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Distinguished in personal injury and medical malpractice law
New York, NY… The New York City law firm of Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP (SSK&B) has received a Tier 1 Ranking in the 2014 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms. The Tier 1 Ranking for New York Metro places the firm among the best of the best in one of the most competitive markets in the nation, as determined by performance ratings from clients and peers. SSK&B concentrates its practice in personal injury and medical malpractice matters. In addition to its Manhattan office, the firm maintains an office in Woodbury, New York.
SSK&B has longstanding record of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, including one that earned recognition as a Top Verdict in New York State, and more recently, a $13 million settlement for a construction accident and a $10 million verdict in a failure to diagnose breast cancer case.
One of the most significant cases handled by SSK&B prompted legislative change to improve amusement park safety. As the legal representative of the family of a child tragically killed on an amusement park ride, SSK&B partner Jeffrey M. Kimmel was invited to testify before a New York State Senate hearing, which resulted in several new laws being passed to improve child safety in New York. As for the case, a settlement was reached.
Firm partners’ achievements outside the courtroom and in the community are significant as well. The firm is well represented in the peer review “Best Lawyers in America,” and Marvin Salenger appeared in the New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers” issue. All four partners are included on the New York Metro “Super Lawyer” list– Marvin was ranked among the Top 100 Attorneys on that list and profiled in Super Lawyer magazine in October 2012. Marvin Salenger and Jeff Kimmel have both been included in the prestigious Ten Leaders in Law series, and are A-V rated by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review. Bob Sack received a Lifetime Achievement Award from New York City Trial Lawyers Association. Joseph Bavaro was selected by members of the judiciary for the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission and a select task force charged with making the county’s Supreme Court more efficient. He is a past Chairman of the Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association and the current president of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
A law firm devoted to helping people, SSK&B has for more than 30 years represented victims of accidents and medical malpractice with the goal of obtaining full and fair compensation for those affected by serious or fatal injuries. This dedication to client needs and the ability to satisfy clients with consistent, meaningful and open communication throughout the entire litigation process distinguishes SSK&B from its peers. More information on SSK&B can be obtained at www.sskblaw.com.