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New York City accident lawyer Jeff S. Korek, of Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., was recently honored for his expertise in personal injury and medical malpractice law with his selection to the Best Lawyers Advisory Board- an invitation-only committee consisting of the most preeminent law firm leaders and general counsel.
On March 28, 2012, Korek attended the First Annual Best Lawyers Advisory Board Event in New York City. It was chaired by H. Rodgin Cohen, Senior Chairman of Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP, hosted by C. Allen Parker, Deputy Presiding Partner of Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP, and featured some of the greatest legal minds from around the world.
“It isn’t often you get the opportunity to meet with some of the most brilliant minds to discuss the legal issues not only facing our nation, but also the entire world,” Jeff Korek said of the event. “I am confident that our Best Lawyers Advisory Board will truly have a profound impact on the legal community.”
The New York auto accident attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. have been committed to the relentless pursuit of victims’ rights in New York and New Jersey for over 25 years. Focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability, the firm has won hundreds of millions of dollars for its clients. For more information on the firm, visit http://www.lawyertime.com.
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., a leader among personal injury and medical malpractice firms in the New York area, was recently featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post for the firm’s impressive trial work.
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. was featured on the front page of The New York Times on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The article, entitled After Stillbirth, Courts Try to Put a Price on a Mother’s Anguish, by William Glaberson, details a client’s ordeal of fighting the New York Court system after tragically losing her unborn child due to hospital negligence. The New York Times applauded Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. for refusing to prematurely settle the case for less money since a similar lawsuit’s verdict of significantly more money was recently upheld in court.
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. was also featured in The Washington Post on Monday, November 21, 2011. Michelle Andrews wrote an article on judge-directed negotiation, Judge Devises Model for Resolving Medical Malpractice Cases More Quickly. The article highlights a Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. case where judge-directed negotiation was used to benefit both the client and the NY State Court System.
“We are pleased that our local and national media outlets recognize the need to inform and educate the public on shortfalls and changes in the court systems and government bodies,” states Jeff Korek, a partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. “Many of these issues directly affect so many Americans, and if any of these stories help even one person better their struggling situation, we have done our job.”
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. has been committed to the relentless pursuit of victims’ rights in New York and New Jersey for over 25 years. Focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability, the firm has won hundreds of millions of dollars for its clients. For more information on the firm, visit http://www.lawyertime.com.
Partners of Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., a leader among personal injury and medical malpractice firms in the New York area, recently attended an invitation-only gathering of minds with former President William J. Clinton to discuss The Clinton Foundation and The Clinton Global Initiative and how to get America back on the right track.
Edward H. Gersowitz and Jeff S. Korek attended this momentous occasion, which took place the evening of Thursday, December 1 in Miami, Florida and included just 20 leaders representing numerous industries throughout the United States.
Jeff Korek, President William J. Clinton, Jolie Korek, Edward Gersowitz
“The Clinton Foundation has made so many strides improving lives all over the world,” said Korek. “We were truly honored to have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with President Clinton and share our views on how to bring America back to the level we know we can be.”
Topics ranged from health care reform to education improvement to creation of more American jobs. Gersowitz and Korek both strongly suggested necessary changes in health care without balancing the budget on the backs of innocent victims (children and adults with permanent brain injury, those suffering from medical malpractice, victims of catastrophic accidents resulting from corporations gone wild in an era of little regulation, etc.)
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. has been committed to the relentless pursuit of victims’ rights in New York and New Jersey for over 25 years. Focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability, the firm has won hundreds of millions of dollars for its clients. For more information on the firm, visit http://www.lawyertime.com.
Recap of 6th Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament
6TH ANNUAL
GARDINER MEMORIAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC BROUGHT NON-STOP ACTION, ENTERTAINMENT AND
SUPPORT TO THE BRONX
Five College-Bound Community Members Awarded $1,500
Scholarships
(Bronx, NY) August 15, 2011 – The Bronx was host to some of the best street ball on the East coast this past weekend for the 6th Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament, held in St. James Park and run by The Gardiner Foundation August 13 and 14, 2011. The tournament, sponsored by Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. (Lawyertime.com), offered free food and beverages and non-stop entertainment to all spectators.
