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.
Medical Liability Defense & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 18+ Years Experience
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About Joseph E. Shmulewitz at a Glance
Joseph E. Shmulewitz is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on health care. 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). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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. 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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph E. Shmulewitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Health Care Law in New York
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 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 Joseph E. Shmulewitz
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 Joseph E. Shmulewitz's practice in the field of health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joseph E. Shmulewitz brings 18+ 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 Jersey, New York, and Southern District of New York, Joseph E. Shmulewitz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Joseph E. Shmulewitz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Joseph E. Shmulewitz 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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