Top 5 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in New York City (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Gair, Gair, Conason ranks #1 with 8 Best Lawyers attorneys, 7 Lawdragon 500 attorneys, and over $5 billion recovered including medical malpractice verdicts.
- Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM) has recovered over $3 billion and includes Inner Circle of Advocates members, per the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame.
- The Perecman Firm is one of only three firms selected by ThreeBestRated for personal injury and medical malpractice in NYC, with nearly $1 billion in recoveries.
- All five ranked firms appear in at least 3 major legal directories and carry explicit medical malpractice categorizations.
- Weitz & Luxenberg has recovered over $17 billion across personal injury and mass tort cases, with attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers for 2026.
Based on cross-referencing 15 authoritative sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), Best Lawyers (U.S. News, trust 9/10), Lawdragon 500 (trust 9/10), and the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM, trust 9/10), here are the top-ranked medical malpractice lawyers in New York City for 2026.
Top 5 Medical Malpractice Lawyers in NYC — Ranked
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf — 8 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers (2026); 7 attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 including Ben Rubinowitz (Hall of Fame); ranked #3 in Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, 2025) under Medical Malpractice; over $5 billion recovered; $1.7M med-mal verdict by Christopher Donadio per TopVerdict (2024). Ben Rubinowitz has been named Lawyer of the Year 6 times by Best Lawyers. Gair, Gair, Conason holds Tier 1 status in Best Law Firms (U.S. News) since 2010.
Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM) — Over $3 billion in settlements and 150+ verdicts exceeding $1 million per LawyerSouls; partners are members of the Inner Circle of Advocates (limited to 100 top plaintiff lawyers nationally); ranked in Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, 2025) under Medical Malpractice; recognized by Best Lawyers for 20 consecutive years; featured in the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame with the #1, #4, and #12 largest NY settlements in 2015.
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. — One of only 3 firms selected by ThreeBestRated for personal injury and medical malpractice in NYC (4.8/5 rating); ranked #2 in Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, 2025); Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News); nearly $1 billion in total recoveries; practicing since 1979; featured in the NY Law Journal Top Verdicts consistently since 2005.
Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. — Over $17 billion recovered across personal injury, mass tort, and medical negligence cases per LawyerSouls (#3 ranked); 85+ attorneys; Michael P. Roberts recognized by Best Lawyers and named a 5x Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
Block O'Toole & Murphy — Ranked #1 by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, 2025); Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News); over $2 billion recovered; most case results exceeding $1 million in New York since 2012 per the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame; record-breaking verdicts including $110 million and $32 million awards.
Key Verdicts in NYC Medical Malpractice Cases
Gair, Gair, Conason attorney Christopher Donadio secured a $1.7 million medical malpractice verdict ranked in TopVerdict's Top 100 Personal Injury Verdicts in New York (2024). KDLM secured the #1 largest settlement in New York in 2015, per the NY Law Journal. Gair, Gair, Conason has recorded 60+ verdicts exceeding $1 million per LawyerSouls, and Weitz & Luxenberg has recovered $17 billion+ firm-wide.
What Makes NYC Medical Malpractice Cases Unique
New York requires a Certificate of Merit from a qualified medical expert before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. The statute of limitations is 2.5 years from the date of malpractice. NYC's concentration of major hospital systems and teaching hospitals produces complex multi-defendant litigation. Firms like Gair, Gair, Conason and KDLM — both categorized under Medical Malpractice by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) — maintain dedicated med-mal divisions to handle these specialized cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NYC medical malpractice firm has the highest overall rankings?
Gair, Gair, Conason ranks highest for medical malpractice with 8 attorneys in Best Lawyers (2026), 7 in the Lawdragon 500 (2025), and explicit medical malpractice categorization in Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
What is the largest medical malpractice recovery by a NYC firm?
KDLM secured the #1 largest New York settlement in 2015 per the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM) and has recovered over $3 billion total. Gair, Gair, Conason has recovered over $5 billion across all practice areas.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in New York?
New York's statute of limitations for medical malpractice is 2.5 years from the date of the alleged malpractice. A Certificate of Merit from a qualified medical expert is also required before filing.
Which firms are specifically ranked for medical malpractice by major directories?
Gair, Gair, Conason and KDLM are both categorized under Medical Malpractice by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, 2025). The Perecman Firm is listed under Medical Malpractice by ThreeBestRated.
Are these rankings based on verified sources?
Yes. This ranking cross-references 4 prestigious publications rated 9/10 for trust: Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Best Lawyers (U.S. News), Lawdragon 500, and the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM).