Atty. John J. Barbera
'After 30 years of litigating, first as a prosecutor and then as defense counsel to the great medical professions, I still truly enjoy distilling a complex medical case for a jury. Most satisfying is working closely with my clients, who are the true heroes in our cases.
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John J. Barbera is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and health care. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1989) and Connecticut (1989). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Boston University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 'After 30 years of litigating, first as a prosecutor and then as defense counsel to the great medical professions, I still truly enjoy distilling a complex medical case for a jury
- Most satisfying is working closely with my clients, who are the true heroes in our cases
- In these unique times, I remain grateful and honored to be able to pursue just outcomes for my clients whether I am before a judge, jury, mediator, or an experienced adversary.' Distilling voluminous medical data and sophisticated legal concepts into terms that a jury can understand is a daunting task for any attorney, but Senior Trial Partner John Barbera genuinely relishes the opportunity
- In fact, the enjoyment he derives from breaking down a complex medical case for the jury’s benefit is surpassed only by the satisfaction he gets by solving problems for his clients- the medical providers he refers to as the “true heroes.” John is a member of the Firm’s Health Care Law Group, and his practice focuses on the defense of professional liability claims, complex personal injury cases, and a wide array of health care law matters
- Always adhering to the highest ethical and moral standards, he has built an impressive scope of practice over the past 36+ years
- His specific experience includes: •Managing the defense of physicians and hospitals from the investigatory stages of a claim through trial. •Representing health care professionals in professional disciplinary proceedings with the New York State Department of Health. •Advising and defending hospitals, and their directors and officers, in physician staff credentialing matters. •Representing hospitals, medical groups, physicians, nursing homes and educational institutions in a broad range of cases across all medical specialties, including ophthalmology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, and orthopedic surgery
- John was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and he has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, their highest rating,* since 2014
- His vast legal experience, integrity, and strong work ethic are frequently noted by his peers
- As a member of the Firm’s Education Committee, John lectures on risk management and defense of malpractice cases to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals
- He has lectured to New York State’s Supreme Court Judges and clerks as part of the Judiciary Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program, and regularly lectures to attorneys and clients as part of the Firm’s CLE seminars
- He is also an invited participant at Fordham Law School’s Career Planning/ Training seminars for law students
- John has published several articles related to health care risk management and legal issues, most recently in MD News
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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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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 White Plains 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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