Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is a New York Plaintiff's personal injury law firm specializing in automobile accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, police misconduct and all types of New York personal injury litigation.
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Howard Hershenhorn top 10 all lawyers and top 5 all personal injury lawyers in New YorkGair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that partner Howard S. Hershenhorn has once again been recognized among the most accomplished attorneys in New York, earning a place among the Top 10 attorneys across all practice areas in the New York Metro area in the 2026 edition of Super Lawyers.

In addition to this prestigious distinction, Hershenhorn was ranked among the Top 5 Personal Injury attorneys in the New York Metro area, reflecting his exceptional reputation and decades of success representing victims and families in some of New York’s most complex and catastrophic cases.

The 2026 rankings are particularly noteworthy because they mark the first year that Super Lawyers introduced separate rankings by practice area. Hershenhorn’s placement among the elite attorneys in personal injury highlights the breadth of his experience and the respect he has earned throughout the legal profession.

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Bren Rubinowitz was ranked #1 attorney in New York for the third consecutive yearGair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that Managing Partner Ben B. Rubinowitz has once again been ranked the #1 attorney in the New York Metro area by Super Lawyers. This marks the third consecutive year that Rubinowitz has earned the highest overall ranking among all attorneys and all practice areas in the New York Metro region.

In addition to receiving the top overall ranking, Rubinowitz was recognized among the Top 5 Personal Injury attorneys in the New York Metro area in Super Lawyers’ newly introduced practice area rankings, further reinforcing his standing as one of the nation’s premier trial lawyers.

Landmark Results

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Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf Named a 2026 Top Firm by Super Lawyers Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2026 Top Firm for Personal Injury in New York by Super Lawyers.

The recognition reflects the firm’s continued commitment to excellence in representing victims of catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, construction accidents, auto accidents and transportation disasters as well as wrongful death throughout New York.

In addition to the firm’s Top Firm designation, thrirteen attorneys were selected to the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

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new article in the NYLJA newly published article in the New York Law Journal examines one of the most important and frequently misunderstood concepts in negligence law: the distinction between minimum safety standards and reasonable care.

In “Minimum Safety Standards in Tort Litigation: The Battle Between ‘Barely Passing’ and Reasonable Care,” authors Ben Rubinowitz, Evan Torgan, and Olympia Rubino explore how codes, regulations, and professional standards are viewed differently by plaintiffs and defendants in tort cases.

Virtually every negligence case involves safety standards. Building codes, OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, and accepted medical practices establish objective benchmarks intended to protect people from foreseeable harm. Yet an important question remains: does complying with those standards necessarily mean that reasonable care has been exercised?

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a client testimonial for Peter SaghirWhen people hire a personal injury attorney, they are looking for more than legal knowledge. They want an advocate who will guide them through a difficult period, answer their questions, and fight for the best possible outcome. A recent 5-star client review highlights exactly the qualities that have earned Peter J. Saghir the trust of injury victims throughout New York.

As a partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, Peter Saghir has built a reputation for combining meticulous case preparation with personalized client service. Clients frequently praise his professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to navigate complex legal matters while keeping them informed and confident throughout the process.

The review specifically recognized Peter’s dedication, commitment, and steady guidance from the early stages of the case through its successful conclusion. Those qualities are particularly important in serious personal injury litigation, where clients often face medical treatment, financial uncertainty, and significant disruptions to their daily lives.

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Trial Lawyer University Hutington Beach,CA June 3 to 6 Managing Partner Ben Rubinowitz of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf will serve as a featured lecturer at Trial Lawyers University in Huntington Beach from June 3–6, presenting a series of advanced programs on cross-examination, voir dire, jury selection, direct examination, and closing argument strategy.

Widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers, Rubinowitz regularly lectures attorneys throughout the United States on trial advocacy, jury persuasion, witness examination, and courtroom strategy. At this year’s program, he will present multiple workshops and lectures alongside nationally known trial attorney Michael Kelly of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly + Schoenberger, sharing practical techniques developed through decades of courtroom experience handling catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, transportation, and construction accident cases.

On Wednesday, Rubinowitz and Kelly will lead both morning and afternoon workshops titled “Cross Examination: Destroying Defense Experts: A Step by Step Approach to Success.” The workshops will focus on techniques used to challenge difficult defense experts, address complex medical and economic damages, handle pain and suffering claims, and build the foundation for a compelling summation. Demonstrations and real-life examples from hundreds of trials will be featured throughout the presentations.

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Ben Rubinowitz and Evan Torgan Just published a new Expert Opinion in the New York Law JournalManaging Partner Ben B. Rubinowitz of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf and trial attorney Evan Torgan of Torgan, Cooper + Aaron have published a new article in the New York Law Journal titled:

“The Bridge From Voir Dire to Final Argument: Using ‘Brutal Honesty,’ Personal Responsibility, and Juror Commitment to Shape the Verdict”

The article examines one of the most important but often overlooked aspects of trial advocacy: the idea that persuasive advocacy begins during jury selection, not during opening statements.

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to prevent car accidentsToday is National Bike and Roll to School Day, a nationwide event promoting safe and active transportation for children traveling to school. In Brooklyn, the occasion also served as the backdrop for a major announcement from Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Department of Transportation regarding planned bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements along Bergen Street and Dean Street.

As New York bicycle accident lawyers representing injured cyclists and grieving families for decades, we understand why initiatives like National Bike and Roll to School Day matter. Children and families should be able to bike to school without being forced to navigate dangerous traffic conditions, speeding vehicles and streets lacking adequate cycling infrastructure.

Too often, serious bicycle accidents occur because roadways were not designed to safely accommodate cyclists.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL A routine elective procedure should never leave a patient facing devastating, life-altering injuries. When medical providers fail to meet accepted standards of care, the consequences can be profound, physically, emotionally, and financially. In those moments, families are left searching for answers, accountability, and meaningful compensation.

A recent client review highlights exactly what is at stake in these cases and what it takes to pursue justice at the highest level:

“Ben Rubinowitz and his colleagues at Gair Gair dedicated themselves to obtaining justice and fair compensation to my wife after she suffered devastating injuries and pain and suffering resulting from negligence and mistakes made by doctors at a major hospital in connection with routine elective surgery. Their attention, professional skill and concern for our case was unwavering. Ben and his team are unquestionably the very best.”

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Managing partner Ben B. Rubinowitz of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf will serve as a featured speaker at an upcoming national webinar hosted by the American Association for Justice, one of the most influential organizations for plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States.Our managing partner Ben B. Rubinowitz of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf will serve as a featured speaker at an upcoming national webinar hosted by the American Association for Justice, one of the most influential organizations for plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States.

The program “Advanced Case Framing®: Creating Echoes” will take place on May 7, 2026, and will bring together leading trial attorneys from across the country to explore advanced strategies for presenting cases and maximizing jury impact.

A Focus on Damages and Trial Strategy

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