Elizabeth J. Sandonato

A highly accomplished civil litigation attorney with over two decades of experience, Elizabeth specializes in high-stakes medical malpractice and nursing home negligence defense. She is an astute strategist with a proven ability to identify critical case issues and secure pragmatic, successful outcomes. She is equally adept at resolving complex matters through strategic mediations and settlements as she is at securing defense verdicts in the courtroom. Her track record also includes an exceptional summary judgment success rate and arguments before the Appellate Division.

Drawing from her experience as senior claims counsel for one of New York’s largest medical systems, Elizabeth brings a unique client-side perspective to the Firm. In that role, she managed large caseloads and collaborated extensively with hospital leadership on claims, discovery, and quality-of-care issues.

Elizabeth is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, their highest rating.* In addition to her practice, she serves on the Firm’s Hiring Committee.