Saturday was filled with four electrifying games that saw monster jams, amazing ball-handling and hard-fought competition. State Senator Gustavo Rivera stopped by to show his support for the Gardiner Foundation and the Bronx community.
Sunday’s rain caused the Tournament to be moved indoors to the famous Gaucho’s Gym on Gerard Ave, but that didn’t stop the crowds from coming out to catch the live entertainment, semi-final action and the youth 12 and under all-star game. Most importantly, the Bronx came together to honor their neighbors who have lost loved ones throughout the year and to support and encourage the youth of the community. The Gardiner Foundation handed out five $1,500 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors, 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to youth in attendance and raffled off 13 laptops.
The Gardiner Foundation was established in 2006 by Dexter Gardiner, in memoriam of six of his family members who lost their lives in a horrific car accident on the Bronx River Parkway. Building upon his family’s legacy of helping others in need and involvement in the game of basketball, the Foundation embarked on a community outreach initiative that offers educational scholarships and financial support, emotional and spiritual guidance and burial assistance to other families in the community who have suffered a sudden and tragic loss. “Since its inception, The Foundation has awarded sixteen scholarships to students entering college for the first time and continues to be an expression of hope, resilience and commitment to the Bronx community,” said Alan Farrell, an organizer for The Gardiner Foundation’s two-day event.
Gardiner met Jeff Korek, a partner at the personal injury law firm Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. (Lawyertime.com), a few years ago when they played in the same amateur basketball league. As Korek and Gardiner continued to play basketball together, Korek learned about The Gardiner Foundation and the amazing work it was doing for the community. After sharing this information with the rest of the firm, Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. immediately wanted to help, and have been the title sponsors for the past three years.
Photo by David Greene- Bronx News: Jeff Korek and Dexter Gardiner Hand out Backbacks Filled with School Supplies to Bronx Youth at Gaucho’s Gym
“The Gardiner Foundation continues to be an inspiration to all New Yorkers, and Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. is honored to be the title sponsor for the Tournament for the third straight year,” said Korek. “This tournament gets bigger each year, which enables the Gardiner Foundation to expand their reach and inspire so many more people in the Bronx community.”
The Kingsbridge Body Snatchers defeated the Shane All-Stars to claim this year’s golden watches for the second straight year. Standout Shabby Stanley was this year’s MVP.
CATCH THE BEST STREETBALL ACTION AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 6TH ANNUAL GARDINER MEMORIAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC TOURNAMENT AUGUST 13TH AND 14TH
Scholarships to be Awarded to Local College-Bound Students
The 6th Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament, run by The Gardiner Foundation, will offer fun and excitement on the basketball court on Saturday, August 13th & Sunday, August 14th. Thousands of local Bronx residents will come together to watch some of the best street ballers from across the country compete for the title, enjoy free food, entertainment and giveaways and honor five college-bound high school seniors with scholarships. This free tournament is sponsored by Lawyertime.com and will take place at St. James Park in the Bronx on West 192nd Street and Jerome Avenue from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM both days. (Please note rain location: Gaucho’s Gym, 478 Gerard Ave., Bronx, NY.)
The Gardiner Foundation was established in 2006 by Dexter Gardiner, in memoriam of the loss of six of his family members in a horrific car accident on the Bronx River Parkway. Building upon his family’s legacy of helping others in need and involvement in the game of basketball, the Foundation embarked on a community outreach initiative that offers educational scholarships and financial support, emotional and spiritual guidance and burial assistance to other families in the community who have suffered a sudden and tragic loss. Since its inception, The Foundation has awarded eleven scholarships to students entering college for the first time. These awards provide much needed assistance towards the purchase of books, clothing, and other items necessary for an enrolling college student. The foundation has also provided free laptops computers and book bags filled with school supplies to encourage the children and youth in the community in their education.
***The Tournament is FREE and open to the public***
What: 6th annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament
When: Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, August 14th
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM each day
Where: St. James Park- West 192nd Street and Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY
(Rain Location: Gaucho’s Gym, 478 Gerard Ave., Bronx, NY)
For more information, contact Norah Grady at 212-385-4410 or ngrady@lawyertime.com
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. (GLK), a leader among personal injury and medical malpractice firms in the New York area, took full advantage of the American Association for Justice Annual Summer Convention, which was held in NYC from July 9 – July 13, 2011.
