Atty. Howard Essner
Howard Essner is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, tort law, personal injury. Howard received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Medical Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About Howard Essner at a Glance
Howard Essner is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Essner & Kobin, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1992). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1989) and Syracuse University (B.S. Accounting, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard Essner
- Howard Essner is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, tort law, personal injury
- Howard received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Howard practices at Essner & Kobin, LLP in New York, NY
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Howard Essner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Essner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Medical Malpractice in New York
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in New York
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Howard Essner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard Essner's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard Essner brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Howard Essner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Howard Essner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Howard Essner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Howard Essner Handles in New York
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Howard Essner has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Howard Essner directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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