Atty. Stephen R. Coffey
Steve is the founding partner and chair of the Personal Injury and Criminal Defense practices at O’Connell and Aronowitz. Under his leadership, our firm has become one of the most active personal injury and criminal defense law firms in upstate New York.
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Stephen R. Coffey is a Shareholder based in Latham, New York, practicing at O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and white collar. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Western District of New York United States District Court, So (1971). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1970) and Siena College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Albany Chapter Treasurer, Albany County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York State Defenders Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Latham, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steve is the founding partner and chair of the Personal Injury and Criminal Defense practices at O’Connell and Aronowitz
- Under his leadership, our firm has become one of the most active personal injury and criminal defense law firms in upstate New York
- Few lawyers in the area have excelled in both the personal injury and criminal defense fields
- With over thirty five years of experience at the state and federal levels, Steve is considered one of the most successful trial lawyers in these two diverse practice areas
- As one of the Capital District’s premiere criminal defense trial lawyers, he has been recognized by his peers for his record setting verdicts and settlements
- Steve has justly earned that reputation through his representation of thousands of clients in both street crime cases and highly complex white collar cases
- In 1975, Steve became fully committed to champion the cause of those unjustly accused after seeing the unfettered power of the government relentlessly pursue innocent people
- His desire to reject the abuse of government has led him to represent the most honest and sincere people, who have remained his friends long after their acquittal
- Former jurors have even called Steve over the years to represent them and their loved ones
- Known for his fearless approach when confronted with injustice, Steve has enjoyed powerful courtroom victories and has consistently garnered million dollar verdicts for his clients in cases that are often highly complex and high profile
- Most recently, Steve obtained a $43 million dollar verdict for a brain-injured woman whose case had been turned down by several attorneys
- His second largest brain injury verdict came after representing a child in a highly complex product liability case against a corporate giant
- The verdict exceeded $20 million dollars
- Steve has obtained verdicts in excess of $1M in ten cases and has obtained countless settlements that have exceeded $1M dollars
- Steve’s knowledge, insight and analytical skill have translated easily from the courtroom to the media
- Local television and radio stations have looked to him as a regular commentator for highly publicized local and national criminal cases
- A former Assistant District Attorney for Albany County and Chief Felony Prosecutor, Steve was the youngest Felony Bureau Chief to serve in Albany County
- He also served as Special Prosecutor in Fulton and Albany Counties
- Steve has complimented his civil and criminal trial skill with an extensive appellate practice
- He has lectured and written extensively on civil and criminal trial practice
- Steve is also an active participant of local and national charitable organizations involving disabled individuals, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Living Resources and The Miracle League
- Professional & Civic Leadership Professional Associations • American Association for Justice 2011- present • American Bar Association • American Board of Trial Advocates 2005-present • New York State Bar Association • New York State Trial Lawyers Association • New York State Defenders Association • Albany County Bar Association Awards • Best Lawyers in America 1993-2018 • Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award Capital District Trial Lawyers Association 2014 • Upstate New York Super Lawyers 2007-2017 • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2013-2017 Results • Second Degree Murder Practice Area: Criminal Defense Outcome: Found Not Guilty Description: Defendant charged with second degree murder in death of infant son • Motor Vehicle Accident Due to Defective Product Practice Area: Personal Injury Outcome: $20.5 million verdict Description: Litigation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident due to defective product design
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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 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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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 Latham 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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