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If you or a loved one suffered injury or harm due to the negligence of medical professionals, hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions in New York, our attorneys can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Visit our medical malpractice services page for more information, or contact us to arrange a free consultation.

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Partners Shana De Caro and Michael Kaplen each have spent over 40 years in the area of medical malpractice litigation.

Michael is board-certified* in the area of medical malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and serves on their board of directors.

Michael has taught courses in medical malpractice as well as trial practice techniques at St. John’s University School of Law.

Shana and Michael have been invited to lecture at hospitals and to patient groups about medical malpractice issues. Both have served as members of the New York State Supreme Court medical malpractice review panels.

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