GLK prepared for the convention by sending out a welcome package to American Association for Justice (AAJ) members, which included a GLK Guide to New York City. This comprehensive guide gave in-depth opinions about some of GLK’s favorite places to eat and things to do in NYC.
On Saturday, July 9, 2011, GLK hosted a Night of Comedy at the famous BB Kings Blues Club on 42nd Street in Manhattan. Over 300 AAJ members and their families enjoyed great company and lots of laughs listening to comedians Sandy Marks, Ted Alexandro and Lynn Koplitz perform their hysterical stand-up routines, with GLK partner Edward H. Gersowitz opening the show.
On Monday, July 11, 2011, GLK partner and senior trial attorney Jeff S. Korek ran a three hour program which focused on forecasting defense strategies before and during a trial. This continuing legal education course, which featured top personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys throughout the country as guest lecturers, offered key insight to both veteran attorneys and rookie litigators.
“It’s always been extremely important to our firm to actively participate in as many opportunities as possible with regard to our firm’s areas of practice,” Korek said. “The best way to continuously improve as a law firm is to interact with and learn from our colleagues nationwide.”
Recognized as one of the leading personal injury law firms in the area, Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. has recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients’ personal injury claims in New York and New Jersey. To find out more about attorneys Edward H. Gersowitz, Andrew L. Libo, Jeff S. Korek, Michael A. Fruhling, Brielle C. Goldfaden, Nicolas Bagley and James H. Bartolomei, visit http://www.lawyertime.com.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of a personal injury or accident, please contact Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C., committed to the relentless pursuit of justice for victims’ rights in New York and New Jersey, at 800-529-9997.
THE GARDINER FOUNDATION GIVES BACK TO THE ST. JAMES PARK COMMUNITY
The 1st Annual Gardiner Foundation Turkey Giveaway, sponsored by Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., will take place on November 20, 2010 directly outside of St. James Park (Bronx, NY).The Gardiner Foundation will select 150 families to receive free Thanksgiving meals, consisting of a large frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and vegetables. Sign-up sheets have been placed at the St. James Community Center and churches throughout the area. The 150 families will be selected by completely filling out the sign-up sheet, which asks for contact information and a short paragraph as to why they should be selected.All families chosen will be contacted before November 20 to confirm their selection. Kelly Rubin, LLP is also sponsoring the event, and the meals will be acquired from The Gospel Hill Baptist Church.
The Gardiner Foundation was established in 2006 by Dexter Gardiner, in memoriam of the loss of six of his family members in a horrific car accident on the Bronx River Parkway. Building upon his family’s legacy of helping others in need, the Foundation embarked on a community outreach initiative that offers educational scholarships, financial aid, spiritual guidance and burial assistance to other families in the community who have suffered a sudden and tragic loss.Since its conception, The Foundation has awarded eleven scholarships to students entering college for the first time. These awards provide much needed assistance towards the purchase of books, clothing, and other items necessary for an enrolling college student.
What: First Annual Gardiner Foundation Turkey Giveaway
When: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM – 10 AM
Where: 193rd Street and Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468
For more information, contact Dexter Gardiner at (646) 721-0011
Media Coverage from the Fifth Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Tournament
The Fifth Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament, sponsored by Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C., saw thousands of spectators gather throughout the two day event on August 14-15 to support the youth of the community and those who have recently lost loved ones.
New York Knicks Legend John Starks, current Detroit Pistons superstar Ben Gordon, Assemblyman Michael Benjamin, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., were among the many who stopped by to show their support to The Gardiner Foundation and to the community.
This event also received a lot of media attention from local press. Below are some of the stories published about the event:
More to come!
Recap of the Fifth Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament
The Bronx was full of fun and excitement August 14th and 15th as the Fifth Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament, sponsored by Gersowitz Libo and Korek, P.C.strong>, was held in St. James Park (Bronx, NY). Thousands of spectators came throughout this two day event to enjoy live entertainment, free food and beverages, high flying basketball action, and most importantly, to show love & support for their fellow community members.
The tournament kicked off Saturday with New York Knicks legend John Starks addressing the crowd and tossing up the opening tip-off. The rest of the day was filled with intense competition, where four of the eight teams were eliminated. Assemblyman Michael Benjamin and his Chief-of -Staff and wife Kennedy Benjamin stopped by that afternoon to honor The Gardiner Foundation for the work they do in the community and presented them with an official citation.
