Atty. Paul J. Edelstein
Born May 22, 1968, Paul is the son of a Brooklyn lawyer who was the son of a Brooklyn lawyer. From an early age he was exposed to challenging, every day life experiences that his fathers clients’ were going through, as well as difficult and thought provoking questions that helped mold him into the quick thinking and overly prepared attorney he is today.
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Paul J. Edelstein is a personal injury attorney based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Born May 22, 1968, Paul is the son of a Brooklyn lawyer who was the son of a Brooklyn lawyer
- From an early age he was exposed to challenging, every day life experiences that his fathers clients’ were going through, as well as difficult and thought provoking questions that helped mold him into the quick thinking and overly prepared attorney he is today
- As a trial attorney, he knows you are either in the case 100%, or you can’t represent your clients properly
- To be dedicated 100% means to essentially become the case: live it, eat it, sleep it, and think about it constantly
- This is the only way Paul knows how to practice law, and his passion and dedication yields huge results for his clients and personal satisfaction
- Paul’s passion for the law doesn’t stop at the office
- On September 10, 2005 Paul married, Maritza Fanith whom he met while she was serving jury duty in Brooklyn
- They now have two little jurors of their own who are as challenging and rewarding as any case Paul can remember
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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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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 Brooklyn 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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