers' compensation systems. We focus on cases involving structural failures and safety violations causing catastrophic injuries.
Product Liability
We litigate against manufacturers of dangerous pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products. Our team investigates design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings while representing clients with severe injuries from faulty products.
Premises Liability
We pursue claims against property owners for injuries from unsafe conditions including inadequate security, poor lighting, and structural hazards. Our attorneys prove negligence in maintaining safe premises for visitors and employees alike.
People
Anthony S. Bottar
Managing Member
With 40+ years of trial experience, Anthony Bottar leads our medical malpractice practice. Recognized as Best Lawyers' 'Lawyer of the Year,' he has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts while maintaining active roles in legal education and community service.
Michael A. Bottar
Member
As president of New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, Michael Bottar specializes in complex personal injury cases. He focuses on pharmaceutical liability and governmental negligence cases while maintaining active involvement in legal advocacy organizations.
Samantha C. Riggi
Member
Samantha Riggi represents clients in medical malpractice and birth injury cases. She focuses on hospital negligence and prenatal care failures while working closely with medical experts to build compelling cases for injured clients.
Edward S. Leone
Senior Counsel
Edward Leone specializes in pharmaceutical product liability and complex litigation. He has recovered millions for clients harmed by defective medications while maintaining a focus on consumer protection and corporate accountability.
Brian F. DeJoseph
Of Counsel
Former judge Brian DeJoseph provides strategic counsel on complex litigation matters. His judicial experience enhances our ability to navigate challenging legal issues and anticipate courtroom outcomes effectively.
Questions
What types of cases does Bottar Law handle?
We specialize in medical malpractice, birth injuries, workplace accidents, product liability, and premises liability cases throughout New York and the Northeast region.
How much does it cost to hire Bottar Law?
We work on a contingency fee basis - we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Initial consultations are always free.
What makes Bottar Law different from other firms?
Our firm combines 40+ years of experience with a proven track record of $100M+ in client recoveries and national recognition in medical malpractice litigation.
How long do medical malpractice cases take?
Case duration varies but typically takes 2-5 years. We prioritize thorough investigation and preparation while keeping clients informed throughout the process.
Can I afford legal representation for a serious injury?
Yes - our contingency fee arrangement means no upfront costs. We believe financial constraints shouldn't prevent access to justice.
Do you handle cases outside Syracuse?
Yes, we represent clients throughout New York State and the Northeast region from our Syracuse headquarters and satellite offices.
