Atty. Robert Jay Gordon
Robert Jay Gordon is a lawyer practicing defective drugs and devices, environmental pollution, mesothelioma and asbestos and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Defective Drugs and Devices & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 46+ Years Experience
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About Robert Jay Gordon at a Glance
Robert Jay Gordon is a medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and environmental attorney based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, New Jersey Eastern, Southern, New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Thir (1980), New Jersey (1985), and New York (1987). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1980) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations and Licenses •New York City Bar Assn, (Committee on Tort Litigation) •New York State Trial Lawyers Assn, and •American Association for Justice (Scientific, Medical Integrity Committee List Committee) •Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Jay Gordon
- Robert Jay Gordon is a lawyer practicing defective drugs and devices, environmental pollution, mesothelioma and asbestos and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Robert practices in New York, NY
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Robert Jay Gordon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Jay Gordon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Medical Malpractice in New York
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 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.
Robert Jay Gordon is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Product Liability in New York
Robert Jay Gordon is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Environmental Law in New York
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Robert Jay Gordon is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →
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 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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert Jay Gordon
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 Robert Jay Gordon's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Jay Gordon brings 46+ 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 Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, New Jersey Eastern, Southern, New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Thir, New Jersey, and New York, Robert Jay Gordon can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability, Robert Jay Gordon 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 Robert Jay Gordon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert Jay Gordon Handles in New York
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