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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Welcome New York Personal Injury Attorney Nicole HannaThe New York personal injury law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf proudly welcomes attorney Nicole Hanna to its team.

Nicole is a passionate advocate for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others. She earned her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, where she was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship and secured her first trial victory while interning with the Queens District Attorney’s Office in the Domestic Violence Bureau.

Before joining the firm, Nicole served as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, assigned to the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. In this role, she prosecuted hundreds of felony-level narcotics and gun trafficking cases—experience that sharpened her investigative and trial skills and strengthened her commitment to achieving justice through the courtroom.

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visual for a podcast on Medical Malpractice Lawyer Marijo Adimey on her recent $60 million verdictMedical malpractice trials are often cast as “battles of the experts.” But in this case, Marijo C. Adimey, partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, showed that the most powerful evidence isn’t just expert testimony—it’s the story jurors can see for themselves.

Through complex imaging, careful cross-examination, and relentless preparation, Adimey proved that “the treating doctor’s note in the patient’s chart cannot be right,” leading a Nassau County jury to return a record-setting $60 million verdict in favor of her client.

Inside the Trial with Gennady Volz and Marijo C. Adimey

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NYC Personal Injury Attorney Ben Rubinowitz to speak at Decision 2025Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Ben Rubinowitz will be a featured speaker at DECISIONS 2025: Recent Developments in Tort Law, to be held in New York City.

Widely regarded as one of the leading trial lawyers in the nation, Ben Rubinowitz has built a reputation for securing record-setting verdicts and for his mastery of trial advocacy. At this year’s conference, he will present on Trial Practice, sharing his insights on effective courtroom strategies and techniques that have defined his career.

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M Adimey Medical Malpractice (Facebook Post)Partner Marijo C. Adimey of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf will be a panelist at the New York City Bar Association’s Medical Malpractice Conference on Friday, October 10, 2025.

She will join Hon. Tracy Catapano-Fox, Supreme Court, Queens County, and Adam Dulgacz, Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach, LLP, on the panel Medical Malpractice: Trial Practice. Together, they will share perspectives on trial strategy, jury dynamics, and a perspective from the bench,

Conference Overview

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Reminder-Facebook-Post-1This is a reminder that on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET (10:30 AM PST), Trial Lawyers University will host a live Zoom webinar featuring two of the nation’s most respected trial attorneys: Ben Rubinowitz and Michael Kelly.

Why Jury Selection Matters

Jury selection is one of the most pivotal stages of trial. The ability to uncover juror bias, assess attitudes toward damages, and establish the foundation for a strong summation can make the difference between a modest recovery and a record-setting verdict.

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Trial Lawyers Ben Rubinowitz and Michael Kelly webinarThe art of jury selection often determines the outcome of a trial, and two of the nation’s most respected trial attorneys—Ben Rubinowitz and Michael Kelly—are breaking down the strategies that win cases.

On September 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM (ET), Trial Lawyers University (TLU) Beach 2025 presents an exclusive Replay Session on Jury Selection, led by Rubinowitz and Kelly. The program is available via Zoom for live participants, with on-demand access for those who cannot attend in real time.

What You’ll Learn

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Best Lawyers 2026 finalThe 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has once again recognized the attorneys of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf among the very best trial lawyers in New York. This year, eight of the firm’s top-rated attorneys were selected for their excellence in personal injury litigation, medical malpractice law, legal malpractice law, and product liability litigation, while two rising attorneys earned spots in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®.

Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026

  • Marijo C. Adimey – Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

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Personal Injury Attorneys NYCIn yesterday’s column in the New York Law Journal, our managing partner Ben Rubinowitz, assisted by James Rubinowitz of Rubinowitz Law and Evan Torgan of Torgan Cooper & Aaron, wrote about the art of turning juror bias into a challenge for cause.

In New York, civil trial lawyers have only three peremptory challenges, while challenges for cause are unlimited. The strategy is to save peremptories by guiding jurors to acknowledge bias—turning them into cause challenges.

Jurors rarely admit outright they “can’t be fair.” Instead, they hedge—“I’ll try my best” or “It depends on the facts.” Skilled attorneys use analogies and careful questioning to reframe this uncertainty. For example, comparing a juror’s “I’ll try” to a pilot saying, “I’ll try my best to land the plane” helps illustrate the risk, prompting candid admissions of bias.

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Ben Rubinowitz to speak at Trial UniversityGair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that Managing Partner Ben Rubinowitz will be speaking at the upcoming Trial Lawyers University (TLU) Skills Training Bootcamp, taking place June 4–7 in Huntington Beach, California.

This immersive four-day event brings together some of the nation’s top trial lawyers to focus on the science and technique of human connection in the courtroom. Developed over nearly a decade, the TLU Skills curriculum breaks down complex courtroom communication into identifiable, repeatable micro skills—such as eye contact, voice and emotional control, word selection, and listening. These skills are practiced, recorded, and coached in the context of voir dire, opening statements, and cross-examination.

Ben Rubinowitz’s session will focus specifically on jury selection, a foundational moment in any trial that can determine how a case unfolds. Ben will lead a workshop on how to question jurors about:

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2025-Plaintiff-Consumer-Lawyer-shopGair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list. This prestigious recognition honors the most accomplished attorneys in the nation who represent plaintiffs in personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, mass torts, and consumer fraud cases.

The following attorneys from our firm have earned a place on this year’s Lawdragon 500:

  • Marijo Adimey – Known for her expertise in complex medical malpractice and catastrophic injury litigation.