Atty. Jacqueline D. Berger
'Raised in an environment where the value of healthcare was revered, it is a privilege to uphold healthcare professionals in reinforcing and safeguarding their vital role in society. Beyond legal representation, it’s about recognizing the dedication of those who commit their lives to the service of others.' Senior Trial Partner Jacqueline Berger’s interest in health care law was sparked at an early age by growing up in a household which emphasized science and medicine and instilled respect for medical professionals.
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Jacqueline D. Berger is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1998) and New York (1999). Educated at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Nassau County Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 'Raised in an environment where the value of healthcare was revered, it is a privilege to uphold healthcare professionals in reinforcing and safeguarding their vital role in society
- Beyond legal representation, it’s about recognizing the dedication of those who commit their lives to the service of others.' Senior Trial Partner Jacqueline Berger’s interest in health care law was sparked at an early age by growing up in a household which emphasized science and medicine and instilled respect for medical professionals
- This is reflected in her practice, where she loves to combine her passion for medicine with her oral, written and analytic skills to form robust defenses for her clients
- Jacqueline focuses intently on client communications, understanding that an organized, understandable, and calm presentation style is critical to enabling clients to navigate through the litigation process
- Whether the subject is defense strategy, risk management or the underlying medicine itself, her demeanor in-stills confidence in her clients and quickly gains their trust
- Encompassing all areas of medical malpractice litigation and nursing home law, as well as general and professional liability matters, her 27+ years of experience include: •Defending physicians, nursing homes, and hospitals (including Level 1 trauma centers) against all aspects of medical malpractice and general liability claims. •Defending doctors and other medical professionals in professional liability matters. •Representing medical personnel and institutions, with particular emphasis on claims involving emergency department care, surgery, psychiatry, radiology, obstetrics and gynecology and chemical dependence. •Representing physicians in Office of Professional Medical Conduct proceedings
- Jacqueline is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, their highest peer rating, which recognizes an attorney’s professional excellence, legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards
- She has also been selected to the exclusive New York Super Lawyers list
- As a sought after speaker, Jacqueline has been invited to present at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center, and Fordham University School of Law on a wide range of topics
- She also conducts Grand Rounds lectures at teaching hospitals, and has been published in MD News - Long Island
- Jacqueline served as the Firm’s interim Managing Partner from November 2022 to June 2023, and she is a current member of MCB’s Hiring Committee
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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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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 andnue, 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.
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