Atty. Michael V Kaplen

Atty. Michael V Kaplen

Michael V Kaplen is a lawyer practicing personal injury, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael V Kaplen at a glance

Michael V Kaplen is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), Florida (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1981), and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1979) and New York University (B.A., 1976). Active member of The Florida Bar New York State Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael V Kaplen is a lawyer practicing personal injury, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Michael V Kaplen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael V Kaplen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

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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Personal Injury

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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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Michael V Kaplen is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael V Kaplen

Where is Michael V Kaplen's law office located?
Michael V Kaplen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael V Kaplen handle?
Michael V Kaplen focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, tbi/sci, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael V Kaplen practiced law?
Michael V Kaplen has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael V Kaplen go to law school?
Michael V Kaplen earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Michael V Kaplen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1979
B.A.
New York University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
Florida
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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