Atty. Raphael J. Berman
Partner Raphael J. Berman, joined the firm in 1995.
Commercial Litigation & General Liability & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About Raphael J. Berman at a Glance
Raphael J. Berman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit United States District Court, Southern Distr (1990). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1989) and SUNY at Albany (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Raphael J. Berman
- Partner Raphael J. Berman, joined the firm in 1995
- He is an experienced medical liability trial attorney
- He also has written appellate briefs and argued cases at both state and federal appellate levels
- In addition, he counsels clients on risk management, liability analysis, and quality assurance matters to assist in the development of defensive strategies for current lawsuits, and to avoid future litigation
- As a former Assistant District Attorney in the Investigation Bureau of the Bronx County District Attorney's office, Mr. Berman handled internal investigations and prosecutions of white collar criminal offenses, including fraud, embezzlement and forgery involving both small and large business entities
- He is a member of the New York State Medical Defense Lawyers Association and The Jewish Lawyers Guild
- Verdicts Defense Verdict in Kings County On May 16, 2012, Raphael J. Berman obtained a defense verdict in Brooklyn on behalf of a general surgeon and a major metropolitan hospital center in a case in which the plaintiff experienced complications from two separate abdominal surgeries
- Defense Verdict in New York County On February 20, 2008, Raphael J. Berman obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an obstetrical group charged with failing to bring the plaintiff in for an examination and sonogram to rule out retained products of conception following a postpartum bleeding episode
- Defense Verdict in Queens County Raphael J. Berman recently obtained a defense verdict in a wrongful death action in Queens County Supreme Court on behalf of a cardiologist who was requested to render a consultation on a patient who had a longstanding history of severe rheumatoid arthritis
- The patient had been admitted with sinus tachycardia and bilateral leg edema. .Daniel Ratner and Raphael Berman Prevail on Appeal in Podiatry After having two toes amputated because of peripheral vascular disease, plaintiff sued HPM&B's client, a podiatrist, for malpractice on a theory that he should have diagnosed this condition or consulted with plaintiff's vascular surgeon
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Raphael J. Berman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Raphael J. Berman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Health Care Law in New York
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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 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 Raphael J. Berman
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 Raphael J. Berman's practice in the field of business, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Raphael J. Berman brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and health care, Raphael J. Berman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Raphael J. Berman 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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Common Legal Issues Raphael J. Berman Handles in New York
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