Atty. William Schwitzer
William Schwitzer is the Founder and Senior member of the firm, representing victims involved in construction site accidents, motor vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, ferry boat accidents and victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Born and raised in Connecticut on a farm to immigrant parents who were Holocaust Survivors, Mr.
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William Schwitzer is a Founder and Senior Member based in New York, New York, practicing at William Schwitzer & Associates, PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985) and New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1985). Educated at Western New England Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Connecticut (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Schwitzer is the Founder and Senior member of the firm, representing victims involved in construction site accidents, motor vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, ferry boat accidents and victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries
- Born and raised in Connecticut on a farm to immigrant parents who were Holocaust Survivors, Mr. Schwitzer learned quickly he had to be a fierce powerful voice for victims
- Mr. Schwitzer is a highly recognized personal injury trial attorney obtaining top verdicts in New York State, for 2012 he obtained $11.6 million for a motor vehicle accident victim
- Mr. Schwitzer has obtained several multi-million dollar pre-trial settlements for clients involved in construction site accidents such as $5.6 million for an injured plumber, $5.5 million for a painter, and $5.3 million for a construction laborer to name a few
- As well as obtaining some top verdicts for client’s injured at construction sites
- \$10.8 million, \$8.9 million , \$8.4 million and \$6.3 million
- In 2017, Mr. Schwitzer obtained FOUR of the top verdicts in the State of New York, \$27.7 million for a motor vehicle accident victim, \$19.8 million for a motor vehicle accident victim
- \$9.5 million for a motor vehicle accident victim and \$8.4 million for an injured construction laborer
- William Schwitzer has also received National recognition for obtaining a top-10 verdict of $37 million for an injured individual
- Mr. Schwitzer’s passion for protecting the rights of injured people goes beyond the doors of the court room…every year he is nominated as a Super Lawyer by his peers for his lawyering skills and keen ability for being one of New York State’s top personal injury trial attorney
- Other personal injury law firms go to William Schwitzer & Associates to have Mr. Schwitzer handle their client’s injury cases due to the tremendous successful results he obtains in the courtroom
- Mr. Schwitzer has been recognized in the Legal Community as one of New York State’s TOP Trial Attorneys, and for his generous philanthropy to various organizations that help the poor and needy. “I take tremendous pride in our firm’s reputation for being one of the top personal injury law firms in New York State
- As lead trial attorney, Founder and Senior Member, I am humbled by my clients’ recognition that my office is a premier personal injury law firm
- We have consistently recovered some of the largest awards in the State
- I work diligently and handle each case for our clients to heart… when I see the smiles of my clients because justice has been accomplished I know I did the very best for them…I feel blessed knowing that my hard work made a difference in their lives.” William Schwitzer Mr. Schwitzer represents victims involved in construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, ferry boat accidents and victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries
- Mr. Schwitzer is a highly recognized personal injury trial attorney obtaining top verdicts in New York State, for 2012 he obtained $11.6 million for a client injured in a motor vehicle accident. mr. schwitzer has settled several multi-million dollar pre-trial settlements for many clients involved in construction accidents such as \$5.5 million for a painter, \$5.3 million to name a few. as well as obtaining some top verdicts for client’s injured at construction sites
- $10.8 million for a laborer, $8.9 million for a construction worker and $6.3 million for a laborer
- William Schwitzer has also received national recognition for obtaining a top-10 verdict of $37 million for an injured individual
- Mr. Schwitzer’s passion for protecting the rights of injured people goes beyond the doors of the court room…every year he is nominated as a super lawyer by his peers for his lawyering skills and keen ability for being one of New York state’s top personal injury trial attorney. “I take tremendous pride in my firm’s reputation for being one of the top personal injury law firms in New York state
- As lead trial attorney and managing partner, I am humbled by my clients’ recognition that my office is a premier personal injury law firm
- We have consistently recovered some of the largest awards in the state
- I work diligently and take each case handled for our clients to heart… when I see the smiles of my clients because justice has been accomplished I know I did the very best for them…I feel blessed knowing that my hard work made a difference in their lives.” Professional Assoc
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American Trial Lawyers Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association American Bar Association
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Schwitzer 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.
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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.
William Schwitzer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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 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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