New York University, B.A., 1964; University of New Mexico
Law School Attended:
New York University, LL.M., 1974; New York Law School, J.D., 1968
Year of First Admission:
1968
Admission:
1968, New York; 1968, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1968, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1973, U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd and 3rd Circuits; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
901511193
Areas of Practice (10)
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Negligence
Personal Injury
Medical Negligence
Nursing Home Negligence
Construction Site Accidents
Automobile Accidents
Products Liability
Civil Trial Practice
Peer Reviews
4.6/5.0(4 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.6/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.6/5.0
Judgment
4.6/5.0
Communication
4.6/5.0
Legal Experience
4.6/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Attorney
on 07/18/22
in Personal Injury
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