Atty. Joseph E. Shmulewitz

Atty. Joseph E. Shmulewitz

Joseph Shmulewitz is a Partner at the firm whose practice is focused primarily on the defense of hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers in high-stakes medical malpractice litigation. Mr.

New York New York 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Joseph E. Shmulewitz at a glance

Joseph E. Shmulewitz is a Partner based in New York, New York, practforg at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2008), New York (2009), Southern District of New York (2014), and Eastern District of New York (2018). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Brandeis University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Shmulewitz is a Partner at the firm whose practice is focused primarily on the defense of hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers in high-stakes medical malpractice litigation
  • Mr. Shmulewitz handles all aspects of litigation from inception through trial, bringing a trial-driven approach to case strategy
  • He has tried cases to verdict and regularly represents clients in all manner of litigation including dispositive motion practice, expert and fact discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, settlement and trial
  • In addition to medical malpractice defense, Mr. Shmulewitz represents clients in general liability, premises liability, and products liability matters in both New York and New Jersey state courts
  • He also maintains an active federal practice representing the City of New York in civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. 1983, where he has achieved favorable results including dismissals and summary judgment
  • Before entering private practice, Mr. Shmulewitz served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office
  • As a prosecutor, he managed a demanding, high-volume caseload and tried more than 20 cases to verdict
  • That courtroom experience continues to inform his advocacy on behalf of institutional and professional clients
  • Mr. Shmulewitz has been recognized as a Rising Star in Medical Malpractice Defense by Super Lawyers Metro New York Magazine

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Joseph E. Shmulewitz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Joseph E. Shmulewitz practiced law?
Joseph E. Shmulewitz has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Joseph E. Shmulewitz earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2009
Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2014
Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2018
District Court of New Jersey
Admitted: 2025

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