Mr. Richard S. Jaffe
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Mr. Richard S. Jaffe
Biography
I began working at the Law Office of Stephen M. Cohen while finishing Law School at night. As a paralegal, I drafted motions and memoranda of law, and conducted extensive legal research, focusing on insurance, liability, medical and health care issues. After being admitted to the bar,I became an associate of the firm, representing seriously injured persons, health care facilities and doctors. As a Junior Partner, I oversaw the firm's paralegal and investigation team. Currently, as name partner, I continue to practice in the areas of Personal Injury, Insurance Law, Products Liability, Lead Paint Poisoning, and Public Entity Liability. I manage the workflow for six associate attorneys and the firm's entire support staff. I deal with Allstate, State Farm, and a large number of other major Insurance Carriers on a daily basis, with an emphasis on legal issues relating to accident liability, and the wrongful denial of medical payments to health care practitioners in no-fault cases. I continue to counsel health care practitioners and large and small health care facilities on issues varying from management service agreements to collections to liability. I also handle catastrophic personal injury cases.
Additionally, I head the firm's Bankruptcy Department. I understand that the Bankruptcy process can be stressful and complicated. I pride myself on being personally and directly accessible to my clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I understand that consumers sometimes cannot comply with the payment demands of creditors, and further, that bankruptcy laws were designed for forgiveness, not punishment. Bankruptcy is not a dirty word. While there are many bankruptcy attorneys from which to choose, I believe that hiring a 'good' attorney is about the problems that DON'T arise. When it comes to bankruptcy, my firm and I 'Get It' - and we 'Get It Done Right'.
In the spare time that I (don't) have, I volunteer as a Firefighter and Medic (AEMT-CC) for the Jericho Fire Department and Brentwood Legion Ambulance.
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
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Nursing Home Abuse
DUI & DWI
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Hourly and flat retainer fees available
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner/Owner Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP
Year: 1995 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 2679595 Member (1995 - Current)
American Inns of Court Associate Member (2002 - 2008)
Nassau County Bar Association Member (1995 - Current)
American Association of Justice Member (1995 - Current)
New York State Trial Lawyers Association Member (1995 - Current)
Small Claims Court Arbitrator (Current)
Trial Lawyers Care Pro Bono Member Attorney (Current)
Marquis' Who's Who in America Member (Current)
Marquis' Who's Who in American Law Member (Current)
Marquis' Who's Who in the World Member (Current)
Jericho Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter/Medic (2005 - Current)
Supreme Court of the State of New York Mediator (2002 - Current)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (2001 - Current)
Publications
No Fault Litigation: A Primer For The Personal Injury Attorney New York State Trial Lawyers Association (2009)
Awards
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Best Law Firm
Northshore Magazine 2020.0
Education
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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. | Law
Year: 1991 - 1994
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State University of New York - Binghamton B.A. (1990) | Romance Languages and Literature
Year: 1986 - 1990
Certifications
- AEMT-CC: New York State
Websites
https://www.cohenjaffe.com/
Personal Injury Lawyer - Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe
Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP
Long Island Office
2001 Marcus Avenue, W295, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
(516) 358-6903
Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP
Queens Office
82-11 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY, Suite LL14, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours