PHILIP RUSSOTTI
prussotti@wrslaw.com
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"When I step before a jury to deliver an opening statement
on behalf of my client, no one in that courtroom is more prepared,
knowledgeable, dedicated or enthusiastic about the case than
I am. I believe that every client deserves the best possible
presentation of his case, which means that I must have complete
knowledge of the factual and technical details of the case
combined with the most qualified experts for that case. I
am proud that during a medical malpractice trial in New York
State Supreme Court, the trial Judge remarked that my cross-examination
of the defendant doctor was a textbook example of how to cross-examine
a medical expert. This was accomplished with the same hard
work and tireless preparation I bring to every case."
Phil is especially pleased to have achieved Board Certification
by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a specialist in
Civil Trial Advocacy. To qualify, an attorney must pass a
national test of substantive, evidentiary and ethical knowledge,
have tried a significant number of cases to verdict and be
recommended by judges and defense attorneys against whom he
or she has tried cases. The significance of obtaining this
professional recognition is exemplified by the fact that there
are only 44 attorneys in New York State who are currently
certified civil trial specialists and only 12 in the City
of New York.
Phil has tried every type of civil case including medical
malpractice, products liability, construction accidents, premises
liability and automobile cases. His $8,500,000
verdict in Westchester is one of the largest medical malpractice
verdicts ever in that county. He brings his wealth of experience
and ability to every client he represents.
In 1973, Phil graduated from St. John's Law School and was
an Assistant District Attorney in New York County under Frank
Hogan and Robert Morgenthau until 1980. When he left, he was
Chief of a Supreme Court Trial Bureau where he supervised
and taught trial advocacy to thirty assistant district attorneys
who were responsible for trying some of the most serious crimes
in the city. He has been in private practice since then, concentrating
on representing individuals injured by negligent conduct.
Phil is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association,
New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association and
is a sustaining member of the American Trial Lawyers Association.
He lectures on trial practice, has the highest rating of AV
by Martindale Hubbell, is featured in Who's Who in American
Law and is recognized by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
As he is responsible for all the trials in our office, Phil
oversees each of the trial attorneys and participates in the
strategy and preparation of every trial. This approach ensures
that each case receives the firm's utmost effort. Every client
is entitled to nothing less.
Phil is divorced and has three sons.
Read Mr. Russotti's bio at the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Phil Russotti's Verdicts & Settlements Include:
Construction Accident:
Labor Law
$18 Million Verdict
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Police Brutality:
Police Shooting Victim
$17.5 Million Verdict
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Construction Accident:
Traumatic Brain Damage
$11.1 Million Verdict
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Medical Malpractice:
2 Brain Damage Cases
$16 Million Combined Settlements
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Emergency Room Malpractice:
Paralysis
$10.7 Million Award
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Medical Malpractice:
Stroke Victim
$8.5 Million Verdict
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Medical Malpractice:
Spinal Surgery
$6.6 Million Recovery
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Birth Injury:
Brain Damage
$6,000,000 Settlement
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Medical Malpractice:
Emotional Injuries Caused by Baby’s Death
$4.5 Million Verdict
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Medical Malpractice:
Failure to Diagnose
$4.5 Million Recovery
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Medical Malpractice:
Birth Injury
$3,900,000 Recovery
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Automobile Accident:
Pedestrian
$2.5 Million Recovery
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Construction Accident:
Fall from External Elevator Hoist
$1.7 Million Recovery
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Medical Malpractice:
Wrongful Death
$1,350,000 Recovery
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Medical Malpractice:
Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer
$1.7 Million Recovery
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Medical Malpractice:
Liver Failure
$1.5 Million Verdict
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Medical Malpractice:
Failure to Diagnose Lung Cancer
$1 Million Recovery
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Medical Malpractice:
Failure to Provide Glucose Monitoring
$900,000 Recovery
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Medical Malpractice:
Failure to Diagnose Lung Cancer
$750,000 Recovery
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September 11th Victims Compensation Case:
Sole Supporter Killed
$681,325 Recovery
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Insurance Bad Faith:
Allstate Failed to Pay Verdict
$325,000 Settlement
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Russotti In the News
Videos
- Russotti on CBS News
- Talks about the household threat against the safety of children.
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- Russotti on FOX News
- Representing Ms. Weinberg in a medical malpractice case for her husband's death.
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