Current Employment Position(s)

Senior Trial Partner

Lawyer Overview

One of the preeminent malpractice plaintiffs' attorneys in the nation, James R. Duffy brings more than 35 years of experience representing plaintiffs in cases involving complex medical malpractice and negligence resulting in catastrophic injury. During his career, he has won more than 30 verdicts in excess of $1 million, and has negotiated more than 250 multi-million dollar settlements. He also holds the distinction of having obtained the largest medical malpractice award on Long Island ($80 million) on behalf of a brain-injured child. His verdicts and successes have frequently been reported in both consumer and professional media, including Newsday, the New York Daily News, the New York Law Journal and the New York Jury Verdict Reporter, and he is frequently sought after to lecture on the topic of cross-examination of expert witnesses.

Recognized by both" The Best Lawyers in America" and "Who's Who in America", James Duffy serves on the executive committee and board of directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He is extremely active in championing the rights of injured persons and advancing their cause, and is active in a number of local and national organizations including The American Trial Lawyers Association.

Areas of Practice

• Complex Medical Malpractice
• Negligence Resulting in Catastrophic Injury

West Practice Categories

Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Medical Malpractice

Professional Associations and Memberships

• New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, Executive Committee)
• The American Trial Lawyers Association

Honors and Awards

• "The Best Lawyers in America"
• "Who 's Who in America"

Address

1370 Rexcorp Plaza
Uniondale, NY 11556-1370

Phones

(516) 746-2840
(516) 394-4200

Faxes

(516) 394-4229

Emails

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Websites

http://www.lawyers.com/duffyduffy&burdo