Atty. Jeffrey A. Block
Jeffrey A. Block is the founding partner at the New York-based personal injury law firm Block O’Toole & Murphy.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Jeffrey A. Block at a Glance
Jeffrey A. Block is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Block O'Toole & Murphy. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeffrey A. Block
- Jeffrey A. Block is the founding partner at the New York-based personal injury law firm Block O’Toole & Murphy
- His career has been marked by a series of remarkable results, yielding more than 200 case resolutions exceeding $1,000,000
- For over 30 years, Mr. Block has handled a wide variety of cases, including construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability
- His passion for fighting for the underdog has guided his career and helped him garner considerable verdicts and settlements for his clients, including a $53.5 million jury verdict for a paralyzed construction worker, a $14,000,000 result (reported to be the highest non-medical malpractice verdict ever in Nassau County), a $12,000,000 settlement (with a $71,643,000 expected payout) for a child hit by a car, and a $10,875,000 settlement for a construction worker hurt on the job
- His legal acumen, dedication to his clients, and track record of success have earned him the respect of fellow trial attorneys, many of whom call upon him to serve as trial counsel for their most significant cases
- For over a decade, Mr. Block has been elected as a “Super Lawyer” in New York State, identifying him as one of the top five percent of New York personal injury trial lawyers
- He has also been selected by his peers to be included in Best Lawyers and was honored as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New York State” by The National Trial Lawyers organization
- Additionally, Mr. Block devotes his spare time to raising money for numerous charities and causes, including the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where he and his firm partners have raised over $5 million for the hospital
- He is also a major donor to The Frances Pope Memorial Foundation, Candlelighters of New York City, and various other organizations
- In 2017, along with his wife, Maritza, he organized a fundraising drive to send supplies to the island of Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria
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Jeffrey A. Block's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey A. Block handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Product Liability in New York
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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
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Why Clients in New York Choose Jeffrey A. Block
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 Jeffrey A. Block's practice in the field of personal injury and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and product liability, Jeffrey A. Block 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 Jeffrey A. Block 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 Jeffrey A. Block Handles in New York
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