Jordan Merson

Jordan Merson, the Principal Attorney at Merson Law, PLLC, has consistently garnered recognition as one of the preeminent lawyers in New York State and the United States. His dedication and relentless determination to prioritize his clients have earned him esteemed accolades. In 2019, Mr. Merson was a finalist for "Trial Lawyer of the Year" in the United States by Public Justice. For three consecutive years, he has been selected as one of the top ten lawyers in the United States in the field of personal injury by the National Academy of Trial Lawyers. In 2020, Mr. Merson was honored as the "Attorney of the Year in the State of New York" by Top 100 Lawyers Magazine.

Jordan Merson's remarkable achievements extend to his courtroom successes, including being included in the New York Law Journal's inaugural "Hall of Fame" for medical malpractice verdicts and settlements. Notably, he secured the largest single-plaintiff medical malpractice verdict in Westchester County for at least a five-year period and the largest verdict in the county for any case in 2014—an $11.3 million verdict.

Mr. Merson surpassed his own record in 2018 with a historic $28 million jury verdict, part of the largest jury verdict in New York State History for a child sexual assault victim. Subsequent victories include a $14 million verdict in 2019 and a more than $6 million jury verdict in a "no pay" medical malpractice case in 2020, anticipated to be among the top verdicts in New York County.

Apart from his courtroom prowess, Mr. Merson is a frequently quoted source in local, national, and international media. His work representing catastrophically injured individuals has gained recognition beyond the United States, reaching Australia, the UK, and other international publications.

Jordan Merson's legal experience is also acknowledged by Super Lawyers, with routine recognition as a Super Lawyer. Giovanna Mabile and Jaclyn Ponish from his firm have also received this distinction. Additionally, Mr. Merson serves on one of Super Lawyers' advisory boards for Rising Stars.

With a background that includes working with notable figures such as Robert Peckar and Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson, Mr. Merson's experience spans various fields, from medical malpractice to wrongful death, defective products, and personal injury. He has participated in numerous cases settling for $10 million or more.

A graduate of Fordham Law School and Boston University magna cum laude, Jordan Merson is licensed to practice law not only in New York City and New York State but also in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Districts of Colorado, the Western District of Michigan, and Washington, D.C. Merson Law, PLLC, under his leadership, operates with a team approach, where staff, clients, and their families collaborate to achieve outstanding results efficiently. Jordan Merson's commitment to helping those catastrophically harmed and unfairly treated is evident in the founding principles of Merson Law, PLLC, where every case is pursued aggressively, comprehensively, and expeditiously.