Top Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me in Kingston Area

William Cloonan has practiced in the ten county Mid-Hudson, New York for over 30 years. His practice has a concentration in personal injury trials on behalf of plaintiff's and defendants.  Additionally, he has maintained a general practice with concentrations in Estate Planning and Real Estate.  Mr. Cloonan has been inducted into the Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel, an international asociation whose membership is by invitation only following an extensive peer review selection process.  He has also been included among the Super Lawyers of the Hudson Valley and selected as a member of the Multi Million Advocates Forum.  An active member of the New York State Bar Association, he was selected as Chairman of it's Torts Section, served on its CLE Committee, a speaker on issues of practice and ethics, and a recipient of the NY State Bar Association's John Leach Distinguished Service Award.  Mr. Cloonan also serves on the Attorney Admissions Committee of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court.  Within the community, he has served as assistant Ulster County attorney, counsel to the City of Kingston Water Board,  President of the Kingston Area Boys and Girls Club. counsel of Kingston Community Radio, Board member of the Woodstock School of Arts,  President of the Marist College Alumni Association, counsel to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Divison 1, and Grand Marshal of the Kingston St. Patrick's Day Parade.  A veteran having served with the 25th Infantry Division in Viet-Nam he was a  recipient  the Bronze Star and the New York State Distinguished Service Medal and presently serves as counsel to the New York State Veterans of Foreign Wars.

WARNING!  It is highly unlikely that the law firm of John H. Fisher, P.C. will accept your personal injury or medical malpractice case.. We are extremely selective and decline over 98% of all new cases because we believe:. BUT here's what we can do for you:. Even if we decline your case, we will send you (via email and direct mail) a FREE copy of John's book, The Seven Deadly Mistakes of Malpractice Victims.  John's book provides insides secrets about the most common mistakes made by injury and malpractice victims ranging from hiring the wrong lawyer to picking a doctor that has seven malpractice settlements in the last five years.. We also will provide you with daily tips about medical malpractice on Twitter and Facebook.  Our Twitter handle is and you can find us on Facebook at ... If you want to speak about a new case, or just have general questions about malpractice, you are always welcome to call us at . If we can't accept your case, we can refer you to the best lawyer for your case.  John has relationships throughout the United States with the best medical malpractice lawyers, and we will gladly refer you to the right lawyer in your state or region.. Just another FREE bonus since you're still reading.  John has a special audio CD, "The Four Dirty Secrets that your Injury Lawyer will NEVER tell you".  If you call , we will be happy to mail the CD to you at no charge. But these CD's won't last forever. Once the CD's are gone, it's too late, so get your FREE CD now.. FINAL WARNING! We are a resource for you. USE US!. P.S.:  Don't hire a lawyer until you've read John's FREE book about medical malpractice, The Seven Deadly Mistakes of Malpractice Victims. You won't regret it and we're happy to give it to you as a free public service.

Regina Fitzpatrick is an associate with the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor, P.C. She grew up in Queens, New York, before attending high school in Ulster County. Regina graduated with Honors from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women's Studies in 1994. Ms. Fitzpatrick taught an undergraduate course, Introduction to Feminism for two years at the University of Albany as part of a teaching collective.. Regina attended St. John's University School of Law in Queens, New York where she received a St. Thomas Moore Full Merit Scholarship.  Regina graduated in 1998 and is admitted to the New York State Bar.  Prior to practicing in the Hudson Valley, she worked at a large firm in New York City and also worked in sales. In 2002, Ms. Fitzpatrick returned to Ulster County to be closer to her family. She accepted an associate's position with the law firm of Larkin, Axelrod, Trachte & Tetenbaum, LLP where she practiced for two years with an emphasis on Matrimonial/Family Law and Criminal Defense.. In 2004 Regina accepted a position with Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor, where she was introduced to the practice of Personal Injury Law. Ms. Fitzpatrick realized that her desire to help the disenfranchised and further the rights of women and the poor could be realized through representing injured people. Regina is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Association for Justice and Ulster County Bar Association.

Michael A. Mainetti is a partner at the law firm of Mainetti & Mainetti, P.C. Michael is a 2005 graduate of Ithaca College and a 2010 graduate of Albany Law School. Following law school, Michael immediately began practicing personal injury law, and additionally started working for the Ulster County Public Defender's Office, representing people who could not afford private counsel. Although working for the Public Defender's Office was a rewarding way to give back to the community in which he was born and raised, Michael stepped down from the position in 2018 in order to follow his passion for personal injury law and to form the law firm of Mainetti & Mainetti, P.C. with his father Alfred and brother Alex.. Michael's focus is on personal injury law and trial advocacy, and he has taken verdicts in Supreme Court in the counties of Ulster, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Sullivan and Delaware. Michael has also found success arguing in the Appellate Division, 3rd Department. Michael's advocacy has resulted in his clients receiving millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, and he has been ranked as a Top Attorney in Upstate New York and Hudson Valley and as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2015-2018, was nationally ranked in 2018 in the Top 10 under 40 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and as one of America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys. Michael feels privileged for the opportunity to be working in the area where he was born and raised and is dedicated to helping his community both in and out of the courtroom.

Kingston native, Eli B. Basch, has been helping Ulster County injury victims for over thirty years. He has dedicated his career to helping injury victims and the families of individuals who were injured or killed in Ulster County car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, falls, fires, explosions, recreational accidents, boating accidents, plane crashes, construction accidents, defective product accidents, and medical negligence.. Mr. Basch is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and successful personal injury attorneys in Upstate New York. With over 250 trial verdicts and more than 5,000 settlements to his credit, Eli has handled more trials than any other personal injury lawyer currently practicing in Ulster County. In fact, he has represented more injury victims than any other lawyer in the history of Ulster County.. In 2011, Eli Basch was named a Super Lawyer of Upstate New York by Super Lawyers Magazine, and he’s been recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers of New York State since 2007. His reputation has earned him a position on the Governor’s Screening Committee for Judicial Appointments, and he previously served on the Committee for Professional Standards in the Third Judicial Department from 1998 to 2004.. Mr. Basch lives in Kingston just two miles from his office. Mr. Basch welcomes the opportunity to sit down and visit with you to discuss how he can help you deal with your serious personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage claim.. Education. Admissions. Appointments. Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Kevin is member with the firm of O'Connor & Partners, PLLC, where he currently specializes in Personal Injury litigation, Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense.  Kevin is a graduate of the University at Albany, where he received a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Economics.  Subsequently, Kevin attended Albany Law School where he was the Third Year Class President and a member of a Trial Team that successfully won the Northeast Regional Competition in Rhode Island.. Since joining O'Connor & Partners, PLLC. , Kevin has worked tirelessly throughout the State in County Courts, Supreme Courts, City, Town and Village Courts as well as in Federal District Court.  His cases have taken him throughout the counties of Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Greene, Sullivan, Troy, Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady; as far west as Binghamton, and several cases in New York City.  Kevin has been instrumental in recovering millions of dollars for clients in personal injury matters in New York State Courts.

John A. DeGasperis was born and raised in Kingston, New York. He moved back to Kingston after graduating from law school more than 11 years ago. Not long after, he joined Kingston-based personal injury law firm Basch & Keegan, LLP.. John handles a wide variety of personal injury cases including falls, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, construction accidents, property loss, and insurance claims.. Over the course of his career, John has handled more than 1,000 personal injury cases and recovered more than $30 million dollars on behalf of past clients. John has considerable trial experience, which causes insurance companies to perceive him as a risk. His trial skills cause many insurance companies to invite him to resolve cases through mediation and arbitration. Given his level of experience and expertise, many of John's clients are referred to him by his colleagues in the legal community, including judges and court clerks.. John has been named one of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, as well as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers Magazine. In 2018, John was appointed to the Third Judicial Department’s Committee on Character and Fitness, which evaluates applicants for admission to the New York State Bar. Appointment to this committee is given only to those attorneys with exceptional moral character.. John’s passion lies in personal injury law and the journey an attorney takes with a client from the date of the accident through the entire litigating process. Although some may disparage the practice of personal injury law, John believes he can and does bring comfort to individuals and families whose lives have been dramatically altered as a result of an accidental injury or death. John comes into people's lives only after they have lost their good health and are no longer capable of performing at their pre-accident status. He in turn uses the civil justice system to advocate on their behalf and make them whole again. It’s his ability to use the law to make a positive impact in his clients’ lives that fuels John’s passion for his work.. In addition to being committed to his clients, John is also committed to giving back to his community. In 2017, he earned the trust of his fellow bar members who voted for him to serve as President of the Ulster County Bar Association after serving on the board for five years. Currently, John serves on the Ulster County Bar Association’s Committee on Court House Facilities, which consists of a group of lawyers and local judges dedicated to ensuring that courthouse facilities in and throughout Ulster County meet the needs of the community. The committee’s mission became even more important in the wake of COVID-19 since there are, and will continue to be, significant changes to how the public access and use courthouse facilities.. John is most proud of his position on the Ulster Community College Foundation Board. SUNY Ulster holds a special place in John's heart. Years of reflection have caused John to realize that his attendance at SUNY Ulster was life-changing and instrumental in putting him on a path to success. By serving on the board of the Foundation, John feels he is able to give back to an institution that gave him an opportunity for success. He also uses his position to ensure that other students, particularly those facing financial hardship, have access to higher education. John enjoys supporting SUNY Ulster and continues to donate to the Foundation while serving on the board. He and his wife recently sponsored a local high school student as part of the President’s Challenge.. You can see John on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, sometimes using the alias "The PI Guy," to bring transparency and awareness to the practice of personal injury law. John uses his platforms to educate on the topic he knows well: personal injury law.

Derek J. Spada was born in Kingston, raised in Saugerties, and currently resides in Woodstock. He has successfully concluded thousands of personal injury cases since becoming an attorney. Mr. Spada is often assigned the most complex aspects of the firm’s cases. He is highly regarded by his peers and has become an especially accomplished appellate attorney.. Derek has handled more than 100 appeals and opposed nearly 1,000 summary judgment motions during his career.. He is also a distinguished trial attorney, having obtained the highest jury verdicts in Ulster County in 2021 and thus far in 2022.. Derek is highly regarded by his peers. He has been voted President of the Ulster County Bar Association for an unprecedented three terms, served as the Chair of the Ulster Country Board of Ethics from 2015 - 2022, and been a member of the Character and Fitness Committee for the Third Judicial Department since 2013. Derek has been active in organizations throughout the community and also coached his son’s Little League baseball team for several years.. Derek was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list for several years and then has been named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers of New York State since 2018. He has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer since 2018 and given an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

As a co-founder and partner at Basch & Keegan, Maureen A. Keegan (Moe) has practiced personal injury law exclusively since 1986. Maureen’s areas of practice include all aspects of civil litigation, medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile and trucking claims, product and premises liability. Initially, Ms. Keegan worked for a medical malpractice defense firm in New York City. Based in Kingston for the last 30 years, Ms. Keegan has successfully represented clients throughout the Hudson Valley, greater New York City, and Capital District areas.. Before studying law, Keegan worked as a Pharmacy Resident at Johns Hopkins and at teaching hospitals in New York State. She has been a Super Lawyer and Top 100 Trial Lawyer of New York State. Over the years, Keegan has successfully represented thousands of injury victims and is widely known as a successful and knowledgeable attorney in the Hudson Valley. She is active in local community and bar associations.. Basch & Keegan’s philanthropic support is well known in Ulster and Dutchess Counties. The firm was honored by SUNY Ulster and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. In addition, Basch & Keegan collects for the pantry of People’s Place at Thanksgiving time. They have supported the Jewish Federation’s Fall for Art for more than 20 years, support the Ulster County Bar Association’s Adopt a Star program at Christmas. There are dozens of other excellent philanthropic groups Basch & Keegan lends a helping hand to.. Moe, a native Long Islander, has enjoyed making the Hudson Valley her home for the past 30+ years. She and her husband Dave have two children, Ryan and Jane, who both graduated from Kingston High School. Jane is currently teaching math at Brooklyn Tech, and Ryan will be awarded an MBA from Stanford in June, 2021. Moe enjoys the outdoors and is an active sculler and member of the Rondout Row Club. She and Dave enjoy exploring the hike and bike trails in Ulster, Dutchess, Greene and Columbia County.

Alfred Mainetti is the senior partner of Mainetti Mainetti & O'Connor. He graduated from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois with his J.D. Al works hard to make sure each client is able to receive the maximum compensation he or she deserves. He gets to know them as individuals and regularly communicates with them to update them on their case and to better serve their needs. He has successfully litigated multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients. Al is active in the community and regularly sponsors charitable events and functions across the Hudson Valley.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Kingston and surrounding areas.