Sunday’s rain didn’t stop the crowds from attending throughout the day to catch the live entertainment, semi-final action and the youth 12 and under all-star game. Jack The Hoop Wizard Ryan entertained the crowd with his amazing shots and tricks. At one point, he was spinning ten basketballs at once!
Although local spectators and basketball fanatics were thoroughly entertained throughout the day, everyone remembered the real reason they were there- to support and encourage our youth and to bring the community together to honor and comfort those who have lost loved ones. Seventeen local families who have lost loved ones over the past year were presented with memorial plaques to show the community support during a powerful celebration of life and prayer for the families. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. then presented citations to 4 deserving college-bound high school seniors, along with four $1,500 scholarships from the Gardiner Foundation. The outdoor activities wrapped up with 13 laptops and a camera raffled off to local youth and distributed by current NBA superstar Ben Gordon of The Detroit Pistons and Jeff Korek, a partner of Gersowitz Libo and Korek.
By 6 pm on Sunday, the rain wouldn’t let up, and the championship game was moved from St. James Park to the legendary Gaucho’s Gym, also in the Bronx. The move didn’t dampen anyone’s spirit though, as the gym was packed with spectators to watch the Body Snatchers from Kingsbridge, coached by Dean and David Seagers, vs. the Sure Shots from the Fordham section, coached by Elana Moss. The Sure Shots kept it close for awhile, but the Body Snatchers ended up pulling away under the leadership of David Seagers and Lester Hunte. Some stand out players for the Sure Shots were Richard Forrea and Malloy Nesmith. The Body Snatchers won 115-97 and Seagers was named the MVP. During half time, 4 large flat screen TVs & one IPAD were raffled off to adults in the crowd, and the children in attendance were presented with backpacks filled with school supplies- 48 in total.
Gersowitz Libo and Korek, P.C. was proud and honored to be the title sponsor of this amazing event for the second year in a row, and we have already started planning for next year’s tournament! To learn how to get involved with the Gardiner Foundation and next year’s tournament, please contact us at marketing@lawyertime.com.
THE 5TH ANNUAL GARDINER MEMORIAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC TOURNAMENT
PLAYERS HIT THE COURT FOR A WEEKEND OF BASKETBALL AT THE 5TH ANNUAL GARDINER MEMORIAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC TOURNAMENT AUGUST 14TH AND 15TH
Four Scholarships to be Awarded to College-Bound Community Members
The 5th Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament, run by the Gardiner Foundation, will offer fun and excitement on the basketball court on August 14th & 15th. Along with some celebrity appearances, hundreds of local Bronx residents will come together with players from across the country to play basketball, enjoy free food and entertainment, and see four scholarships awarded to college-bound high school seniors. The free tournament is sponsored by Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. and will take place at St. James Park in the Bronx on West 192nd Street and Jerome Avenue from 12:OO PM- 8:00 PM both days. (Please note rain location: Gaucho Gym, 478 Gerard Ave., Bronx, NY.)
The Gardiner Foundation was established in 2006 by Dexter Gardiner, in memoriam of the loss of six of his family members in a horrific car accident on the Bronx River Parkway. Building upon his family’s legacy of helping others in need and involvement in the game of basketball, the Foundation embarked on a community outreach initiative that offers educational scholarships, spiritual guidance, and burial assistance to other families in the community who have suffered a sudden and tragic loss. Since its conception, The Foundation has awarded six scholarships to students entering college for the first time. These awards provide much needed assistance towards the purchase of books, clothing, and other items necessary for an enrolling college student.
***The Tournament is FREE and open to the public***
What: 5th annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Tournament
When: Saturday, August 14 & Sunday, August 15th
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM each day
Where: St. James Park- West 192nd Street and Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY
(Rain Location: Gaucho’s Gym, 478 Gerard Ave., Bronx, NY)
Confirmed Guest Appearances:
New York Knicks Legend John Starks- Saturday at Noon for Tip-off
Current Detroit Piston’s Ben Gordon- Sunday night for the Championship game
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.- Sunday afternoon for the scholarship presentation
For more information, please visit: www.TheGardinerFoundation.org