Pearlman, Apat, Futterman, Sirotkin & Seinfeld, LLP

Law Firm Overview

In Queens County, New York, for Over 55 Years

Auto/Car Accident Claims, Medical Malpractice, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Litigation Trial Lawyers

Pearlman, Apat, Futterman, Sirotkin & Seinfeld, LLP, takes pride in our long and local history. Our firm, starting as a small, general practice law firm after World War II, has grown into one of the largest in Queens County. As one of the oldest firms in Queens County, we have a sense of belonging in and commitment to our community.

The firm was started by two WWII veterans, Seymour Pearlman and Emanuel Gottesman. Burton Apat joined us in 1966 as a pioneer in real estate litigation in Queens County. In 1975, Ira Futterman joined our firm, adding a trial attorney of a great depth of experience and skill. In the 1980s and ‘90s, Martin Seinfeld, Richard Apat, and Lynn Sirotkin joined us, and we expanded our staff to accommodate our flourishing business.

Our partners are all experienced attorneys – fifteen, twenty-five, twenty-seven, thirty-nine years – in auto accident claims, medical malpractice, real estate transactions and litigation, personal injury claims, and commercial litigation.

Today the firm of Pearlman, Apat & Futterman is synonymous with excellence and success. We are well established in the community. We have come to know the residents, professionals and leaders of our community well.

Frequent Case Types

• Failure to Diagnose Cancer in Kew Gardens, NY
• Injuries to Children in Kew Gardens, NY
• Real Estate in Kew Gardens, NY

Areas of Practice

• Medical Malpractice
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Premises Liability -- Plaintiff
• Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff
• Real Estate
• Business Litigation

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Real Estate, Wrongful Death