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Personal Injury Lawyer Ben Rubinowitz will be a Faculty Member at the Trial School Symposium in September 2026Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf is proud to announce that Managing Partner Ben B. Rubinowitz will serve on the distinguished faculty for the 2026 Trial School Symposium, taking place November 6–7, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.

The two-day symposium brings together many of the nation’s most accomplished trial lawyers for an intensive educational program focused on courtroom advocacy, jury selection, case strategy, and trial presentation. Designed for attorneys who want practical skills they can immediately apply in the courtroom, the program emphasizes hands-on learning rather than traditional lecture-style presentations.

A National Faculty of Leading Trial Lawyers

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Serious-Injury-to-the-Elderly-IG-and-Blog-1Ben B. Rubinowitz, Managing Partner of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, and Evan Torgan, Senior Partner at Torgan Cooper & Aaron, have co-authored a new article published in the New York Law Journal titled, “The Last Chapter of Life: Part 1—Persuading the Jury in Cases Involving Serious Injury to the Elderly.”

The article examines one of the most difficult challenges facing trial lawyers: ensuring that elderly injury victims receive full and fair compensation despite the common misconception that advancing age somehow diminishes the value of their losses.

Challenging Age Bias in the Courtroom

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Medical malpractice Lawyer Ben Rubinowitz is teaching jusdgesThis summer, our managing partner Ben B. Rubinowitz will join Hon. Lewis Lubell (Moderator), Olympia Rubino, Esq., and Jason Hoffman, M.D., in presenting a program to judges of the New York State court system on the evaluation of medical evidence in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation.

The program, titled “Medical Evidence in Personal Injury and Malpractice Litigation,” is designed to provide judges with practical tools for analyzing the complex medical issues that frequently arise in these cases.

Medical records, diagnostic imaging studies, and expert testimony often form the foundation of personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits. The volume and complexity of this evidence can present significant challenges for trial judges. Through real-world examples and demonstrations involving medical specialists, the faculty will explore practical approaches to evaluating medical proof and managing these cases from pretrial motions through trial.

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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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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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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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NYSTLA Master Serie 2026 HighlightsThe 2026 Masters Series brought together some of the most accomplished trial attorneys in New York for an in-depth program focused on advanced litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.

Ben Rubinowitz chaired the program offering successful demonstrations, guiding thoughtful discussions on trial strategy, development of compelling case themes, and persuasive jury presentation. The program reflected a shared commitment to disciplined preparation and courtroom excellence.

Marijo C. Adimey delivered a compelling presentation, offering practical insight drawn from her experience handling complex, high-stakes litigation. Her remarks emphasized precision, preparation, and unwavering client advocacy.

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Ben Rubinowitz will chair the Masters Series 2026 and Marijo Adimey will serve as a FacultyBen Rubinowitz will once again serve as Chair of the Masters Series in 2026, one of New York’s most respected in-person trial advocacy programs. Marijo C. Adimey will join the program as a faculty member, continuing the firm’s long-standing leadership in advanced trial education.

The Masters Series 2026 will take place Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (ET) at Brooklyn Law School’s Forchelli Center.

This program brings together a select group of New York’s most accomplished trial lawyers—attorneys who, over decades, have consistently delivered exceptional verdicts in high-stakes litigation. Designed for experienced litigators, the seminar focuses on practical, courtroom-tested strategies that translate directly to real trials.

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New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers Howard Hershenhorn and Marijo Adimey just released the New York Medical Malpractice 2026 bookThe 2026 edition of “New York Medical Malpractice” has been released, offering New York litigators an authoritative, practice-driven guide to one of the most complex and demanding areas of civil litigation.

Written by seasoned trial attorneys Howard S. Hershenhorn and Marijo C. Adimey, both partners at our NYC Personal Injury Law Firm, the treatise distills decades of courtroom experience into a clear and practical roadmap for handling medical malpractice cases in New York.

Designed specifically for practicing attorneys, “New York Medical Malpractice 2026″ explains the law from both procedural and substantive perspectives. Rather than offering abstract theory, the book translates statutes, court rules, and case law into actionable guidance that reflects how medical malpractice litigation actually unfolds in New York courts. Readers are guided through every stage of a case, from initial case evaluation and pleadings to discovery, expert disclosure, motion practice, trial, and post-trial proceedings.

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