John Charles Cherundolo
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John Charles Cherundolo
Biography
Led by Judge John Cherundolo, former Acting New York Supreme Court Justice and Super Lawyer, The Cherundolo Law Firm represents people who have suffered serious/catastrophic injuries. We have helped hundreds of clients win $1,000,000 and multi-$1,000,000 dollar verdicts and settlements. Our practice is limited to only the most catastrophic of cases and we do what it takes to WIN! We WIN BIG CASES for our seriously and catastrophically injured clients!!!
Here is an example of just a few of our Previous Cases:
$17,000,000 - for a client injured in a pedestrian bridge collapse$7,100,000 - for the family of an infant who suffered brain damage in a birth injury
$1,850,000- for a client who suffered brain damage after a medication error
$47,100,000- The Largest Verdict Award in Onondaga County- PRODUCT LIABILITY CASE VERDICT
$9,200,000 for a highway worker that was injured in a fall when struck by a negligent driver
$16,000,000 for a worker injured when an object fell on him at work and caused severe spinal injury
$10,000,000 for an injured infant$1,000,000 to an injured worker that caught hand in a defective designed machine
$2,900,000 for a death resulting by tractor trailer$9,600,000 -- driver who suffered spinal cord injuries in truck/auto crash
Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries are just two examples of the types of injuries that leave victims unable to take part in their usual activities and affect their ability to enjoy life. Cherundolo Law specializes in proving the difficult cases that leave people catastrophically injured and unable to make a living or enjoy life.
Our lawyers take on the toughest negligent, product liability or medical negligence cases and fight to hold negligent parties responsible.We get results for victims and their families. If a catastrophic injury has had a serious impact on your life, you need a lawyer who is serious about getting you the financial compensation you deserve. Call us Today for Free Consultation.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Legal Malpractice
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
- Free Consultation - Our office generally works on a contingency fee arrangement, where our fee is determined as a percentage of the recovery.
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Trial Lawyer/Founder and Managing Partner Cherundolo Bottar & Leone
Year: 1983 - 2006
Description: Trial Lawyer, involved in hundreds of cases for clients with serious and catastrophic injuries, during this time had hundreds of cases with settlements and verdicts of multi million dollars
Adjunct Professor of Law--Advanced Torts Syracuse University College of Law
Year: 1993 - Current
Description: Adjunct Professor of Law, Specializing in Advanced Torts, Mass Torts, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Labor Law, Truck accident cases
Acting Supreme Court Justice New York State Office of Court Administration
Year: 2007 - 2013
Description: I was appointed to the New York Court of Claims by Governor George Pataki, and served as Acting New York Supreme Court Justice for almost 7 years
Trial Lawyer/Founder and Managing Partner Cherundolo Law Firm
Year: 2013 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow (2004 - Current)
National Trial Lawyers Top Ten Personal Injury Lawyers in New York (Current)
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Founder and Past President, Currently Member of the Board of Directors (2008 - Current)
Litigation Counsel of America Fellow (2004 - Current)
Million and Multi Million Dollar Advocate Member (2001 - Current)
Elite Trial Lawyers of America Member (2001 - Current)
American Association of Justice Leaders Forum Member, Past Member of President's Council (1987 - Current)
New York State Trial Lawyer Association Past President (1981 - Current)
New York State Bar # 1357805 Member (1974 - Current)
American Board of Trial Advocacy Fellow (2003 - Current)
International Academy of Trial Layers Fellow (2003 - Current)
Publications
Decisions New York State Trial Lawyers
Precedents and Statutes New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Book Chapter "The Art of Cross Examination" New York State Bar Association
Awards
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Top Ten Lawyers in New York
National Trial Lawyers
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Best Lawyers in America
US News and World Report
Note: Named as one of the Best Lawyers in America for at least 10 years
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
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Distinguished 2021 Power Lawyer
Lawyers of Distinction 2021
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Lawyer Listed in "Who's Who in American Law"
Who's Who in American Law
Education
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Temple University Beasley School of Law LL.M. (2011) | Masters in Trial Advocacy
Year: 2008 - 2010
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Syracuse University College of Law J.D. (1973) | Law
Year: 1970 - 1973
Honors: Order of the Coif (top 10%)
Speaking Engagements
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, I speak annually across Central New York for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers presenting new developments in the Law of Products Liability.
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, I speak annually across Central New York for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers presenting new developments in the Law of Products Liability.
Websites
Cherundolo Law Firm, PLLC
120 Madison Street, AXA Tower II, 16th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed