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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.
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.
Jeff Korek Selected to the 2011 Best Lawyers in America®
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. is proud to announce that Jeff S. Korek, a partner of the personal injury and medical malpractice firm, has been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers ®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
This is the sixth consecutive year that Korek has been recognized as a Best Lawyer.Korek is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law, and was admitted to the State bars of New York and New Jersey in 1986. He is the Past-President of both the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and The American Board of Trial Advocates- New York City Chapter.
First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive annual peer-review survey.For the new U.S. edition, more than 50% of the lawyers listed in Best Lawyers cast more than 3.1 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in the same and related specialties.
Because of the rigorous and transparent methodology used by Best lawyers, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best lawyers in considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel Magazine has called Best Lawyers and the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.
Steven Naifeh, President of Best Lawyers, says, We continue to believe- as we have believed for 28 years- the recognition by one peers is the most meaningful form of recognition in the legal profession.
(Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.)
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.