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About

Michael A. Fruhling

Partner
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.

Education
BA – Brandeis University
Captain – Brandeis University Lacrosse
JD – Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Honors: Alexander Fellow

Honors & Awards
About Michael A. Fruhling​
 

Michael A Fruhling joined Gersowitz, Libo and Korek, P.C. in 1991 and became partner in 1999. He specializes in a wide variety of personal injury cases, and focuses his practice on medical malpractice in New York and New Jersey including Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy, Stillbirth and other birth related injuries.

Michael is recognized in both Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for his successes as a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in New York.

Michael sits on the Board of Governors for the New Jersey Association for Justice. In this role, he has fought to strengthen the laws to help consumers, as well as the victims of medical malpractice and personal injury in New Jersey.

Additional memberships include:

  • AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Association of the Bar of New York City
  • New York County Lawyers Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Awarded with a Superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating by Avvo

Michael has been published in the New York Law Journal and has been recognized in numerous publications, including New York Magazine for his work in medical malpractice.

He has been admitted to the Bar in all Courts of the State of New York and New Jersey, as well as the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of the Federal Court of New York and the Western District of the Federal Court of New Jersey.

Professional Highlights:

  • Featured in New York Magazine’s Top-Rated Lawyers in the New York Area
  • Selected to the New York Super Lawyers list (2014-2024)
  • 2017-2024 Top 100, National Trial Lawyers
  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nation’s Top One Percent

Cases of note:

Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.
New York 646-859-1466 • New Jersey 201-541-8540

Testimonials
Best legal Malpractice lawyers in New York, I couldn't have asked for a better team. Michael Fhuhling walked with me from the first day at my hospital bed, supportive and knowledgeable of his work ..."
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B.M

Michael and his firm were extremely helpful in a difficult time helping us navigate the difficult time after a wrongful death. He helped us receive the closure that we needed. ..."
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Hyun

I could not have asked for better representation. From the moment I walked into the office I was treated with respect and a great deal of compassion. I never doubted for one moment that I had come to the right place ..."
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Ty

Michael and his team constantly gave it their all to make sure they were always on top of everything. Cannot thank him and the rest of the office enough for all they have accomplished for me. Thank you! ..."
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S.C

I've had the pleasure to work with Jeff Korek, Ed Gersowitz and Michael Fruhling for the past few years. They are very experienced, effective and successful in taking care of my needs. Their entire staff have been courteous and professional throughout the process ..."
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