Atty. Richard S. Jaffe
After pioneering a string of personal injury cases on Long Island and in the New York City metropolitan area involving lead paint poisoning of infants, Richard’s reputation would be well known enough as a fierce trial attorney and litigator. But he didn’t stop there.
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Richard S. Jaffe is a Managing Partner based in New Hyde Park, New York, practicing at Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court Southern District of New York U.S. District Court Eastern District of N (1995), New Jersey (1995), District of Columbia (1995), and Florida (2022). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1994) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers Care. Serands clients in New Hyde Park, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After pioneering a string of personal injury cases on Long Island and in the New York City metropolitan area involving lead paint poisoning of infants, Richard’s reputation would be well known enough as a fierce trial attorney and litigator
- But he didn’t stop there
- In fact, Richard has managed to secure several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements throughout his 30 years plus of experience, which has earned him membership in many prestigious circles, such as the nation’s Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- When not in front of a jury, Richard, is a proud member of the Patriot Guard—an organization established in 2005, which primarily aims to support the families of fallen heroes by protecting them from disruptions during the services for their loved one
- He also serves as a board member for The Center for Developmental Disabilities and actively supports the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition
- In the past, Rich has volunteered as a Critical Care Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-CC) and Firefighter on Long Island
- When his children were younger, he often coached basketball and lacrosse on Long Island sports fields
- Rich is smart, confident, entertaining, fully committed, energetic, and caring
- Recently, Richard became a member of the Blue Knights LE MC Chapter in New York State
- He is, perhaps, the world’s worst (but most enthusiastic) dancer and the start and finish of every family function
- Richard was born and raised in New York, as were his parents and grandparents all who forged his incredibly strong work ethic and tenacity
- To his credit, he paid for both college and Law school tuition by working during the hours he was not studying
- As a graduate of Binghamton University with a degree in Romance Languages and Literature, Richard is fluent in Spanish and has a working knowledge of five other languages
- His history of helping victims of discrimination and negligence dates back as far as 1988, giving the Hispanic community a voice working as a paralegal for a major personal injury law firm
- Richard met his current law partner, Stephen Cohen, in 1993
- Working as a Law clerk by day and completing Law School by night, Richard authored memoranda and appellate briefs on negligence and discrimination issues that continue to be cited by New York State’s highest courts to this day
- Upon graduation from Law School, Richard became an associate attorney with Cohen’s Law Office, and began a trial the very first day he was admitted to practice
- Richard hasn’t looked back since
- He has obtained hundreds of verdicts and settlements for victims of accidents and discrimination throughout courts of Long Island and the New York City metropolitan area, many in excess of one million dollars
- He and Stephen Cohen are now partners at Cohen & Jaffe
- Nonetheless, Richard hasn’t forgotten his New York roots, nor his blue collar formative years
- He is thankful for the opportunities and core values given to him by his family, which serve as the backbone of his fight for the rights of his clients against insurance giants like State Farm, Allstate and GEICO, to name a few
- Call Richard
- He will do the same for you
- Whether your life is shattered by a car accident, a trip and fall, a construction accident, or discrimination at work, Richard knows it’s more than just a case for you – it’s about putting your life and the lives of your family back together
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Richard S. Jaffe's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard S. Jaffe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Richard S. Jaffe is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →
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.
Richard S. Jaffe is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard S. Jaffe is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Richard S. Jaffe is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Richard S. Jaffe is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys 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 Hyde Park 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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