Raphael J. Berman

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Raphael J. Berman: Attorney with Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP
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Biography

Partner Raphael J. Berman, joined the firm in 1995. He is an experienced medical liability trial attorney. He also has written appellate briefs and argued cases at both state and federal appellate levels. In addition, he counsels clients on risk management, liability analysis, and quality assurance matters to assist in the development of defensive strategies for current lawsuits, and to avoid future litigation.

As a former Assistant District Attorney in the Investigation Bureau of the Bronx County District Attorney's office, Mr. Berman handled internal investigations and prosecutions of white collar criminal offenses, including fraud, embezzlement and forgery involving both small and large business entities.

He is a member of the New York State Medical Defense Lawyers Association and The Jewish Lawyers Guild.

Verdicts

Defense Verdict in Kings County

On May 16, 2012, Raphael J. Berman obtained a defense verdict in Brooklyn on behalf of a general surgeon and a major metropolitan hospital center in a case in which the plaintiff experienced complications from two separate abdominal surgeries.

Defense Verdict in New York County

On February 20, 2008, Raphael J. Berman obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an obstetrical group charged with failing to bring the plaintiff in for an examination and sonogram to rule out retained products of conception following a postpartum bleeding episode.

Defense Verdict in Queens County

Raphael J. Berman recently obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death action in Queens County Supreme Court on behalf of a cardiologist who was requested to render a consultation on a patient who had a longstanding history of severe rheumatoid arthritis. The patient had been admitted with sinus tachycardia and bilateral leg edema. .Daniel Ratner and Raphael Berman Prevail on Appeal in Podiatry

After having two toes amputated because of peripheral vascular disease, plaintiff sued HPM&B's client, a podiatrist, for malpractice on a theory that he should have diagnosed this condition or consulted with plaintiff's vascular surgeon.

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Commercial Litigation & General Liability
  • Medical Liability Defense
  • Professional Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
SUNY at Albany, B.A., 1982
Law School Attended:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, New York; United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; United States District Court, Southern District
Reported Cases:
Verdicts & Cases:Congratulations to the 2026 Best Lawyers - United States; Congratulations to the 2026 Best Lawyers - United States...; HPM&B is proud to be listed in the 2025 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America!; Best Lawyers: ...; Summary Judgment Dismissal: ...; Defense Verdict In The Southern District Of New York; On May 3, 2017, after an emotional trial in federal court involving the alleged wrongful death of a 31-year-old mother of four, a jury delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of two defendant obstetricians represented by HPM&B partners Chuck Bach... Daniel Ratner and Raphael Berman Prevail On Appeal In Podiatry Case; After having two toes amputated because of peripheral vascular disease, plaintiff sued HPM&B's client, a podiatrist, for malpractice on a theory that he should have diagnosed this condition or consulted with plaintiff's... Defense Verdict in Queens County; Raphael J. Berman recently obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death action in Queens County Supreme Court on behalf of a cardiologist who was requested to render a consultation on a patient who had a longstanding... Defense Verdict in New York County; On February 20, 2008, Raphael J. Berman obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an obstetrical group charged with failing to bring the plaintiff in for an examination and sonogram to rule out retained... Defense Verdict in Kings County; On May 16, 2012, Raphael J. Berman obtained a defense verdict in Brooklyn on behalf of a general surgeon and a major metropolitan hospital center in a case in which the plaintiff experienced complications from two separate...
ISLN:
909896858

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0
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