Business Details
42 Years
experience
Award-Winning NYC Personal Injury Attorneys
Founded in 1984 by Andrew L. Libo and Edward H. Gersowitz, our firm has built a legacy of advocating for injury victims in New York City and beyond. With decades of combined experience, including collaborations with legal legends like F. Lee Bailey, we have secured over $1 billion in recoveries for clients. Our team, led by partners like Jeff S. Korek and Michael A. Fruhling, specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and complex litigation, prioritizing client needs with personalized attention.We maintain a results-driven approach, selectively representing clients to ensure unwavering dedication to each case. Our community involvement, including partnerships with organizations like The Gardiner Foundation, reflects our commitment to social responsibility. Recognized by industry awards and peer accolades, we combine legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to deliver justice for those harmed by negligence.
Services
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
Construction Accidents
Truck Accidents
Premises Liability
Toxic Torts
Medical Device Litigation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation
- Our team has recovered over $1 billion for injury victims
- We provide personalized attention with a selective case approach
- Our attorneys hold top industry recognitions including Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers
- We maintain a proven track record of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
What people say
Excellent services
Attentive and responsive
Great results
Professional yet friendly
Compassionate support
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in automobile accidents, slip and falls, and other negligence cases. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we provide strategic legal guidance tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Medical Malpractice
Our team handles complex medical negligence cases involving birth injuries, surgical errors, and misdiagnosis. We work with medical experts to prove healthcare provider negligence and secure compensation for ongoing treatment needs. With specialized knowledge of New York's medical malpractice laws, we advocate for victims of preventable medical errors in hospitals and clinics.
Wrongful Death
We assist families in pursuing justice for loved ones lost to negligence through wrongful death litigation. Our compassionate approach combines legal expertise with emotional support while seeking compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress. We handle cases involving medical errors, construction accidents, and transportation fatalities.
Construction Accidents
We represent workers injured on construction sites due to safety violations and equipment failures. Our attorneys leverage New York's Labor Law provisions to hold contractors and property owners accountable. We handle crane accidents, scaffold falls, and other job site injuries to secure workers' compensation and third-party liability claims.
Truck Accidents
Our firm investigates truck collisions involving commercial carriers to determine liability for catastrophic injuries. We analyze driver logs, maintenance records, and federal regulations to build strong cases against negligent trucking companies. We seek full compensation for victims of 18-wheeler and delivery truck accidents.
People
Edward H. Gersowitz
Founding Partner
Co-founder with decades of experience in personal injury litigation. Former protg of F. Lee Bailey, specializing in complex negligence cases and community advocacy.
Jeff S. Korek
Senior Trial Partner
Recognized 'Lawyer of the Year' with expertise in medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases. Featured in NY Times for high-stakes litigation success.
Michael A. Fruhling
Partner
Award-winning attorney with focus on personal injury and medical malpractice. Forbes Top NY Attorney with extensive trial experience in complex negligence cases.
Avinoam Laby
Associate Attorney
Handles all case phases from investigation to trial. Board member of NYSTLA with Hebrew language proficiency and focus on client advocacy.
Edward P. Milstein
Of Counsel
Specializes in medical malpractice with 1,500+ handled cases. Secured numerous million-dollar settlements for victims of medical negligence and hospital errors.
Questions
What areas of law does Gersowitz Libo & Korek specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, construction accidents, and complex litigation cases.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Gersowitz Libo & Korek has served injury victims for over 40 years since its founding in 1984.
What is the firm's success record?
Our firm has recovered over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for clients through aggressive litigation strategies.
Do they handle cases outside New York?
While based in New York, we represent clients in New Jersey and handle select national cases involving complex litigation.
What makes them different from other law firms?
Our combination of personalized attention, selective case representation, and proven trial experience sets us apart in achieving client outcomes.
